Fallacious Trump

In the seventeenth episode we explore the Guilt By Association Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about NAFTA and Don Jr tweeting about CNN. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at David Cameron calling Jeremy Corbyn a terrorist sympathiser. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from King of the Hill, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Jim and Mark go head to head in a game of Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com , on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the sixteenth episode we explore the Argument from Authority Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about Tom Brady and the National Enquirer. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Paloma Faith's views on Brexit and Boris Johnson's views on niqābs. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Dinosaurs, Fox News talking about Mass Effect, and Jim's sister's friend the nurse. Jim and Mark go head to head in a slightly different game of Fake News, inspired by Trump's cameo in Christmas classic Home Alone 2. And finally we talk about the War on Christmas, and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com , on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the fifteenth episode we explore the Argumentum Ad Nauseam Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about his yuge tax cut and his yuge border wall. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at Ed Miliband repeating himself in an interview and Brexit meaning Brexit. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out an amazing example from Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about the difficulty recruiting a new Chief of Staff, and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com , on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump and you can support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the fourteenth episode we explore the Hasty Generalization Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about Mexicans. In Mark's British Politics Corner we look at the Leave Campaign's TV ad's claims about David Cameron and then bizarrely include a clip from The Grand Tour. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Batman and Friends. Jim and Mark go head to head in a particularly funny Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Cohen pleading guilty and Manafort getting his plea deal revoked, and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com , on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the thirteenth episode we explore Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, with examples from Trump talking about how he singlehandedly stopped planes crashing, while Obama was responsible for thousands of deaths in Chicago. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson's claims about the legacy of the London Olympics, and Paul Nuttall's theory on immigration and unemployment. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Friends and Sesame Street, and discuss superstition and pigeons in boxes. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman's plot to smear Mueller, and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the twelfth episode we explore the Tu Quoque Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about all the other Presidents, Putin and puppets. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn arguing during Prime Minister's Questions. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Friends and Fox News. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about voter suppression in Georgia and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump, or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump and you can support the show on patreon at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the eleventh episode we explore the Conspiracy Theory Fallacy, with examples from Trump on the 'rigged' election, Obama's birth certificate and Kavanaugh's accuser. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at a conspiracy theory about - you'll never guess - that's right, Brexit! In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out a fantastic example from Monty Python's Life of Brian. Jim and Mark go head to head in in a special conspiracy theory themed Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Elizabeth Warren's DNA and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump and in their new Facebook Group at http://facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrump You can support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the tenth episode we explore the Slippery Slope Fallacy, with an example from Trump defending Confederate statues and we discuss the difference between formal and informal logical fallacies. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson complaining about Brexit and Twitter users complaining about Owen Jones. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Friends and DirectTV ads. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about the Kavanaugh hearings and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump. You can support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the ninth episode we explore the Galileo Fallacy, with an example from Trump talking about the Gettysburg Address. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Vince Cable annoying bank bosses and David Treddinick believing in homeopathy. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Bedazzled and Frank Sinatra. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Obama's return to the political debate and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump and you can support the show at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the eighth episode we explore the Moving the Goalposts Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about Obama's birth certificate and his yuge electoral college win, and the entire administration's shifting stories on the Trump Tower meeting with the Russians. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson's goalpost moving over a referendum on the Euro. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out examples from Friends and Monty Python. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about the NY Times Op Ed written by an anonymous Senior White House official and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump and you can support the show at patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the seventh episode we explore the Argument from Popularity, with examples from Trump talking about voter fraud and global warming. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Michael Gove when he'd had enough of experts. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out a political ad for Hillary Clinton and a clip of Bill O'Reilly dissing Rachel Maddow. We have our first guests on the pod, with Mark interviewing Caplin and Massiah, who released an anti-Trump song called "All You" And finally we round up some of the crazy Trump stories from Tuesday August 21st - officially the newsiest news day ever. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump and you can support the show at patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the sixth episode we explore the Inconsistent Comparison Fallacy, with an example from Trump talking about regulations. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson's claim that tne NHS would get £350 million a week extra after Brexit. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out an advert from budget supermarket Aldi. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Rudy Giuliani's claim that collusion isn't even a crime, and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump. You can support the show on Patreon at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the fifth episode we explore the Non Sequitur Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about global warming, and Paul Gosar talking about his dentistry/body language expertise. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson's attempt to avoid talking about austerity. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out The Chewbacca Defense and mock a Sacha Baron Cohen character. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about the Helsinki Summit and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the fourth episode we explore the False Dilemma Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about immigration. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at the binary tribalism of Brexit. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out clips from Die Hard and According to Jim. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Scott Pruitt's resignation and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump and if you want to support the show you can go to http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the third episode we explore the Moral Equivalence Fallacy, with examples from Trump talking about Nazis and immigrants. In Mark's UK Politics Corner we look at Boris Johnson's thoughts on protests in Iran. In The Fallacy in the Wild, we check out Roseanne's racist tweet, Samantha Bee using a naughty word, and why the two are not the same. Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game where Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes Jim made up. And finally we talk about Mitch McConnell's plans to replace Anthony Kennedy before the midterms and round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week. You can contact the guys at fallacioustrump@gmail.com or on Twitter @FallaciousTrump or support the show at http://patreon.com/ftrump Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy