Trump Bribes Americans with $5K "Dividends" & GOP Gets Weird at Midterm Convention | Andrew Garfield
Summary
Michael Costa covers the 2026 midterms, mocking the Republican convention in Dallas and Trump’s $5,000 dividend bribe. The show also highlights international news, including a controversial Titanic-themed slide in the UK and a fake amphitheater in Italy. In the final segment, actor Andrew Garfield discusses his new film The Uprising, sharing thoughts on historical parallels to modern inequality and the importance of community for mental well-being.
Topics discussed
Midas Tire sponsor read
Show intro and host introduction
Tonight's headlines and segment preview
Midterm election polls and GOP challenges
Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Senator Tim Scott's energetic speech
Texas Senate race: Paxton vs. Tallarico
Trump's $5,000 dividend promise
Critique of Trump's financial promises
Live report from the convention floor
Shopify sponsor segment
UK news: Titanic-themed playground slide
Italy news: Fake ancient amphitheater scam
Austria news: Hitler's birthplace becomes police station
Midas Tire sponsor read
Interview with Andrew Garfield: Travel delays
Discussion on 'The Uprising' and historical parallels
Playing Sam Altman and views on tech industry
Personal wellness, community, and tennis
Outro, charity plug, and final sponsor read
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