Maximum News is a political commentary and satire podcast hosted by Michael Zampino and TJ Clark. From one of the tiny purple pockets of a deeply red state, TJ and Michael are here to roast the freaks and the fringe that make the right so very, very wrong.
Wreck-it Ron Breaks the Internet
Puddin' Fingers is officially running for president, and his campaign launch on Twitter was as disastrous as it was hilarious. Also this week, Trump could see charges from Jack Smith in the Mar-a-largo case as soon as next week, Biden and McCarthy reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling, Lauren Boebert thinks that wolves are a greater danger to the American people than guns, and Tim Scott does a Howard Dean.
Drop Bongs, Not Bombs
The uniquely American problem that is gun violence continues to be ignored or brushed off by Republican lawmakers as the body count continues to rise. Meanwhile, Greg Abbott seems to think that a person's immigration status is of significant relevance when they are gunned down in their home, even when one of them is 9 years old. Also this week, McCurtain County OK is super racist and there are tapes, Kevin Stitt is acting like a child that didn't get what they wanted for Christmas at the expense of the people of his state, and a look into the selling of fear.
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Puddin’ Finger Pivot
We are getting 3 knuckles deep into the issues facing the nation this week on Maximum News! Ron DeSantis made some more disgusting moves this week, but none perhaps more disgusting than the way he chooses to imbibe his pudding cups. Trump has chosen to capitalize on this by making one of the grossest attack ads in modern history. Also this week, TN reps Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were bot reinstated to their house seats, Clarence Thomas has got to go, Trump wanted to know identities of jurors in E. Jean Carroll case and a judge said absolutely not, and who the fuck is Matthew Kascmaryk?
Free the Tennessee 3
"YOU BAN BOOKS, YOU BAN DRAG, KIDS ARE STILL IN BODY BAGS!" These are the powerful chants from the people inside the Tennessee Capitol. Meanwhile, 3 lawmakers that joined in the peaceful protests for gun laws are being removed from committees and potentially expelled from their duly elected seats by the state GOP. As I'm typing this, the votes have finished and the 2 black lawmakers have been expelled, while the lone white woman was spared. The state of Tennessee has spoken loud and clear about where there priorities are when it comes to speaking out against gun violence, and in doing so may have inadvertently given the Democratic party 2 new superstars. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson definitely aren't going anywhere any time soon. Also this week, Mike Pence won't fight subpoena for testimony in Jan 6 case, MTG gets shouted out of her own pretest in New York, and more revelations about just how compromised the integrity of Clarence Thomas may be.
Stay After the Credits!
*content warning: this episode contains conversations about school shootings and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
This week on MaxNews we talk about the shooting in Nashville and the media coverage surrounding it, GOP lawmakers continue to say that more guns are the answer, disgraced Hillsong pastor now in Tulsa, and just when we thought the episode was over it was announced that DONALD TRUMP WILL BE INDICTED IN NEW YORK!!
21 Jump Street Saves the World
Death and Destruction on this week's episode of Maximum News, with Trump continuing to ramp up his violent rhetoric. Also this week, Trump's Great Value Tweets lead to direct threats to DA Alvin Bragg, Tacopina continues to try and defend Trump on TV, and Ryan Walters continues his all-out assault on public education in Oklahoma.
LOCK HIM UP!
With Trump himself announcing on Great Value Twitter that he is likely to be arrested this week, he is calling for his insurrection loving base to come break him out! Also this week: Are banks too woke? Why does the millionaire plumber turned Senator NEED us to know he can fight? And, the International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
When the Dahm Becomes the Sub
What happens when a Dahm becomes a sub? OK State Senator Nathan Dahm found out this week when he was absolutely demolished by Jon Stewart. Also this week: House Republicans yelled at Merrick Garland in a purely theatrical "hearing," Oklahoma is officially the worst state in the country for women, OK HB 2177 is on to the state senate, and Florida wants to legalize kidnapping trans kids.
All original music written, recorded, and performed by: Kintz
Internally Decapitated
We are time-traveling in a semi-conscious state this week on MaxNews! Things are heating up in the Fox News defamation case as more and more internal communications revealing the hosts’ knowledge of the falsehoods they were touting are made public. Also covered this week: the Ukraine Fatigue Resolution, potential perjury charges in GA election case, Ryan Walters being “boxed in” by his own party, and more.
All original music produced, recorded and performed by: Kintz
3. My Other Ride is a Chinese Spy Balloon
Maximum News is back!!! Michael Zampino is now joined by new co-host TJ Clark and together they dive into national and local headlines. This week they take on Mike Pence’s attempt to dodge a special counsel subpoena, Balloon-o-rama 2023, Republicans taking the bait at the SOTU, and the 3 most pressing anti-LGBTQ+ bills making their way through the OK legislature.
2. I’d Rather be Fighting Imperialism
The FBI has searched the home of Donald Trump for violations of the espionage act, and in response Republicans are making threats and encouraging violence, Brian Kilmeade is dangerously irresponsible, and the toilets are still clogged with documents.
1. If a Tree Falls on You in a Forest...
Welcome to Maximum News! From one of the tiny purple pockets of a deeply red state, Toby Morton and Michael Zampino are here to roast the freaks and fringe that make the right so very, very wrong.
This week Toby and Michael introduce themselves and discuss a little about what brought them to creating this podcast.
Maximum News is a production of OLA Ministries
Executive Producers: Toby Morton and Michael Zampino
All original music written, performed, and recorded by: Kintz