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A Fine School

Oct 4, 2026 · 1h 15m

Summary

Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou Colchin discuss the political fallout from the 2024 election, focusing on the Cornell 7 gang rape case and Trump’s defense of the accused. They debate Trump’s use of taxpayer funds for propaganda ads and his reaction to the Jack Smith investigation. The family also addresses a listener’s question about the difficulty of changing Mary Lou’s political views, with the siblings emphasizing long-term progress over immediate results.

Topics discussed

Intro: US division and the Cornell 7 incident Debate on the Cornell 7 pilot stabbing story Listener question on family dynamics and Truth and Reconciliation Navigating political disagreements with family Discussion on ICE and personal belief changes Trump's reaction to the Cornell 7 rape case Campus sexual assault statistics and university cover-ups Trump's use of Homeland Security funds for propaganda ads Jack Smith testimony and the credibility of the investigation Trump's influence on male behavior and sexual assault beliefs Reflections on appearing on MSNBC and other media shows Pete Hegseth's transphobic speech and military purges Speculation on military coup and Trump's legal immunity New sexual assault allegations against Trump and Epstein Netanyahu's knowledge of October 7th and the Gaza genocide Closing remarks and personal sign-off
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