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NEWEST EVIDENCE TRUMP IS NOT LOYAL TO THE UNITED STATES - 9.10.26

Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 24m

Summary

Keith Olbermann argues that Donald Trump is loyal to Vladimir Putin, citing the sequence of Ukraine negotiations and Trump's mental instability. He criticizes Democrats for failing to hold the line on election integrity and highlights the rise of the far-right AFD in Germany. The episode also covers the 25th anniversary of 9/11, condemning Rudy Giuliani’s attempts to seize power and Trump’s lies about the day. Olbermann mocks Elon Musk’s anti-Semitic comments, the tepid reaction to Maria Bartiromo’s firing, and the absurdity of Stephen A. Smith’s presidential rumors.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Disney and Tri-Fencing Trump's loyalty to Putin and election interference Iran conflict and US foreign policy failures Mail-in ballots and Democratic strategy in midterms Canada tensions and Trump's hockey cartoon German history and Trump's approval among non-college whites Trump's hair and the Republican midterm convention Defining anti-Semitism and genetic ancestry claims Maria Bartiromo's departure and FCC Commissioner Carr The new Unwoke 60 Minutes and conservative viewers Stephen A. Smith's political aspirations and AI risks Sponsors and interview with George Crowan 9/11 anniversary, Vance, and Giuliani's criticism Councilwoman's comments on Bin Laden and Mamdani Personal reflections and early 9/11 radio reports On-the-ground reporting from Lower Manhattan Media coverage and the reopening of Wall Street Mets tribute and community support for victims Sponsors: One Time Square and TNA Wrestling Baseball performance-enhancing drugs and history Ipeamorelin ban and cyclist Grove's case Book review: Finding Rene Richards ESPN's John Walsh and closing credits Outro and final sponsor reads
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