Lovett or Leave It Beware Greek Ambassadors Bearing Grifts
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Oct 9, 2026 
Sarah McBride, Delaware’s trailblazing congresswoman and the first openly transgender member of Congress, discusses Democratic hopes for the House, healthcare, accountability, and governing priorities. Tig Notaro, the deadpan comedian and podcaster, weighs in on Steve Hilton’s bizarre ad, Stella Lefty, AI comedy theft, CVS Halloween décor, and airport bathrooms. Plus: reality TV, sardine tins, and political absurdity.
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Guilfoyle’s Credit Card Bribery Scheme
- Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly sought $100,000 from donor Eric Dieters to pay her American Express bill before her confirmation hearing.
- She also discussed a possible $1 million payoff for help with IRS issues and a Tucker Carlson interview, while texting instructions designed to avoid a paper trail.
Why Public Executions Could Encourage Mass Shooters
- Publicly streaming an execution could reward mass shooters who seek infamy rather than deter them.
- Jon Lovett connected Pete Hegseth’s proposed broadcast firing squad to the perverse incentives of reality television.
Los Angeles Cannot Blame Outsiders For Homelessness
- Los Angeles often presents itself as compassionate while blocking housing and failing residents who become unhoused.
- Studies cited on the show found that roughly 80% of unhoused Angelenos had lived in the county for more than five years, challenging the outsider narrative.
