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The Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar

May 19, 2026 · 1h 6m

Summary

Pod Save America analyzes a new NYT poll showing an 11-point Democratic lead in midterms and Trump’s record-low approval. The hosts discuss Trump’s $2 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund, his suspicious stock trading, and his primary attacks on Republicans Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie. They also cover the commutation of Tina Peters’ sentence, rising anti-Israel sentiment, and escalating tensions with Iran.

Topics discussed

SimpliSafe ad and show intro Pod Save America welcome and Crooked Con promo NYT poll: Trump approval, economy, and AI views Trump's taxpayer-funded slush fund lawsuit settlement Smalls cat food and ZipRecruiter ads Tina Peters sentence commutation by Gov. Polis Trump's massive stock trading activity Trump primary challenges against Massey and Cassidy Hims erectile dysfunction ad Trump's threats against Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela Trump's interest in buying Greenland Squarespace ad Debate: Should Democrats focus on Biden's age?
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