Political commentator Will Saletan joins the podcast to discuss Trump's controversial visit to a Black church in Detroit with mostly white attendees, smear campaigns against Biden, and foreign policy hawks criticizing standing up to allies over Putin. MAGA's shamelessness is highlighted.
Republicans spreading misinformation about Biden on social media, using cropped videos.
Foreign policy hawks advocating for confronting allies over Putin.
MAGA supporters showing relentless shamelessness despite criticisms.
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Supreme Court's Bump Stocks Decision Overturned
The podcast delves into the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Trump-era executive order banning bump stocks. Discussion revolved around the interpretation of gun laws, with Republican-appointed justices disagreeing on the ban's legality and raising questions on Congress' role in gun control.
Biden Campaign's Response to Post -Trump Conviction Ad
Analyzing a new ad framing the election post-Trump conviction, the podcast assesses its impact on voter perceptions. Insights reveal a strategic message highlighting Trump's criminal history and contrasting it with Biden's stance, aiming to sway undecided voters.
Impact of Polls on Post-Conviction Public Sentiment
Public opinion polls post-conviction reveal varying responses to Trump's legal troubles. The podcast dissects polling data, indicating a negative sentiment towards Trump following the conviction. Discussion touches on how these sentiments could influence electoral outcomes.
Republican Shift on Tariffs and Taxation Policies
Republican figures like Tim Scott and Doug Burgam are observed reevaluating their stance on tariffs and tax policies. The podcast critiques their evolved views, highlighting how previously anti-tariff Republicans are now aligning with Trump's trade policies, illustrating a departure from traditional conservative economic doctrines.
Trump visited an African American church in Detroit and the pews were filled with white people; Republicans keep flooding social media with cropped videos to smear Biden; and foreign policy hawks, like Tom Cotton, now say we should be standing up to our allies, not Putin. MAGA land can't quit its shamelessness. Will Saletan joins Tim Miller, who is back from vacation.