3566 - Bolton Raided & Trump’s Christo-Fascist Crusade w/ Eleanor Janega & Derek Davison

Aug 22, 2025

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Eleanor Janega

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Derek Davison

Derek Davison, a writer and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, joins medieval historian Eleanor Janega, author of The Once and Future Sex, for a provocative discussion. They delve into the recent raid on John Bolton’s offices, unpacking Trump’s contradictory responses. The pair also explore the Crusades' historical echoes in today’s politics and critique the manipulation of narratives surrounding marginalized groups. Expect a blend of humor and sharp analysis as they tackle the absurdities of political dynamics and contemporary challenges.

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Presidential Power Used Against Critics

The FBI raid on John Bolton signals a precedent for using federal power to target critics.
Emma Vigeland warns this could normalize political prosecutions beyond Bolton.

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Crusades Myths Fuel Modern Extremism

Eleanor Janega argues Crusades myths are being reclaimed by the right to legitimize violence.
She warns failing to contest medieval myths lets the right shape dangerous narratives.

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Counter Right-Wing Historical Narratives

Challenge false historical narratives by promoting rigorous medieval scholarship.
Listen to accurate histories so the right cannot monopolize medieval myths.

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It's Casual Friday on the Majority Report

On today's show:

John Bolton's home and office have been raided at the behest of Pam Bondi but Trump "knows nothing about it". despite a five-year history of threatening Bolton with much worse than a raid.

Publisher of the Foreign Exchange Newsletter and host of the American Prestige, Derek Davison and Medieval historian and Author Eleanor Janega joins us to wrap up the week's news.

Check out Eleanor and Derek's new mini-series "Welcome to the Crusades from American Prestige" at: welcometothecrusades.com

In the Fun Half:

Matt Walsh is triggered by women on social media supporting a college football who cried about missing his family and subsequently sends his young male listeners down a toxic road of loneliness and unhealthy relationships with a half-baked rant.

CNBC finally airs a correction of Jonathan Greenblatt's lies he spread about Zohran Mamdani on Squawk Box some days before.

Omar Fateh responds to the DFL rescinding their endorsement from his campaign.

An Eric Adams staffer makes a baffling attempt to bride a local reporter with a wad of cash stuffed into a potato chips bag.

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