Cassidy is Still Lame, MTG Lights Up Scott Jennings, GOP Wants Price Controls?!
Summary
Andrew Egger and Catherine Rampell discuss Senator Bill Cassidy’s regret over confirming RFK Jr., criticizing his failure to block anti-vaccine policies despite his medical background. They also address the lack of updates on Senator Mitch McConnell and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s suggestion for Scott Jennings as press secretary. Finally, the hosts analyze rising public support for price controls and tariffs, warning that voters often embrace simplistic economic fixes until experiencing their negative consequences.
Topics discussed
Intro and ads for Kewpie mayo and HomeSense
Sen. Bill Cassidy's regret over confirming RFK Jr.
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The mystery of Mitch McConnell's absence
MTG tweet and White House press secretary rumors
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Scott Jennings and McConnell connections
Public support for price controls and tariffs
Navy warship redesign for Trump's aesthetic
Outro and final advertisements
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