The Josh Marshall Podcast No Kings, No Coverage
Oct 22, 2025
Protests erupted nationwide over the weekend, highlighting the No Kings movement and igniting discussions about media coverage and police responses. Kate and Josh dissect the implications of unchecked presidential power, linking it to the recent demand for $230 million by Trump amid a White House renovation scandal. They also dive into the significant Maine Senate primary, analyzing the impact of candidates' past controversies and the critical nature of early oppo research. The conversation underscores the enduring value of mass protests for political organizing.
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Impunity Shapes A New Presidential Reality
- Trump’s second term shows escalated impunity with bolder acts like demanding huge taxpayer checks and demolishing White House wings.
- Josh Marshall warns this signals a new reality where norms no longer constrain presidential behavior.
Ballroom Funded By Taxpayer Check?
- Josh Marshall riffs that Trump might use taxpayer money as a personal funding source and then fund his White House ballroom project.
- He suggests Trump's free-association comments hint he could buy the ballroom with the money he solicits.
Media Minimizes Big Demonstrations
- Elite media often downplays mass protests, treating them as parade stories even when turnout is massive.
- Josh Marshall highlights a mismatch between event scale and front-page coverage, signaling media blind spots.