Crooked Minis

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Crooked Minis takes a step back from the chaotic breaking news to offer a new series every month that explores an issue or event that reflects cultural, political, or societal changes in America and need more than a 10-minute conversation and a split-second news cycle to unpack.

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  • mellie_melly
    Yes We Dan!
    More Dan please! Also bought a ticket to his DC event and hoping that the accompanying book purchase counts towards pre-sales/his donation to Fair Fight!
  • Nicolewaves
    Dan Pfeiffer Episode - Terrible
    The Dan Pfeiffer advice episode was boring and unnecessary. Terrible.
  • Judily50
    More Dan Pfeiffer!
    I enjoyed the mini of "unsolicited advice". Dan says it like it is, a gentler James Carville. Come on People, Vote Blue!
  • cdrez
    Great advice!
    I really hope all Dem Campaign advisors are listening. This is sound advice and we need to do everything that we can to beat Trump!
  • RosLH
    My favorite mini so far.
    I loved this!!! And was sad when it was over. Thank you for the thoughtful approach and the guests.
  • b.Obe
    Thumbs Up
    Excellent.
  • SDSSTL
    Good, but...
    Enjoying the State of Conspiracy series, but sort yourselves out with the ads already. FIVE STRAIGHT MINUTES of advertising in one 30-minute episode? That's got to be a Crooked Media record. Also, Tommy and Favs hocking Third Love bras? No one wants to hear that. Just read the straight ad copy and keep the commentary to a minimum, and you'd probably cut the ad time in half - and annoy exactly that many fewer listeners in the process.
  • rmurchl
    Tired Retread
    Disappointingly trite rehash of previously reported views. Second episode traffics in generalities that are ultimately tiresome.
  • JJ phatt
    I want to here this.... but
    you profuse and over used connections to Trump is a consipiracy itself... to bad... I want to listen, i am just sick of both sides using each other...
  • cvcvc
    Full Series
    Very good podcast detailing the “small” corruptions that degrade our democracy one step at a time.
  • think globally, act locally
    Rigging N.C.
    Horrifying info well presented. Thank you.
  • Boomer from CA
    Refresher course on voter suppression in NC
    Most content is familiar if you’ve been paying attention but important to boost resolve to get out the vote for upcoming local (NC) and presidential elections.
  • Jlcod
    Rigging North Carolina
    Really informative 1st episode and looking forward to more - Thanks as always for helping my drive time
  • TwinCitiesEater
    Insightful and Informative
    I’m working my way through bouncing back and forth between new and old episodes. Keep the variety of hosts and guests.
  • Dhirst4
    Apparently only veterans know about patriotism
    In a total of 3 episodes, only 1 person was interviewed who hadn’t been in the military? I’m tired of hearing that the military is the only and best way to be patriotic. What about someone fighting for civil rights? What about people volunteering to help children? Etc, etc, etc. Because I wasn’t in the military, and don’t support the idea that we should be fighting wars all over the world, I’m not patriotic? I was excited about this series, and it turned out to be a huge disappointment.
  • Mary4227
    Thoughtful Interviews
    I just started listening with host Ken Harbaugh, interviewing MSGT Washington and General McCrystal. Very evocative conversations.
  • podcastsforever
    More Ken please!
    Ken’s insightful questions and commentary about patriotism and citizenship are just what this country needs right now. More Ken please!
  • Jillophd
    Exploring thoughts on patriotism
    Fantastically challenging conventional thoughts. Love it.
  • Susanfriberg
    Love this episode on patriotism...
    I hope we can continue it as a country..
  • MrsVK Gifted
    Ohio shout-out!!
    Ken Harbaugh inspired friends of mine while he ran for Congress in NE Ohio—folks who’d never been involved in activism. We all attended an event where he spoke, and Harbaugh completely impressed me, someone who has volunteered regularly since the Al Gore candidacy. I am so excited to hear this man’s important voice, and I appreciate Crooked Media’s wisdom in bringing Ken Harbaugh to a world-wide audience!
  • Nellviola
    Could be improved
    by some editing! Sound quality of guests especially. Compared to Tre'Vell they all sound like they're yelling. Their speaking tempos are all over the place too. It doesn't make for good pod, which is a shame.
  • Mzungu momma
    Love this new addition to Crooked pods
    Wow .. really loved this! Thank you at Crooked.. great new work and thank you!
  • ALKM10
    List of References
    I am listing to the Crooked Mini series episode 1, and I love it! I just wish I could get a list of all the movies, and tv shows that are being talked about!
  • DC3468
    Appreciate the Latinx series
    I greatly enjoyed the series a few months ago about the Latinx community, and suggest a more in-depth historical series about the Chicano movement in the US. We need to fill in our heritage education gaps, especially for those whose heritage is regularly portrayed as a liability.
  • floridaswanlady
    Too many ums
    I was interested in the recent interview with Maya Rupert. One minute in and couldn’t deal with every third word (exaggeration I know but it seemed that way) Shows me she wasn’t present to how she was speaking. Sorry.
  • kari8009
    It's a conversation, people
    AMC is doing a great job. Everyone who doesn't like it expects it to be a normal interview. Guess what, it's NOT. It's a conversation and both sides have valuable things to contribute! We love you Anna
  • AJofromPA
    Hit or Miss
    I subscribe but I've found that I only listen to the topic if the description interests me.
  • Libby.Brown
    Not up to Crooked Media Standards
    I am a huge fan of Crooked Media. I think the topics discussed are interesting. I have two BIG issues. 1. The hosts don’t introduce themselves and barely introduce the guests. I can’t always read the description of the Pod when I’m listening. 2. The theme is absolutely horrible. Makes me want to skip the pod every time it comes up in my playlist. But if the first issue is fixed, I’ll over look the theme.
  • Brooker
    Mostly junk
    Most of these episodes are superficial and ridiculously unaware of their flagrant bias. I’m a rabid progressive but many of these conversations ignore salient points that may be difficult or don’t fully square with the Crooked Bros Party Line. This is typically due to the experience and style of the Crooked Contributor. I will listen to Brittany or Symone, or Deray, or Ben Rhodes, or Tommy or Erin. I had to stop subscribing though because my feed was clogged with substandard faux intellectual drivel.
  • thewasofshall
    Love it!
    I enjoy the deep dive into pertinent issues and the rotating hosts.
  • Stacyhhhh
    Julissa Arce and Grace Parma’s Latinx Series
    I love Julissa and Grace’s Latinx 4-part series!! Give us more of these ladies! I have learned so much during this series and also laughed a lot with the levity and humor brought to the series. Julissa and Grace if you would like to hire a white lady to come on your next series to like, introduce you and then just listen, I volunteer! Keep up the excellent work and I look forward to reading and listening to both of you in the years to come!
  • JAJ1957
    Great Podcast!
    I love the diversity of hosts, guests, and the topics discussed.
  • Coach 33 22
    Well done, JF!
    This podcast brought me some much needed hope! The Wilderness was well written and presented. I am sad I heard the last episode. I sure looked forward to my Monday trip outta The Wilderness. I will miss my Monday podcast date with this podcast! Bravo, Wilderness Team! Way to end on a great (#44) note! 👏🏼😀👏🏼
  • Alizaks
    Fascinating
    I love Pod Save the World! It’s absolutely fascinating. Tommy’s guests are great. Nothing like learning from well conducted interviews of experts in their field. Thanks!
  • milehighmassive
    Wow
    This is for Grace and Julissa’s 1st Latinx episode. The poem at end rocked to the core. Holy smokes the whole episode was fantastic.
  • Sammy430
    The worst of the crooked media canon
    While I am a huge fan of the other Crooked podcasts, Crooked Conversations is the step shield of the group. The hosts come across as extremely amateur especially Julissa Arce and Grace Parra. Perhaps the other hosts ( Jon, Lovitt, Tommy, Ben ) can step in and save this mess, or just cancel it.
  • Emperor46543
    Fan of the Pod!
    Thanks to Ben Rhodes and the Crooked team for this podcast. All of the shows have been great. I'm looking forward to reading Ben's book! Keep up the great and important work.
  • rainingintexas
    Love it!
    This podcast is so thought provoking and insightful
  • Tolkeinfan48
    More Brian B , please!!!
    Both Brian and Elizabeth Warren were at their very best! Always enjoy any conversation with Senator Warren but I did realize what a thoughtful and insightful interviewer Brian could be!!! Just thought he was a very good column writer!!! Hope you will do more crooked conversations, Brian!!
  • vallric
    Amazing!
    Great podcast, very insightful and interesting topics.
  • M-stoff122
    Deeper dive
    Fun to depart from the news cycle for a deeper dive into the issues. Any episode with Symone Sanders is a must listen!
  • Tripgrl
    Great debut!
    Winter BreeAnne hit it out of the park with her first Crooked Conversation interview with Cecile Richards. I so hope Cecile will run for office as soon as possible. The bigger, the better!
  • Britney6464
    Great job Winter!!!
    Congratulations!
  • fortnite dude2609
    YES
    😃 😀 aye
  • Okeefenokee Stokemefire
    The ultimate Benghazi conspiracy theory podcast
    Must listen to the episode The World as it is: Was Benghazi the Beginning of Trump? If you have ever heard a Benghazi theory, this podcast will enlighten you!
  • Swannky
    Ben and Tommy
    a slow ride into an explosion, actually feeling the frustrations of making the administration work during tragedy. bravo
  • dislike the nickname idea
    Benghazi
    The episode on Benghazi was great—really interesting to hear the real “inside” story
  • kimiloo
    Rhodes does ad copy
    Listening to Rhodes do ad copy is the delight of my day!!! Never better words spoken - long term munchies booty call. Oh, and the podcast is great, too.
  • Mr. P-Body's Friend
    Thr Importance of Education!
    Your clarify the need to include learning about how to distinguish all types of fake information in public schools!
  • bsullivan3014
    Perfect
    These are great interviews! Everything Crooked media does is golden!
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