Tangle Suspension of the Rules. - Lydia Moynihan joins the show to give her take on the Venezuelan boat strikes, Trump's Economy and socialism spreading amongst Democrats.
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Dec 5, 2025 Lydia Moynihan, a columnist at the New York Post, dives into heated discussions about Venezuelan boat strikes and their media coverage. She argues about the murky legality of these strikes and defends presidential actions against narco-traffickers. The conversation shifts to the political climate, with Lydia highlighting affordability as a critical issue for voters and expressing concern over the rise of socialism among Democrats. The dialogue also touches on accountability in the context of the Somali fraud scandal in Minneapolis, blending serious topics with lighter personal anecdotes.
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Media Start: CNBC To Fox To The Post
- Lydia Moynihan recounts interning at CNBC and then working with Charlie Gasparino at Fox Business early in her career.
- She says those experiences hooked her on New York media and led to her current New York Post column role.
From Twitter DM To Long Form Debate
- Isaac invited Lydia to discuss disagreements publicly after considering a snarky tweet, preferring conversation over online callouts.
- He framed the interview as a chance to expose listeners to an opposing view on the boat strikes.
Selective Outrage On Drone Strikes
- Lydia Moynihan argues media outrage is selective, spotlighting Trump-era strikes while downplaying similar Obama/Biden drone actions.
- She urges scrutiny of nuance before labeling strikes war crimes and notes congressional investigations are warranted.