Trump Drools Over Sen. Jon Husted’s Ass & Fayette County Candidate Gets Piss Drunk? | Ben Gibbard
Summary
Michael Kosta covers the 2026 midterms, mocking Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring his opponent’s mother and a drunk candidate’s incoherent interview. He also satirizes Donald Trump’s objectifying comments about Republican candidate John Husted. Jordan Klepper discusses the brief tenure and firing of White House press secretary Katie Zachariah. The episode concludes with an interview with Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard about his new album, grief, and running ultramarathons.
Topics discussed
Show intro and segment announcements
Midterms: Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring opponent's mother
Fayette County, Indiana: Drunk candidate's bizarre interview
Trump's comments on Republican candidates' appearances
Sponsor reads: Rubrik and HIMSS
News to Meet Ya: Katie Zachariah's brief tenure as press secretary
Sponsor read: Dose for Cholesterol
Death Cab for Cutie: Album themes and the music industry
Death Cab for Cutie: Songwriting process and band dynamics
Death Cab for Cutie: Ultramarathons and mental clarity
Death Cab for Cutie: Quitting alcohol in 2008
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