On his tour of the Middle East, Trump lavishes praise on dictators—as they deposit bribes in his pocket. Republicans, in between defending Trump's jet grift, finalize more details of their "big beautiful bill," which, in addition to gutting Medicaid, now aims to cut food assistance, funding for Planned Parenthood, and Biden's clean energy tax credits. The Su ... Show More
Nov 19
What’s the Story We’re Telling? + Sen. Ruben Gallego (Crooked Con)
<p>Live from Crooked Con, Jon Favreau talks to Jen Psaki, Faiz Shakir, Lis Smith, Rebecca Katz, and Adam Jentleson about the narrative we’re pitching—not just about why Trump and the MAGA loons are bad, but why Democrats are good. Then, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins Jon Lovett to talk ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 18
Did Trump Blow It on the Epstein Files?
<p>After failing to pressure Republicans into voting no on releasing the Epstein files, Trump pulls an astonishing reversal and says they should vote yes—because he has nothing to hide. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down why Trump flipped and what might happen after the House vote ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 2022
Trump FLUSHES the GOP down the toilet as Pro-Democracy RISES
On today’s MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben and Brett are in Washington, D.C. to bring you the latest breaking updates! After a recap of Jordy’s wedding, Ben and Brett discuss the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Democrats, and the Republicans’ sticking it on ... Show More
55m 48s
Jul 2025
How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate
After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how S ... Show More
16m 21s
Mar 2025
Trump Declares Golden Age of America at SOTU as Dems DO NOTHING!
This episode discusses President Trump's State of the Union address and the reactions from both Republicans and Democrats. 1. Positive Reception of Trump's Speech:
- Senator Cruz and Ben Ferguson praise President Trump's address, calling it triumphant, positive, and forward-lo ... Show More
33m 35s
Mar 2025
Trump Defends Agenda In Combative Address
In the longest address of its kind before Congress in recent memory, President Trump laid out his policy objectives on the economy, immigration, foreign policy & other topics. He was repeatedly critical of Democrats & his predecessor, Joe Biden. One Democratic congressman was esc ... Show More
20m 50s
Jan 2025
How Trump’s Federal-Aid Fiasco Is Testing the Separation of Power
<p>On Tuesday, the Trump Administration sent out a memo attempting to put a blanket pause on most federal funding, sowing confusion about financing for student loans, SNAP benefits, nonprofits, and more. The next day, after a backlash, the Administration rescinded the memo, whil ... Show More
29m 34s
Feb 2024
The Flaccidness of Trump's Little Johnson
<p>This time John's monologue focuses on the looming government shutdown and the fealty of House Speaker Mike Johnson to Donald Trump who has ordered no aid for Ukraine, no funding bill, and no border deal passed in congress. Then, he speaks with Professor Corey Brettschneider on ... Show More
1h 37m