1106: Secret Podcast: American Stasi
Summary
Sarah and JVL discuss their upcoming book tour, including a new Southern leg, and critique Trump’s petty maneuvering to place his name on the Kennedy Center. They analyze the political implications of Trump 2028 merchandise and the departure of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The hosts express outrage over DOJ investigations into Minnesota activist groups following the deaths of Alex Proud and Renee Good, urging listeners to support their paywalled reporting.
Topics discussed
ChatGPT Work ad and Midas tire guarantee skit
Intro: Sarah Longwell joins JVL and book acknowledgments drama
Book tour dates, sold-out cities, and Southern tour presale
Trump's petty plan to put his name on the Kennedy Center
Trump's decoy plane incident and third-term speculation
Constitutional concerns and Trump 2028 merchandise
Caroline Levitt leaving and potential press secretary replacements
ChatGPT Business ad and analysis of the decoy plane event
DOJ investigation into Minnesota activists and ICE protests
Bulwark paywall explanation and final ChatGPT ad
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