Unvarnished with Joe Walsh and Edwin Eisendrath
Summary
Joe Walsh and Edwin Eisenstadt discuss the political fallout of the Iran war, arguing that congressional inaction and economic fallout from tariffs and fuel shortages will drive a "blue tsunami" in the midterms. They analyze Trump’s behavior as that of a Russian asset, critique the GOP’s failed campaign strategy, and debate the feasibility of impeaching cabinet members if Democrats retake Congress. The hosts also explore the need to dismantle Trump’s legacy projects, such as the Kennedy Center ballroom, and the strategic imperative for Democrats to expand their electoral map beyond traditio…
Topics discussed
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Congress recesses to avoid Pete Hegseth impeachment
Diesel shortages and tariffs impacting farmers and tanneries
Economic fallout and voter sentiment in the 2026 midterms
Is Trump a Russian asset? Discussing the evidence
Blaming Ukraine for diesel prices and JD Vance's pivot
Republican defections and the difficulty of pivoting away from Trump
Campaign spending strategies and the Texas gubernatorial race
Democrats must expand their map beyond the Blue Wall
Abolishing the Electoral College
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Israel, the Jewish High Holidays, and the need for peace
Tearing down the Kennedy Center and Trump's Golden Arch
Would a Democratic president dismantle Trump's legacy projects?
Military base attacks and the need for accountability
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Impeaching the entire cabinet if Democrats win
Checks on presidential power and potential resignations
Closing remarks and final sponsors
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