The Playbook Podcast Bondi’s blockbuster Senate hearing
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Oct 7, 2025 Attorney General Pam Bondi faces tough questions in a high-stakes Senate hearing. Discussion centers on the perceived politicization of the Justice Department and Trump’s call for prosecutions of his opponents. The impact of Bondi's handling of Epstein's files on her credibility is explored. The potential deployment of the National Guard to Chicago and the Insurrection Act’s implications are debated. Also, insights on trade discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and a nod to Trump’s interest in the Nobel Peace Prize make for engaging highlights.
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Basement Cricket Confessions
- Jack shared a personal story about finding and killing wolf crickets in his basement, which listeners found relatable.
- Dasha echoed similar insect encounters, framing it as a shared, human moment amid politics.
DOJ-White House Relationship Has Shifted
- Pam Bondi represents an unprecedentedly political attorney general compared with recent norms dating to Watergate.
- Her overt media presence signals a shifted DOJ-White House relationship that will have long-term ripple effects.
Extraordinary Media Presence
- Ann Cush counted roughly 30 Fox News appearances by Pam Bondi in about 34 weeks as AG.
- That level of media engagement is highly unusual for an attorney general and underscores her public political role.