The GOP’s Contempt Case Against Fauci Hits a Wall
Aug 27, 2026 · 11m
Summary
This episode covers UEFA seeking subpoenas regarding FIFA’s privatization deal, the FAA firing controllers for leaving early before a LaGuardia crash, and stalled Iran peace talks. It also details why the Trump administration is hesitating to prosecute Anthony Fauci despite a contempt referral. Finally, the show discusses Nvidia’s stock surge and Sam Altman’s custom watch.
Topics discussed
Intro: AWS Reinvent, FIFA fallout, FAA findings, and Fauci probe
UEFA seeks subpoenas in FIFA privatization deal controversy
FAA to fire controllers for leaving early before LaGuardia crash
Iran war stalemate and Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
Markets rise on Nvidia revenue forecast; Fauci contempt update
Context: Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress
White House blocks Fauci contempt referral over legal concerns
Trump's lukewarm stance on prosecuting Dr. Fauci
Sam Altman commissions custom Vanguard watch with AI quotes
Outro and ad for David Booth's book 'Stay Calm'
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