Host and guest discuss fallout from Trump's removal from the Colorado ballot, Kellyanne Conway's appearance, Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay defamation damages, Eric Adams threatening to veto a bill banning solitary confinement, the impact of spreading false information and conspiracies, frustration with opposing party's strategies, criticism of Fox News, attempts to normalize the Capitol insurrection, conservative hypocrisy, and the Fox News bubble.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy, facing liabilities of $100-$500 million, while also ordered to pay defamation damages.
Alex Jones offers a meager $55 million settlement to families he defamed, sparking criticism of the severity of defamation and harm caused.
Deep dives
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy with liabilities of up to $500 million
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York, revealing liabilities of between $100 million and $500 million. His advisor claims that this move was not unexpected and that Giuliani will have the opportunity to pursue an appeal while under bankruptcy court supervision. This comes after a judge ordered Giuliani to pay election workers he defamed, which could complicate his bankruptcy filing.
Alex Jones offers $55 million to families he defamed
Alex Jones has offered to pay $55 million to families he defamed, a small fraction of the over a billion dollars he owes. In exchange, the families would have to give up all legal claims against Jones or any related parties. This offer has been criticized as a meager settlement given the severity of the defamation and the harm caused.
New York City largely bans solitary confinement in jails
Lawmakers in New York City have passed legislation to largely ban the use of solitary confinement in the city's jails. While the practice is not completely banned, new regulations will severely curtail its use. This decision comes after years of criticism over the excessive use of solitary confinement and the detrimental effects it has on inmates' mental health. Although the move has received support from many, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed opposition, arguing that the legislation gives too much due process to individuals already jailed on charges of violence.
More fallout erupts after Trump is dumped from the Colorado ballot. Kellyanne Conway returns to remind her how terrible she is. Rudy Giuliani is ordered to immediately pay the defamation damages to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Eric Adams threatens to veto a bill that bans solitary confinement in city jails.