Why are democrats defending criminals? Plus, Sen. John Thune Joins the Progrum

Dec 4, 2025

John Thune, U.S. Senator from South Dakota and Senate Majority Leader, joins to discuss the chaotic state of the Democrats, who feel compelled to defend criminals like narco-traffickers. Thune highlights the unprecedented Senate obstructionism and outlines the GOP's strategy for the 2026 midterms, focusing on safety and affordability. The conversation also touches on the humorous yet alarming tale of a drunken raccoon that broke into a liquor store. This episode blends serious political discourse with light-hearted anecdotes.

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INSIGHT

Opposition To Trump Drives Strange Alliances

Hosts argue Democrats often defend criminals as a reactionary stance against Donald Trump.
They claim opposition to Trump forces support for positions like pro-narco trafficking to be contrarian.

INSIGHT

Supply‑And‑Demand Framing Downplays Harm

The hosts criticize Senator Jack Reed defending low-level narco operatives as mere delivery workers.
They mock the supply-and-demand framing as minimizing trafficking's harm to communities.

ANECDOTE

Mayor Speaks Somali To Court Clan Votes

Josh Holmes describes Minneapolis Mayor Frey speaking in Somali to appease clan factions during a mayoral primary.
Holmes says Frey promised not to cooperate with ICE and exploited Somali clan divisions for votes.

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🎙️ There is absolute rot at the core of the Democratic Party, especially their constant need to defend criminals. We start with Senator Reed's baffling attempt to defend narco-traffickers, trying to paint them as mere "delivery drivers" in a discussion about supply and demand. We followed that with the unbelievably unhinged rhetoric from Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

⚡The left's entire ideology is now centered on opposition to Donald Trump, which leads them to support the indefensible, whether it's drug runners, domestic terrorists, or even murderers like Luigi Mangione, who now has his own fan club—the "Cougars for Luigi." This kind of political insanity is what we're up against.

🐘 Then, we got into a deep-dive conversation with Senate Majority Leader @JohnThune, who provided incredible insight into the unprecedented amount of Senate votes this year, driven entirely by the Democrats' desire to obstruct every one of the President’s nominations. Thune also broke down the Republican Party’s strategic message for the 2026 midterms

👑 We finished the show with the King of the Hill, pitting Smokin' Joe Walsh against Ron Filipkowski. Last, a variety story about a drunk raccoon that broke into a liquor store on Black Friday, passed out next to a toilet, and sparked a serious discussion about the dangers of trash pandas.️

00:00 - Democrats Defending Criminals

03:22 - Senator Reed's Narco-Trafficker Defense

07:27 - Minneapolis Mayor Exploits Somali Clan Warfare

10:48 - Luigi Mangione's Expanding Fan Club

15:38 - Senator John Thune on Senate Obstruction, Record Votes, and Bipartisanship

24:08 - Thune Unveils the GOP's 2026 Midterm Election Message

46:39 - King of the Hill: Joe Walsh vs. Ron Filipkowski

58:48 - Drunk Raccoon Raids Liquor Store

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