The MeidasTouch Podcast Guardians of the Democracy with Scaramucci and Rep. Gomez
Feb 5, 2021
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a Democrat from California, shares his gripping firsthand account of the January 6th Capitol attack and his role in drafting the resolution to expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. He discusses the troubling rise of QAnon within the GOP and the need for political accountability. Anthony 'The Mooch' Scaramucci engages in a reflective dialogue about the challenges of misinformation and the importance of emotional storytelling in politics. Together, they tackle the crucial topics of democracy, civic engagement, and the impact of personal experiences on public service.
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Cohen's Critique
- Ben Meiselas recounts a previous interview with Michael Cohen, where Cohen criticized his looks.
- Meiselas's girlfriend, present during the podcast, reassured him after Cohen's remarks.
Fact-Check Dispute
- The Meiselas brothers discuss a fact-check by Daniel Dale of CNN regarding their Marco Rubio ad.
- They argue Dale unfairly defended Rubio by focusing on a statement while ignoring his other actions and words.
GOP and Democracy
- Brett Meiselas argues that the GOP's loss of faith in democracy stems from changing demographics.
- He suggests they prefer authoritarianism to maintain white supremacy.