I adore this podcast and NEVER miss an episode. I’m also a patron of this show on Patreon, and I have encouraged several friends to become patrons too. I like getting double the episodes (I wish it were possible to sponsor Jack and get double the episodes of that podcast, also, but I don’t think that’s an option yet). Getting the shows ad-free and early is another plus.
The show’s strength is its deep dive into the specifics of the efforts of the individuals and groups who are valiantly striving to shore up our embattled government institutions and protect democracy and the rule of law in the US, even as others on the extreme right are plotting and working even now to burn it all to the ground and install authoritarian rule. I appreciate AG and Pete for their efforts to comb through all the news related to this topic and summarize it for those of us who will never have time to read all the news.
If Cleanup on Aisle 45 merch with the logo was available anywhere, my family members would all be receiving Cleanup hoodies for the holidays this year!
All that said, however, the show does have a few flaws, though of course those pale in comparison to its strengths. One of the flaws is that one of the hosts interrupts the other too often, although that seems to be happening less over time. The other is that Pete, while smart, funny and insightful, often mumbles and/or speaks with a significantly lower vocal volume than AG. My husband, who has a hearing impairment, often can’t understand him, although he always understands AG. Even I with my good hearing sometimes cannot catch what Pete is saying, even when I rewind and play it again / listen twice.
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I really enjoy this podcast and learn a lot. It is great to have a trusted source when so many “news” outlets are presenting blatantly false information. If you are not a patron, you should be, the “extra” episode every week is amazing! Thank you!
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