Episode Details

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Today, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell file letters with the court over the possible release of grand jury transcripts; ICE floated the idea of paying bounties for deportations but rescinded the idea after journalists reached out for comment; FEMA floated the idea of denying emergency preparedness grants to states that boycott Israeli companies but quickly rescinded that as well; the White House is preparing an order to punish banks that refuse to work with fascist;, Texas Republicans fail again to move forward with redistricting after Democrats protest by denying them a quorum; Trump caves on requiring Rupert Murdoch to be deposed early in his lawsuit against the WSJ; Jim Comer has issued subpoenas in the Epstein files case; the DOJ has a recording of the two day witness tampering session between Ghislaine Maxwell and Todd Blanche; for the first time in the Culinary Union’s 90-year history, all major casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are unionized; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.

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Guest: Samantha Michaels
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Stories
Victim in Epstein case decries ‘political warfare’ in effort to release grand jury transcripts | CNN

Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN Politics

Rupert Murdoch and Trump Agree to Postpone Deposition | The New York Times

White House Preps Order to Punish Banks That Discriminate Against Conservatives | Wall Street Journal

In Reversal, FEMA Won’t Deny Grants to Cities That Boycott Israeli Firms | The New York Times

ICE Offers, Then Quickly Withdraws, Cash Bonuses for Swiftly Deporting Immigrants | The New York Times

Live updates: Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove key Democrat from office in showdown over redistricting | CNN Politics

Good Trouble 
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From The Good News
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