Show Notes
Gavin sits down with Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch and one of the most influential progressive voices in digital media. Meiselas breaks down how independent creators are outpacing corporate media, why Democrats must “flood the zone with the truth,” and how the right exploits tragedy to manipulate public perception. From Trump’s con on American farmers to the potential selling out of Taiwan to China to the future control of TikTok, this conversation dives deep into the moral vacuum of today’s GOP and what it really means to fight back. Plus how Trump’s DOJ is threatening future elections and how the government shutdown could spell the end of the filibuster.
00:00 - Intro 1:13 - More Downloads Than Rogan, More Views Than Fox 5:28 - Flood The Zone With The Truth 8:10 - Borrowing From Mr. Beast 14:47 The Right’s Ability to Exploit Tragedy 18:45 Trump As A White House Wrecking Ball 25:03 How Trump Conned Farmers & The American People 28:44 Would Trump Trade Taiwan For TikTok? 34:04 Why Fighting Back Helps Democrats Become More Popular 42:10 Are We Just Reacting To What Trump Wants? 51:27 The American People Are Suffering Domestically Because Of Trump’s Policies 57:20 The Founding Fathers Never Considered A Low Moral Character President 1:01:23 The Shutdown Is Going To Kill The Filibuster 1:05:37 The Department Of Justice, Election Observers and Voter Intimidation
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