HIGNFY: Julia Ioffe and Jon Lovett
Summary
The episode covers the chaotic "Trumpalooza" midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to voters while Republicans struggled with low poll numbers. The panel also discusses the escalating war with Iran, rising oil prices, and Trump's bizarre social media posts about annexing the moon. In the Offender Meter, Rudy Giuliani is criticized for his racist comments against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who released records exposing a 9/11 cover-up. The show concludes with a look at Walmart's rotisserie chicken purse and a baby picture of Justin Trudeau.
Topics discussed
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Intro and guest introductions
Trump Palooza: The first midterm convention
Trump's support for Ken Paxton and voter reactions
The $5,000 Trump Dividend promise
Convention highlights: Tim Scott, Democrats, and errors
Polling, Super PAC spending, and midterm outlook
Iran war, oil prices, and Trump's stock gains
Trump's AI social media posts and moon claims
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Offender Meter: Mamdani vs. Giuliani at 9/11
Trump's false 9/11 rescue story
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Lie Curious: Natalie Hart and the 'Human Printer'
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Missing Words: Naked driver, furries, and old person smell
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Which is Higher: Chicken purse vs. Knicks trash can
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That Baby: Justin Trudeau and closing jokes
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