The Tom Woods Show

Ep. 2702 Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, and MAGA: What's Going On?

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Oct 23, 2025
Jack Hunter, a political commentator at the Rand Paul Review, joins to delve into the challenges facing Rand Paul and Thomas Massie. They critique the No Kings protests, labeling them hypocritical. Jack contrasts left-wing reactions to free speech issues, highlighting past censorship. The duo explores a generational divide on political views, scrutinizes the extreme comparisons of Trump to Hitler, and discusses why MAGA encompasses broader policy goals than just Trump's rhetoric. They also address the waning neocon influence within conservative circles.
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INSIGHT

No Kings Protest Hypocrisy

  • The No Kings protests revealed partisan hypocrisy where Democrats protest Trump as a "king" while ignoring similar actions by Democratic administrations.
  • Jack Hunter argues the protests were older, partisan-driven spectacles rather than principled free-speech movements.
INSIGHT

Generational Media Divide

  • Michael Tracy and Jack Hunter note younger people aren't as energized by No Kings because they consume independent media and differ on issues like Israel.
  • The movement mainly reflected older partisan media audiences rather than broad grassroots energy.
ANECDOTE

Disturbing Protest Footage

  • Tom Woods describes video clips from No Kings ranging from goofy dance routines to an elementary-school teacher reenacting Charlie Kirk's shooting.
  • He says those clips reveal a tolerance for violent jokes and hostility among some protesters.
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