The MeidasTouch Podcast Fascist Echo Chamber Gatekeepers with Stuart Stevens
Jun 8, 2021
In a revealing discussion, a veteran political consultant shares his disillusionment with the GOP's alarming shift toward extremism. The conversation highlights the troubling narrative shaped by right-wing media around key events like January 6th. They dive into political ads, including a controversial one related to insurrection, and the absurdity of recent blunders from lawmakers. With a call to unity against rising fascism, they reflect on the need for decisive action to safeguard democratic values while addressing the intense polarization of today's political discourse.
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Ad Homage
- Stuart Stevens reached out to the MeidasTouch brothers after they adapted his windsurfing ad.
- He appreciated their homage, becoming a supporter and sharing their content.
Fox News Rejection
- Fox News rejected a MeidasTouch ad featuring law enforcement discussing January 6th.
- This refusal highlights Fox's role as a gatekeeper of a fascist echo chamber.
Italian Satellite Conspiracy
- Mark Meadows pushed the Justice Department to investigate a QAnon conspiracy theory.
- This theory involved Italians using satellites to switch votes from Trump to Biden.
