Best Podcast Episodes About John Fetterman
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 87 episodes
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“… and not making it really. And he's like a tabloid, you know, he's a creature. But he was sort of a poor person's idea of a rich person, right? John Mulaney. Yeah. Donald Trump is like what a hobo imagines a rich man to be. And he and he could he could show up in in, you know, right of center this way and say, listen, the one thing I'm completely innocent of and will always be innocent of is Hypocrisy like I am not I'm not even pretending to be a good person and it's from this place I'm never gonna judge you right you get like like like you you can you can want all the shit you want You …”
“… I'm a billionaire. I mean, leave aside that he wasn't. And his superpower really was that he was not a creature of the elite. I mean, he's low status. Yeah, people didn't like him. Yes, right. He's a guy from Queens who was trying to make it in Manhattan and not making it really. And he's like a tabloid, you know, he's a creature. But he was sort of a poor person's idea of a rich person, right? John Mulaney. Yeah. Donald Trump is like what a hobo imagines a rich man to be. And he and he could he could show up in in, you know, right of center this way and say, listen, the one thing I'm completely innocent of and will always be innocent of is Hypocrisy like I am not I'm not even pretending to be a good person and it's from this place I'm never gonna judge you right you get like like like you you can you can want all the shit you want You hate all the shit you hate like you can want to punch you that you can you can hate immigrants You can be like, I'm not even going to judge the racist. Very fine people on both sides. What I am going to do is destroy the people you hate. Right. And I know that I, you know, I've, you know, these people come to my wedding because they want my money. …”
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In this hilarious segment, Sam Harris compares Donald Trump to a 'fat Jesus' who embraces his followers without judgment, allowing them to revel in their flaws. The absurdity of seeing Trump as a non-judgmental figure, complete with hamburgers and tabloid charm, makes for a compelling and laugh-out-loud analysis of his appeal.
“… right into your bloodstream if you do it that way. I don't know if IMK ketamine fucks up your bladder in the same way. I have no idea. That was the John Lilly thing. He loved it. Oh, dude. I mean, have you ever done it with an isolation tank? No. I would be afraid I would drown. I don't think so because you just float. Well, I mean, this is like, you know, that's going to be like a sad thing to think as you drown. As you flip over. You're convinced you could flip over and open your eyes. Yeah. You just want to see what's in there. But because it does have the right it makes it so it's really …”
“… your bladder How can it fuck up your bladder if it's just a pouch? Dude, you sound... Who do I know? Am I a doctor? I imagine anything that's going into your stomach is going to make its way to your bladder eventually. Right. But this is going to go right into your bloodstream if you do it that way. I don't know if IMK ketamine fucks up your bladder in the same way. I have no idea. That was the John Lilly thing. He loved it. Oh, dude. I mean, have you ever done it with an isolation tank? No. I would be afraid I would drown. I don't think so because you just float. Well, I mean, this is like, you know, that's going to be like a sad thing to think as you drown. As you flip over. You're convinced you could flip over and open your eyes. Yeah. You just want to see what's in there. But because it does have the right it makes it so it's really hard to move If you do a very high dose So I would be very worried that just enough water could get into my mouth that I would like Breathe it in he doesn't think much and you know that salty fucking water But you're frozen floating there like trying to cough my friend Todd McCormick told me a crazy story about him with John Lily that John Lily Let …”
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Duncan Trussell hilariously explores the bizarre consequences of ketamine use, including the infamous 'Bristol bladder' phenomenon that leaves users in diapers. He shares a wild story about a ketamine dealer who thought using a spittoon would save his bladder, leading to a laugh-out-loud discussion on the absurdity of the drug's effects and the strange rituals surrounding its use.
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Senator John Fetterman argues that the U.S. must hold Iran accountable for its actions, claiming that the military's current state has rendered it ineffective and chaotic. He contrasts this situation with historical lessons from World War II, emphasizing that disarming dangerous regimes is crucial for global security. As NATO allies hesitate to support U.S. efforts, he questions whether this marks the end of a unified Western alliance.
“… nothing robin knight appealed that goes nowhere um the reed family sues also jack which why not for wrongful death yeah yep that how that goes John Brooks to this day remains in prison and uh yeah the family filed a civil wrongful death suit against John for million All of it.”
“… very well a part of it yeah the two of the people are his friends for fuck's sake it's his dad that did it his dad using his friends right talking about here super a part of it his mother lorraine has publicly advocated for his innocence but he's gotten nothing robin knight appealed that goes nowhere um the reed family sues also jack which why not for wrongful death yeah yep that how that goes John Brooks to this day remains in prison and uh yeah the family filed a civil wrongful death suit against John for million All of it.”
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In a bizarre twist, one conspirator literally tackled another into a closet during a murder plot! The segment hilariously dives into the absurdity of their defense strategies, including a failed alibi involving a dinner with mom and a website claiming his innocence, all while he's clearly part of the chaos.
“… Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania. Look, I've been very clear. We do not want these ice detention centers in Pennsylvania. Here's moderate John Fetterman, every conservative's favorite Democrat he's so smart and sensible I could really get along with that oh there's there's a couple truths embedded in in this conversation too I don't support as it in its current its current state to vote Save America and the president is con mr. moderate John Fetterman even he's come out publicly and said I'm not voting for the same Democrats are communists and communists are trying to burn down the country and …”
“… why I brought in abolishing. They'll tell you to your face. You will go to Pancot Palace. Now there is a new Maharaja. And again, the palace has the power of the dark light. Even the moderate Democrats, they'll tell you to your face. Here's moderate Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania. Look, I've been very clear. We do not want these ice detention centers in Pennsylvania. Here's moderate John Fetterman, every conservative's favorite Democrat he's so smart and sensible I could really get along with that oh there's there's a couple truths embedded in in this conversation too I don't support as it in its current its current state to vote Save America and the president is con mr. moderate John Fetterman even he's come out publicly and said I'm not voting for the same Democrats are communists and communists are trying to burn down the country and communists know patriotic American citizens don want their country burnt down so communists have reached out to others and brought them here so they can put your country to the torch and loot it when they do And every day now you have to wake up and turn on the television set and hear things like this. Cheryl Mentor and her two sons are mourning …”
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The political elite in Washington, D.C. view immigration as the key to maintaining their power, even if it means ignoring public safety. A tragic case highlights this issue: a woman was murdered by a repeat offender who should have been detained, but the system failed her due to political agendas. This situation underscores the dire implications of current immigration policies and their impact on communities.
“… lose your voice completely, we can do the show. Right. Still stressful, though. Still stressful. I won't take that away from you. Thank you. The St. John's, that's a crazy win. white boy layup at the end. Yes. Except his last, he looked Hispanic though, but his last name was Darling. Yeah, at first I thought they made that up for the whole Sweet 16 thing, but I was like, I guess that's real. There have been a few guys like that, which is cool. Like there's a Garcia that was playing for... But Garcia you know is a Hispanic dude. That's common. He's a black dude. No way. And I was like, that's so …”
“I understand. I'm not comparing myself to you. Because if you lose your voice completely, we can do the show. Right. Still stressful, though. Still stressful. I won't take that away from you. Thank you. The St. John's, that's a crazy win. white boy layup at the end. Yes. Except his last, he looked Hispanic though, but his last name was Darling. Yeah, at first I thought they made that up for the whole Sweet 16 thing, but I was like, I guess that's real. There have been a few guys like that, which is cool. Like there's a Garcia that was playing for... But Garcia you know is a Hispanic dude. That's common. He's a black dude. No way. And I was like, that's so cool. That's so cool. They're like Garcia for the three and I'm like, oh, cool. Let me see the Mexican dude. No, that's what I did. Forgot what team that was. Oh dang Yeah that St John win was cool Yeah And to see Patino not react out of respect for Self Kansas they go down he has to lay up There's like .2 games over. And Patino just walks over and …”
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The guys hilariously dissect how NIL deals are ruining the magic of Cinderella stories in March Madness. The segment peaks when they compare college basketball's changing landscape to a game of musical chairs, where the biggest cash offers are the only ones that matter—leaving the underdogs scrambling for scraps.
“… in the last 25 years in America and 30 years in America. And the movie has a complicated reputation because it's not very well directed. And it's John Wells who directed it. And it feels as though he was not the right person for this. But it is such a platform, such a stage for great performances she gives an academy award nominated performance as violet weston the matriarch of this family that is coping with the aftermath of the death of the patriarch of this family played by your beloved sam Shepard is a very big and showy performance but it a very big and showy character It's a person who …”
“So complicated, of course, based on the Titanic. award-winning play by our friend Tracy Letts, which is really one of the great works of stage writing in the last 25 years in America and 30 years in America. And the movie has a complicated reputation because it's not very well directed. And it's John Wells who directed it. And it feels as though he was not the right person for this. But it is such a platform, such a stage for great performances she gives an academy award nominated performance as violet weston the matriarch of this family that is coping with the aftermath of the death of the patriarch of this family played by your beloved sam Shepard is a very big and showy performance but it a very big and showy character It's a person who commands whenever she speaks. Did you rewatch this? I did. Okay. And I also remembered the reputation. And I so I was pleasantly surprised. Yeah, it's very watchable. Yeah. And especially that dinner scene, which is when you can kind of dispense with you just get Tracy's writing and you get all of these amazing actors acting towards each other. And …”
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Meryl Streep delivers an Academy Award-nominated performance as Violet Weston in 'August: Osage County,' a film based on Tracy Letts' acclaimed play. Despite the movie's mixed direction by John Wells, Streep's portrayal brings depth and humanity to a complex character, making it highly watchable, especially in the standout dinner scene.
“… okay, I like, well, some of our listeners, I like this. I don't like that. This should be done. It's not getting done. I don't like this. Okay. Like John Fetterman. Okay. I fucking hated John Fetterman. I thought he was the biggest moron in the history of politics. Turns out, seems like I was wrong. He's a critical thinker. And he doesn't fucking align himself with the party a thousand percent of the time. And I think that's a good thing. Yeah. Okay. So, you know, we got to be able to fucking critique people. We got to be able to criticize people. And if you actually want the country to be better, you …”
“… this. You can't just support one person and think they're infallible in every decision that they make. Nobody's perfect. Okay. But it goes the other way too, right? Like I have the capacity and our listeners have the capacity to objectively say, okay, I like, well, some of our listeners, I like this. I don't like that. This should be done. It's not getting done. I don't like this. Okay. Like John Fetterman. Okay. I fucking hated John Fetterman. I thought he was the biggest moron in the history of politics. Turns out, seems like I was wrong. He's a critical thinker. And he doesn't fucking align himself with the party a thousand percent of the time. And I think that's a good thing. Yeah. Okay. So, you know, we got to be able to fucking critique people. We got to be able to criticize people. And if you actually want the country to be better, you should criticize Donald Trump when he doesn't do the shit he says he's going to do. Not just go along and be like, oh, fucking you're the greatest. That doesn't solve anything. No. No. Now, I'm not saying you can't say things that he does are good, too. But you could say when they're not good. No. You know? Well that the other piece dude because if …”
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If you can't criticize your own political team, you can't be trusted. In this segment, we explore the necessity of critical thinking in politics, emphasizing that blind loyalty leads to ignorance. The discussion highlights how even those we dislike can show unexpected wisdom, urging listeners to evaluate leaders objectively rather than following them blindly.
“… a really blurry camera from really far away. And he got all these blurry ass pictures of the back door. Everyone was there. Role model and Dakota Johnson together. Taylor was there. Olivia Rodrigo was there. Oh, I saw that. So there's this very blurry picture of like a group of people standing outside the back door, like waiting for their cars. And it looks like they're in the same group of people. But I actually think it's like depth perception. And she's talking to someone and she's talking to someone. I don't think that they interacted at all because that's the one picture we have of …”
“… I can actually see like Taylor being spotted with Chris. Right. But never forgiving Kim. So the entire like A-list community went to the Paul McCartney concert. Did you see? No. Oh my God. And like one photographer knew it was happening. And he had a really blurry camera from really far away. And he got all these blurry ass pictures of the back door. Everyone was there. Role model and Dakota Johnson together. Taylor was there. Olivia Rodrigo was there. Oh, I saw that. So there's this very blurry picture of like a group of people standing outside the back door, like waiting for their cars. And it looks like they're in the same group of people. But I actually think it's like depth perception. And she's talking to someone and she's talking to someone. I don't think that they interacted at all because that's the one picture we have of Taylor and Olivia. And we know those two bitches hate each other. Like I'm telling you, they didn't talk. Tate McRae was there with Jake Shane. And a lot of people were like, mystery man. I'm like, it's Jake Shane. Like I'd recognize that physique anywhere. John Mayer was there solo. It was like literally the most everyone went. I didn't know like we …”
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Travis Kelsey signs on as the global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger, sparking a hilarious debate about his extensive brand deals and whether he's just slapping his name on anything. The hosts dive into the absurdity of Kelsey making more money from endorsements than football, comparing him to a 'brand whore' while pondering the fierce rivalry between Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. The segment wraps up with a comedic take on Kelsey's potential dinner parties with Kris Jenner and Taylor Swift, making it a must-listen for pop culture fans.
“It looked like a gymnastics kind of mat, right? Yeah. But it was so funny. I have to imagine John lost it because John did not do well in scenes like that, especially with Steve Blake. I don't. My memory of it is they didn't do it very many times. Okay. Well, now we're into the episode. It's ethics day. Holly has passed out a form. Everyone has to fill out. She's going to be taking this seriously. She is. She explains that she is going to be running her first meeting. Mm-hmm. But don't worry. We talked about this with Amy Ryan. Michael's …”
“It looked like a gymnastics kind of mat, right? Yeah. But it was so funny. I have to imagine John lost it because John did not do well in scenes like that, especially with Steve Blake. I don't. My memory of it is they didn't do it very many times. Okay. Well, now we're into the episode. It's ethics day. Holly has passed out a form. Everyone has to fill out. She's going to be taking this seriously. She is. She explains that she is going to be running her first meeting. Mm-hmm. But don't worry. We talked about this with Amy Ryan. Michael's going to help her out and they're going to start it off with their version of let's get physical with headbands and dancing and a boom box. Jenna, I worked in corporate America. I have been. and human resources seminars that we had to go to. Yeah. I'm telling you, they had skits. What? When I watched this, I had such a flood of memories coming back …”
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Jenna hilariously recounts her cringe-worthy experiences with corporate HR skits, where awkward moments freeze in time for audience critique. The segment peaks when Angela shares how her daughter might think the 'Let's Get Physical' parody is a brand-new creation, showcasing the generational gap in humor.
“Let's go into the guy that I never would have believed would become the most sane Democrat in the country, but he is John Fetterman. And this is pretty awful. This was a pro Iran and Hamas protest that happened in Philadelphia. and I want you to listen to what was being chanted. This is cut 32. This happened in Philadelphia. Until we have done everything in our power to bring the United States to its knees, let us not lose sight of the enemy. For every U.S. military base that crumbles, and for every U.S. soldier who returns home in the casket, we cheer! Hamas, Tawalah, also …”
“Let's go into the guy that I never would have believed would become the most sane Democrat in the country, but he is John Fetterman. And this is pretty awful. This was a pro Iran and Hamas protest that happened in Philadelphia. and I want you to listen to what was being chanted. This is cut 32. This happened in Philadelphia. Until we have done everything in our power to bring the United States to its knees, let us not lose sight of the enemy. For every U.S. military base that crumbles, and for every U.S. soldier who returns home in the casket, we cheer! Hamas, Tawalah, also Allah, all of the forces we celebrate. These popular forces on the ground spend every waking moment in direct confrontation with Zionism and they rely on a strong Iranian state to maintain their fighting capacity. Okay, she said, I think that's a woman, although I've been wrong before. For every U.S. soldier who comes back in a casket, we cheer. …”
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Senator John Fetterman has emerged as a surprising voice against the far-left influence in the Democratic Party, criticizing their stance during a recent government shutdown. He highlights the struggles of TSA agents facing missed paychecks and emphasizes that shutting down the government is always wrong, urging his party to prioritize the nation over partisan politics.
“… later as sloppy. And one of the lines is, JP wants me to get slash force his ex TR. Yeah. Now, TR is Tracy Richter or Tracy Roberts, and JP is John Pittman, who is Dr. Pittman. Right. That's what they're saying. So they're saying, JP wants me to get slash force his XTR, make record of mysterious fellow who asked me to work for him, and then in parentheses, John Pittman. Okay. So the notebook identifies him as John Pittman, the JP. He also the writing suggests that he's been hired by a mysterious fellow John Pittman and all that thing. And then it also says get slash forces XTR to kill her …”
“… publicly has to be something Yeah. This is something only the perpetrator might know. Something like that. So they don't know what significance this has, but they keep it. Now, it's five pages written in Dustin's handwriting. Oh. Okay. It was described later as sloppy. And one of the lines is, JP wants me to get slash force his ex TR. Yeah. Now, TR is Tracy Richter or Tracy Roberts, and JP is John Pittman, who is Dr. Pittman. Right. That's what they're saying. So they're saying, JP wants me to get slash force his XTR, make record of mysterious fellow who asked me to work for him, and then in parentheses, John Pittman. Okay. So the notebook identifies him as John Pittman, the JP. He also the writing suggests that he's been hired by a mysterious fellow John Pittman and all that thing. And then it also says get slash forces XTR to kill her son Bert. and then commit suicide. What? That's what it says. And then it also says, plan B, make it appear as though TR had committed the murder of her own son, then committed suicide. So either get her to do it or make it look like it. So Pittman then, if this letter is accurate, as from giving instructions, kill her and the baby so that I don't …”
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In a wild twist, Dustin's uncle Bruce shares his theory about Dustin's tragic fate, suggesting he stumbled into a chaotic situation. The real kicker? A pink notebook found in Dustin's car contains shocking plans hinting at a conspiracy that involves murder and deception, making it sound like a plot straight out of a thriller.
“… know what? I do hope I'm going to reverse that. I hope that that happens. I hope that one day, I hope that we are in greener pastures sometime soon, John, and you and I are doing the show and we can talk about ferrets or something more lighthearted like that. And I promise you guys listening, we will get to crypto talk in just a minute, but everything kind of runs through this story right now. So we do need to cover it. And we want to talk about what our team was saying. So beyond oil as well, Thomas, our macro expert, has been really cautioning as well that, you know, there's going to be such a …”
“… now he's the most popular man in uh macro twitter so yeah i hope we never have to have your buddy on to talk about ferret law i hope that's never i hope there's no global story about ferrets that somehow affects crypto because that actually, you know what? I do hope I'm going to reverse that. I hope that that happens. I hope that one day, I hope that we are in greener pastures sometime soon, John, and you and I are doing the show and we can talk about ferrets or something more lighthearted like that. And I promise you guys listening, we will get to crypto talk in just a minute, but everything kind of runs through this story right now. So we do need to cover it. And we want to talk about what our team was saying. So beyond oil as well, Thomas, our macro expert, has been really cautioning as well that, you know, there's going to be such a huge effect on the rest of the energy industry as well, because there's so many things that run through the Strait of Hormuz and so many valuable commodities that a lot of those countries produce. He even pointed out this morning, John, I thought it was interesting. Someone never thought about that. You need a lot of helium to make semiconductors, …”
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could be likened to the global economy suffering a stroke, halting the flow of essential commodities. With 20% of the world's oil and liquid natural gas passing through this vital artery, the impact on global supply chains, especially fertilizers, is dire. The potential for food shortages and resource hoarding could lead to a severe crisis that many are not yet prepared for.
“… life. I know. Kisses to the sky. And I shouldn't have announced that she passed away, but it was really sad. And she did have a boyfriend named Chef John. And we don't know why he was allowed to hang out at the school with us. And we don't know if he was a chef. I think she would think it was fun that I gave him a tribute. What if his first name was Chef? I think it was probably John. But I am wondering, like, you bring up a point. Like, if his name wasn't Chef and he wasn't a chef, why are we calling him Chef John? Maybe it's because you're dumb kids and, like, it's like when you try to make a …”
“… and weird, but you're a star, so you had the last laugh, obviously. But she did pass away, and it felt bad, so rest in peace, Miss Montag. She was really screaming at us a lot, but I do, of course, wish for the best for her and that she had a good life. I know. Kisses to the sky. And I shouldn't have announced that she passed away, but it was really sad. And she did have a boyfriend named Chef John. And we don't know why he was allowed to hang out at the school with us. And we don't know if he was a chef. I think she would think it was fun that I gave him a tribute. What if his first name was Chef? I think it was probably John. But I am wondering, like, you bring up a point. Like, if his name wasn't Chef and he wasn't a chef, why are we calling him Chef John? Maybe it's because you're dumb kids and, like, it's like when you try to make a nickname happen. She made us do that. Well, that's what I'm saying. Maybe he's trying to make a nickname happen and it wasn't taking. And she's like, well, these stupid kids will call you that. Oh, yes, yes, yes. So maybe that's what it was. And it kind of makes it, like, less weird that he's at the school. Like, if he has, like, a fun, like, oh, …”
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In this hilarious segment, Meg Stalter recalls her awkward high school theater experiences, including being cast as an 'adult' in a High School Musical production. The absurdity peaks when they discuss the mysterious Chef John, the drama teacher's boyfriend, who seemed out of place but became a source of amusing speculation among the students. Their comedic banter about the quirks of drama teachers and the odd roles they were assigned makes this a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt misunderstood in school.
“… offered a vague and extremely softly worded criticism. About two weeks ago, Piker appeared on the Pod Save America podcast. It was interviewed by John Favreau, former director of speech writing for Obama, about his past comments about Hamas. Favreau said, I want to stay in the theme of violence just for a minute because I think it connects to another comment of yours that's been circulating. This one from January. Hamas is a thousand times better than the fascist settler colonial apartheid state of Israel. Piker said, I stand by that. Well, also, I will say this is the one that bothered me …”
“… El-Sayed, who wants to be a U.S. Senator, said Piker's comments have been taken out of context. No, they weren't. Piker proved to be a sufficiently controversial figure for the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, and the president there offered a vague and extremely softly worded criticism. About two weeks ago, Piker appeared on the Pod Save America podcast. It was interviewed by John Favreau, former director of speech writing for Obama, about his past comments about Hamas. Favreau said, I want to stay in the theme of violence just for a minute because I think it connects to another comment of yours that's been circulating. This one from January. Hamas is a thousand times better than the fascist settler colonial apartheid state of Israel. Piker said, I stand by that. Well, also, I will say this is the one that bothered me the most when I first heard it, and I remember having a reaction to it when I first saw it in January because I think even if you believe what happened in Gaza is genocide. What happened in the West Bank is apartheid. Those are different claims from Hamas is a thousand times better. Piker, what I mean, it's all of the above, I do mean it. I think …”
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Despite making inflammatory statements like 'America deserved 9/11,' Piker is sharing stages with Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed claims Piker's comments are taken out of context, but many argue that Piker openly supports Hamas over Israel, raising serious concerns about his influence in political circles.
“16 didn't vote. They didn't even vote president. They didn't show up. Fetterman voted with the Republicans, of course. So you had 46 Republicans and Fetterman. That makes 47. It is the fifth time since February 12th that the Republican majority in the Senate has attempted to get this thing passed. It already passed in the House. It already passed in the Republican-controlled House. All the Republicans voted for it. Now they're meeting with Tom Holman because their issue is, of course, ICE. ICE, Immigration and Customs …”
“16 didn't vote. They didn't even vote president. They didn't show up. Fetterman voted with the Republicans, of course. So you had 46 Republicans and Fetterman. That makes 47. It is the fifth time since February 12th that the Republican majority in the Senate has attempted to get this thing passed. It already passed in the House. It already passed in the Republican-controlled House. All the Republicans voted for it. Now they're meeting with Tom Holman because their issue is, of course, ICE. ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. To ensure that bombs don't get in the country, terrorists don't get in the country, chemicals, biologicals get into the country. But man, you want to give illegal aliens rights and amnesty and food stamps and Medicaid, they all vote for it on the Democrat side. But when it comes to American citizens, and let me tell you, it doesn't matter …”
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Democrats are blocking crucial funding for ICE, prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens, despite Republicans supporting the funding. This has led to chaos at TSA, where long lines and delays are impacting travelers. The narrative reveals a disturbing trend of political maneuvering where the needs of citizens are overshadowed by party interests.
“… National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, Director Kash Patel, and Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA, Director John Ratcliffe, were under oath when they testified yesterday before the Senate Intelligence Committee on worldwide threats. Democratic senators focused on the war with Iran. The administration officials refused to say if they had told Trump that the Iranians could well block the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. struck in the country. Gabbard tried not to contradict Trump, eliminating from her opening statement that the 2025 strikes against Iran's …”
“… It's a hearing. It is a fake deposition where no one can see what's going on with zero transcription, where it's not on C-SPAN or anything, and where no one is under oath, and they are allowed to freely lie to members of Congress. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, Director Kash Patel, and Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA, Director John Ratcliffe, were under oath when they testified yesterday before the Senate Intelligence Committee on worldwide threats. Democratic senators focused on the war with Iran. The administration officials refused to say if they had told Trump that the Iranians could well block the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. struck in the country. Gabbard tried not to contradict Trump, eliminating from her opening statement that the 2025 strikes against Iran's nuclear enrichment program had obliterated it and that the country had not started the program up again, for example. When asked why she didn't read that portion of her opening statement, she said she realized her statement was running long. Asked by Senator Angus King, an independent of Maine, if reports that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran …”
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The Department of Justice is allegedly blocking the release of a memo regarding Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting a cover-up involving the Trump administration. Attorney General Pam Bondi's refusal to commit to testifying under oath only fuels suspicions, as bipartisan calls for accountability grow louder. Representative Maxwell Frost highlights the lack of trust in Bondi, emphasizing the need for her to testify transparently about the DOJ's handling of Epstein's files.
“… to have a quite interesting evening. Remember, you've got to go nonstop. As soon as you get off, I think, yes, this is called seizing the floor. John Solomon broke today, and Glenn Beck did an amazing couple of minutes on it. I'll try to play that in the six o'clock hour, that today we were with everything going on in Georgia, with everything going on in Maricopa County, just the first two of what of what Salom has told us is five entities. OK, with a big election fraud issues, Fulton County and Maricopa County and now huge fights. They're in court fighting us. You know, the mediation in …”
“… to read it. Hang on, Cleta, hang on for one second. Andy Kim in New Jersey is up there now. So this is three Democrats in a row. At first, I think they were a little hesitant and kind of rope-a-do, but now they're fully engaged. I think we're going to have a quite interesting evening. Remember, you've got to go nonstop. As soon as you get off, I think, yes, this is called seizing the floor. John Solomon broke today, and Glenn Beck did an amazing couple of minutes on it. I'll try to play that in the six o'clock hour, that today we were with everything going on in Georgia, with everything going on in Maricopa County, just the first two of what of what Salom has told us is five entities. OK, with a big election fraud issues, Fulton County and Maricopa County and now huge fights. They're in court fighting us. You know, the mediation in Georgia breaking news has has ended. DOJ took a tough stance and now we're going to be back into lawsuits about this, but they don't want us to get the hands of the ballot. Solomon comes out today and Glenn Beck did a perfect thing. In April 2020, the Chinese Communist Party came in and intruded not into ballots but into voter information at the …”
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A heated debate erupted in the Senate over the Save America Act, with accusations flying about election fraud and the role of the Chinese Communist Party in U.S. voter information. This discussion echoes a 1991 referendum in Washington State where Democrats shifted focus from popular term limits to fears about social security. As tensions rise, key Democrats face scrutiny over their understanding of the bill and the implications for American voting rights.
“After that incident, John returns to New York City, and one night he receives a phone call from Phil claiming that the studio had burnt down and they lost everything. So John's like, whoa, what was going on? He calls the studio and they like there no fire What are you talking about man There no fire here And then so he like what the fuck is going on And then a week later Phil calls again this time ranting about helicopters surrounding the house Right He like okay there …”
“After that incident, John returns to New York City, and one night he receives a phone call from Phil claiming that the studio had burnt down and they lost everything. So John's like, whoa, what was going on? He calls the studio and they like there no fire What are you talking about man There no fire here And then so he like what the fuck is going on And then a week later Phil calls again this time ranting about helicopters surrounding the house Right He like okay there helicopters surrounding the house. Right. And he says, but don't worry, I got the tapes. I got the tapes. Right. And so John eventually discovers basically Philip paid for the entire session, which means in the recording world, if you pay for it, you own the tapes. The tapes are released to the person who pays for them, right? Okay. You own all of …”
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Phil Spector's chaotic control over John Lennon's recordings led to bizarre incidents, including a false claim about a studio fire and a violent confrontation with a record executive. Meanwhile, Spector's interactions with young musicians like Barney Kessel's sons showcased his erratic behavior, as he took them on extravagant outings while neglecting his own family. This glimpse into Spector's life reveals a man both revered and feared in the music industry.
“… premeditated. I think to some extent they're in a box. Their base hates ICE. If you're a Democrat senator, look, here I'm going to tell you what John Fetterman tweeted this weekend. Elon Musk stepped in and said, I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is so negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans. It was incredibly generous. Elon is a patriot. Here's what John Fetterman said. This is incredibly generous. TSA agents across the country are relying on food pantries and community donations just to get by. I remain the lone Democrat to vote …”
“… well. And that's how you know it's premeditated, the point that you made earlier. Like this is clearly they decided this is the issue we're going to go on, and we are premeditating this, and we want it to hurt. Yeah, it's actually even different from premeditated. I think to some extent they're in a box. Their base hates ICE. If you're a Democrat senator, look, here I'm going to tell you what John Fetterman tweeted this weekend. Elon Musk stepped in and said, I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is so negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans. It was incredibly generous. Elon is a patriot. Here's what John Fetterman said. This is incredibly generous. TSA agents across the country are relying on food pantries and community donations just to get by. I remain the lone Democrat to vote with my Republican colleagues to fully fund DHS and get people paid. It should never come to this point. So Fetterman's speaking the truth. Here's the problem. Most of the rest of the Democrat senators, they're in a situation where they feel if they vote to fund ICE, their angry open border activists will never forgive them. And I think a lot of …”
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Democrat senators are facing backlash from their base for considering funding ICE, leading to a government impasse that leaves TSA agents unpaid. As travel chaos ensues, Senator John Fetterman highlights the dire situation, revealing that TSA workers are relying on food pantries. This political standoff showcases how party loyalty is jeopardizing the livelihoods of essential workers.
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