It Could Happen Here

Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #41

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Nov 14, 2025
The discussion kicks off with insights on the government shutdown's resolution and healthcare compromises. Epstein emails reveal troubling connections among elites, raising questions about Trump's associations. The hosts dissect media coverage lapses surrounding Epstein as crucial elections loom. There's a deep dive into January 6th conspiracy theories, particularly surrounding misidentified bombers. The team debates the implications of proposed pasta tariffs and critiques the viability of 50-year mortgages, alongside concerns over job and inflation data transparency.
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INSIGHT

Shutdown Deal Was A Strategic Trade

  • The government shutdown ended when eight safe-seat Democratic senators struck a deal without securing Obamacare subsidy extensions.
  • That deal included a surprising Delta-8 hemp THC ban that angers farmers and shows policy trade-offs in last-minute bargains.
ANECDOTE

Times Journalists Took Epstein Money

  • Robert Evans recounts that New York Times journalists received financial favors from Epstein and failed to publish incriminating details.
  • He uses this to illustrate media capture and missed reporting opportunities during Epstein's rise.
ADVICE

Turn Outrage Into Organized Action

  • Don't let public outrage be performative; organize and build feminist movements to demand accountability.
  • Collective, sustained action can convert revelations into structural change rather than temporary anger.
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