Maybe That Nazi Tattoo Was a Clue
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson analyze Graham Plattner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations, criticizing the Democratic establishment’s failure to vet him. They discuss President Trump’s unprecedented $2.2 billion income from crypto and stock trades, highlighting severe conflicts of interest and corruption. The episode also covers Trump’s controversial interference in the World Cup to overturn a player suspension, which backfired as the U.S. lost to Belgium.
Topics discussed
Intro, Aspen Festival recap, and sponsor reads
Graham Plattner's dropout and sexual assault allegations
Vetting failures, establishment blame, and Maine politics
Plattner's legal issues and Democratic populist vs. pragmatic debate
Sponsor reads for Ground News and Quince
Sponsor read for BetterHelp
Trump's 2025 income, crypto bets, and conflict of interest
Sponsor read for Upwork
Sponsor read for AllTrails
Trump's interference in World Cup and FIFA corruption
Amica's Breakfast Table event promotion
Chatter: Perimenopause and sexual wellness
Chatter: East Palestine train derailment and office conversions
Chatter: The botanical definition of nuts and rhubarb
Listener email on the personal Coriolis effect
Outro, Slate Plus promo, and final sponsor reads
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