Daily Episode 259 - This Week in Fascism #44
Summary
The host discusses the likelihood of the Trump administration attempting to subvert the upcoming midterm elections, contrasting his own estimates with those of skeptical friends. He reviews recent reports on ICE gathering voter records, DOJ plans to deploy federal agents to polling places, and legal challenges regarding voting machine regulations. The episode also covers the administration's pressure on media outlets, military whistleblower policy changes, and the death of a whistleblower who alleged links between Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein.
Topics discussed
Welcome to new listeners and Patreon support
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Friend group chat on Trump's post-midterm plans
Analysis of potential election interference tactics
Trump's history of election denial and rigging
ICE gathering voter records ahead of midterms
DOJ monitors and FBI presence at polling places
Potential chaos and legal consequences of federal interference
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ICE detentions near ballot drop boxes and polling places
Changes to overseas voter forms and mail-in voting
Georgia voting machine controversy and federal oversight
NJ voter purge accusations and taxpayer-funded ads
Stakes of the midterms and Trump's media threats
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FCC pressure on ABC/Disney and FBI whistleblower
Military complaint changes and VA funding cuts
EPA and HHS funding impoundments
Death of Epstein whistleblower Simon Andrees
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Closing remarks for back-catalog listeners
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