Some More News Even More News: Trump's Anti-Antifa Meeting w/Roy Wood Jr.
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Oct 10, 2025 Comedian Roy Wood Jr., known for his work on The Daily Show, joins to riff on the absurdities of contemporary politics while promoting his book, The Man of Many Fathers. They delve into the bizarre measures taken against protests in Chicago and Portland, including a discussion on viral protest costumes. The panel critiques Kristi Noem's dubious claims about Antifa arrests and scrutinizes the implications of labeling protesters as terrorists. With sharp humor, they navigate the chaotic landscape of American political theater.
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Journalism-Shaped Comedy Style
- Roy Wood Jr. blends journalism and comedy by presenting facts then pushing into comedic opinion.
- He learned to wait for a unique, funny perspective from early radio internship rules.
Treat Announced Deals With Caution
- Hosts stress skepticism about any peace deal until exchanges actually occur and violence stops.
- They note Trump will try to claim credit for diplomatic wins for political gain.
Normalization As A Precursor To Domestic Deployment
- Administration is normalizing using military force domestically by floating deployment ideas first.
- That strategy conditions public debate before formal action like invoking the Insurrection Act.
