Sam Stein Used to Be a Thief
Summary
Tim Miller and Sam Stein discuss the surge in ICE arrests of non-criminals, Trump’s controversial Super PAC ad strategy for the midterms, and Ron DeSantis’s misuse of Medicaid funds. The hosts then present their updated rankings of the worst Trump cabinet members, with Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. topping both lists. They also touch on foreign policy tensions involving Russia and Iran before diving into these political analyses.
Topics discussed
Intro: August doldrums, Trump's behavior, and YouTube strategy
Immigration crackdowns, ICE arrests, and deportation rumors
Deporting Afghans to CAR and Katie Britt's coverage
Midterm elections: Super PAC spending and Trump's ad strategy
Matt Schlissel poll: GOP frustration with slow reforms
Florida corruption: Hope Florida Foundation and DeSantis
Cabinet rankings: Worst members from Hegseth to Rubio
Hosts' morning routines and chaotic family lives
Mailbag: Scott Bessent's smugness and the 'F' slur
Historical campaigns: Huntsman, Ford, and Gore
Confessional: Stealing the New York Times
Cabinet members in alternate jobs and movie roles
Who deserves a pardon? Roger Clemens and others
Life advice: Fixing houses and getting Labradoodles
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