The MeidasTouch Podcast GOP Gets Immediately Ripped to Shreds in Hearings Upon Return
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Sep 4, 2025 
Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, known for his sharp legal insights and commitment to democratic values, joins to analyze a contentious hearing where Republicans faced intense scrutiny. They discuss accountability surrounding high-profile sexual abuse cases, contrasting Democratic urgency with Republican resistance. Raskin critiques the GOP's handling of the Epstein files and the moral dilemmas of political actions, while also addressing Governor Newsom's push for gun reform in the wake of tragedy. The conversation calls for genuine empathy and accountability in politics.
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Farage Torched In Free Speech Hearing
- Republicans invited Nigel Farage to a U.S. hearing on free speech but Democrats cross-examined him aggressively.
- Farage struggled under questioning about Epstein files and meeting with Trump, undermining his credibility.
Raskin Frames Hearing As Political Theater
- Jamie Raskin framed Farage as a pro-Putin, far-right politician attacking democracies while misusing free speech rhetoric.
- Raskin argued Republicans used the hearing to promote European far-right allies and distract from global autocracies.
Push For Bipartisan Disclosure
- Release the Epstein files with appropriate redactions to restore trust and answer survivors' demands.
- Use bipartisan legislation like the Massey-Khanna bill to compel disclosure if the administration resists.