The Social Contract with Joe Walsh The Social Contract with Joe Walsh

Will Voters Care About Trump’s Latest Act Of Betrayal?

Oct 16, 2026 · 45m

Summary

Cliff Schechter and Joe Walsh discuss Trump’s alleged treason, including his refusal to share intelligence with Ukraine and his dealings with Russia. They debate the threat of billionaire power, with Walsh arguing for a billionaire tax while Schechter favors anti-monopoly regulation. The conversation shifts to the 2026 midterms, where Schechter predicts a significant Democratic wave, forecasting 56 Senate seats and over 250 House seats due to widespread voter anger.

Topics discussed

Zinn Nicotine Pouches Ad Perk Travel and Spend Ad PayPal Pay Later Data and Intro Welcome to Tequila Talk and Guest Intro Ukraine, Russia, and Trump's Betrayal Gary Oldman and Slow Horses Tangent Trump's Long-Standing Pro-Russia Stance Evidence of Trump's Russian Ties Media Bans and Political Censorship Priorities: Country, Family, and Party Wealth Inequality and Billionaire Taxes Private Power vs. Wealth in Democracy Walmart, Local Grocers, and Market Views Healthcare and Social Safety Nets Inheritance Tax and Teddy Roosevelt Favorite Presidents Discussion Perk Ad and Political Party Reflections Starlink and Musk's Government Role Anger Over Ukraine and Zelensky Treatment Trump's Motivations: Money, Power, and Prison Putin's Influence Over Trump Treason and Betrayal of Allies Zinn Ad and Republican Party Pro-Putin Views Senate Republicans and Incumbent Trouble Ohio Politics and Eastern European Voters Cliff's Senate Race Predictions State-by-State Senate Race Analysis Montana, Florida, and Additional Races Debunking Hopium and Seat Counts Historical Comparisons and House Predictions Final Predictions and Independent Candidates Outro and Sponsor Reads
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