The Economy Stinks & Todd Blanche in Limbo
Aug 3, 2026 · 35m
Summary
Host Max Burns and guest Tara Palmeri analyze a chaotic week, critiquing Trump’s delusional claims about a booming auto industry amid rising inflation and job losses. They discuss the Senate’s refusal to hold Todd Blanche accountable for his role in the Epstein cover-up, highlighting survivors’ frustrations. The episode also covers the expanding Iran conflict and the GOP’s defense of Rep. Max Miller despite severe domestic abuse allegations.
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Sponsors: Resorts World NYC and OnDeck
Intro and State Department AI map gaffe
Economic slowdown, inflation, and voter sentiment
Trump's auto industry speech and tariff impacts
Guest Tara Palmeri joins and discusses Trump's disconnect
Todd Blanche nomination and Epstein file cover-up
Escalation of war in Iran and Middle East
Rep. Max Miller assault allegations and GOP response
Outro, guest promo, and Lindsey Graham funeral clip
Sponsors: Brimi Pasta and Resorts World NYC
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