Trump’s Map Makeover, Milo’s Deportation, and Gwyneth’s AI Dinner Drama
Summary
Jennifer Welch discusses her new book, "Not Today Fascist," and critiques tech CEOs for their submission to Trump, citing the renaming of Lake Ontario. The episode covers the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos, the rise of "America First" factions within the right, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s controversial dinner with Sam Altman. Finally, Karen Attiah joins to discuss her successful arbitration win to be reinstated at The Washington Post after being fired for her comments on political violence.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Harvey AI
Intro and backlash over homeschooling and Melania comments
Book title 'Not Today Fascist' and right-wing media reaction
Progressives in red states and midterm election outlook
Skepticism of polling and mood in Oklahoma City
Ryan Walters controversy and damaging the Republican brand
Republican propaganda and DSA candidates in Democratic primaries
Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America on Google Maps
Tech CEOs' submission to Trump and lack of customer advocacy
Message to Supreme Court and Tech CEOs from the electorate
Milo Yiannopoulos deported and MAGA infighting
Natalie Harp, Tucker Carlson, and the future of MAGA
Sponsors: Upwork and Harvey AI
Gwyneth Paltrow's dinner with Sam Altman and tech oligarchy
Interview: Karen Iatiia reinstated at Washington Post
News: Drag queen ruling, DC bomb squad, and Olivia Rodrigo
Game: Had It or Hit It (Summer Zervos, Israel, Cats)
Outro: Nicknames, listener questions, and credits
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