Brain Trust Live

Author: Lila Nordstrom/Brent Thornburg

A totally genius analysis of the weeks political news from two certified brains. Ready to resist, progressive AF. Podcast posted weekly since 2012.
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10/20/25 - Why We're Shut Down
Episode 516
Sunday, 19 October, 2025

This week, we’re live in the shutdown trenches reporting on a good 2% of the news that’s happened since you last heard from us. (And also the NYC Mayor’s race!) Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of chirping birds, sirens, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL! Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram! And, as always, you can buy and review Lila's book here: Some Kids Left Behind. Plus, subscribe to Lila's other podcast, What Can I Do, wherever you get your podcasts!