About this episode

Barbara McQuade joins Paula Poundstone to discuss solutions to government corruption and share facts in a comedic format.

Everything may seem broken in our government, but returning champion Barbara McQuade is here with “The Fix!” And after the Fix… the Facts. It’s “Paula Poundstone’s Fact Finding Fiesta!” GUEST Barbara McQuade THE FIX Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government #SistersInLaw⁠ HOUSE BAND Pamela Stohrer SPONSORS For a limited time, our listeners can get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free Shipping with code PAULA at lifeprofitness.com For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code PAULA at oneskin.co/PAULA For a limited time, Ridge is running their HUGE Father’s Day Sale where you can get up to 40% off their best gear. Just head to ridge.com/PAULA Head to Factormeals.com/paula50off and use code paula50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See website for more details! Go to helixsleep.com/paula for 27% off sitewide! For a limited time our listeners are getting a free gift on their first purchase when they use code POUNDSTONE at checkout. ⁠Jonesroadbeauty.com⁠ and use code POUNDSTONE at checkout! For a limited time, our listeners can get 40% OFF select Lola Blankets products…

People in this episode

Host: Paula Poundstone

Guest: Barbara McQuade

Topics covered

• government corruption
• legal insights
• fact-finding
• comedy
• sponsorships

Sponsors

Waver Vibration Plate, OneSkin, Ridge, Factor Meals, Helix Sleep, Jones Road Beauty, Lola Blankets, Honeylove, Quince

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