

Ep. #613: Michael Moore, Jonathan Lemire, Vivek Ramaswamy
7 snips Sep 24, 2022
This discussion features Michael Moore, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist known for his provocative documentaries, alongside Jonathan Lemire, a journalist and MSNBC host. They delve into pressing topics like the urgency of voter mobilization in Puerto Rico and the evolving narrative of immigration in the U.S. The conversation critiques victimhood as social currency and examines the Republican Party's shifting stance on American institutions. With humor and insight, they challenge conventional narratives, envisioning a more optimistic future for democracy.
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Midterm Motivation
- Get everyone out to vote in the midterms, and bring 5-10 people each.
- Make it a fun event with incentives like winning a beer or having a post-election party.
Midterm Optimism
- Michael Moore feels optimistic about a Democratic landslide in the midterms against "traitor" Republicans.
- He cites increased voter registration among women and young people, and the defeat of Sarah Palin in Alaska, as positive indicators.
Close Call
- Bill Maher and Michael Moore recall a time at a baseball game with Salman Rushdie.
- Moore joked about an assassin being confused about whom to target, then a bat flew over their heads.