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Brain Trust Live

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4.7 / 5
Brent Thornburg and Lila Nordstrom take you through the political news of the week...in between comedic digressions. A millennial focused weekly chat with a special focus on election tomfoolery, Washingtonian shenanigans, and anything that proves that nature is hilarious/terrifying.
Top 56.5% by pitch volume (Rank #28237 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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12/16/25 - Entangling Innocent People

Tue Dec 16 2025

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In Which We Discuss: 1. Once again and always and forever. It’s the guns, people. 2. Epstein files are out this Friday so get excited for that Venezuelan ground war you’ve been waiting for! 3. The House GOP finally has a healthcare plan, and it’s somehow even worse than Trump’s own plan to just send people money. 4. Karen Bass gears up for reelection by thinking, eating, and dreaming of the largest police force ever devised.   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!

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In Which We Discuss: 1. Once again and always and forever. It’s the guns, people. 2. Epstein files are out this Friday so get excited for that Venezuelan ground war you’ve been waiting for! 3. The House GOP finally has a healthcare plan, and it’s somehow even worse than Trump’s own plan to just send people money. 4. Karen Bass gears up for reelection by thinking, eating, and dreaming of the largest police force ever devised.   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!

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Top 56.5% by pitch volume (Rank #28237 of 50,000)
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4.7
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7
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Episode count
25
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Social followers
1.3K

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Tue Dec 16 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Trust Live

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What is Brain Trust Live about?

Brent Thornburg and Lila Nordstrom take you through the political news of the week...in between comedic digressions. A millennial focused weekly chat with a special focus on election tomfoolery, Washingtonian shenanigans, and anything that proves that nature is hilarious/terrifying.

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