Abe Lincoln's Top Hat

Ben discusses the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and the vulnerability of voting machines to hacking. Sign up at http://stamps.com/tophat for a 4 week trial with promo code tophat. Bossa Antigua Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben is joined by the president of Diligence LLC and former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker to discuss the NYTimes Op-Ed, lack of nuclear weapons at the North Korean military parade, and the future of cyber warfare. Start protecting your internet experience today with 66% off a 2 year plan by using code “TOPHAT” at http://NordVPN.com/tophat Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus discuss the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, Roy Moore and Michael Cohen's GoFundMe campaigns and guess at who could be behind the anonymous NY Times op-ed "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration". Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat Riptide, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus discuss the passing of John McCain, the Arizona and Florida primaries and Alex Jones. Ben is then joined by journalist Mark Jacobson to discuss his prolific career, the shifting public perception of the FBI & NSA and his book "Pale Horse Rider: William Cooper, the Rise of Conspiracy, and the Fall of Trust in America".

Ben and Marcus discuss the Cohen and Manafort verdicts, the ongoing prison strike and Trump's interview on Fox News. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Get up to $55 Free postage, a digital scale, and a 4 week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: tophat Awesome Call, Cold Funk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus discuss the Omarosa tape, John Brennan's rescinded security clearance, and Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America". *Correction: The lethal injection execution with Fentanyl was in Nebraska, not North Carolina Get your first Quip refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat Funkorama, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus discuss Space Force, the politics of Kanye West and catch you up to speed on the unfolding Manafort Trial.

Ben is joined by writer Ben Westhoff to discuss his upcoming book "Fentanyl Inc.", and the fascinatingly terrifying corporate underbelly of the opioid epidemic End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Get your first order free by visiting http://filtereasy.com and enter code: TOPHAT Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat BossaBossa, Open Those Bright Eyes, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and super producer Travis Morningstar discuss the Cohen tapes, the proposed impeachment of Rod Rosenstein and the ramifications of Trump's trade policy. Get up to $55 free postage, a digital scale, and a 4 week trial at http://stamps.com and enter promo code: TOPHAT Acid Jazz, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus discuss the Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin, alleged NRA affiliated Russian spy Maria Butina and Stormy Daniel's arrest. Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Bossa Antigua, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

For their 400th episode, Ben and Marcus reflect on their past political predictions and catch you up on the news about Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's pardon of the Hammonds and the delays in immigrant family reunification.  Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://theblacktux.com/tophat to get $20 off your purchase. Thanks to Casper for supporting our channel.  Save $50 on select mattresses at http://www.casper.com/abe + code: abe. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Go to http://getquip.com/tophat to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush. Off to Osaka, Hard Boiled, Samba Isobel, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben interviews boxing and wrestling legend Marc Mero and they discuss his post-wrestling career as a motivational speaker, the challenges and rewards in connecting with today's youth and the bright futures for the new generation of retired wrestlers. For more information about Marc's motivational programs, visit https://thinkpoz.org Visit http://FilterEasy.com or call 1-855-910-EASY (3279). Make sure you use offer code TOPHAT to get your first order free. Awesome Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and super producer Travis discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's sweeping primary victory, the announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement and recreating "Monsters, Inc." with detained migrant children. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to get started. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring this episode. Start your 4 week trial at http://stamps.com and enter promo code: TOPHAT Beach Bum, ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and substitute super producer Mary Kelly discuss the immigrant family separation crisis, Trump's order to halt the practice, and the United States' withdrawal from the UN's Human Rights Council. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/tophat Surf Shimmy, Riptide, Private Eye Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben and Marcus recap a very busy week - from Trump's testy visit to the G7 summit, to his meeting with Kim Jong Un, to Jeff Session's immigration policies. Thanks to FilterEasy for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://filtereasy.com and use promo code: TOPHAT Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Get $20 off your order at http://theblacktux.com/tophat. Local Forecast, In Your Arms Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Marcus and Ben discuss the recent primaries across 8 states, in particular California's "jungle primary", the bipartisan First Step bill, and Trump's "Celebration of America". Thanks to Dollar Shave Club for sponsoring this episode. Get the Daily Essentials Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Thanks to Software Advice for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://softwareadvice.com/abe to connect with an advisor for free. Surf Shimmy, Whiskey on the Missippi Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben is joined by super producer Travis Morningstar to recap this week in news: they talk Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko's staged "death", Trump's recent signing of the "Right to Try" act and the cancelation of "Roseanne".   Hurry to http://stitchfix.com/tophat to get started NOW! Keep all 5 items in your box and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase! Thanks to Quip for sponsoring this episode. Get a free refill pack with your order at http://getquip.com/tophat Sambo Isobel, Smooth Lovin Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus catch you up on the week's top news stories and discuss the Santa Fe school shooting, Trump's backpedalling of his tough stance on China and the rise of drones. There’s no reason not to join! Get yours at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tophat Go to http://stamps.com click on the Radio Microphone and enter TOPHAT for a 4 week trial. End the software struggle today. Go to http://softwareadvice.com/abe to connect with an advisor for free. Hard Boiled, Poppers & Prosecco, Whiskey on the Mississippi Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ben & Marcus recap the week's news and discuss the comments made about John McCain, Gina Haspel's nomination, Trump's torching of the Iran deal, and more. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://stamps.com and enter promo code: TOPHAT Thanks to The Black Tux for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://theblacktux.com/tophat for $20 off your purchase. Bossa Antigua, Poppers & Prosecco, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this bonus episode Ben takes listener calls and discusses the explosive Giuliani interview, the unfolding Stormy Daniels scandal and asks "who is the future of the democratic party?".