I've Had It Fascist Frat Party
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Jan 15, 2026 
Jim Acosta, a veteran political journalist, joins the conversation to share insights from his time covering Trump's White House. He discusses the degradation of democratic norms and critiques corporate media's influence, highlighting how it hampers journalistic integrity. The duo dives into the MAGA movement's toxic masculinity and weaponized homophobia, addressing the urgency for Democratic leadership changes. Acosta emphasizes civic engagement as vital in resisting authoritarianism, blending a call to action with a pinch of humor about Trump's antics.
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White House As Frat Party
- Jim Acosta recounts the Trump White House feeling like a frat party with staff drinking on balconies and treating the place without reverence.
- He contrasts that with the Biden era, which he says returned the West Wing to a more respectful, professional atmosphere.
ICE Symbolizes A Broader Threat
- Jim Acosta argues ICE's behavior crystallizes a broader threat: a president building secretive enforcement power unbound by local control.
- He warns unchecked federal intimidation risks escalating into street violence and requires decisive political response.
From Kayfabe To Threats Against Press
- Jim Acosta recalls Trump's shift from treating press as kayfabe performance to declaring the media 'enemy of the people' and encouraging threats against journalists.
- He describes running to cars after rallies and receiving bodyguard protection due to violent threats from supporters.