Lovett or Leave It CDC You Next Tuesday
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Aug 30, 2025 
Join actress Martha Plimpton, best known for her roles in The Goonies and Task, alongside porn star Siri Dahl, an advocate for sex workers' rights, and comedian Jamie Loftus, author and podcaster. They tackle heavy topics with humor, from Trump’s political antics to the absurdity of wedding trends. Martha critiques her own IMDB, while Siri and Jamie delve into quirky porn statistics and the challenges of adult content legislation. This lively discussion blends insights on empowerment and sexuality with playful wit!
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Soft Launch Of Normalized Authoritarianism
- Jon Lovett argues the gradual normalization of armed troops in cities is a deliberate soft launch of authoritarianism.
- He connects minor escalations to a larger erosion of democratic norms that gains public acceptance over time.
Politicized Power Undermines Institutions
- The hosts highlight politicized federal actions like raids and threats as unprecedented breaches of separation between criminal probes and the presidency.
- They warn that retaliation and politicized investigations signal a shrinking space for independent institutions.
Public Health Agencies Face Ideological Purges
- Multiple CDC officials resigned after HHS restricted vaccine policies under RFK Jr.'s influence, showing institutional purges.
- Hosts view this as dangerous ideological capture that heightens public-health risks for vulnerable groups.