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A Presidency for Profit

Aug 10, 2026 · 31m

Summary

Host Max Burns and guest Brian Caramanica review a chaotic news week, highlighting GOP struggles including missile shortages, Janine Pirro’s legal failures, and poor economic data. They critique Donald Trump’s disconnect from reality and the Republican Party’s subservience to him. The discussion concludes with Democratic internal conflicts, specifically the establishment’s opposition to progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, which risks handing the seat to Republicans.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and show introduction Literacy rates and wage comparisons with UK GOP chaos: Missiles, Janine Pirro, and Todd Blanche White House insiders and poor jobs report Trump's isolation, staged rallies, and economic denial Republican inaction and Max Miller scandal Democratic primary infighting and establishment failures Guest promotion and show outro
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