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Indictment Excitement (with Chris Christie!)

Jul 27, 2023

Mehdi Hasan, a political analyst known for his sharp commentary on MSNBC, teams up with Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey and Republican presidential candidate. They dive into the chaotic Republican primary, dissecting Ron DeSantis's campaign struggles and the audacious impeachment threats against Biden. The discussion sheds light on Trump's legal woes and the implications for the GOP. Plus, a light-hearted debate emerges as they tackle pizza preferences, showcasing the delicious rivalry between New Jersey and its neighbors.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Impeachment Dynamics: Biden vs. Trump

9min

Political Turmoil: The DeSantis Dilemma

15min

Public Perception and Sponsorship Insights

4min

Navigating Economic Narratives and Political Challenges

12min

Essential Updates and Sponsor Spotlights

4min

Navigating the Republican Landscape

17min

Parental Rights and Political Accountability

15min

A Delicious Debate: Pizza Preferences and Regional Pride

2min

10.

Humor and Politics: A Light-hearted Discourse on Diet and Honor

3min

Mehdi Hasan joins Jon as a guest host. Republicans respond to Trump’s multiple indictments by threatening to impeach Joe Biden based on right-wing conspiracies and no actual evidence. Ron DeSantis fires one-third of his campaign staff including a speechwriter that shared Nazi propaganda online. Joe Biden gets good economic news that could affect his political prospects. And later, the Republican primary comes to Pod Save America as Jon Lovett and Chris Christie sit down to discuss his campaign for president and criticisms against Trump.

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