Is it Time for a Lickspittle Hall of Fame?
Summary
David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House, criticizing the lack of press freedom and the administration’s deference to China. They condemn the Senate’s failure to constrain the war in Iran and the White House’s blocking of major news outlets. The hosts also analyze the upcoming midterm elections, highlighting Republican vulnerabilities and the threat of election interference. Finally, they mock the "lickspittles" in Washington, including Senator Tommy Tuberville’s absurd claims about furries infiltrating air traffic control.
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Introduction and guest welcome
Norm's recent trip to Boston and debate documentary
Critique of Xi's invitation to the G20 summit
The 'Brokeback White House' and Trump-Xi relationship
Speculation on private discussions and press freedom
White House press corps and the 'I Am Spartacus' moment
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Press access restored and the White House ballroom
Senate vote on Iran war powers and Republican cowardice
Defining 'Lickspittles' in politics and media
Tech industry risks and congressional oversight
Democratic vulnerabilities and the Ellison case
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Society for the Prevention of Lickspittles mugs
Election outlook and polling trends
ProPublica investigation into Susan Collins
Trump's 'national security' pretext for election interference
Fulton County raid and voting machine security
The Arlington National Cemetery arch controversy
FBI data breach and cabinet 'lickspittles'
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Lickspittle of the Week: Tommy Tuberville
Residency issues for congressional candidates
Closing remarks and call to action
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