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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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