GOP Gets Ghoulish in Last-Ditch Midterm Fearmongering | Tracy Letts
Summary
George takes a Halloween-themed look at the 2026 midterms, mocking Republican fear-mongering tactics and the campaign against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The show then shifts to a satirical segment on a proposed California billionaire tax, featuring an interview with a non-billionaire activist and Tom Steyer. Finally, George interviews playwright Tracy Letts about his new film, I Play Rocky, discussing his character, his massive home media collection, and his improv experiences.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Delta Tax Group
Show intro and segment preview
GOP midterm strategy: fear-mongering
Mocking Trump's transgender scare tactics
Halloween props and immigration fears
The 'Abdul Rahman' sound effect bit
Attacking Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed
J.D. Vance's failed scare tactics
Halloween costume suggestions
RFK's pirate costume and demon possession
Sponsor: Carvana
Intro to billionaire persecution segment
Interview with 'Derek' the billionaire ally
Tom Steyer on wealth tax and moving
Billionaire contributions vs. public anger
Healthcare cuts and billionaire empathy
Guest intro: Tracy Letts and 'I Play Rocky'
Rocky's cultural impact and filming locations
Sylvester Stallone's writing process
Acting, wigs, and character creation
Tracy Letts' media collection and 'Laser Dicks'
Collecting films and duplicates
Improv with TJ and Dave
Outro and podcast promotion
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