1122: MAGA’s Racism is Blowing Up Its Own Coalition
Summary
JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Will Sommer discuss FBI Director Kash Patel’s engagement and the implications of Benny Ray Harmony’s appointment as a White House press secretary, highlighting the erosion of media norms. The trio also addresses rising anti-Indian sentiment on the right, Megyn Kelly’s controversial comments regarding a Cornell rape case, and the public shaming of Chief Justice John Roberts by Maine residents.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Will Sommer and the episode
FBI Director Kash Patel's engagement and MAGA wedding
Beau French's racist remarks and Texas politics
Texas polling and Abbott vs. Paxton
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Trump hires pool reporter as White House press aide
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Megyn Kelly's comments on the Cornell rape case
John Roberts shunned by neighbors in Maine
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Controversial lesbian-themed ad for Steve Hilton
Ken Paxton's wife Angela endorses GOP ticket
Listener story on mastocytosis triggers
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Heritage Foundation and the rise of young white nationalists
Closing remarks and tour announcement
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