The Intersection with Michael Popok 10/14/2026
Summary
Michael Popok critiques new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s incompetent debut and her false claims of being a licensed lawyer. He covers Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as Greek ambassador amid a scandal, the Wall Street Journal’s damaging reporting on Texas AG Ken Paxton, and federal injunctions blocking Trump’s use of taxpayer funds for political ads and the destruction of the East Potomac Golf Course. Popok also discusses the Epstein case, the Ilhan Omar raid, and the upcoming BBC deposition, urging viewers to support Democratic candidates in the approaching midterm elections.
Topics discussed
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Intro: New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia
Kimberly Guilfoyle resignation and Texas race
East Potomac golf course and taxpayer ads
Epstein files, Ilhan Omar raid, and BBC case
Midterm strategy and recent interviews
Deep dive: Katie Zacharia's press conference
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Kimberly Guilfoyle: Text messages and resignation
Texas Senate race and Trump's midterm ads
Judge Roshan's TRO on Trump's ad campaign
Judge Reyes and the East Potomac golf course
Epstein files: Katie Fang's case and FBI notes
Ilhan Omar raid and DOJ public integrity issues
Listener Q&A: Liability, votes, and martial law
BBC deposition and Trump's deposition history
Outro: Support the show and upcoming interviews
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