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Ep. 61 | Trump’s BLS Firing, Texas Democrats’ on The Run, & Russiagate Grand Jury
Season 2 Episode 61
Buckle up for another unfiltered dive into the headlines with Rivera and Reeves! This week, Mercedes and Rachel tackle the juiciest stories with their signature blend of sharp analysis, no-nonsense takes, and just the right amount of snark. From Trump’s latest shake-up at the Bureau of Labor Statistics to Texas Democrats fleeing the state in a political stunt, we’re unpacking the chaos and calling out the media’s spin. Plus, we’ve got thoughts on Elizabeth Warren’s eyebrow-raising press conference with NYC’s Zohran Mamdani and a wild historical nod to Braveheart. Grab your coffee and join us as we wade through the noise—because the media’s trash, and we’re here to sort it out!
Episode Highlights:
- Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Jobs Report Drama: We dive into the massive 258,000 job revision and debate whether it’s politics or an outdated system causing the chaos.
- DOJ’s Russiagate Grand Jury Probe: The hosts break down the new investigation into the Trump-Russia saga and why legacy media seems desperate to ignore it.
- Texas Democrats Flee to Block Redistricting: Mercedes and Rachel unpack the Texas legislators’ dramatic exit to prevent a quorum and its impact on redistricting battles.
- Elizabeth Warren Endorses Zohran Mamdani: The hosts react to Warren’s full-throated support for NYC’s controversial candidate and what it means for the Democratic Party.
- On This Day in History - William Wallace’s Capture: Rachel shares a grim yet gripping historical tidbit about the Scottish hero’s 1305 capture, with a nod to Braveheart.
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Chapters
00:00 Opening Joke and Podcast Introduction
00:42 Hosts' Casual Banter and Recording Schedule
01:14 Subscription and Support Information
01:34 Today's Topics Overview
02:02 Trump and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
21:05 DOJ's Grand Jury Probe into Russiagate
23:29 Media's Reaction to the Probe
25:41 Discussion on Media Bias and Journalism
38:49 Public Fatigue with News
41:10 Texas Democrats on the Run
41:51 Texas Legislators Flee to Block Quorum
42:37 Redistricting Controversy Explained
43:05 Historical Context and Political Maneuvering
48:53 Democratic Response and Statements
53:52 Press Conference Blunders
55:49 Elizabeth Warren's Endorsement
59:04 Controversial Policies and Reactions
01:03:47 Random Headlines and Reactions
01:10:40 On This Day in History
01:13:15 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
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