The Majority Report’s Sam Seder joins us today to share some deep research into American Stupids. We look at Trump’s weekend announcements regarding American film production & re-opening Alcatraz, both seemingly inspired by a TV broadcast of “Escape From Alcatraz” in West Palm Beach last Saturday. We also discuss Sam’s recent debate appearances including the ... Show More
Sep 2024
Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate
<p>In their first and possibly only presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris dominated and enraged former President Donald J. Trump.</p><p>Jonathan Swan, who covers politics and the Trump campaign for The Times, explains how a night that could have been about Ms. Harris’ ... Show More
37m 4s
Apr 2025
The Conservative Activist Pushing Trump to Attack U.S. Colleges
<p>This week, we interviewed two people with leading roles in the rapidly escalating conflict between the Trump administration and American higher education.</p><p>Today, we speak with Christopher Rufo, who led the conservative critique of, and assault on, critical race theory an ... Show More
43m 49s
Dec 2024
Pete Hegseth Was Toast. The MAGA Swarm Came to His Rescue.
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains strong language.</i></p><p>Over the past few weeks, the resistance of a single Republican senator, Joni Ernst of Iowa, had threatened to derail Donald J. Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense.</p><p>Karoun Demirjian, ... Show More
26m 52s
Jan 2025
Drunkenness, Women and Wokeness: A Dramatic Confirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth
<p>On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense secretary.</p><p>Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds a ... Show More
34m 50s
Nov 2024
The Metamorphosis of Pete Hegseth
<p>Now that Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is his selection of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.</p><p>Dave Philipps, who reports on war and the military for The Times, discuss ... Show More
29m 55s
Jun 2024
Ep. 1384 - Hunter Biden Was Convicted Today, But Not For The Reasons The Media Claims
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, Hunter Biden has been found guilty in federal court. This is supposed to be evidence that Joe Biden is playing it fair, but it actually shows the opposite. I'll explain. Also, new polls show that a majority of Americans favor mass deportations of ill ... Show More
55m 30s