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Trump Messed With the Mouse. Now He Gets the Ears.

Aug 21, 2026 · 58m

Summary

Hosts Thomas and Matt discuss ABC’s unprecedented First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC’s retaliatory license review, the imminent termination of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, and ICE’s controversial “shock gloves.” They also cover an antitrust suit involving “The Kentucky Hammer” lawyer.

Topics discussed

Serval AI automation and Kehava nutrition shake ads TPS termination for El Salvador and immigration law updates ABC News lawsuit against FCC and free speech issues Introduction of the Kentucky Hammer antitrust case ShipStation, Gametime, and Addie sponsorships ABC News FCC license threat and retaliation claims Legal analysis of the ABC News First Amendment case Precedents for FCC license revocation and injunctions Kalshi prediction markets and Forimprint ads TPS expiration details and employment authorization confusion Review of the CEW shock glove manual and design flaws Forimprint and Addie sponsorships The Kentucky Hammer antitrust suit and non-compete ethics
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