Best Podcast Episodes About Paul Begala
Everything podcasters are saying about Paul Begala — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 30 episodes
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“… that Trump has told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Economist Paul Krugman noted this evening that this is essentially an admission of defeat, and Suzanne Maloney, vice president of the Brookings institution think tank and an expert on Iran, called Trump's suggestion that he is willing to leave the strait closed unbelievably irresponsible. Having started a war, she said, the U.S. and Israel cannot walk away from the outcome. Energy markets are inherently global and there is no possibility of insulating the …”
“… While this morning Trump appeared to wash his hands of his Iran war, There was an undertone of panic in his post, especially coming as it did just before an exclusive story by Alexander Ward and Meredith McGraw in the Wall Street Journal, reporting that Trump has told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Economist Paul Krugman noted this evening that this is essentially an admission of defeat, and Suzanne Maloney, vice president of the Brookings institution think tank and an expert on Iran, called Trump's suggestion that he is willing to leave the strait closed unbelievably irresponsible. Having started a war, she said, the U.S. and Israel cannot walk away from the outcome. Energy markets are inherently global and there is no possibility of insulating the U.S. from the economic damage that is already occurring and will become exponentially worse if the closure of the strait continues, she told the Wall Street Journal reporters. Nonetheless, the idea the Iran war would end soon was a signal investors wanted to see. On the strength of the hope for a short war, the stock market posted its biggest one-day …”
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On March 31, 2026, President Trump suggested countries affected by the Strait of Hormuz should fend for themselves, indicating a possible end to the U.S. military campaign in Iran. Experts called this move 'unbelievably irresponsible,' warning of severe economic repercussions if the strait remains closed. This controversial stance has sparked panic and optimism in financial markets, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's military strategy.
“… 15 minutes into this movie, this is my favorite movie ever. Please welcome Miss June Diane Raphael. How are you, June? I'm doing well. How are you, Paul? I'm doing fine. Thank you for asking. I did love this movie, and I loved every second of it. Paul and I were talking a little bit about this, Jason. This is, to me, this is that movie that my parents got at Blockbuster where Paul worked. And I was excited to see— Not the one where Paul actually worked. Not the one where Paul actually worked. Because that would be a huge reveal. No, we didn't meet there. If you guys were patrons. Yeah, exactly. …”
“… I don't feel like they wrote a full script. I feel like they shot the treatment of the movie. It's so just broad strokes. We will get into it. I want to, I don't even want to delay. And I want to bring in my other co-host, a person who said to me 15 minutes into this movie, this is my favorite movie ever. Please welcome Miss June Diane Raphael. How are you, June? I'm doing well. How are you, Paul? I'm doing fine. Thank you for asking. I did love this movie, and I loved every second of it. Paul and I were talking a little bit about this, Jason. This is, to me, this is that movie that my parents got at Blockbuster where Paul worked. And I was excited to see— Not the one where Paul actually worked. Not the one where Paul actually worked. Because that would be a huge reveal. No, we didn't meet there. If you guys were patrons. Yeah, exactly. But you know I just as soon as it started I was like God I having a muscle memory of sitting with my parents and watching like these adult dramas thrillers that were focused on wealthy people and sex and power and having to sit through sex scenes with them.”
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In a hilarious trip down memory lane, June recalls the cringe-worthy experience of watching erotic thrillers with her parents, revealing, 'This is the movie my parents got at Blockbuster!' The segment captures the absurdity of adult themes in family settings, making it relatable and laugh-out-loud funny.
“… Rubio have officially made any announcements about seeking the nomination. But if they do, they might not be the only other candidates. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky telling CBS News he's considering a run and that he believes there may be a lane for a Republican like Rand, who identifies more as a libertarian and less as a populist. Yeah, I don't know yet. So maybe they know something I don't know. We're thinking about it, and I would say 50-50. We'll make a decision after the election. There used to really be a free market slash libertarian wing of the party, and now there's not much left. In …”
“… other. I think they're both of very high intelligence. I mean, they will do shows. They will do Joe Rogan as opposed to the opponent not doing it because they couldn't handle it. They will be able to do whatever they have to do. Neither Vance nor Rubio have officially made any announcements about seeking the nomination. But if they do, they might not be the only other candidates. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky telling CBS News he's considering a run and that he believes there may be a lane for a Republican like Rand, who identifies more as a libertarian and less as a populist. Yeah, I don't know yet. So maybe they know something I don't know. We're thinking about it, and I would say 50-50. We'll make a decision after the election. There used to really be a free market slash libertarian wing of the party, and now there's not much left. In fact, on many days, it's me in the Senate, the only one left for free trade. But I think there still is a desire among business for it, and it may make the so-called libertarian vote, which might not be big enough to ever win anything, if you combine that with the Chamber of Commerce and the traditional business community that doesn't like …”
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In a surprising twist, Trump is weighing whether J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio should lead the Republican ticket in the upcoming presidential primary. This comes as Vance tops the recent CPAC straw poll with 53%, while Rubio's support has surged from just 3% in 2025 to 35%. With both candidates yet to announce their intentions, the GOP landscape could shift dramatically in the coming months.
“… TV world is on fire with just so much drama. Obviously, we have so much to still cover and unpack as it relates to The Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul. We have a really great guest. I'm excited to bring him on. Therapy Jeff. Jeff is a licensed therapist, and he has a lot of great content talking about, obviously, therapy and just kind of giving clinical definitions of these themes that a lot of people are discussing. obviously when we get into the Taylor Frankie Paul and the Dakota of it all there's a lot you know a lot of nuance obviously there's a lot of interest what's going on I'm hearing …”
“… to go? Yes, you should do that. You guys have all the equipment. We really do. We could set her in here. That would be so cute. Well, we do have a jam-packed episode for you. There is so many topics for us to unpack. It does feel like the reality TV world is on fire with just so much drama. Obviously, we have so much to still cover and unpack as it relates to The Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul. We have a really great guest. I'm excited to bring him on. Therapy Jeff. Jeff is a licensed therapist, and he has a lot of great content talking about, obviously, therapy and just kind of giving clinical definitions of these themes that a lot of people are discussing. obviously when we get into the Taylor Frankie Paul and the Dakota of it all there's a lot you know a lot of nuance obviously there's a lot of interest what's going on I'm hearing more and more things from the people I know about the potential future of the Bachelorette will it come back will it not uh the future of Mormon wives lots unpack we obviously have the summer house drama is it real is it not if you don't know what we're talking about a lot of allegations on the street between Amanda and Wes potentially hooking up …”
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The world of reality TV is ablaze with drama, especially surrounding 'The Bachelorette' and the ongoing controversies with Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota. As the series faces uncertainty about its future, the hosts discuss various allegations and interpersonal dynamics among cast members, including potential romantic entanglements. With insights from licensed therapist Jeff, this episode dives deep into the nuances of reality TV culture and its impact on viewers.
“… studying, parsing media appearances for clues, going back to the children question, at the premiere of the trailer, Zendaya was asked if Chani and Paul are having kids in the film, and she avoided answering the question by laughing and pointing at Villeneuve and saying, over to you, director. So like... But then the whole trailer is about like, the kids they're going to have. This is so... It's hard to make movies in the internet era. I don't envy anyone who has to go out and do these press stores. How would they know what they can say or not? It's wild. I am thrilled that we're in the Gola …”
“I should say, sort of to go back to the, once again, studying, parsing media appearances for clues, going back to the children question, at the premiere of the trailer, Zendaya was asked if Chani and Paul are having kids in the film, and she avoided answering the question by laughing and pointing at Villeneuve and saying, over to you, director. So like... But then the whole trailer is about like, the kids they're going to have. This is so... It's hard to make movies in the internet era. I don't envy anyone who has to go out and do these press stores. How would they know what they can say or not? It's wild. I am thrilled that we're in the Gola hate Duncan era. And this is another one where I'm curious to see, especially because a character, if Bijaz is not in the movie, is there another path? Are they interested in the movie and kind of examining and preserving the last little phase of the Gola plot which is like okay he tapped back into Duncan And Paul let me back up One of the great …”
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In the upcoming 'Dune: Part Three,' the complexities of Paul Atreides' visions are set to unravel, particularly regarding his relationship with the Gola, Duncan Idaho. The segment highlights the tension between Paul's foresight and the unpredictable nature of his future, emphasizing the emotional weight of his connections and the moral dilemmas he faces. As Paul grapples with the implications of his decisions, the audience is left questioning whether he can alter the path he has foreseen.
“… two actors have to pull it off sarah pigeon i mean jesus christ she is a force of nature on this show and i agree with you that ultimately like paul anthony kelly there's a little bit too much like squint acting here and there there's a little too much like delivering too hard or too soft or not quite matching the moment that she's presenting but this show is such like a carolyn centered show yeah that i think it still works on balance and this episode I think just really pulled me in. Interesting. Did it hit you differently? How'd you feel about it? Oh, me just saying interesting. It's not …”
“For as much as I love the early stages of their relationship and the flirtations, this stuff is really hard. it's like this kind of episode as you alluded to is high degree of difficulty there's nowhere to hide these two actors have to pull it off sarah pigeon i mean jesus christ she is a force of nature on this show and i agree with you that ultimately like paul anthony kelly there's a little bit too much like squint acting here and there there's a little too much like delivering too hard or too soft or not quite matching the moment that she's presenting but this show is such like a carolyn centered show yeah that i think it still works on balance and this episode I think just really pulled me in. Interesting. Did it hit you differently? How'd you feel about it? Oh, me just saying interesting. It's not good podcasting. I mean, it's good podcasting, but we could go a little deeper. I don't know. I just feel like if you compare, I don't love to compare everything to Succession, but if you think about the Tom and Shiv fights in Succession, and if you had a whole episode that was just those two, like Sarah Snook and Matthew McFadden. We would have …”
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The emotional turmoil of Carolyn in the show 'Love Story' captivates viewers as she transforms from a vibrant character to a shut-in. This segment highlights the complexity of her relationship with John, showcasing their intense arguments that reflect deeper failures and heartbreak. The discussion draws parallels to other dramatic confrontations in shows like 'Succession' and films like 'Anatomy of a Fall'.
“… what happened to the letter at some point where Tyson put it under the chair. And then so Kate would be stuck being on the hit list. But ultimately, Paul is going to relay this information back to Kate, which I mean, Tyson did go and tell Paul. not to open the letter. This was some way to thank him, Paul. Paul has been dying to play the game. Like Jenny said, this is the Paul that I know. You know, you can't trust this man. And so, yeah, he went out of his way to throw Tyson under the bus. You know, and I think that Tyson wasn't necessarily trying to stick Kate with the letter, but he was trying …”
“… Drive-In? I bet she freaking served as Sonic. And I'm not talking about the food. Not the food, not the food, the food you waited on. Yeah. Yeah. But she had a good life for sure. She was a Sonic baddie for sure. Yeah. We didn't end up talking about what happened to the letter at some point where Tyson put it under the chair. And then so Kate would be stuck being on the hit list. But ultimately, Paul is going to relay this information back to Kate, which I mean, Tyson did go and tell Paul. not to open the letter. This was some way to thank him, Paul. Paul has been dying to play the game. Like Jenny said, this is the Paul that I know. You know, you can't trust this man. And so, yeah, he went out of his way to throw Tyson under the bus. You know, and I think that Tyson wasn't necessarily trying to stick Kate with the letter, but he was trying to protect Paul from having the letter. He talked about it at the beginning of the episode where he was like, I'm running out of allies here and I think Paul would be willing to work with me. So I don't want Paul on the hit list. So now it is coming back to bite him a little bit. Paul, for him to be working so hard and people normally not really …”
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In Season 3, Episode 7 of 'House of Villains', Paul makes a bold strategic move that could change the game dynamics. By relaying critical information about a letter that could put Kate on the hit list, he positions himself as a key player, despite the risks involved. This decision not only highlights Paul's growing influence but also sets up potential conflict with Tyson and Tom.
“… was dead. I was dying. He knew this lawsuit was pending about his financials. He had been confronted over the missing money. And he also knew that Paul was a mess. I mean, sadly, and may he rest in peace, Paul's actions, drunken actions did not cease with a boat wreck. There's testimony and that even just 10 days before he was killed, he was on a boat drinking, taking some people out And he had to call his father to get out of it. So Paul's behavior was not de-escalating. If anything, his behavior is getting worse. So, yes, I think that the state made a really effective argument that he needed …”
“… that his father was dying, the patriarch of this family who had also loaned him a million dollars over time and who he had just been texting with his buddy at the bank, oh, I'm going to get another loan from my dad for some money. He was short and he was dead. I was dying. He knew this lawsuit was pending about his financials. He had been confronted over the missing money. And he also knew that Paul was a mess. I mean, sadly, and may he rest in peace, Paul's actions, drunken actions did not cease with a boat wreck. There's testimony and that even just 10 days before he was killed, he was on a boat drinking, taking some people out And he had to call his father to get out of it. So Paul's behavior was not de-escalating. If anything, his behavior is getting worse. So, yes, I think that the state made a really effective argument that he needed to do something to become, instead of the object of suspicion, an object of sympathy. And what more would do that except becoming instead of somebody, a potential thief, a grieving father, a grieving husband, someone who was the victim of a horrible crime. And for months, he was right. It completely changed the subject. And he had, prior to …”
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Alex Murdaugh nearly escaped justice by transforming from a suspected thief into a grieving father after the shocking murders of his wife and son. On the day of the homicides, he faced mounting financial troubles and scrutiny over missing funds, leading him to orchestrate a tragic narrative that would evoke sympathy. This calculated move almost worked, showcasing how he manipulated circumstances to divert attention from his crimes.
“We have a phone call from Paul in Brighton who wants to offer some encouragement as we turn to the students. So I'll grab that call from Paul. Hello, Paul. Go ahead. Yeah, hi. How are you? Very good. Hopefully you can hear me okay. Yeah, I just want to mention to the folks that are there that they have picked a wonderful career. I became like an accidental welder many, many years ago. I just kind of like fell into it, and I continued my schooling, and I worked up to like an …”
“We have a phone call from Paul in Brighton who wants to offer some encouragement as we turn to the students. So I'll grab that call from Paul. Hello, Paul. Go ahead. Yeah, hi. How are you? Very good. Hopefully you can hear me okay. Yeah, I just want to mention to the folks that are there that they have picked a wonderful career. I became like an accidental welder many, many years ago. I just kind of like fell into it, and I continued my schooling, and I worked up to like an associate's degree in welding technology at a college out in California. And I was able to continue, and I went on to become a welding engineer, and then went on into project management. So welding is just, I want to make sure they understand that welding, it's a great entry point, and they can kind of take it as far as they want to go with it. …”
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Welding is not just a man's job; it's a promising career path for women like 16-year-old Lily, who discovered her passion in a teen welding class. After her first experience welding, she realized the field is not only accessible but also offers endless opportunities for growth. With encouragement from industry veterans, Lily and her peers are excited to forge their futures in this skilled trade.
“… when you watch it? Wow. Right? You know, I watched this multiple times, and it reminded me of something. You know, back in the days, there was a Paul Harvey, okay? And Paul Harvey told a story one time about the farmer Rob I sent it to you This is one of the most I don know why it one of the most emotional videos you listen to on how it ends I brought Tom in. Tom and I are literally sitting in my office, and Tom is asking himself, why the hell is Pat showing me a video of farming? Are we about to go into the farm business? Are we going to turn our 11-acre property into a farm? Are we now all …”
“… right here. As long as I'm on this land, as long as it's feeding me, as long as it's taking care of me, there's nothing that can destroy me if I've got this land. Isn't that amazing? That's cool. Isn't that amazing? Isn't that kind of emotional, right, when you watch it? Wow. Right? You know, I watched this multiple times, and it reminded me of something. You know, back in the days, there was a Paul Harvey, okay? And Paul Harvey told a story one time about the farmer Rob I sent it to you This is one of the most I don know why it one of the most emotional videos you listen to on how it ends I brought Tom in. Tom and I are literally sitting in my office, and Tom is asking himself, why the hell is Pat showing me a video of farming? Are we about to go into the farm business? Are we going to turn our 11-acre property into a farm? Are we now all of a sudden going to see cows and stuff like that and animals? I'm sure Vinny would like the animals. Are we going to do that? I said, no, just watch this video to the end because I have some thoughts. I'm thinking about something. Watch this message, this sermon from Paul Harvey decades ago on farmers. Go ahead, Rob. And on the eighth day, God …”
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Delcia Bear turned down a staggering $26 million offer for her family land, valuing her roots over money. Her family's history of farming and deep connection to the land made her prioritize legacy over financial gain, despite the allure of economic promises from AI companies. This emotional decision highlights the tension between landowners and tech giants seeking to acquire agricultural land.
“… for the exits and wasn't certainly going to continue to go after Donald Trump or those in his orbit. Now, Mueller was able to successfully convict Paul Manafort, one of Donald Trump's campaign managers the first time around, Lieutenant General Michael Flynn and others that also were convicted. Of course, Donald Trump immediately, immediately, as soon as he got back into office, pardoned all of these people as a sort of a payback to Mueller. But the reason I spending so much time about somebody who passed is that I wanted to demonstrate to Americans and to those that watch us around the world …”
“… I think, Donald Trump's third or fourth attorney general, Bill Barr, and said, listen, as he said in that clip, there are places you can go with this in terms of investigation, and you should, but my job is done. Of course, Barr couldn't wait to head for the exits and wasn't certainly going to continue to go after Donald Trump or those in his orbit. Now, Mueller was able to successfully convict Paul Manafort, one of Donald Trump's campaign managers the first time around, Lieutenant General Michael Flynn and others that also were convicted. Of course, Donald Trump immediately, immediately, as soon as he got back into office, pardoned all of these people as a sort of a payback to Mueller. But the reason I spending so much time about somebody who passed is that I wanted to demonstrate to Americans and to those that watch us around the world that we do have politicians and prosecutors and special counsel and people who are just titans and are respected patriots and constitutional scholars that still exist in america and will rise again and will be in charge of the very institutions that donald trump has tried to hollow out and destroy and leave in ribbons at our feet. They will come …”
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Robert Mueller's legacy as a respected patriot and constitutional scholar stands in contrast to Trump's attempts to undermine American institutions.
“… famous guitar went for over $14 million. See, that's the kind of piece that Jim Irsay would have bought. So I don't know who else is. I know Paul Allen, the late owner, billionaire, he collected a lot of guitars, I believe. I think he was into music as well. But, yeah, $14.5 million. So David Gilmour on Pink Floyd, Seton, with that guitar? Yeah, I'm not sure which guitar it is that he had, but David Gilmour played Stratocasters for sure. But it was a black Stratocaster, and I think it was played on Pink Floyd. Yeah, Paulie. He sold a lot of other stuff, too, with the Ursae sale. Jack …”
“… guitar for $14.55 million. I was wondering if you took a look at that auction and then maybe a question for the room. What piece of memorabilia, if there was one, would each of you like to have? I didn't look at the auction. I did see that David Gilmour's famous guitar went for over $14 million. See, that's the kind of piece that Jim Irsay would have bought. So I don't know who else is. I know Paul Allen, the late owner, billionaire, he collected a lot of guitars, I believe. I think he was into music as well. But, yeah, $14.5 million. So David Gilmour on Pink Floyd, Seton, with that guitar? Yeah, I'm not sure which guitar it is that he had, but David Gilmour played Stratocasters for sure. But it was a black Stratocaster, and I think it was played on Pink Floyd. Yeah, Paulie. He sold a lot of other stuff, too, with the Ursae sale. Jack Kerouac, the writer, the original transcript of the book, On the Road, sold for $12 million.”
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Jim Irsay's recent memorabilia auction shattered records, including David Gilmour's iconic Pink Floyd guitar selling for an astounding $14.55 million. The auction also featured other significant items like Jack Kerouac's original manuscript of 'On the Road' for $12 million. This raises the question: what piece of memorabilia would you want to own?
“… two interviews are great They're short, but they're good These are some of the best. These are better answers than you'll ever get from that a-hole Paul Begala. Pete Hanks said they had $15 million a state. Here's regular Americans talking about this great country. Notice how articulate succinct and sensible they sound compared to the lunatics in the liberal media Check this out The result is what doing and i think it a good thing yeah i mean like like i said earlier long short pain for what i hope will be a long-term gain in iran with a western friendly government would be a complete game changer for …”
“The Iranians They go out in the real world In Kentucky and interview a couple people And unsurprisingly These two interviews are great They're short, but they're good These are some of the best. These are better answers than you'll ever get from that a-hole Paul Begala. Pete Hanks said they had $15 million a state. Here's regular Americans talking about this great country. Notice how articulate succinct and sensible they sound compared to the lunatics in the liberal media Check this out The result is what doing and i think it a good thing yeah i mean like like i said earlier long short pain for what i hope will be a long-term gain in iran with a western friendly government would be a complete game changer for the middle east which understandably would affect oil prices positively That guy at the end has given some of the single best commentary on the Iranian military action that you've seen on any left wing media channel. Absent Scott Jennings saving CNN from their sanity. Gabe Fleischer X. Here's a post on X. There quote, there is no MAGA split on …”
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The podcast argues that there is overwhelming support among MAGA Republicans for U.S. military action in Iran, dismissing claims of a GOP split and emphasizing that the strikes are effectively weakening Iran.
“Then she started creating her own shows with Paul Witt and Tony Thomas. So it was with Thomas Harris and they created Soap and Benson and a few other shows. And Whit Thomas was still going in the 90s. Yeah. Or was she involved still? There were Whit Thomas shows that my mom wasn't involved in. So they produced other stuff She was only involved in stuff she wrote And then she retired before they did So there was I think what Thomas continued Oh got it got it And what was it like So what were …”
“Then she started creating her own shows with Paul Witt and Tony Thomas. So it was with Thomas Harris and they created Soap and Benson and a few other shows. And Whit Thomas was still going in the 90s. Yeah. Or was she involved still? There were Whit Thomas shows that my mom wasn't involved in. So they produced other stuff She was only involved in stuff she wrote And then she retired before they did So there was I think what Thomas continued Oh got it got it And what was it like So what were you were you kind of was she working a lot Once that all started, how old were you? Again, I was like, you know, three or something when she really had to start to work. or even two and a half. But I was only, I mean, so I had lots of babysitters. I mean, that was like a, that was the thing. I mean, the story I love, which I don't remember, I just …”
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In this hilarious segment, Sam Harris shares a childhood story where his mother, a successful sitcom creator, posed a life-altering question: should she work harder for a pool, or spend more time with him? Sam's quick-witted response of 'Get the pool, Mom!' leads to a comedic reflection on their lifestyle changes and his adventurous upbringing, making it both relatable and funny.
“because Rand Paul was in the news a bit this week because of his back and forth with Mark Wayne Mullen. Mark Wayne Mullen, United States Senator from Oklahoma. Trump wants him to be the new head of DHS, but Mark Wayne Mullen had previously trashed Rand Paul to the media after Rand Paul got his ribs broken by a dirty commie. Rand Paul clearly didn't take too kindly to that public statement, and it didn't go that well, right? You told the media that I was a …”
“because Rand Paul was in the news a bit this week because of his back and forth with Mark Wayne Mullen. Mark Wayne Mullen, United States Senator from Oklahoma. Trump wants him to be the new head of DHS, but Mark Wayne Mullen had previously trashed Rand Paul to the media after Rand Paul got his ribs broken by a dirty commie. Rand Paul clearly didn't take too kindly to that public statement, and it didn't go that well, right? You told the media that I was a freaking snake and that you completely understood why I had been assaulted. I was shocked that you would justify and celebrate this violent assault. That caused me so much pain and my family so much pain. I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept …”
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Rand Paul confronted fellow Senator Mark Wayne Mullen over Mullen's past comments justifying Paul's violent assault. This public clash raises questions about Mullen's suitability to lead DHS, especially given the agency's history with force. As Trump backs Mullen, the political stakes are higher than ever for both men.
“Now, despite the horrific nature of that attack, Mark Wayne Mullen told that local Oklahoma reporter that he actually sympathized with Paul's violent attacker, saying, quote, I understand completely why his neighbor did what he did, and I told him that to his face. Well, there's a lot to be said about that. But saying all of that out loud was quite a choice, given that just two, about two weeks later, after he did that interview, Trump nominated Mullen to be the new Homeland Security Secretary. And he may have had an inkling of that. He may have even wanted the job. And that was, …”
“Now, despite the horrific nature of that attack, Mark Wayne Mullen told that local Oklahoma reporter that he actually sympathized with Paul's violent attacker, saying, quote, I understand completely why his neighbor did what he did, and I told him that to his face. Well, there's a lot to be said about that. But saying all of that out loud was quite a choice, given that just two, about two weeks later, after he did that interview, Trump nominated Mullen to be the new Homeland Security Secretary. And he may have had an inkling of that. He may have even wanted the job. And that was, of course, going to set him up for a confirmation hearing before the committee whose chairman just happens to be Rand Paul. I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force. Tell the world why you believe I deserve to …”
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Markwayne Mullen's controversial comments about Rand Paul's violent attack raised eyebrows during his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary. He expressed sympathy for Paul's attacker, prompting serious questions about his qualifications to lead an agency that deals with the use of force. This bizarre exchange set the tone for a hearing filled with tension and accusations about Mullen's dubious military claims.
“… 60 home runs, MVP combo, not happening. I'm going to throw four quickies out there just because I feel like one could come true. Livvy Dunn dumps Paul Skeens and he loses his mind. Yeah. Livvy Dunn meets some hunky dude on the set of Baywatch. She's a hot commodity. Paul Skeen seems emotionless. But deep down inside, remember what happened to Matt Harvey when a Victoria's Secret model dumped him? Adriana Lima? Matt Harvey was never the same. The Dark Knight went through the guy with the dark cloud over his head. That was the story for sure. He was crying in the clubhouse, they say. Matt …”
“… God, you're saying 25. 25 less home runs. You're saying that the hips and the ass is swinging. I'm still saying. I'm thinking like 235 to 240, 33 bombs, maybe like 90 to 105 RBI. Like still a good season, especially for Patrick. Great season, but like 60 home runs, MVP combo, not happening. I'm going to throw four quickies out there just because I feel like one could come true. Livvy Dunn dumps Paul Skeens and he loses his mind. Yeah. Livvy Dunn meets some hunky dude on the set of Baywatch. She's a hot commodity. Paul Skeen seems emotionless. But deep down inside, remember what happened to Matt Harvey when a Victoria's Secret model dumped him? Adriana Lima? Matt Harvey was never the same. The Dark Knight went through the guy with the dark cloud over his head. That was the story for sure. He was crying in the clubhouse, they say. Matt Harvey. That's the truth. His career was never the same. We're not saying it was necessarily because of that, but it was never the same after that. I remember reading a headline being like, is this for real? He wanted to skip a star because he was so heartbroken. And we were on SNY in New York at the time. Oh the ESPN I think No Oh it was SNY It was SNY …”
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Paul Skeens might face a tough season if he gets dumped by Livvy Dunn, similar to how Matt Harvey's career spiraled after a breakup. While Skeens appears emotionless, the impact of heartbreak could lead to an average performance this year. This prediction is a bold take as baseball season kicks off, with Skeens potentially falling short of expectations.
“… bring in next year. That's a separate thing. But the point is there's nothing unusual about any of this. So then we're going to CNN. And this guy, Paul Begala, he seems to think that Pete himself ate $6.9 million of lobster. He has spent $15 million in one month for ribeye steak, $6.9 million for lobster tail. $225 million for furniture. He spent more in the month of September than most countries on earth spend in their defense. Paul, do you believe it? All for himself? Lobster tails? Do you believe? While our troops are eating MREs? No, no, no, no, no. Lobster tails? Do you believe the Secretary of …”
“… way the government works is they just get more money because they keep taking more taxes from the rest of us. I can't just budget out what this show is. And then every year be like, spend all the money we've got. I don't know what money I'm going to bring in next year. That's a separate thing. But the point is there's nothing unusual about any of this. So then we're going to CNN. And this guy, Paul Begala, he seems to think that Pete himself ate $6.9 million of lobster. He has spent $15 million in one month for ribeye steak, $6.9 million for lobster tail. $225 million for furniture. He spent more in the month of September than most countries on earth spend in their defense. Paul, do you believe it? All for himself? Lobster tails? Do you believe? While our troops are eating MREs? No, no, no, no, no. Lobster tails? Do you believe the Secretary of Defense is personally eating all the lobster? Well, he can't eat 60... Oh, really? The troops are getting lobster? Frequently in theater, troops who are going to work in great meals. You know that. They're getting lobster. You are so full of it. You are so full of it. You are so full of it. You're going to get killed over this. Internet, do …”
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A recent scandal claims that the Pentagon spent millions on gourmet food for soldiers, including lobster and ribeye steak. However, this spending only represents 0.002% of military expenditures, and such high spending is typical at the end of the fiscal year. The controversy arises from misleading headlines suggesting extravagant personal consumption by officials, while troops are actually receiving decent meals in the field.
“… due process the Pentagon has ordered journalists go outside. This is one of the dumbest stories in the history of this country. So a judge named Paul Friedman, Clinton appointee, said that the Secretary of War Hegseth banning reporting inside the Pentagon or whatever Hegseth is up to is unconstitutional. So Heggs said, all right, I'm closing up all the desk space in the Pentagon and they got to go outside. So they got to stand under a tree or something. This is so dumb. All right. It really is. Secretary Heggs says there's more important things to do than this. And it's just a bad look. It …”
“… people. media covered it so-so ABC News gave it a minute 15 seconds NBC a minute 40 seconds CBS 32 seconds all it was worth on CBS news terrible poor woman, poor family and I hope this guy never sees the light a day again if he's guilty we do respect due process the Pentagon has ordered journalists go outside. This is one of the dumbest stories in the history of this country. So a judge named Paul Friedman, Clinton appointee, said that the Secretary of War Hegseth banning reporting inside the Pentagon or whatever Hegseth is up to is unconstitutional. So Heggs said, all right, I'm closing up all the desk space in the Pentagon and they got to go outside. So they got to stand under a tree or something. This is so dumb. All right. It really is. Secretary Heggs says there's more important things to do than this. And it's just a bad look. It is. And you know me in the press. I got no use for them. I am part of them, but I'm way apart. President Trump went to Memphis yesterday to celebrate his crime fighting strategy. Memphis, Tennessee, one of the most violent cities in the country. But now the joint task force of local authorities and federal have turned it around. Here's the …”
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Memphis has seen a dramatic 43% drop in violent crime thanks to a collaborative task force between local and federal authorities. This effort has led to over 7,400 arrests and the recovery of 150 kidnapped children in just six months. President Trump celebrated this success, highlighting that such strategies can effectively combat crime in even the toughest cities.
“… what becomes really addictive for you as a prosecutor if you're if your career and you're dedicated to it, is you get families like the Smiths. And Paul came to me after the verdict. And I will never forget the sensation that his wife was lovely. He had such a nice family. And this is a really good guy who loved his brother. and imagine that how wronged you know a person is i mean death of somebody we love is the worst thing that we can ever experience right death because of murder is the worst of the worst but truly i think the darkest thing we can experience as human beings is if you have …”
“… interesting it gets. And then pretty soon you're doing the serious stuff. And then you're doing felonies. and you get your own investigator And then you know for me I was 34 years old and I doing murder cases and I walking through murder scenes And what becomes really addictive for you as a prosecutor if you're if your career and you're dedicated to it, is you get families like the Smiths. And Paul came to me after the verdict. And I will never forget the sensation that his wife was lovely. He had such a nice family. And this is a really good guy who loved his brother. and imagine that how wronged you know a person is i mean death of somebody we love is the worst thing that we can ever experience right death because of murder is the worst of the worst but truly i think the darkest thing we can experience as human beings is if you have somebody you love dearly and they're killed so somebody else can get money and that person gets away with it it's about as bad as it gets. As a DA, especially for moms like Debbie Smith or brothers like Paul, it becomes kind of an addiction. And when you go through those dark moments of trial and you're not sure in the issues and doubt, Paul came up …”
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Prosecutors often find themselves addicted to the pursuit of justice, especially when dealing with murder cases. This dedication stems from the emotional connections formed with victims' families, where holding a perpetrator accountable becomes a crucial part of their healing process. As one prosecutor recalls, the moment a grieving brother hugs him after a verdict is both heart-wrenching and profoundly gratifying.
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