PBD Podcast Mamdani Calls Trump Fascist, MTG Resigns, Putin Peace Deal + Minnesota Funding Al-Shabaab? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 689
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Nov 24, 2025 Zohran Mamdani shocks listeners by labeling Trump a fascist during their meeting. The panel discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpected resignation and the potential political fallout. They dive into troubling allegations that Minnesota tax dollars may have funneled money to Al-Shabaab. On an international note, discussions around a proposed peace deal involving Ukraine and Russia highlight complex geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the ethics of designer babies ignite a passionate debate about the future of fertility technology.
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Neutralizing Opponents With Personal Charm
- Trump uses personal charm to neutralize political attacks and reclaim narrative power.
- Patrick Bet-David and Tom Ellsworth argue Trump intentionally disarms critics by complimenting them publicly.
Viral Salon Rant Shows Public Frustration
- A viral salon confrontation captured raw public resentment about welfare and assimilation in one clip.
- Hosts used the rant to illustrate how language fatigue makes charged labels lose meaning.
Violence Signals Systemic Urban Failures
- Chicago's violence surge reflects deeper governance and social breakdown rather than isolated incidents.
- Hosts tie recurring shootings and repeat offenders to policy, enforcement, and cultural issues.
