- 57 minutes 51 secondsThe losses keep piling up for MAGA
-- On the Show:
-- Economic data show virtually every economic metric is worse now under Donald Trump than at the end of Joe Biden's term
-- Harry Enten presents polling that demonstrates the public's frustration with Trump putting his name on buildings and other vanity projects
-- Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead the nation's intelligence agencies despite Pulte not having an intelligence or military background
-- Dr. Mehmet Oz responds to questions from reporters during a White House appearance and discusses Donald Trump's health
-- Trump backs away from a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political targeting after opposition from judges and fellow Republicans
-- George Santos is under federal investigation for allegedly manipulating a Kalshi prediction market and profiting off the trade
-- On the Bonus Show: CBS News fires 60 Minutes reporter Scott Pelley, allegations surface about Melania's Epstein connections, and much more...
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(00:00) Trump loses to Biden on the economy
(08:58) Americans hate Trump's vanity projects
(20:43) Trump's picks unqualified DNI pick
(27:55) Dr. Oz backs up Trump's health claims
(36:38) Trump bails on slush fund
(47:09) George Santos under investigation again
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3 June 2026, 6:37 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesThey can no longer keep the story straight
-- On the Show:
-- Mike Nellis, social impact entrepreneur and former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, joins us to discuss the 2024 DNC autopsy and the 2026 midterms
-- Donald Trump argues over details of an Iran nuclear agreement that remains unfinished after repeatedly claiming a deal is nearly complete
-- A former Trump supporter says rising financial pressures and dismissive responses from the White House have shattered her trust
-- Ticketmaster and Live Nation continue dominating ticket sales despite a court finding that the company operates as a monopoly
-- Donald Trump portrays a cognitive screening exam as proof of extraordinary intelligence despite the test serving a different purpose
-- Rising credit card delinquencies and inflation concerns expose a disconnect between economic data and the administration's messaging
-- On the Bonus Show: Producer Pat hosts the Bonus Show, and much more...
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(00:00) Trump promises an Iran deal is coming
(07:39) Trump supporters keep turning on him
(18:04) The Ticketmaster monopoly continues
(28:40) Mike Nellis interview
(52:07) Trump brags about dementia screening test
(59:02) Credit card delinquencies are on the rise
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2 June 2026, 6:30 pm - 1 hour 8 minutesThey can no longer keep the story straight
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump's latest medical report sparks questions about delayed disclosures, weight gain, swelling, and unusual testing claims
-- A judge orders Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, creating a legal and symbolic setback tied to his personal brand
-- White House construction projects, economic dissatisfaction, and uncertainty over Iran policy fuel scrutiny of Donald Trump's presidency
-- Donald Trump's appearance on Lara Trump's program raises questions about family-run media access and softball interviews
-- Data center projects advance through secrecy agreements and infrastructure deals that leave local residents paying higher utility costs
-- Conservative influencers increasingly criticize Donald Trump as concerns grow about his political future and keeping their own audience
-- A widely shared photograph of Donald Trump reignites debate about his health, age, and the transparency of White House medical information
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(00:00) Trump's medical report released
(09:26) Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center
(19:39) Construction projects destroy White House grounds
(27:56) Trump does a softball interview with daughter-in-law
(40:59) Locals reject data center projects
(50:12) MAGA influencers turn on Trump
(58:36) Trump photographed with "dementia face"
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1 June 2026, 6:35 pm - 1 hour 19 minutesSomething is wrong and it’s impossible to ignore
-- On the Show:
-- James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of helping admitted child rapist Adam Hoffman receive special treatment through political connection
-- The White House still has not released Donald Trump’s latest medical report, while older health statistics continue circulating
-- Donald Trump attacks Jill Biden while claiming he alone understands Joe Biden’s debate collapse because of his own debate performance
-- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promotes legislation for a Donald Trump $250 bill while defending the president on higher prices
-- Grocery prices remain permanently higher because corporations kept prices elevated after COVID while supply chain changes raised costs
-- Donald Trump faces growing questions about his health after repeated medical visits and comparisons to Republican attacks on Joe Biden
-- Right-wing media figures build trust by identifying real frustrations before redirecting audiences toward conspiracies and scapegoats
-- Senator Dave McCormick accidentally calls the Trump administration a “regime,” reinforcing concerns about loyalty politics and authoritarianism
-- The Friday Feedback segment
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(00:00) Start
(01:20) James Talarico calls out Ken Paxton
(07:49) Trump’s medical report vanishes
(13:09) Trump rants about Jill Biden on social media
(19:28) Trump wants his face on $250 bill
(31:21) Grocery prices are unlikely to ever get cheaper
(37:42) Trump health coverup questions continue
(45:45) How right-wing media redirects outrage
(54:31) "Republican accidentally calls Trump admin a ""regime"""
(59:32) Friday Feedback segment
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29 May 2026, 6:43 pm - 1 hour 21 minutesBrutal economic news dumps as White House becomes UFC arena
-- On the Show:
-- Tom Steyer, businessman, philanthropist, now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign
-- Fox News personalities and conservative commentators attack James Talarico with insults about masculinity, sexuality, and his personal life
-- New GDP and income data undercuts repeated promises from Trump officials that the economy would soon reach explosive 6% growth
-- Trump is overseeing major White House construction projects that have transformed the complex into a spectacle-driven branding operation
-- Prosecutors open a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, in the latest example of Trump using his DOJ as a personal tool for revenge
-- Donald Trump delivers rambling comments and appears confused during a cabinet meeting
-- Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% California tax on payments tied to pardoned January 6 defendants connected to Donald Trump
-- New polling shows Donald Trump performing worse than recent presidents during some of their most difficult political moments
-- On the Bonus Show: Ex-judges want Trump's IRS case reopened, more Americans are going hungry now than during the pandemic, Trump appointees push for a $250 bill with his face on it, and much more....
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(00:00) Start
(01:32) Republicans are terrified of James Talarico
(09:46) GDP data undercuts Trump's economic claims
(15:19) Trump is tearing up the White House grounds
(24:34) Trump DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll
(32:41) Trump rambles during cabinet meeting
(45:29) Tom Steyer interview
(1:05:48) Newsom wants to tax Trump's slush fund at 100%
(1:12:48) Trump's approval rating is historically low
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28 May 2026, 6:33 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesTexas collapse and health collapse in the same day
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump attacks James Talarico as a vegan and plans rallies for Ken Paxton while Republicans reveal growing fear about holding Texas
-- A Texas Republican voter says Donald Trump controls the Republican Party and refuses to support Ken Paxton in the general election
-- Donald Trump declares “perfect” health after another medical exam, while the White House turns medical updates into a publicity campaign
-- White House social media accounts flood the internet with energetic Trump photos as videos of him appearing asleep spread online
-- Dr. Jonathan Reiner warns that Donald Trump’s repeated daytime sleeping and insomnia could signal serious health concerns
-- Videos show Donald Trump swaying while saluting, fueling debate about age, fatigue, balance issues, or shoe lifts
-- Jessica Tarlov criticizes Donald Trump’s Iran policy on Fox News and leaves the rest of the panel visibly speechless
-- JD Vance stumbles through grammar comments and welfare claims during an awkward public appearance
-- On the Bonus Show: Biden sues DOJ to stop audio release, California's public universities embrace AI, construction begins on the White House UFC cage for Trump's birthday party, and much more...
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(00:00) Start
(01:24) Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate runoff
(12:19) Texas Republican turns on Trump
(20:50) Trump claims perfect health another physical
(27:57) Trump social media accounts flood the zone
(35:28) Doctors warns about Trump's lack of sleep
(43:32) Trump struggles to keep his balance
(51:11) Fox News liberal silences the panel
(58:27) JD Vance stumbles through speech
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27 May 2026, 6:31 pm - 1 hour 21 minutesThese upcoming elections are taking a nasty turn
-- On the Show:
-- Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign
-- Democrats prepare House investigations into Donald Trump focused on Epstein files, alleged family corruption and more if they retake Congress
-- JD Vance is becoming isolated inside Donald Trump’s White House as Marco Rubio gains influence and allies connected to Vance resign
-- Internet conspiracy theories explode after a shooter opens fire near the White House and Secret Service agents return fire
-- Donald Trump returns to Walter Reed for another medical evaluation as questions grow about his overall physical condition
-- Kevin Hassett argues grocery prices are rising because refrigerator regulations close stores, while also claiming higher spending is good
-- Donald Trump posts aggressively on Truth Social overnight in yet another online public political meltdown
-- Donald Trump struggles through a Memorial Day speech, nearly falls asleep during Hegseth's remarks, and claims he took over Venezuela
-- On the Bonus Show: Paxton vs. Cornyn runoff today in Texas, Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI, Hasan Piker is subpoenaed after Cuba trip, and much more...
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(00:00) Start
(08:49) Democrats plan to investigate Trump
(19:56) JD Vance is losing influence
(26:44) Conspiracy theories explode after White House shooting
(36:17) Trump sent to the hospital again
(57:34) Xavier Becerra Interview
(1:06:46) Trump melts down on Truth Social
(1:12:35) Trump delivers Memorial Day speech
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26 May 2026, 6:37 pm - 1 hour 8 minutesWe’re looking weaker and weaker, and it’s sad
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump's rallies revolve around emotional loyalty, repetition, grievance, and identity reinforcement rather than policy and ideology
-- The Democratic National Committee finally releases its 2024 election autopsy, bowing to intense internal pressure for transparency
-- Donald Trump tells reporters he might skip his son's wedding because of Iran and promotes the ballroom with bulletproof walls and a drone port
-- A new Quinnipiac poll shows Donald Trump collapsing on economic approval as Americans blame him for rising prices
-- Donald Trump receives praise and ceremonies from authoritarian leaders abroad but returns without meaningful diplomatic wins
-- The United States increasingly projects military power and nationalist imagery while struggling internally with debt, instability, and rising costs
-- Democratic leaders continue relying on cautious media strategies while Republicans adapt faster to aggressive, unscripted messaging
-- The Friday Feedback segment
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(00:00) Start
(01:37) A closer look at Trump rallies
(08:16) DNC releases 2024 autopsy
(15:11) Trump might skip his son's wedding
(24:42) Trump's economic approval collapses
(31:18) Trump gets praise from foreign dictators, but no wins
(39:46) America is a fake superpower
(46:51) Democrats haven't learned from 2024
(53:46) Friday Feedback segment
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22 May 2026, 9:00 pm - 1 hour 25 minutesI don’t think they know how to get out of this
-- On the Show:
-- Lanny Davis, political operative and attorney, joins us to discuss his new book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility From My Journey Through History"
-- Donald Trump, speaking to reporters, falsely says Barack Obama withdrew from Afghanistan, and claims the United States is “freeing Cuba"
-- CNN analyst Harry Enten reports Donald Trump holds a negative fifty percent approval rating among nonvoters from the 2024 election
-- Acting Surgeon General Stephanie Haridopolos appears on Fox News after Donald Trump withdraws his previous nominee
-- Donald Trump rambles through a Coast Guard commencement speech and bizarrely claims Taiwan “took” the American chip industry
-- Right-wingers defend Trump-aligned political narratives involving Cuba fears, January 6 compensation, and claims of persecution
-- Americans are increasingly relying on credit cards for expenses as debt, delinquencies, housing costs, and financial anxiety rise
-- Senator John Kennedy criticizes Cuba, however his description increasingly resembles fears about Trump-style politics in America
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(00:00) Start
(01:27) Trump says he's freeing Cuba
(10:47) Trump's approval rating in freefall
(17:04) Trump's finds a new surgeon general
(26:15) Trump speaks to Coast Guard
(31:37) Reactions to Trump's January 6 fund
(42:23) Lanny Davis interview
(1:10:54) Americans are running out of money under Trump
(1:18:23) Senator criticizes Cuba, unwittingly the US too
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21 May 2026, 6:30 pm - 1 hour 7 minutesA tour de force of corruption as prices spike
-- On the Show:
-- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files
-- Donald Trump creates a multi-billion dollar fund for allies while his administration also limits tax investigations involving the Trumps
-- JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s stock trading controversy by arguing that Trump does not personally execute the trades himself
-- JD Vance repeatedly tries to reinterpret Donald Trump’s comments about ignoring the financial impact of war on Americans
-- Donald Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn for Senate despite Paxton facing corruption scandals and fraud allegations
-- A nurse and attorney raises concerns about Donald Trump’s visible swelling, dental procedures, and possible cardiovascular health issues
-- Donald Trump makes confusing public remarks about religion, war, gas prices, and the ballroom while dismissing economic pain for Americans
-- Donald Trump speaks at a congressional picnic and makes confusing comments about prices and the economy
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(00:00) Start
(01:32) Thomas Massie loses reelection after Trump split
(09:06) Trump forbids IRS from investigating him, sons
(19:35) Vance struggles to excuse Trump's corruption
(27:23) Vance tries to clean up Trump's remarks
(37:25) Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas
(44:15) Nurse claims Trump has heart issues
(50:39) Trump rambles about Iran, the ballroom
(58:28) Trump speaks at congressional picnic
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20 May 2026, 6:36 pm - 1 hour 16 minutesPolitics is breaking as Trump spirals again
-- On the Show:
-- Don Lemon, journalist and host of The Don Lemon Show, joins us to discuss Trump's political prosecution against him following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church
-- Modern politicians increasingly prioritize viral clips, livestream culture, and audience loyalty over policy expertise and effective governance
-- Donald Trump posts a statement claiming Middle Eastern leaders begged him to delay an Iran attack, while Fox News reframes his retreat
-- YouTube impressions for left-leaning media collapse by roughly 30 percent while subscribers report videos disappearing from their feeds
-- Donald Trump delivers rambling healthcare remarks, praises a taxpayer-funded settlement benefiting allies, and attacks voting by mail
-- Candace Owens, Alex Jones, Anthony Scaramucci, and other figures openly discuss Donald Trump’s instability and possible removal
-- Donald Trump reportedly bought Thermo Fisher, Micron, and Dell stock shortly before praising the companies in speeches and TV appearances
-- JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and other MAGA figures imitate Trump’s speaking style but fail to replicate his chaotic charisma
-- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk loses OpenAI lawsuit, Kamala Harris calls for court-packing and adding states, Trump's corrupt stock trades exposed, and much more...
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(00:00) Start
(01:39) Politics has become content
(11:02) Trump delays Iran attacks
(17:30) Independent media YouTube views down
(27:51) Trump delivers rambling health care remarks
(37:33) 25th Amendment speculation continues
(43:56) Don Lemon interview
(01:01:05) Trump praises companies after buying their stock
(01:07:19) Vance and Hegseth try copying Trump's persona
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