DSR Daily September 30: Republicans Berate Jack Smith in Fiery Hearing
Summary
David Rothkopf, Riley Fessler, and Minna Stein discuss former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Senate testimony, where he defended his prosecutions of Trump despite Republican attacks. The hosts also condemn the DOJ’s use of federal funds for Trump campaign ads and analyze Ken Paxton’s failing Texas Senate race. Additionally, they cover Iowa’s agricultural crisis threatening GOP midterm prospects and the Supreme Court’s upcoming climate liability case against major oil companies.
Topics discussed
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in Senate hearing
DHS uses federal funds for Trump campaign ads
Ken Paxton's private remarks on Trump's impact on polling
Iowa agricultural crisis threatens GOP midterm prospects
Supreme Court case on climate liability for oil companies
Closing remarks and podcast promotion
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