We're Not Wrong About the Clinton Subpoena and Trump Firing BLS Secretary
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Aug 7, 2025 Jeremiah Johnson, host of the New Liberal Podcast and writer at Infinite Scroll, joins the panel to discuss the House's subpoenas of Bill and Hillary Clinton in the Epstein probe. They debate the challenges of meeting public demand for accountability. The conversation shifts to Trump’s firing of the BLS chief, raising concerns about the politicization of economic data and its impact on investor trust. They reflect on the intersection of politics, trust, and the potential fallout from such controversial actions.
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Endless Epstein Investigation Appetite
- Public demand for Epstein information is insatiable and bipartisan.
- No conclusive bombshell list or proof on pedophiles among elites is likely to emerge.
Epstein Conspiracy Fuels GOP Base
- Republican base is driven by conspiracy theories around pedophilia and elites.
- Trump risks losing his base by downplaying Epstein while they obsess over it.
Firing BLS Erodes Economic Trust
- Firing BLS chief undermines trust in economic data and risks financial crisis.
- Trump likely fired her for unfavorable numbers and political motivation, not data issues.