THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE GOP Consumed By Chaos + A Conversation with Elie Mystal
Oct 6, 2023
Elie Mystal, a legal expert and hilarious commentator, joins the podcast to discuss the chaos in the GOP, the allegations against Matt Gaetz, and the implications of Kevin McCarthy's removal as House Speaker. The conversation also covers barriers in HIV prevention, the need for political accountability, combating politician lies through collective action, Republicans' loyalty to Trump, McCarthy's harmful interview, and the importance of witnesses in seeking justice against Trump.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Chaos within the GOP and Allegations against Gaetz
03:52 • 2min
Chaos Within the GOP and the Implications of Leadership Removal
05:37 • 4min
The Chaotic State of the GOP and the Next Republican Speaker
10:00 • 16min
Barriers to HIV prevention, Amazon career opportunities, and the need for political accountability
26:02 • 3min
Combating Politician Lies with Collective Action
29:12 • 15min
Republicans' Loyalty to Trump, Democrats' Reliance on His Base, and Analysis of Power Dynamics
44:32 • 4min
Analyzing McCarthy's Harmful Interview and Trump's Veiled Language
48:58 • 10min
Language Manipulation and the Courage of Prosecutors
58:50 • 5min
The Importance of Witnesses and Concerns for Safety
01:04:15 • 16min
Trumpism Winning on State and Local Level
01:19:50 • 3min