Ep. 1336: Lincolnites v. Lincolnites
Summary
Brian McClanahan mocks the media’s obsession with Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zachariah, arguing that the role is merely a propaganda tool. He critiques the neoconservative outlet The Bulwark for condemning Zachariah’s past tweets calling for the suspension of habeas corpus and federal takeover of California, which McClanahan identifies as classic "Lincolnian" centralization of power. He contends that these critics are hypocritical because they historically support such executive overreach, revealing a lack of principled commitment to federalism or constitutional limits among modern …
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Episode theme: Lincolnians fighting Lincolnians
The irrelevance of the White House press secretary
Historical context of press access and propaganda
Katie Zachariah's appointment and media springboards
Critique of neocons and Trump's reactionary style
The Bulwark's reaction to Zachariah's tweets
Lincoln as the root of centralized power
Why all modern factions are 'Lincolnians'
The destruction of federalism and true conservatism
The Calhounian dilemma of political factions
Hypocrisy in neoconservative constitutional views
Analysis of The Bulwark's article on deleted tweets
Mocking the 'dark horse' narrative and media circus
Zachariah's background and perceived subversion
Debate over suspending habeas corpus and sanctuary cities
Federal takeover of California and Lincolnian consistency
Other controversial tweets: vaccines, shootings, citizenship
Conclusion: Political theater and lack of self-awareness
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