THIS is why Karoline ditched Trump
Summary
The episode discusses the revolving door between government service and media, highlighting Caroline Levitt’s move to Fox News and the potential friction with Trump. The hosts also analyze California’s new 25% tax on private ICE detention centers, debating its constitutionality and its aim to financially deter private prison operations. Finally, they condemn Trump for doxxing Senator Tom Cotton’s cell phone number over his opposition to the Sunshine Protection Act, viewing the act as a character-defining display of bullying.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: USAA and Ozempic
Intro and transition to main discussion
The revolving door: Government to media careers
Caroline Levitt's move to Fox News and Trump's reaction
California's new tax on private ICE detention centers
The economics and incentives of private prisons
Private prison companies selling facilities to the government
Legal challenges to California's private prison tax
Trump doxxing Senator Tom Cotton over daylight saving time
Book tour update and future event plans
Outro and sponsorships: SimpliSafe and Mint Mobile
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