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Maria Comella and The Trio: Holy Schmitt, That Was Bad

Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 5m

Summary

Host Tim Miller interviews political strategist Maria Camella, who discusses the farcical Jack Smith hearing, Eric Schmidt’s failed VP float, and the 2028 Republican landscape. The conversation covers midterm race dynamics, Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty, and media bias. The episode concludes with the first appearance of the "Trio" segment and a lighthearted reveal regarding Camella’s sexuality.

Topics discussed

Intro: Double header and Trio debut Adam Kininger CFTC investigation and betting Eric Schmidt's questioning of Jack Smith Clip: The Hawks vs. Hawkeyes confusion Analysis of the congressional hearing performance Schmidt's nationalist rhetoric and 2028 prospects Vance's tightrope walk and distance from Trump Chris Christie's 2028 run and Bridgegate lessons Media bias and the 'fake balance' of coverage Midterm elections: Red state House races Alyssa Slotkin's 'performative machismo' strategy Democratic candidates and voter perception Zohran Mamdani's first year and anti-Semitism Maria's rejection story and transition to Trio Byron Donald's fake Jamaican accent and past Byron Donald's bank fraud and divorce details Candace Owens' alleged lesbian dating accounts Analysis of Candace's leaks and 'fake and gay' Charlie Kirk show and Eric Schmidt's embarrassment Dan Holdaway, Black Rifle Coffee, and Groperism Outro: False Flag newsletter and sign-off
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