Americans Told to Leave Russia As Putin Keeps Trump On Hold
Summary
Hosts Dean and Ellie Leonard discuss Donald Trump’s recent Oval Office press conference, where he deflected impeachment questions by claiming he treated former presidents with respect. The episode covers the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein saga, including Ellie’s protest outside MoMA to remove trustee Leon Black, and details the proximity of Epstein’s associates in Manhattan. They also analyze Senate race dynamics, noting that Democrats are gaining ground in key states like Maine and Kansas, while Trump attempts a land grab in Palm Beach to create a private Camp David.
Topics discussed
Intro: Dean in the Bahamas and show setup
Trump's Oval Office presser and Epstein saga
Anecdote: Living next to the US and threats
Clip: Trump threatens Democrats and claims power
Analysis: Corruption, Canada deal, and Carney
Election strategy: Obama's potential response
Land grab: Turning West Palm Beach into Camp David
Clip: Trump's pitch for the new presidential retreat
Critique: Trump's focus on branding over policy
Senate races: Democrats gaining ground in key states
Canada as a ballot issue and Trump's fear
Ellie Leonard joins: Protesting at MoMA
Ellie's walk to Leon Black's house
MoMA's stance and Leon Black's subpoena
Leon Black's donations and art laundering
The 'Untouchables' and lack of accountability
Survivor events and community support
Greek tragedy play and fundraising for survivors
Personal stories: Travel mishaps in New York
Women's role in the resistance
Plague outbreak in Russia and US travel advisory
Bioweapon fears and Trump's reaction
US pandemic preparedness and funding cuts
Call to action: Share truth and vote
Trump's past attempts to silence critics
Closing: Show up and support the resistance
Post-show: Travel risks and Epstein accountability
Promo: Russ Vought and Project 2025
Outro: Subscriptions and restacks
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