It Could Happen Here Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #45
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Dec 12, 2025 The hosts dissect the bidding war for Warner Bros involving Netflix and Paramount, highlighting its political implications. They explore Trump's national security strategy and its revival of the Monroe Doctrine, critiquing its focus on immigration over economic issues. The troubling arrest of a January 6 pipe bomber is discussed, alongside the suspect's bizarre background. Additionally, there's a debate over the proposed social media screening for tourists, raising privacy concerns. A call to support the trans community facing housing crises wraps up the discussion.
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Media Buyouts As Political Power Plays
- Netflix vs. Paramount is a tradeoff between platform consolidation and political control of media assets.
- A Paramount sale backed by right-wing billionaires or Saudis risks turning outlets like CNN into propaganda machines.
Food Not Bombs Permit Mystery
- James described a Pensacola Food Not Bombs arrest that the city later claimed was covered by a permit nobody applied for.
- The incident suggests officials may be manufacturing paperwork to criminalize mutual aid.
Small Wins Signal Broader Political Shift
- Recent special elections show Democrats flipping surprising districts and outperforming expectations.
- These local wins indicate wider Republican vulnerabilities even in supposedly safe areas.