Fallacious Trump

Jim Cliff & Mark Levermore

Jim and Mark use the insane ramblings of a tiny-handed narcissist to explain logical fallacies. Each episode we focus on a single logical fallacy and, using examples from Trump, UK politics and pop culture, explore how and why it fools people, how to avoid committing it yourself, and how to counter it in an argument.

  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Dysphemism - FT#164

    In the one-hundred-and-sixty-fourth episode, we explore Dysphemism, starting with Trump mischaracterizing the Inflation Reduction Act, immigration, and everyone he disagrees with.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Nigel Farage's attacks on Speaker John Bercow, Rachel Reeves' budget, and the EU parliament.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from House MD, Ally McBeal, and Blue Bloods.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in a special Christmas edition of Fake News, in which Mark has to guess which three of nine Trump facts Jim made up.

    Then we talk about the absurd reaction to drones over New Jersey.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft164 

    You can contact the guys at [email protected], on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump

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    23 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Appeal to Probability - FT#163

    In the one-hundred-and-sixty-third episode, we explore the Appeal to Probability Fallacy, starting with Trump lying about inflation, Muslims, and his odds of winning in 2020.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at several opinions of Nigel Farage, and then Farage's opinion on ChatGPT.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Friends, Men in Black, and Sherlock.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft163 

    You can contact the guys at [email protected], on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump

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    13 December 2024, 10:20 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Non Sequitur (Redux) - FT#162

    In the one-hundred-and-sixty-second episode we take another look at the Non Sequitur Fallacy, starting with Trump claiming that anomalies in 2020 meant he won, and that Hillary was unfit to lead.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson and Liz Truss's final Prime Minister's Questions.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Chocolat, The Simpsons, and The Winslow Boy.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about Trump's clownish cabinet picks.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft162 

    You can contact the guys at [email protected], on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump

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    26 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Parade of Horribles - FT#161

    In the one-hundred-and-sixty-first episode, we explore Parade of Horribles, starting with Trump listing all the bad things that would happen if Kamala won the election.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at campaign speeches from Sunak and Starmer, Brexit arguments from Johnson and Cameron, and Nigel Farage's views on the dangers of immigration.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Lincoln, and Ghostbusters,

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about what the hell just happened in the election.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft161 

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    11 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Glittering Generalities - FT#160

    In the one-hundred-and-sixtieth episode we explore Glittering Generalities, starting with Trump promising to make things great again, win a lot, and stop bad people doing bad things.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at the first speeches of every British PM for the past 50 years!

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from a TikTok health influencer, Lord of War, and Last Week Tonight.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about the impending election.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft160 

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    29 October 2024, 1:50 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Cum Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc - FT#159

    In the one hundred and fifty-ninth episode we explore Cum Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, starting with Trump claiming more guns makes people safer, and Biden is responsible for high gas prices, and JD Vance pretending Trump isn't responsible for Iran's nuclear progress.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Rishi Sunak taking credit for halving inflation, and Boris claiming leaving the EU made the vaccine rollout and procurement faster.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Duolingo, The Ricky Gervais Podcast, and Bull.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about the Vice Presidential Debate.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft159 

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    15 October 2024, 4:07 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Calling Cards - FT#158

    In the one hundred and fifty-eighth episode we explore Calling Cards, starting with Trump accusing Democrats of playing the religion card against Amy Coney Barrett, Hillary of playing the woman card by... being a woman, and prosecutors of playing the insurrection card.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Oliver Letwin and Lee Anderson being racist and Baroness Fox accusing people of playing the victim card following online abuse.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Brooklyn 99, Harry's Law, and Wonder Woman.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about a poll claiming to prove widespread voter fraud.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft158 

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    1 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Passing the Buck - FT#157

    In the one hundred and fifty-seventh episode we explore Passing the Buck, starting with Trump blaming Democrats, the Obama administration, a random conspiracy theorist, and mainstream media for his failures.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Liz Truss blaming everyone else for her economy, and Boris blaming everyone else for his parties during COVID.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Disclosure, The Last King of Scotland, and Star Trek Deep Space Nine.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then Jim talks about the Harris/Trump debate on his own, because Mark was busy.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft157 

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    16 September 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Two Wrongs Make a Right Fallacy - FT#156

    In the one hundred and fifty-sixth episode we explore the Two Wrongs Make a Right Fallacy, starting with Trump misrepresenting Democrat's views on late Supreme Court nominations, and defending Dinesh D'Souza, and Sen. Roy Blunt pretending January 6 was OK.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Kemi Badenoch misrepresenting David Tennant's views on Kemi Badenoch, and Nigel Farage arguing with Alastair Campbell.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from House MD, Blue Bloods, and The Amazing Spider-Man.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about the Democratic National Convention.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft156 

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    27 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    False Dilemma (Redux) - FT#155

    In the one hundred and fifty-fifth episode we take another look at the False Dilemma Fallacy, starting with Trump questioning Bill Barr's loyalty, being dramatic about the stakes of the election, and not understanding the nuance of opening the country during a pandemic.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Viscount Younger of Leckie talking about the financial drawbacks of climate concern, GB News on whether you should care about the NHS or pronouns.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Two and a Half Men, and Parks & Recreation.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about Tim Walz.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft155 

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    13 August 2024, 4:15 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Magic Words Fallacy - FT#154

    In the one hundred and fifty-fourth episode we explore the Magic Words Fallacy, starting with Trump not wanting to be a chauvinist, Ted Yoho not apologizing, and Sovereign citizens not getting away with anything.

    In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Nigel Farage making excuses for racists in his party, both Priti Patel and Boris not apologizing, and Robert Jenrick repenting for the wrong thing.

    In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Cop Rock, American Dad, and Bob's Burgers.

    Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.

    Then we talk about Kamala Harris's amazing first few days as the presumptive candidate.

    And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.

    The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft154 

    You can contact the guys at [email protected], on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump



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    28 July 2024, 11:00 pm
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