James Comey charged by DOJ for THIRD TIME (Plus: Trump slams Bill Maher) | RISING
Summary
This episode of Rising examines the political fallout from a controversial ad in the Ohio gubernatorial race, where Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign is facing backlash for featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. The hosts also debate a viral ad criticizing U.S. military aid to Israel, contrasting it with Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign response in Michigan. Additionally, the show discusses the third federal charge against former FBI Director James Comey and a new House report alleging the DOJ is covering up President Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Topics discussed
Intro: NyQuil ad and Halloween plans
Radar: Skepticism of US military aid to Israel
Debate: Cost of Gaza operations vs. egg prices
Political strategy: Blaming Israel vs. domestic costs
Economic policy: Democratic spending vs. GOP growth
Abdul El-Sayed: Funding proposals and tax fairness
Ad controversy: Ramaswamy vs. El-Sayed distancing
El-Sayed's stance: Anti-semitism and AIPAC money
Welfare state: France comparison and budget myths
Protests: Condemning violence vs. supporting causes
James Comey: New DOJ investigation and charges
Comey defense: Bias and statute of limitations
Hypocrisy: Trump using DOJ against political enemies
Hypocrisy: Trump's campaign vs. current actions
Ohio race: Ramaswamy's controversial attack ad
Ohio race: Polling and backlash against Ramaswamy
Ohio race: Campaign strategy and business pullouts
Ethics: Using childhood abuse in political ads
Political culture: Normalization of Trump's behavior
Epstein files: House report and special counsel call
Epstein files: Evidence quality and financial motives
Epstein files: Redactions and withheld information
Epstein files: Moral blackmail and survivor credibility
Trump vs. Bill Maher: Truth Social feud
White House dinner: Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher
Iran conflict: Nuclear capabilities and political debate
Listen ad-free on Castria