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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