Pivot Ghislaine's DOJ Interview, Cracker Barrel's Logo Change, and Guest Co-Host Tim Miller
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Aug 26, 2025 
Tim Miller, a former GOP strategist and host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins to dissect some hot topics. They tackle Trump's threats to send National Guard troops to major cities and debate whether the government’s Intel deal is a form of 'MAGA socialism.' The conversation also touches on Ghislaine Maxwell's DOJ interview and the uproar over Cracker Barrel's logo change, mixing serious analysis with light-hearted commentary on politics and corporate branding. You won't want to miss their witty takes on these current events!
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Militarized Policing As Political Theater
- The Trump administration is deploying visible military-style forces to cities, normalizing armed federal presence.
- Tim Miller and Kara Swisher warn this theatrical show of force both intimidates residents and risks eroding civil norms.
Resist By Saying No And Slowing Actions
- Say No and use legal and public pressure to slow federal overreach into cities.
- Protest, call leaders, and push legal challenges to force administrative slowdowns and checks.
Flags And Small-Talk To Slow ICE
- Kara recounts white women putting Mexican flags on cars to delay ICE and engage agents.
- She praises tedious social interactions as a civic slowdown tactic that wastes enforcement time.