3 Martini Lunch Winter Comes for Summers
Nov 18, 2025
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers faces backlash for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting discussions about accountability for powerful figures. A scandal involving Congressman Chuy Garcia highlights election mischief within the Democratic Party, as fellow Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez leads a rebuke. Meanwhile, multiple Senate Democrats are gearing up for the 2028 presidential race, raising concerns about their viability and the implications of a crowded primary field. The hosts dig into these controversies with wit and insight.
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Irving Schmidlap Running For Senate
- Jim jokingly promotes the fictional candidate Irving Schmidlap as a recurring bit about non-existent politicians.
- The hosts use the gag to lampoon political absurdities and encourage listeners who 'exist' to stay healthy.
Reputation Consequences Of Epstein Ties
- Larry Summers maintained a long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein despite Epstein's 2008 guilty plea and public records.
- Jim Garrity says Summers' reputation and public role are rightly damaged and stepping back from public life is appropriate.
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