Pod Save America JD Vance Defends Hitler-Loving Racists
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Oct 17, 2025 
Joining the conversation is Senator Brian Schatz, a U.S. Senator from Hawaii, known for his advocacy on civil liberties and bipartisan cooperation. He dives into the implications of the recent government shutdown and remarks on the troubling designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization. Schatz also addresses the potential fallout of expiring ACA tax credits and discusses U.S. military actions in Venezuela. His take on the Young Republicans' leaked racist messages and JD Vance's defense of them adds a provocative layer to the episode.
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- He uses the anecdote to introduce the episode sponsor and segue into the show.
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- The Trump administration is prioritizing prosecutions of critics and weaponizing law enforcement institutions.
- Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer warn this normalizes abuse of power and wears down democratic norms.
IRS Overhaul Echoes Nixon's Enemies List
- The White House is preparing to install loyalists in the IRS criminal division to target political opponents.
- Dan Pfeiffer compares it to Nixon's enemies list and says it's an assault on rule of law.
