The Nicole Sandler Show
Episodes
D'ump's AI-ARROGANT IDIOTS- with Digby on the Nicole Sandler Show
Nicole Sandler interviews Heather Digby Parton to discuss the escalating political crisis under the Trump administration, focusing on the…
Schmitting the Bed with Driftglass plus Eric Schmitt, the Hawkeyes, and the Dumbest Gotcha Ever Attempted
Nicole Sandler and Drift Glass mock Senator Eric Schmitt’s live TV blunder regarding Jack Smith’s location, highlighting Amy Klobuchar’s swift correction.
Mr. Smith Told Off Washington
Nicole Sandler reacts to Jack Smith’s Senate testimony, mocking Republican senators who failed to grasp basic facts during questioning.
Taking on the Media & Giving Real News with Dan Froomkin
Nicole Sandler opens the show by discussing her hand injury and a Supreme Court ruling allowing the use of the SAVE database to purge voter rolls, which she argues targets naturalized citizens.
Emptywheel Fridays with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net on the Nicole Sandler Show
This episode analyzes the fallout from Trump’s Xi Jinping visit, noting that banning major media outlets undermined the event’s prestige while China signaled its intent to seize global hegemony.
Interview with a Non-Human: I Grilled Claude AI About Trump, War, and the Robot Uprising
Nicole Sandler opens the show with a humorous obituary song for Donald Trump, then shares updates on her severe hand pain and upcoming medical procedures.
It's Emptywheel Friday with Marcy Wheeler on the Nicole Sandler Show
Marcy Wheeler breaks down the escalating Iran conflict, noting how Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure are driving up gas prices and accelerating Republican polling losses ahead of the midterms.
Jonathan Kaufman Takes Us Back to the 80s, and I Remember Them All Too Well
Nicole Sandler opens the show by discussing YouTube blocking her video of a Hamilton parody promoting voter registration, framing it as political censorship ahead of the midterms.
Driftglass' & My Audio Fixed, but Patel Still has a Bestiality Problem
Nicole Sandler discusses her health struggles with suspected SIBO and a recent house application, while addressing technical issues with her broadcast.
David Corn: It's Not the Russia Hoax, It's the Russia Hoax HOAX
Nicole Sandler discusses the alarming risks of AI, citing a former Anthropic researcher’s resignation and warnings about superintelligence.
Back to the Grind: 50 Day Countdown to Election Day Nicole Sandler Show
Nicole Sandler returns from a vacation to discuss the current political climate, highlighting the 50 days remaining until the November 3rd election and urging viewers to vote early.
Twenty-five Years After 9/11 with a Song by John Ondrasik and a Book by Jim DeFede
For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Nicole Sandler reflects on the day and plays a 2006 interview with John Androsik, whose song "Superman" became an anthem for first responders.
Emptywheel Friday 9-4-26
Marcy Wheeler breaks down the chaos surrounding the Iran war, highlighting Pete Hegseth’s alleged theft of NIH funds and the loss of the Bahrain base.
Rest In Peace & Power with Our Thanks & Love Gloria Steinem from All American Women
Host Nicole Sandler honors the late feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who recently passed away at 92.
Driftglass and the FOIA King on the Nicole Sandler Show
Nicole Sandler and Driftglass critique Trump’s authoritarianism, Supreme Court corruption, and Republican voter manipulation, while discussing election integrity threats like postal interference.
BradBlog's Brad Friedman's Vacation Interruptus (er them...)
Nicole Sandler interviews Brad Friedman, who reflects on his cancer survival and criticizes Donald Trump for ruining the last decade.
A New Beginning And An Extra Decade For Me - For This?
Nicole Sandler celebrates her 10-year cancer-free anniversary while lamenting the political climate and sharing a frustrating T-Mobile billing dispute.
Emptywheel Friday: No Gremlins, All Chaos: Marcy Wheeler on Trump's Collapsing Empire
Marcy Wheeler joins Nicole Sandler to critique Trump’s failed foreign policy, including renaming Lake Ontario and ineffective Iran sanctions, while analyzing his declining physical health.