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MAGA War Chest, Nuclear Subs, and Texas Dems Flee

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Aug 5, 2025
Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House Communications Director and founder of SkyBridge Capital, joins in a lively discussion. They dive into Trump’s recent political maneuvers, including his firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head. The conversation also touches on MAGA’s financial strategies, donor implications, and intense interactions with media figures. Additionally, they explore the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and its global implications, highlighting the intersection of politics, society, and humanitarian needs.
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ANECDOTE

Mooch's Batman Memorabilia

  • Anthony Scaramucci owned the original Batman hood from the 1966 TV series starring Adam West.
  • He also once owned and drove the Batman Returns Batmobile, a show car with a propane flame feature at the back.
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Gerrymandering Corrupts Democracy

  • Gerrymandering corrupts democracy by allowing politicians to pick voters, not the other way around.
  • The escalating state battles over redistricting reflect political self-serving rather than serving the public.
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Jobs Data Firing Irony

  • Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics head after a weak July jobs report, calling the numbers phony without evidence.
  • The data actually supports a Federal Reserve rate cut, but Trump rails at Powell instead of embracing that logic.
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