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Mea Culpa welcomes Joe Walsh, a conservative republican and former Congressman who once ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult. Joe and I spend the next hour debating our differences, and how democrats need to learn to fight if we are going to hold onto the democracy and get America back on track.
Tucker Carlson has long been a standard-bearer for far-right views, such as the racist conspiracy theory known as the “great replacement.” He recently did a chatty interview with the white supremacist Nick Fuentes, an admirer of Hitler. And yet, Carlson started out as a respected, well-connected, albeit contrarian, political journalist. Jason Zengerle, who recently joined The New Yorker as a staff writer, talks with David Remnick about his new book, “Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind.” They trace how Carlson's sense of personal resentment toward the establishment grew; how launching his own website radicalized his politics in the years before MAGA; and his political ambitions as a potential heir to Donald Trump. “I think, if Tucker Carlson concludes that J. D. Vance can't get elected President, maybe he has to do it himself,” Zengerle says. “So much of politics now is just being a media figure and being an entertainer. And Tucker does those things very well. . . . I think our politics are at a place where that really doesn't seem as outrageous as it would have even just a couple years ago.” This segment originally aired on January 23, 2025. The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
When people break with MAGA, most of them walk away and don't look back, whether out of shame or fear or both. So it's a rare thing to talk with someone willing to describe publicly why they joined the Trump movement, what life was like on the inside, and the reasons they left — but it's just such a conversation we have for you today, with writer and former New Right firebrand Pedro L. Gonzales. Enjoy. Sources: Pedro L. Gonzalez, "The Right Lost the Culture War, and America," Contra, Feb 16, 2026 — "Trump Demands the Worst of Us," Contra, Feb 8, 2026 — "Why the New Right Can't Quit Conspiracy Theories," Contra, Dec 18, 2025 — "Welcome to Hell," Contra, Dec 10, 2025 — "Gen Z's Flight From Trump," Contra, July 24, 2025 James Burnham, The Machiavellians, (1943) Sam Francis, Beautiful Losers, (1993) Michael Anton, "The Flight 93 Election," Claremont Review of Books, Sept 5, 2017. Matthew Doyle, "Rising Conservative Influencer Pedro Gonzalez Regularly Espoused Racist and Anti-Semitic Sentiments in Private Messages," Breitbart, June 27, 2023 ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!
MAHA isn't a health movement. It's a marketing engine driving activist propaganda. Derek looks at Tony Lyons, one of MAHA's key architects, and his recent strategic memo sent to Republican leadership about how to use MAHA talking points to retain power in the midterm elections. Show Notes Tony Lyons's strategic memo to GOP leadership Examining Who Benefits From Kennedy's Anti-Science MAHA Push MAHA Supporters Form New Organization to Boost RFK's Goals in D.C. MAHA's money man has built a political machine. Will it matter for midterms? The co-founder of the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. super PAC is a Steve Bannon and MAGA media ally As MAHA turns 1, a fired-up movement is still figuring out how to fulfill its promises Skyhorse Publishing: About Us MAHA Action American Values 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Atul Gawande reports on what cuts to USAID are doing to the world's most vulnerable, as well as how that is coming home. Also a look back at Covid and reflections on end of life care.
In our 34th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the unhinged MAGA clown, Laura Loomer. From filming undercover for Project Veritas, to cozying up to eco-fascists, to melting down over her Twitter ban, to being Trump's number 1 fan girl, this crazy b*tch may be our nuttiest guy yet!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Sources:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Laura-Loomerhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/11/17/laura-loomers-endless-payback https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/us/politics/laura-loomer-trump.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/us/politics/laura-loomer-trump.html https://www.npr.org/2024/09/10/nx-s1-5107932/laura-loomer-donald-trump-relationship-republicans-criticism https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8y27dwgpohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/04/who-is-laura-loomerhttps://people.com/maga-activist-laura-loomer-claims-former-reporter-desk-pentagon-11860410 https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-laura-loomer-loomered/#google_vignette https://abcnews.go.com/US/operate-independent-agency-laura-loomers-pressure-campaigns-reshaping/story?id=124285112 https://www.amazon.com/Loomered-Laura-Loomer/dp/1642935670 https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-laura-loomer-loomered/#https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/03/politics/laura-loomer-trump-white-house-briefing-roomhttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2025/12/24/laura-loomers-excellent-year-00706352 https://people.com/trump-reveals-laura-loomer-engagement-11871180 https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/laura-loomer-engagement-who-is-the-boyfriend-president-donald-trump-makes-surprise-announcement-watch-101765952081274.html#google_vignette https://reason.com/volokh/2025/12/04/lawyer-hijinks-in-laura-loomers-and-bill-mahers-deposition/
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Steve Schmidt sits down with Terry Virts, a 30-year Air Force fighter pilot veteran and NASA astronaut, who is now running in the 9th Congressional District of Texas. The Houston Chronicle stated in its endorsement of Terry that "in MAGA country, Terry Virts offers hope of holding onto a redistricted seat." His district is literally 'Ground Zero' for gerrymandering, and supporting Terry's race is critical to crushing MAGA in the midterm elections. Hear what Terry has to say about the kind of candidates required for the Democratic Party to flip the House, what he will do if he is elected to Congress, as well as some fascinating stories about his experience as a fighter pilot and astronaut. DONATE to Terry Virts here: https://www.terryvirts.com Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 22, 2026; 9am: Ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Gregory Meeks, joins “The Weekend” to discuss potential U.S. action against Iran and calls out President Trump for attempting to sidestep Congress in getting authorization for potential strikes, and calls on the president to brief lawmakers. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 20 février 2026.Avec cette semaine :Jean-Louis Bourlanges, essayiste, ancien président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale.Matthias Fekl, avocat et ancien ministre de l'Intérieur.Antoine Foucher, président de la société de conseil Quintet, spécialiste des questions sociales.Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors.APRÈS MUNICH, PEUT-ON DIRE QUE LA DOCTRINE INTERNATIONALE DE TRUMP A CHANGÉ ?Du 13 au 15 février, le gotha des chefs d'État, généraux et chefs des services de renseignement s'est retrouvé lors de la 62ème conférence de Munich sur la sécurité qui se tient tous les ans dans la ville allemande au mois de février. Un an après le discours agressif vis-à-vis de l'Europe du vice-président JD Vance, les États-Unis ont envoyé à Munich des figures jugées plus modérées : le secrétaire d'État Marco Rubio et le sous-secrétaire à la Défense Eldridge Colby. Récemment, en présentant sa nouvelle Stratégie de sécurité nationale, le président américain s'était livré à une attaque en règle contre les Européens, menacés selon lui d'un « effacement civilisationnel ».Dans la première partie de son discours, prononcé le 14 février, Marco Rubio a d'abord « rassuré », en affirmant la permanence d'un lien transatlantique façonné par l'histoire et l'héritage culturel. Le chef de la diplomatie américaine a préféré citer la bière allemande, Beethoven et les Beatles plutôt que les Lumières, mais il a dit ce que cette assemblée voulait entendre : « La fin de l'ère transatlantique n'est ni notre but ni notre souhait. Nous serons toujours des enfants de l'Europe. »Puis, dans une seconde partie Marco Rubio a repris les thèmes de l'idéologie MAGA (« Make America Great Again »). Tout en prônant la revitalisation du lien avec une Europe « forte », le secrétaire d'État américain n'a pas changé de cap sur la menace qui, selon son administration, plane sur l'Occident. Les États-Unis sont « prêts, si nécessaire, à agir seuls », mais « nous préférons et espérons agir avec vous, nos amis ici en Europe », a-t-il assuré. Reflet de l'idéologie MAGA, Marco Rubio a énuméré les maux qui selon Washington accablent l'Europe : l'« immigration de masse » qui « déstabilise les sociétés », la « désindustrialisation », le développement intempestif de « l'État providence » et le « culte du climat ». Il a invité les Européens à s'associer aux efforts de M. Trump de redressement de « la civilisation occidentale » et prononcé un éloge marqué de la chrétienté. Par ailleurs, le responsable américain a réitéré la position de l'administration Trump selon laquelle l'ONU n'a joué « pratiquement aucun rôle » dans la résolution des conflits et a appelé à une réforme des institutions mondiales.Pour la presse allemande et française, le message de Marco Rubio ne différait pas tellement de celui du vice-président J. D. Vance. Si le ton était plus courtois, le fond du discours des responsables américains en revanche n'a guère changé. D'ailleurs, après Munich, Marco Rubio est allé soutenir des partenaires plus réceptifs à l'idéologie MAGA et plus rétifs aux valeurs européennes, en Slovaquie puis en Hongrie.DÉCLASSEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE FRANÇAIS : RÉALITÉ, PERCEPTION, PERSPECTIVESPour la troisième année consécutive, selon l'Insee, le PIB par habitant de la France se situe en dessous de la moyenne de l'Union européenne, consacrant un déclassement économique progressif mais désormais tangible. La France se situe au 34ème rang mondial et est désormais inférieure de 7 % à la moyenne européenne. Elle est notamment en retrait de 25 % par rapport à celle du Danemark, de 20 % par rapport à celle de la Suède, de 15 % par rapport à celle de l'Allemagne, de 0,5 % par rapport à celle de l'Italie. Par ailleurs, l'écart favorable vis-à-vis de la Pologne a été réduit de 60 % à 20 % depuis 2000. En clair, le niveau de vie des Français est bien inférieur à celui des Irlandais, des Allemands, des Belges et à peine supérieur à celui des Italiens, des Tchèques ou des Slovènes.Des données qui corroborent le dernier sondage Ipsos-BVA sur les « Fractures françaises » publié en octobre dans lequel 90 % des personnes interrogées ont le sentiment que le pays est en déclin, 32 % estimant même que celui-ci est irréversible. Dans le sondage Odoxa pour Challenges-Agipi-BFM Business du 8 janvier, 82 % des Français se montrent « défiants » sur la situation économique du pays. Avec de tels résultats, « la peur du déclassement atteint un niveau record », note Odoxa. 6 Français sur 10 estiment que leur situation sociale est pire que celles de leurs parents et 70% des 1.005 sondés parient que leurs enfants vivront moins bien qu'eux. C'est 3 points de plus qu'il y a un an et 22 de plus qu'il y a 30 ans. Ces résultats rejoignent les dernières enquêtes de conjoncture de l'Insee, selon lesquelles 64 % des Français ont une vue négative de l'avenir économique du pays. Il y a quelques années, ils n'étaient « que » 38 %. Cependant, l'enquête de l'Insee révélait mi-décembre que 74 % de ces sondés jugent que leur situation personnelle s'améliorera ou se stabilisera. Un niveau qui n'a pas changé au fil des ans.Dans un document publié le 6 janvier, les économistes de BNP Paribas estiment que le PIB pourrait progresser de 1,1 % sur l'année 2026. Sur le plan intérieur, la faiblesse de l'inflation pourrait soutenir le pouvoir d'achat et la consommation. « Une croissance résiliente mais pas suffisante », juge le gouverneur de la Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau. Notre taux de chômage reste plus élevé que celui atteint en moyenne dans l'Union européenne (6 %), avec des taux d'emploi préoccupants pour les jeunes et les seniors. L'emploi devrait progresser très faiblement, et le chômage remonter à 7,8 % à la mi-2026. Cette année encore, la grande incertitude concerne le comportement des ménages. S'il n'y a pas un redémarrage de la consommation, qui représente plus de la moitié du PIB, il sera difficile de trouver une dynamique. Pour l'heure, les ménages n'ont toujours pas puisé dans leur épargne qui se maintient à un niveau historiquement élevé (18,4 % du revenu disponible au troisième trimestre 2025).Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Will Sommer (of The Bulwark) returns to unpack threats to federalize elections to renewed efforts to “prove” 2020 was stolen. We also diagnose the strange incentives and rivalries inside MAGA world — the influencers, grifters, true believers, and opportunists. Watch Mission Implausible on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionImplausiblePod
The Epstein files were supposed to bring clarity—what happened, who knew, and who was protected. Instead, the slow drip of disclosures, redactions, and missing records has deepened a broader crisis: collapsing trust in institutions in the U.S. and beyond. Guest Host Hagar Chemali and Mike Madrid (Author of The Latino Century) unpack what the files reveal (and what they still don't), why the rollout feels like a coverup even to Trump's base, and why the fallout is landing harder overseas than at home. They also dig into the darker question underneath the headlines: whether Epstein's operation functioned as an intelligence-gathering and kompromat machine, and what “accountability” can even mean if the real scandal isn't just individual crimes, but institutional complicity. To close, Madrid argues the Epstein revelations are one more signal that America is entering a “great transformation”—and that rebuilding trust may require a radical reimagining of governance itself. Then, in Politicology+ they dive into how Charlie Kirk's death created a power vacuum inside the MAGA media ecosystem that even Donald Trump can't control. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at (703) 239-3068 Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/HagarChemali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Late night host Stephen Colbert has accused CBS of spiking an interview for fear of backlash from the Federal Communications Commission. On this week's On the Media, hear about the MAGA movement trying to shift television to the right. Plus, the legal theory that the FCC is using to put pressure on the networks. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Jim Rutenberg, writer-at-large for The New York Times, about how Trump's FCC is reviving a nearly century-old rule to crack down on late-night talk shows. Rutenberg explains why MAGA's embrace of the FCC's regulatory powers to go after “liberal bias” in the media signals a shift within the Republican party. [25:44] Brooke sits down with Daniel Suhr, the president of a legal advocacy group called the Center for American Rights and the architect behind the legal theory that the FCC is using to put pressure on TV networks. They discuss his goal to make network TV look more like the AM radio band. Further reading / watching: “How a Century-Old Rule Is Scrambling Late-Night TV,” by Jim Rutenberg “The MAGA Plan to Take Over TV Is Just Beginning,” by Jim Rutenberg “The FCC's Public Notice on ‘Bona Fide News,'” by Daniel Suhr “The end of an agency,” by Daniel Suhr “Straight Talk on FCC 'Jawboning'” by Daniel Suhr The Divided Dial: Episode 3 - The Liberal Bias Boogeyman On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.
Air Date: 2/19/2026 Today we trace the pipeline from masculine grievance to fascism. We'll hear how ICE agents' own family members describe them as low-IQ bullies chasing signing bonuses, why a former white nationalist explains that the alternative to unpacking discomfort is becoming overtly racist, how incel culture evolved from lonely forums into a MAGA recruitment tool, and what researchers found about why men socialized to equate violence with manhood end up joining state-sanctioned death squads. Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: White Men, We Have A Problem - Swolesome - Air Date 1-7-26 KP 2: Do You Get It Now, Ben? - SOME MORE NEWS - Air Date 2-11-26 KP 3: ICE Agents' Own Family Members Expose How They're "Low IQ" and "Racist" Losers - The Humanist Report - Air Date 2-5-26 KP 4: The Terrifying Rise of "Vice Signalling" - JimmyTheGiant - Air Date 1-28-26 KP 5: Who's We? - PissedMagistus - Air Date 1-17-26 KP 6: The Incel to ICE Pipeline (with F.D Signifier and Caroline Kwan) Part 1 - Matt Bernstein - Air Date 2-6-26 (00:49:13) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The Manosphere Correctly Diagnoses Some Problems but Their Solutions are a Con DEEPER DIVES (01:04:19) SECTION A: FRAGILE MASCULINITY A1: The Patriarchy Is Fracturing… - Dr. Deneen Speaks - Air Date 1-17-26 A2: Are Women Responsible For Fixing Broken Men? - The Speech Prof - Air Date 2-9-26 A3: Masculinity Isn't Real | The History They Won't Teach - Therese - Air Date 1-27-26 A4: "Any Woman Who Doesn't Find Me Attractive Is LYING!!!" - The Speech Prof - Air Date 1-27-26 (01:27:11) SECTION B: PIPELINE TO HELL B1: The Incel to ICE Pipeline (with F.D Signifier and Caroline Kwan) Part 2 - Matt Bernstein - Air Date 2-6-26 B2: The Masculine Urge to Join a Fascist Death Squad - Signified B Sides - Air Date 1-26-26 B3: Here's Why Tim Pool LOVES ICE - Luke Thomas Gets Political (LTGP) - Air Date 1-27-26 B4: Syril Karn in Andor Is The PERFECT Representation of Fascism! - Film Obsessed - Air Date 1-22-26 B5: Everything Is Gender - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 1-11-26 (02:07:49) SECTION C: THE PROPAGANDA MACHINE C1: Political Meme Propaganda Machine - Harland Spinks - Air Date 1-25-26 C2: Exposing the Far Right - Against the Grain - Air Date 2-4-26 (02:26:50) SECTION D: AUTHORITARIAN CURIOUS D1: The Contradiction That Exposes Scott Galloway's Real Agenda - Therese - Air Date 12-4-25 D2: The Rise of the Authoritarian-Curious - Then & Now - Air Date 2-9-26 D3: Shirley, He Can't Be This Stupid - We Gon Be Alright - Air Date 1-19-26 D4: America's Nazi Influencers - Novara Media - Air Date 1-20-26 D5: The CRAZY Thing That Connects Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, Jordan Peterson, and Nick Fuentes - Science Fiction with Damien Walter - Air Date 12-23-25 SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Composite image of photos of a white man looking sad facing away from the camera, and then enraged looking toward the camera. Credit: Internal composite design. Images by Engin_Akyurt, Pixabay | Pixabay License Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
The Washington Roundtable discusses the upcoming State of the Union address and the public's shift against Donald Trump on two of his signature issues: the economy and immigration. What pitch might Trump make for himself and the Republican Party heading into the midterms? “On the economy, he's in the same fix Biden was in,” the staff writer Jane Mayer says. “He's trying to yell at people and tell them, ‘You are better off than you think you are,' and that, we know, doesn't work.” Plus, the group examines what the retirement of Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress and what the Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition to a wealth tax in California can tell us about ideological fissures within both parties. This week's reading: “The E.P.A. Rescinds a Landmark Finding,” by Bill McKibben “The Chaos of an ICE Detention,” by Jordan Salama “Presidents' Days: From Obama to Trump,” by David Remnick “Trump Is Still Deporting People Wherever He Wants,” by Isaac Chotiner “The Jeffrey Epstein Files Are Peter Mandelson's Final Disgrace,” by John Cassidy “Zohran Mamdani, the Everywhere Mayor,” by Molly Fischer The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
February 21, 2026; 9am: After former Prince Andrew's arrest for misconduct in public office, there are growing calls for accountability here in the United States over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This week, we got a look inside the deposition of Epstein's former billionaire benefactor, Les Wexner. The former CEO of Victoria's Secret testified behind closed doors to several Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, and Republican lawmakers did not attend. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
If you thought the internet was a dumpster fire before, the EU LAUNCHES SECOND INVESTIGATION INTO GROK because Musk's bot won't stop generating nonconsensual imagery. Meanwhile, META LARGELY FAILS TO PROTECT KIDS FROM AI CHATBOTS, proving that their internal safety checks are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. If that doesn't creep you out, AFTER RING PRIVACY BACKLASH over police partnerships, a LEAKED EMAIL SUGGESTS RING PLANS TO EXPAND ‘SEARCH PARTY' from finding lost dogs to total neighborhood surveillance. Of course, REDDIT, META, AND GOOGLE VOLUNTARILY GAVE DHS INFO on users critical of ICE, because why stand up for privacy when you can just comply?In the news, we look at OPENCLAW, OPENAI AND THE FUTURE as the project's founder joins the Borg, even though META AND OTHER TECH FIRMS PUT RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF OPENCLAW because it's basically a security hole that can click your mouse for you. Peak stupidity has arrived with RFK JR'S NEW CHATBOT giving rectal dietary advice, while AI COMPANIES BOUGHT OUT ALL OF WESTERN DIGITAL'S HARD DRIVES through 2026, meaning you can't have storage because the bots need it more. Even VALVE ADMITS STEAM DECK AVAILABILITY IS AFFECTED by this memory hoarding. We also touch on STEVE BANNON SUED OVER MAGA CRYPTO SCHEME, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST ROBLOX for being a safety nightmare, and the fact that TESLA ROBOTAXIS REPORTEDLY CRASHING at four times the human rate. TESLA DODGES 30-DAY SUSPENSION by simply killing the word "Autopilot," while NEW YORK HITS THE BRAKES ON ROBOTAXI EXPANSION to keep the chaos at bay. Finally, POLYMARKET WITHDRAWS EXPLOSIVE ARTEMIS BETTING MARKET because betting on dead astronauts is too much even for them, leading the ETHEREUM CREATOR STARTING TO THINK THIS WHOLE PREDICTION MARKET THING MIGHT BE GAMBLING. As NEVADA SUES KALSHI and Jack Dorsey oversees INSIDE THE ROLLING LAYOFFS AT JACK DORSEY'S BLOCK—using AI to summarize the misery of his employees—just remember: YOU'LL BE SORRY WHEN YOU HEAR WHAT JUSTIN BIEBER'S $1.3 MILLION BORED APE IS WORTH NOW. Hint: it's twelve grand.In this week's MEDIA CANDY, we've got FREE BERT, KAT WILLIAMS: THE LAST REPORT, and the eternal return of SHREK. We're checking out MARK ROBER on Netflix, the return of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS, and the trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE. If you need a soundtrack for the apocalypse, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq has you covered with STOP USING GENERATIVE A.I and the Gen-X anthem I'VE NO MORE F*S TO GIVE!.Moving to APPS & DOODADS, OBSIDIAN TO NOTES is a $14 well spent, unlike CURSOR and VISUAL STUDIO CODE which are getting bogged down by slow models. APPLE'S AI PENDANT sounds like a watered-down Humane pin that relies on your phone to think, and APPLE PODCASTS AND VIDEO remains a pipe dream because bandwidth costs money. We've reached the point where THERE'S A GRIM NEW EXPRESSION: “AI;DR” for things not worth reading, and THERE'S A NEW TERM FOR WORKERS FREAKING OUT over being replaced—AIRD, or AI Replacement Dysfunction—which is basically the low-grade panic of being made obsolete by a machine that thinks bananas go in your bum.AT THE LIBRARY, we're thumbing through CLEAVE THE SPARROW, THE REGICIDE REPORT by Charles Stross, and Robin Ince being NORMALLY WEIRD AND WEIRDLY NORMAL.Then we descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, where the Muppets are taking over with THE MUPPET SHOW and MUPPETS NOW. We catch the latest on THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and TOY STORY 5, while tracking the PENTAGON PIZZA INDEX to see if war is breaking out. For the kids, we look at a 3D PRINTER / ENTRY LEVEL FOR KIDS like the Bambu Lab A1, and for the nerds, A STAR WARS-CENTRIC RSS FEED and a NEAT IDEA FOR AN RSS READER, “CURRENT,” which lets news drift away like water under a bridge. We wrap it all up with some HORROR IN UNDER TWO MINUTES and IMPECCABLE COVERS OF 80S SYNTH MUSIC, because at least the 80s had better soundtracks than this AI-generated nightmare.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/734FOLLOW UPEU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generationMeta largely fails to protect kids from AI chatbots, per its own testsAfter Ring privacy backlash, company abandons plans for police partnershipLeaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party' Surveillance Beyond DogsReddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report SaysIN THE NEWSOpenClaw, OpenAI and the futureMeta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security FearsRFK Jr's new chatbot advises the public on 'best foods to insert into rectum'AI Companies Bought Out All of Western Digital's Hard Drives for 2026 AlreadyValve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortagesSteve Bannon sued over MAGA crypto schemeLos Angeles County files lawsuit against Roblox over child protectionsTesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than HumansTesla dodges 30-day suspension in California after removing AutopilotNew York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion planPolymarket withdraws explosive Artemis betting market after backlashEthereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be GamblingNevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a licenseInside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey's BlockYou'll Be Sorry When You Hear What Justin Bieber's $1.3 Million Bored Ape Is Worth NowMEDIA CANDYFree BertKat Williams: The Last ReportShrekMark RoberMonarch: Legacy of MonstersGOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Official Trailer | February 13 - Only in TheatersSTOP USING GENERATIVE A.I (Original Song) by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqI've No More F*s To Give! by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqAPPS & DOODADSObsidian to NotesCursorVisual Studio CodeApple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai PinThere's a Grim New Expression: “AI;DR”There's a New Term for Workers Freaking Out Over Being Replaced by AIAT THE LIBRARYCleave the Sparrow by Jonathan KatzThe Regicide Report (Laundry Files Book 14) by Charles StrossNormally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity by Robin InceTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingThe Muppet ShowMuppets NowThe Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 22Toy Story 5 | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 19Pentagon Pizza IndexBambu Lab A1A Star Wars-centric RSS feedCurrent RSS ReaderHorror in under two minutes.Impeccable covers of 80s synth musicTop Gun - Opening Theme (Synth Cover)CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGreen Eggs and Ham narrated by the Reverend Jesse JacksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In episode 2010, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by comedian, Troy Walker, to discuss… Trump Making War Noises At Iran, AI Push Continues As Nobody Is Really Using It, Reese Grandson Sparks Peanut Butter Cup Controversy and more! Adam Silver: AI Will Give Us ‘Most Significant Change’ in Presentation of Sports Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago Big Tech to Spend $650 Billion This Year as AI Race Intensifies Grandson of Reese’s founder alleges Hershey has switched to cheaper ingredients – sparking family feud ‘Oreos too’: Utah man bites into Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Then he notices something different LISTEN: Siesta by BSEARL Pre-Order Troy Walker's Comedy Album ESQUIRE Here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOTUS political reporter Alex Roarty joins Mike to survey the 2026 midterm landscape. They discuss the evolving definition of a "quality candidate" for Democrats, breaking down the generational and ideological clashes in the Maine and Texas Senate primaries, plus the MAGA-fueled challenge to Kentucky's Thomas Massie. Plus, the attention economy isn't just a currency; it's the new gatekeeper. Plus: the Heritage foundation hires a new fellow who's a real jack of all trades. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist
After British police arrested the former Prince Andrew in connection with revelations involving Jeffrey Epstein, a reporter asked Donald Trump directly if anyone will face accountability in the United States. Trump rambled and rambled, insisting he had been “totally exonerated.” That's not true, but regardless, Trump could not explain why accountability is happening in other countries, but not in ours. He also had nothing whatsoever to say about whether his Justice Department will ever seek accountability for any elites implicated in the scandal. Meanwhile, MAGA figures are raging over the latest Epstein-file revelations and demanding exactly the accountability that is not forthcoming from DOJ. We talked to Nicole Hemmer, author of good books about the conservative movement and about the right wing media. She explains why Trump has not been exonerated, how the latest in this scandal is causing MAGA to crack up, what all this reveals about supposed Trump-MAGA hatred of “elites,” and what the prospects are for genuine accountability. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dear Humans, Good evening. Thank you for being here. Mainstream media is owned by right wing billionaires. But they don't own us. You're the reason this newsletter still exists and reaches over 150,000 people every single day. If you can, please consider joining today as a paid subscriber. Subscribe now LO, today we didst celebrate the UK arresting Prince Andrew over the Epstein fallout, because it's a rare sight in 2026: rich people facing consequences. Then we watched Trump's "Board of Peace" event devolve into a surreal hostage photo op, complete with music that made the whole thing feel like a cursed wedding reception. We also covered: MAGA eating itself alive after the Epstein file drops, including Bannon's texts and that "25th Amendment" bombshell Why the DOJ "Make America Safe Again" banner looks like a message to the country: I control justice, so give up now Les Wexner getting called out as a key money pipeline behind Epstein's empire Howard Lutnick allegedly buying a mansion next to Epstein through a trust for ten dollars, because apparently corruption comes with a Groupon They want you exhausted. They want you to give up. Tonight is proof that the walls of their pedo-empire are falling down. Nothing on Earth will stop this reckoning. Love, God
The Supreme Court just kneecapped Trump's "tariffs by emergency" strategy, and Nate and Chuck break down why that's actually a huge win for limiting presidential power. They dig into the scary argument hiding underneath it: if "regulate" secretly means "tax," then any president can invent arbitrary taxes across the entire federal regulatory state. Not great when the next "emergency" is climate, guns, or whatever cable news is screaming about. Then the show pivots to the MAGA vs MAHA fracture over glyphosate and Roundup. An executive order, a farm bill immunity push, and the ugly Monsanto paper trail that explains why people don't trust "the experts." Plus: Seattle's gig worker pay law backfires, California ships gas on a bizarre Bahamas loophole because of the Jones Act, and the low-IQ smears aimed at Thomas Massie heat up. 00:00 Welcome 01:14 SCOTUS Strikes Trump's IEEPA Tariffs: What the Ruling Actually Means 04:24 Regulate vs Tax: Why Tariffs Are Congress's Job (and Why It Matters) 12:06 Loopholes, Fees, and the Slippery Slope for Future Presidents 19:25 Kavanaugh's Dissent: The Roadmap to Tariffs via Other Statutes 21:42 Refunds, Market Reaction, and the Left's Mixed Incentives 24:01 MAGA vs MAHA: Glyphosate/Roundup, DPA EO, and Farm Bill Immunity 30:32 Monsanto Papers: Ghostwritten Science, Emails, and Lawsuit Fallout 36:00 Dumb Democrats: 'Nobody Called Trump Hitler/Racist' and Newsom's Spin 40:28 Newsom's 'Historically Illiterate' Claim & the Dyslexia Victim Card 41:39 AOC's Accent Switch + Venezuela 'Below the Equator' Fact-Check 44:39 Bill Maher's CO2 vs CO Mix-Up (and the Smug Delivery) 47:34 Too Many 'Dumb' Clips: Submissions Overload & Charlie Has to Bounce 49:16 Seattle Gig-Worker Minimum Pay Law Backfires: Higher Base, Lower Tips 55:40 California Gas Prices, Bahamas Detour & Why the Jones Act Makes It Worse 01:01:52 Twitter Files Fallout: DOJ/FBI Payments to X Kept Secret in Court 01:04:39 Defending Thomas Massie: 'Voting With Democrats' and 'Team Player' Attacks
This is an unlocked episode of New Models (originally released 01/31/2026) — to access all our content & to join the NM Discord, subscribe: patreon.com/newmodels newmodels.substack.com -- Gideon Jacobs returns to NM with his third essay in a trilogy for the LA Review of Books that tracks, in real-time, the American Political machine's delamination from everyday life through runaway story-drive. In “MAGA as Fan Fiction,” Gideon shows US politics both left and right as having become a read-write medium for collective creative expression more than material governance—a kind of kayfabe where ‘democracy' takes the form of citizens co-creating storyline with their elected officials and everyone in office has an IMDB profile. Carly & Lil Internet intro this ep with a short conversation drawing out themes across this trilogy that feel particularly NM Canon. “Of course, long before any advanced communication technologies, humans had been drawn not just to stories but also to the possibility of living as characters within them. Story's appeal had always been precisely that it's not like reality. […] a dream of existing free from the pesky flaws intrinsic to reality: uncontrollability, unpredictability, vulnerability, mundanity, complexity, incoherence, confusion, pain.” Audio production: Lil Internet For more: gideon.works/ Gideon Jacobs, “MAGA as Fan Fiction,” (Jan 2026) lareviewofbooks.org/article/trump-e…l-maga-reality/ Gideon Jacobs, “Player One and Main Character,” (Apr 2025) lareviewofbooks.org/article/player-…main-character/ Gideon Jacobs, “Trump l'Oeil,” (Nov 2024) lareviewofbooks.org/article/trump-loeil/
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This week the gang revisits the 2000 and 2001 My VH1 Award shows, which were a short lived award show on VH1 where the fans got to vote for some outlandish categories via the newfangled internet! Who won, who lost, who is now MAGA - looking at you Jewel!Come for the awards talk and stay for the commentary on how stupid everything has always been!If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.You can find our music here:Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/ Alaska:https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
MAGA loves Lutnick even if he visited Epstein Island. Ben riffs. Kevin Lamm tells you all you need to know about building Democratic Party support bases in small town Illinois. Like Stark and Marshall and Stephenson counties. You want to win, Democrats? Pay attention. Kevin is running for Democratic state central committeeman in the 16th congressional district. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tornado touches down in Bloomington. Hammer & Nigel's interview with Beech Grove Chief and FOP President. Trump championing his affordability agenda. Trump gives Iran a deadline. Hamas Debunks the ‘Genocide’ Narrative. US Women's Hockey gets the Gold over Canada. Mayor Brandon Johnson upset over Bears possible move to Indiana. Trump upset with Obama for admitting alien information. The IndyStar can sometimes be really gross. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Rep Danny Lopez on his vote to bring the Bears to Indiana. Today on the Marketplace: Collectable Star Trek glasses. Leave it to the IndyStar to make death of Carmel man by an illegal alien an anti-Trump screed. Indy stadium board distributes survey seeking feedback on Major League Soccer effort. Trump executive order threatens MAGA & MAHA movement. Teachers can indoctrinate children, but we're not allowed to talk to them about the dangers from illegal immigration? Disappointing 4th quarter gdp number.. Companies passing on the costs to the consumer. TV Theme Song: Film Friday - Romeo JulietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up. The U.S. is ramping up its military presence near Iran as negotiations fail to yield any compromise from the regime. We are now in a Middle East standoff which finds Trump trapped. Is a strike inevitable? What are the costs here besides a regional war and where is Iran's defense going to come from? Janice worries that Trump does not have a military strategy beyond the first few days, and this is a conflict that could go on for weeks. In the second half of the show Rudyard and Janice discuss the light strike option that would try to force Iran to come to the negotiating table. If the Ayatollah decides to become a martyr, we could end up with a ruling class of militant revolutionary guards; a group of younger, more radicalized men that will be more willing to use force in the region. Could Trump's actions in Venezuela give us insight into his designs on Iran? And finally, with approaching midterm elections, a MAGA base that doesn't want war, and the potential of skyrocketing oil prices, does Trump need to TACO, climb down, and agree to a bad deal?
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Hawk breaks down the FBI search warrant executed in Fulton County, Georgia, targeting ballots from the 2020 presidential election, a warrant that legal experts say should never have existed. The affidavit, authored by FBI Special Agent Hugh Raymond Evans, reads less like a credible criminal complaint and more like a greatest hits album of debunked 2020 election denier conspiracy theories. Clark Cunningham, a law and ethics professor at Georgia State University, and election integrity expert David Becker have both stated the affidavit fails the basic constitutional standard of establishing probable cause, the very threshold required before any judge, or in this case US Magistrate Judge Katherine Selenus, can legally authorize a search . The criminal investigation itself was triggered by Kurt Olsen, a Trump-appointed election denier who was on the phone with Trump on January 6th and now holds a key federal election security role. Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was present during the raid, which resulted in over 700 boxes of Fulton County election materials being seized, materials whose current location nobody can confirm. Meanwhile, Stephen Miller is directing a coordinated campaign using DHS and ICE to intimidate naturalized US citizens and suppress minority voter turnout, with Steve Bannon openly calling for ICE agents at every polling location. The Georgia State Election Board met and ultimately voted not to take over Fulton County elections, while Trump held a rally in Marjorie Taylor Greene's former district the same day. Fulton County has filed motions to have the warrant vacated and the ballots returned, citing Fourth Amendment violations, expired statutes of limitations, and witnesses with severe credibility and bias issues, including one who was reportedly referred to the FBI for threatening Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
Jeff & Shannon shred the Supreme Court's 6-3 strike-down of Trump's IEEPA tariffs—don't panic, patriots—breaking Trump's fiery presser comeback, new 10% global tariff under Section 122, steel plants booming, and why this strengthens America First trade certainty. Tune in at Rumble, YouTube, X and Red State Talk Radio!
In today's episode of the RattlerGator Report, JB White dives into a viral Matt Schumer post on artificial intelligence that has sparked massive conversation, unpacking what exponential AI growth means for jobs, education, and personal preparedness. He walks through the real-world implications for white-collar professions, legal work, finance, software engineering, medicine, and customer service, urging listeners to adapt early and build the habit of learning new tools quickly. But the episode goes far beyond workforce disruption. JB connects AI development to national security, framing the technology race as part of a broader geopolitical struggle—particularly with China. He challenges complacent thinking about global affairs, communism, Russia, Europe, and the historical context shaping today's conflicts. Throughout the show, he emphasizes curiosity, discernment, and force-multiplier thinking, arguing that Americans must broaden their worldview to understand the stakes. From AI companionship to Greenland strategy, pipeline politics, and the MAGA agenda, this episode blends technological urgency with global strategic awareness in JB's unmistakably direct style.
President Trump has torn down the East Wing of the White House, re-named the Kennedy Center, and proposed an “Independence Arch”. This week, Alex speaks to architect Neil Flanagan about the damage being done to Washington's historic buildings, as well as the feasibility of his future projects. Then, she's joined by Heather Cox Richardson, historian and author of the Substack, “Letters from an American” to analyze how the remaking of America's capitol lines up with the tried and true methods of authoritarian leaders.
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump's latest Epstein questions on Air Force One, as a growing list of right-wing media figures—from Shaun Ryan to Nick Fuentes and Dave Smith—turn on him and fracture MAGA unity. They analyze what that backlash means ahead of next week's Clinton hearing dates and the broader implications for Trump's coalition. Kander and Gupta also dive into the CBS decision to move James Talarico's Colbert interview online, the explosion of digital viewership, and the record-shattering ad spending in the Texas Senate primary. Plus, they discuss the GOP's new push for sweeping voting restrictions and what it signals for the future of American elections. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Qualia: Experience the most trusted magnesium for purity, potency, and performance. Plus it's non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free making it a choice you can feel good about. Go to https://qualialife.com/MAJORITY for 50% off. Check out Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/p/how-to-stay-off-the-island Join Squadra at https://joinsquadra.com Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54 Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicolle Wallace covers Donald Trump's obsession with Fulton County, GA and his claims of voter fraud and rigged elections, all of which have been proven false. Today, Georgia's 5 member (MAGA majority) state election board, through the endorsement of Donald Trump, concluded its first meeting where they are close to deciding a state takeover of elections in Fulton County, Georgia's most diverse and populous county. Later, Nicolle covers the judicial system's frustrations with the Trump administration violating court orders, specifically when it comes to the behavior of ICE. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In episode 2009, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian, actor, and host of Podcast But Outside, Andrew Michaan, to discuss… RFK Jr. And Kid Rock Team Up For Workout Video/Cringe Comedy Masterclass, We Need to Talk About Piven Experience, The Epstein Files Just Derailed Jimmy Fallon’s Pasta Sauce Plans and more! RFK Jr. And Kid Rock Team Up For Workout Video/Cringe Comedy Masterclass ‘What the [bleep] did I just watch?’ RFK Jr. posts workout video with Kid Rock urging Americans to ‘get active’ Conservatives trying to put Tim Heidecker out of a job. Another Controversial Stance From RFK Jr: Working Out in Jeans Inside Kid Rock's Massive White House Replica with Golden Urinal Kid Rock RFK Rock Out Work Out Has Dropped And We’ll Never Be The Same The Epstein Files have smashed Jimmy Fallon’s spaghetti sauce dreams Jimmy Fallon Kills Planned Pasta Sauce Line With Pal Tommy Mottola as Epstein Friendship Is Revealed This is the trademark for the sauce venture that Jimmy Fallon and Tommy Mottola were launching Soon Yi Previn Shades Fallon in Epstein Files Email Jimmy Debuts New P'Jimmies Summer Line | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Awkward Moment Between Paris Hilton And Jimmy Fallon Highlights The Absurdity Of NFTs Celebrity Promoters Sued Over Bored Ape NFT Endorsements Xochitl Welcomes Jimmy Fallon as an Investor and Brand Partner Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan Try Jimmy's Celebrity Tomato Salsa, Talk The Thursday Murder Club Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Jimmy Fallon join TGL New York Golf Club investor group A short-seller has challenged Jimmy Fallon to a $1 million bet over an air-taxi company he's promoted LISTEN: Robbed You (with Mariah the Scientist) by Summer WalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEASON 4 EPISODE 60: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Arizona Senate Republicans just introduced a measure to make ICE MANDATORY at polling places this November. Mandatory. At voting booths. This November. No - It won’t pass. This time. But this does dispel any MAGA crap that this isn't the goal, that rounding up immigrants isn't just practice. Happily, DHS and MAGA are too busy purging themselves. Maybe just as importantly: Does Trump look drawn and unnaturally thin in the face? Like, lost a lot of girth in the face - the kind of thing where people who don’t know say “you’ve lost a lot of weight, you look great” – except you don’t? Also he has just confused Harmeet Dhillon for Phyllis Diller. Standard stuff. But he made a different gaffe that you just can’t write off because it’s new. It’s not something stupid – it’s something he’s misplaced, mentally. The one Trump blunder that suggests he’s getting WORSE: The Penn Station post. AND HOW THE DEATH OF ROBERT DUVALL mainlines into the death of CBS News and the prophesy of Duvall's most important film: Network. Which you should go watch, today. B-Block (50:00) PART TWO of my list of the nearly two dozen destructive changes we are now suffering from, in television news and media in general, that we were warned by, by Paddy Chayefsky, by Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall, and director Sidney Lumet. C-Block (1:10:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: A little out of order, but still really good. Tom Emmer, Minnesota moron. Peter Navarro, economic consultant who doesn't know the Dow Jones number isn't in dollars. And the joy of Candace Owens, so lost she can't pronounce ordinary American English words like "Bureau" and "Grandiose" and as chronicled by one of the best of all Twitter-X follows: @CandaceReading1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and he's already laying the groundwork to undermine our confidence in the midterm elections. Kara brings together three experts to map out how Trump is trying to tilt the November elections before a single ballot is cast, and what he might do during and after election day to maintain his grip on power. She's joined by: Natalie Adona, the registrar of voters for Marin County, California. Adona is the co-author of the books “Understanding the Voter Experience” and “Stewards of Democracy,” and a contributing author to the recently published book, “Local Election Administrators in the United States: The Frontline of Democracy." Susan B. Glasser is a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine. She writes a weekly column on life in Washington and is a host of the Political Scene podcast. Her recent article on this topic, “Donald Trump Already Knows the 2026 Election Is ‘Rigged,'” is essential reading for those who want to understand the threat Trump poses. And Nate Persily is the James B. McClatchy Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and the co-director of the Stanford Law AI Initiative. He is an expert on election law and redistricting, and he's the co-author of the leading election law casebook, “The Law of Democracy.” Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How does U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent public comments in Munich, Germany tie into how Americans should raise their children? Listen in to our one-of-a-kind host, Mike Slater, as he explains in one all-timer of a segment! Following that opener, Mike chats with U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) about the latest shenanigans in the U.S. House of Representatives and how he's got President Donald J. Trump's endorsement to be the next great Governor of the state of Florida. MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's UNCOVERED Ron & Anthony discuss RFK Jr's latest insane announcements, Marco Rubio campaigning for Victor Orban, Trump to legalize online gambling, FCC's Late Show intervention, Kristi Noem's worst week, Lindsey Graham's unhinged worl Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/uncovered Mack Weldon: Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 25% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code UNCOVERED Former Federal Prosecutor Ron Filipkowski and British journalist Anthony Davis expose the epidemic of false propaganda pushing Republican politics to the extreme far-right. A new episode every Wednesday. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meida... Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal... MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-p... Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-i... The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-w... Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-... Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/major... On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-de... Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When there's a problem, call Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's “fireman.” Last week, Marco Rubio, in keeping with the tradition started by Vice President JD Vance last year, painted a sobering picture of Europe's future. But with a twist. Rubio did not gloat or talk down to his fellow world leaders. Instead, he glorified […]
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Ben and guest co-host Ayman Mohyeldin break down the news out of the Munich Security Conference, including Marco Rubio's condescending speech, why all eyes were on Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the grim outlook for Ukraine, and Ben's sense of the mood on the ground there. They also talk about Israel's slow-motion annexation of the West Bank, the lack of progress on Gaza, and Lindsay Graham's enthusiasm for future wars fought with Israeli tech. Also covered: what Iran could look like if the current regime falls, and Trump's responsibility for the dire humanitarian situation in Cuba. Finally, new clues on Kim Jong Un's succession plan for North Korea and the extremely satisfying downfall of MAGA troll Richard Grenell. You can find Ayman hosting The Weekend: Primetime, which airs Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm ET on MS NOW.Preorder Ben's book All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches and subscribe to his Substack here.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the final warning from Marjorie Taylor Greene to Donald Trump that he has killed the entire MAGA movement. Go to https://SmartCredit.com/meidas and start your 7-day trial for just $1. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's MAGA bff Congressman Randy Fine in Florida finally getting exposed with national attention making awful statement and Meiselas speaks with Democratic candidate Jennifer Jenkins who is challenging him for the Sixth Congressional District Seat in Florida. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*This is Part 2 of a two-part recap! If you missed Part 1, scroll back in your feed.* The second drop “Love Is Blind” vibe shift has arrived, and now that the couples are back in Ohio, the masks are coming off. Some of the couples – or at least Vic and Christine – are still gliding smoothly toward the altar. Others have become embroiled in passive-aggressive disagreements about housekeeping standards. Alex and Ashley come out as MAGA, and Chris comes out as a love-bombing misogynist who has complete contempt for any woman who isn't disciplining her body with daily Crossfit. And we almost forgot Amber and Jordan were even there! Petition to go back to five couples next season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
*This is Part 1 of a two-part recap!* The second drop “Love Is Blind” vibe shift has arrived, and now that the couples are back in Ohio, the masks are coming off. Some of the couples – or at least Vic and Christine – are still gliding smoothly toward the altar. Others have become embroiled in passive-aggressive disagreements about housekeeping standards. Alex and Ashley come out as MAGA, and Chris comes out as a love-bombing misogynist who has complete contempt for any woman who isn't disciplining her body with daily Crossfit. And we almost forgot Amber and Jordan were even there! Petition to go back to five couples next season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1945, U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley arrived at Nuremberg with an hypothesis: the 22 top Nazi defendants, including Hermann Göring, the second most powerful man of the Third Reich, must share a unique psychosis. He was looking for a "Nazi mind virus" that could explain the Holocaust. As Jack El-Hai, author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, of which the new film, Nuremberg, starring Russell Crowe as Göring, is based, reveals in this week's Gaslit Nation, Dr. Kelley found something far more terrifying. There was no insanity. These men were clinically "normal." They were ambitious, hardworking, Type-A opportunists: the kind you might find in any corporate boardroom today. What made them willing to destroy half the population to rule the other half? Even Hitler, Dr. Kelley concluded, wasn't a "madman" but a paranoid hypochondriac whose fear of early death rushed him into strategic failures like the invasion of the Soviet Union. This finding is a warning for us now. If Nazism isn't a disease but a human choice, it can take root anywhere. El-Hai points to the "sophisticated propaganda" and the evolution of ICE tactics in Minneapolis, where he and his family live, as modern terror of the early Gestapo. How do we bring Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and their lawless killers to justice in our own Nuremberg trials? We stop waiting for a savior. We document the abuses, we protect the vote, and as El-Hai urges, we "get in where we fit in" during this time of self-defense resistance. This essential history is a reminder that the face of evil is often disturbingly ordinary. Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Become a Democracy Defender at Patreon.com/Gaslit EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult: join on Patreon. Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: join on Patreon. Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: join on Patreon. Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect: join on Patreon. Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join: join on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group: join on Patreon.