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Trump Sleeps While America Mourns

Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 12m

Summary

Chad Colchin, Haley Pop Hope, and Mary Lou discuss the 2024 election’s aftermath, debating Trump’s unfulfilled $5,000 cash promises, record gas prices, and the FCC’s threat to Jimmy Kimmel. The family also explores AI safety concerns, noting recent model breaches and industry resistance to regulation, while reflecting on the Baby Boomer generation’s legacy.

Topics discussed

Intro and discussion on Trump's social media and Uvalde comments Hassan Piker photo at RNC and listener question intro Listener question: Baby Boomer legacy and current US state Trump's $5,000 voter bribe promise and RNC attendance Record high gas prices and measurement conspiracy theories Debate on the Iran war and military strikes on schools Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel and freedom of speech debate AI safety concerns, Anthropic resignation, and regulation Trump sleeping at 9/11 memorial and AOC/Mamdani reaction Epstein files, family protection, and war timeline Patriotism, voting ethics, and immigration policy Outro and preview of Oklahoma midterm candidates episode
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