The MeidasTouch Podcast MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 8/15/25
Aug 15, 2025
Dive into a riveting discussion as the hosts dissect Governor Gavin Newsom's strategy to combat Trump's midterm manipulation. They tackle the fallout from Trump's chaotic press conference alongside Putin and his peculiar antics at the Kennedy Center. Explore the unsettling implications of militarized deployments in D.C. and the skyrocketing inflation reports that worry many. With a touch of humor, they navigate the chaos of current political discourse, all while encouraging listeners to embrace joy amidst the turmoil.
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Newsom Puts Power To Voters
- Gavin Newsom announced a ballot initiative to counteract alleged midterm rigging by Trump and push power back to voters.
- Hosts present this as a tangible Democratic response, not just rhetoric, to defend democracy.
ICE Showed Up During Newsom's Speech
- Newsom described federal ICE agents arriving during his press conference as evidence of Trump's failed presidency.
- The hosts used that incident to illustrate alleged federal intimidation tactics against Democrats.
Media Normalizes Trump, Criticizes Resistance
- Hosts argue mainstream media normalizes Trump's erratic behavior while criticizing Democrats who fight back.
- They say that double standard frustrates them and weakens accountability.