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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Emerald City Podcast pairs pro-Trump political argument with irreverent banter and close attention to media narratives, institutional distrust and alleged public fraud.
Emerald City Podcast turns American politics into a loose, combative conversation between Marcus and his co-host. Their perspective is openly sympathetic to Donald Trump, yet the format is less a formal partisan monologue than an extended exchange, with jokes, disagreements and…
Trump's felony conviction turns into poll math and Libertarian grumbling, if that's your kind of argument.
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A charged, opinionated listen about grief, blame, and the speed with which misinformation fills a gap.
Emerald City Podcast spends this hour with tragedy, political violence, and the way a breaking story can quickly harden into rumor and blame. The strongest passages are the ones that slow down, leave room for grief and anger, and resist the urge to turn uncertainty into instant…
A loud, sideways fraud rant that turns taxpayer waste into a political bar fight.
Emerald City Podcast starts in a rush, moving quickly through accusations of massive fraud aimed at American taxpayers and linking the argument to the nearly $39 trillion debt and Los Angeles as a concrete setting.
A blunt, funny Father's Day riff that turns grief into a loud argument about politics and responsibility.
Father's Day gives the episode its frame, with Marcus starting from his grandfather and childhood memories before the talk swings toward Europe, where the rise of the far right and French unrest become the center of a long political riff.
A sharp, unsettled reaction to Trump's felony conviction that keeps its energy even when the discussion drifts.
Emerald City Podcast treats Donald Trump's May 30, 2024 felony conviction as a historic and unsettling turn, and the episode stays close to that feeling throughout.
A loose political hangout that turns irritation and bad takes into jokes.
Emerald City Podcast opens on mild weather and sharper politics, with the hosts venting about leaders and public figures who still get treated seriously. The talk is loose and unscripted, which helps the jokes land without feeling forced.
Fast, loose political talk that moves from Trump-Biden debate chatter to religion, the House, and overseas headlines.
Marcus begins by correcting an earlier take on debates, then moves into Trump versus Biden, religious talk, some House of Representatives friction, and a run of overseas headlines that gets stranger as it goes. The episode works best on pace and looseness.
Dan Carlin's solo essays connecting executive power, historical collapse, and American democracy.
Atlantic staff writers and host Hannah Rosen unpack Trump-era foreign policy, economics, and democracy.
Two hosts and a correspondent unpack one Latin America story a week, from Chile's election to Iran's war.
Andrew Sullivan's one-on-one interviews on pardons, Israel, Christianity, and political journalism.
Ryan Evans interviews defense and intelligence insiders, from Ukraine's front lines to Marine marksmanship doctrine.
Lawfare's weekly panel turns Supreme Court rulings and war-powers fights into legal debate.
The episode discusses the start of 2025, focusing on the upcoming presidential inauguration, criticism of Donald Trump's politicization of LA's destruction, and the process of confirming new nominees.
The podcast discusses the shift in public perception of Elon Musk from a left-wing hero to a controversial figure, exploring why people are upset with him and inviting listener feedback.
The host introduces an episode about tense negotiations and potential conflict, inviting listener feedback on current events.
This episode segment discusses recent Trump controversies involving immigrant asylum policies and the historic election of a new Pope from the USA.
The hosts discuss a one-year review of Trump's election, apologize for a delay due to job changes, and introduce co-host Marcus.
The episode discusses a series of escalating and unprecedented political incidents, including fines and potential jail time, highlighting instability and the need to analyze the situation.
The hosts apologize for a longer-than-usual break due to personal commitments and discuss hot summer weather and related violence in Chicago.
The host apologizes for a delayed episode due to a trip to Vegas, discusses how the city's dynamic has changed over the years, and teases upcoming topics and listener engagement.
The hosts introduce a special Christmas episode, reflect on the passing year 2024, and preview discussing hot-button issues and local news.
This segment discusses the ongoing developments in the Trump administration and global political unrest, emphasizing the consequences for governments that ignore their citizens.
The hosts discuss recurring issues in Minneapolis, referencing past predictions about protests and riots, including a mention of 'Abuela' in relation to events.
The host discusses a recent attack on the country, comparing its potential impact to 9-11, and mentions ongoing questions and new information emerging about the situation.
The host discusses local flooding and weather issues, apologizes for last week's audio problems due to storage issues, and introduces guest Marcus Netters.
The hosts discuss recent unrest and migration-related events, including incidents in LA and the Middle East, while speculating about potential future unrest during the summer.
The host celebrates a recent political victory, referencing MAGA and comparing the elected figure to Hitler, while mentioning plans to discuss the mental health crisis in America.
The hosts introduce their final 2025 podcast episode, discussing surprising political alignments involving Nicki Minaj and TP USA, and prepare to cover news in a slow news cycle with guest Marcus Netters.
This segment criticizes Democrats for showing sympathy to criminals and illegal immigrants while questioning their lack of learning from past election losses and the overall political strategy.
The host discusses recent successes, including JD's trip to Europe, a sports event between the USA and Snow Mexico, and liberal tears from the East Coast, while encouraging listeners to share the podcast.
The hosts discuss the early weeks of 2025, focusing on the new president's performance, including press conferences and economic issues like egg prices, while touching on air travel and inviting listener feedback.
This segment discusses the heated political race, contrasting Trump's and Kamala's campaign strategies amid summer election season.
The hosts discuss media coverage comparing Jimmy Carter's death to terrorist attacks, criticizing President Biden and suggesting future political revelations.
The podcast discusses the intense final month before a major election, focusing on Kamala's media blitz and campaign strategies.
The hosts discuss the end of 2024, upcoming Thanksgiving, and political figures being checked out while inviting listener feedback.
The host discusses the final days before a contentious election, expressing concerns about voting irregularities and the tight race while avoiding specific predictions.
The hosts introduce a casual podcast episode focusing on cultural topics, specifically discussing the feminization of society over recent years, while briefly mentioning Super Bowl and personal anecdotes.
The hosts introduce upcoming discussions on political topics including RFK and Tulsi supporting Trump, border issues, and related scenarios.
The podcast segment discusses the 2024 election, recent political developments including Tim Walls and Kamala Harris, and questions the legitimacy of polls.
The hosts introduce the episode, discussing the fast-paced start to 2026 and previewing a rapid-fire discussion of news and clips with co-host Marcus Netters.
The hosts of the Emerald City Podcast provide conservative commentary on current political events, focusing on Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin and his subsequent deployment of the National Guard to crack down on violent crime in Washington D.C.
The hosts react to and analyze the historic felony conviction of former President Donald Trump, criticizing the trial as politically motivated and unprecedented.
The hosts analyze the Minneapolis school shooting by a transgender shooter and how media/politicians handled it, then discuss UK free speech crackdowns, mass migration in Europe, and local Seattle budget failures including missing school funds and ineffective climate policies.
The Emerald City Podcast debuts a live video stream before examining Stephen Colbert's removal from CBS's The Late Show.
Emerald City Podcast hosts Marcus Nettis and an unnamed co-host examine government shutdown arguments, ICE-facility protests, Portland confrontations, and calls from Destiny and others to lower political tensions.
The Emerald City Podcast's “SNAP Back to Reality” examines No Kings rally footage, reported turnout figures of 7 million people at 2,700 locations, and a claimed Kansas City attendance of 250.
Emerald City Podcast hosts examine New York budget proposals involving a 9.5 percent property-tax impact, $980 million from the rainy-day fund, and $229 million from retiree health reserves.
Emerald City Podcast hosts examine rising geopolitical tension, cyber-hacking speculation, immigration, language, employment data, and precious metals.
Emerald City Podcast hosts discuss Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize campaign, a Gaza ceasefire involving Hamas, and Hillary Clinton's public praise for the agreement.
Emerald City Podcast hosts discuss Trump's first State of the Union of his second term, a speech described as roughly an hour and a half and built around applause-line contrasts involving American citizens and illegal aliens.
Marcus and his co-host examine nationwide campus protests over U.S.
The hosts of the Emerald City Podcast react to two recent tragedies: the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian migrant in Charlotte and the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university.
Hosts Marcus and his co-host provide conservative commentary on current events, including the upcoming Trump-Biden debates, the controversy around NFL kicker Harrison Butker's religious commencement speech, NIH funding for the Wuhan lab, a chaotic congressional exchange, and local homelessness statistics.
The hosts of the Emerald City Podcast deliver a wide-ranging, irreverent critique of current events, covering political incompetence, controversial immigrant attitudes, media takes on O.J.
The hosts expose multiple cases of government fraud and waste across America, from VA disability abuse to California's $100 million animal bridge, hospice scams in LA motels, and the consequences of union strikes.
Host Marcus uses Father's Day as a springboard for a wide-ranging, opinionated discussion critiquing liberal politics, 'wokeness,' immigration, European elections, and media coverage.