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Molly Mashup: “Trump Makes Nixon Look Like Lincoln”

Sep 7, 2026 · 26m

Summary

Harry Litman and Molly Young discuss the potential for state-level accountability against Trump administration corruption, noting that federal pardons may not prevent civil restitution or state criminal charges. They analyze the midterm election landscape, arguing that Democrats only need to avoid being Trump to win, while Republicans face backlash from unpopular policies like the "Ballroom" and high gas prices. The conversation also covers the Supreme Court's handling of mail ballot rules, the effectiveness of state AGs in securing major tech settlements, and the chilling effect on celebri…

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Sustain Pro and Prenuvo Introduction and show format Trump administration corruption and potential justice Democratic strategy and midterm election dynamics Sponsor: Quince clothing Supreme Court rulings on mail-in ballots and postal service The 'Ballroom' case and political backlash State AGs and the Meta social media settlement Celebrity silence and the Paramount merger Antitrust outcomes and state legal tools Closing remarks and credits
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