Chapo Trap House 917 - Touchdown Tim Chitters feat. D.J. Byrnes & Eephus (3/17/25)
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Mar 17, 2025 D.J. Byrnes, an insightful independent journalist from Ohio's The Rooster, returns to discuss the ski slope of political outrage, sharing an uproarious tale of outsmarting Vivek Ramaswamy. He dives into Cleveland's stadium scandal while critiquing the disconnect between politicians and constituents. Joining him, Nate Fisher, co-writer and co-star of the indie film 'Eephus,' shares humorous insights on filmmaking inspired by recreational sports, touching on the charm of community engagement and the complexities of independent storytelling.
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Angry Voicemails
- Tom Tillis released angry voicemails from constituents.
- The voicemails contained death threats and insults.
Misreading the Room
- Democratic leaders misread the current political moment.
- Their capitulation to Trump angers their base.
Low Bar, High Expectations
- The bar for impressing voters was low during Trump's first term.
- Democrats overestimate the unpopularity of certain issues.
