The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3620 - The Aftershocks of Democrats Huge Win w/ Ryan Grim
Nov 7, 2025
Ryan Grim, co-founder and reporter at DropSite News, brings his insights on recent political happenings. He discusses Donald Trump's contradictory messaging on affordability, highlighting the misleading claims about Thanksgiving costs. Ryan also addresses the BBC's lawsuit against DropSite, explaining its implications and the ongoing fundraising efforts. Additionally, the conversation dives into the progressive victories in recent elections and the complex dynamics within the Republican Party, including controversies surrounding figures like Nick Fuentes.
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Trump's Affordability Claim Falls Apart
- Donald Trump flip-flopped on 'affordability,' initially urging Republicans to campaign on it and then dismissing it the next day.
- The claimed 25% Thanksgiving cost drop relied on a smaller Walmart bundle and more store-brand swaps, not true price decreases.
Verify Data Before Quoting Cost Claims
- Don't accept headline cost claims without checking the underlying data and product counts.
- Verify basket composition and volume before citing price-change statistics in arguments.
SNAP Cuts Can Raise Grocery Prices
- Cutting SNAP benefits reduces supermarket volume and can push grocery prices up due to fixed retail costs.
- Policy changes that remove purchasing power from millions have second-order inflationary effects.