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Ball of ThreadFeed the MAGAt ConspiracismIt may be easier to separate MAGAt from Trump by stoking their conspiracism than by explaining, factually, all the problems with Trump. Read the post: https://www.emptywheel.net/portfolio-item/where-we-go-from-here/ Support emptywheel: https://www.emptywheel.net/about/support/ Join LOLGOP Studios: https://www.patreon.com/cw/LOLGOPStudios
2026-01-2213 minBall of ThreadMurder on ICE and WaterStephen Miller's plan to murderbomb boats in the Caribbean and invade Venezuela and Greenland has direct ties to the latest invasion of Minneapolis. Watch this: https://youtu.be/dIi6tA-DV_k?si=cLWePZcwI6gSZSzR Read more: https://www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/stephen-miller-has-similar-plans-for-colombia-and-columbia/ Support emptywheel: https://www.emptywheel.net/about/support/ Back LOLGOP Studios: https://www.patreon.com/lolgopstudios
2026-01-1341 minBall of ThreadYoung Playboys Gone WilesSusie Wiles told Vanity Fair she didn't really know how bad the Epstein scandal would be, and so relied on her resident conspiracy theorists -- Dan Bongino, Kash Patel, and JD Vance -- instead. But she's still misjudging who cares about this. Support emptywheel: https://www.emptywheel.net/about/support/ Back LOLGOP Studios: https://www.patreon.com/c/LOLGOPStudios
2025-12-1919 minBall of ThreadBack to Bondi Pam Bondi did some reckless things in the Epstein and Comey cases a week ago Friday. They're likely to backfire. Support emptywheel: https://www.emptywheel.net/about/support/ Support LOLGOP Studios: https://www.patreon.com/c/LOLGOPStudios
2025-11-2413 min
The Nicole Sandler ShowLOLGOP Helps Unpack ICE, the 'Catturd Deficit' and MoreThe man known to social media denizens as @LOLGOP, but to his parents and others as Jason Sattler, joins me on the show today. Jason is still all over social media, has his own newsletter at thefarce.org (that's also his handle on Bluesky), and he produces Marcy Wheeler's Ball of Thread podcast and others too. He joins me on today's show to unpack ice, media and the right's monopoly over it and more. Get full access to The Nicole Sandler Show at nicolesandler.substack.com/subscribeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2025-08-131h 00
The Nicole Sandler ShowRatf**king a la D'ump & Other AtrocitiesJust a couple of hours before I hit the air today at 3ET, the Washington Post sent a breaking news alert with the headline, "Texas Republicans dare Democrats to stay out of state another month." (gift link)They further explain, "The lawmakers put new pressure on absent Democrats to return to the state, testing whether they'll stay away another month to try to kill a plan to redraw congressional districts in favor of the GOP." In other words, the Republicans who rule the Texas state legislature, following the Oval Office felon's directives, are...
2025-08-131h 00
Freedom Over FascismJason Sattler, LOLGOP, author of The Farce on opposing fascism with anger and hopeIn this episode of 'Freedom Over Fascism,' recorded live on Monday, May 12, 2025, host Stephanie Wilson speaks with Jason Sattler, also known as LOLGOP. They discuss the interplay of hope and anger in activism, the importance of informed action, and the challenges and strategies of fighting fascism in America. The conversation delves into the significance of mobilizing 3.5% of the population in political change, the role of good information and imagination in sustaining activism, and the importance of breaking down silos to unify efforts against authoritarian threats. Jason also emphasizes the urgency of focusing on key issues like saving Medicaid from...
2025-05-1346 min
Democrats Abroad: The Blue Vote CaféJason Sattler (LOLGOP) on reimagining the media (Season 10, Ep3)Jason Sattler (LOLGOP on social media platforms) talks about the phishing attack that is being perptrated on America, about progressivism as the mainstream culture, and about the need to start thinking about and buildng progressive everything.
Jason strongly recommends the two podcasts he's producing: Marcy Wheeler's Ball of Thread and Andrea Pitzer's Next Comes What.
The conversation touches on Franca Rame as the kind of folk hero we should be valorizing, the role of humor as anesthetic or weapon, whether there should be billionaires, and whether he should start a new podcast with David called...
2024-12-0952 min
The John Fugelsang PodcastDown-ballot Races, Abortion Rights, and Violence Inducing RhetoricThe amazing Joe Sudbay fills in for John today. He talks about down-ballot races and how reproductive rights are a major issue driving voters. He also discusses the threats and turmoil in Ohio caused by the lies of JD Vance and Trump. Then, he interviews Florida Democratic candidate for congress - Lucia Báez-Geller about the issues and races in her state. Next, Joe takes calls from listeners on the Trump assassination attempt, the election, and gun violence. Then finally, he welcomes journalist Jason Sattler, better known as LOLGOP on Twitter. He writes extensively on down ballot races, labor, a...
2024-09-171h 15
Beyond PoliticsWhat Does Michigan's MAGA Meltdown Mean for The Rest of UsMatt Robison and Jason Sattler (aka @LOLGOP), a former USA Today columnist, describe how the insane (and hilarious!) MAGA implosion in Michigan is a window into the real political problem that we all face as a country in 2024.
01:14 The Michigan MAGA Meltdown: Christina Caramo's Saga
03:24 Caramo's Controversial Statements: A Tournament of Absurdity
10:08 The Bigger Picture: Michigan as a Microcosm
16:20 The Muslim Community's Political Influence in Michigan
21:25 Analyzing Biden's Stance on Israel and Its Political Implications
24:55 The Role of Recency Bias in Voter Perception
2024-01-1243 min
Beyond PoliticsJason Sattler (@LOLGOP): 15 Burning Questions in PoliticsFormer USA Today / current Editorial Board Columnist and worldwide Twitter star Jason Sattler (known online as @LOLGOP) joins for a massive rundown of the most burning questions in politics heading into the midterms. Borrowing from podcast legends Bill Simmons and Zack Lowe, Matt and Jason ask 15 big "are we sure" questions like "Are we sure that Democrats aren’t missing golden opportunities in the North Carolina and Ohio Senate races?" "Are we sure that the Herschel Walker scandal is even in the top five of Republican hypocrisy scandals in the last 20 years?" "Are we sure we won’t have a cons...
2022-10-131h 13
Beyond PoliticsPolitical Writer Jason Sattler (@LOLGOP): Want to Save Democracy? Save Michigan.Former USA Today Contributing Editor Jason Sattler (known to legions of fans on Twitter as @LOLGOP) has a smart new article out this week on The Editorial Board explaining why if you want to understand what's happening in American politics -- if you want to save democracy itself -- look to Michigan. Time and again, it all comes back there. Matt and Jason take a closer look at why Michigan is so pivotal and how you can use it as a lens into winning in the critical upper Midwest swing states and the entire current political dynamic. Follow Jason on...
2022-05-3140 min
Beyond PoliticsAre Dems Aiming At the Wrong Targets? With Jason Sattler (Twitter's @LOLGOP)According to Jason Sattler, better known to his army of Twitter followers as @LOLGOP and a former columnist and member of the USA TODAY Board of Contributors, "Marjorie Taylor Greene could marry Hunter Biden, put her pronouns on her Twitter bio and give herself a real-time abortion on Tucker Carlson’s desk while wearing a rainbow-colored N95 mask – she’d still win." So why are Dems giving her opponent so much darn money? This question, which he posed in a great article on The Editorial Board, provoked my own upcoming article on that site (subscribe free here) and today's convers...
2022-03-3142 min
Campfires and Color WarsEp. #30: Like the Time I Asked Out Every Girl at Camp (w/Jason Sattler)Sometimes if you feel like you don't fit in, you end up on the sidelines making fun of all the perceived cool kids. Perhaps that experience helped shape the comedic voice of Jason Sattler, aka @LOLGOP on Twitter, who takes some time out of his busy schedule roasting the embattled leaders of the free world and fighting for progressive causes to join us this week.
Jason recounts his times at an Orthodox Jewish Camp in California waiting on the arrival of the Messiah, gives tips on who to befriend when you get to camp, and discusses his epic attempt at fi...
2017-08-1053 min