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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.

Topics discussed

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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