Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Political Beatdown Full Episode - 11/20/2025
Nov 21, 2025
Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas delve into Donald Trump's chaotic rants, spotlighting his disturbing threats against Democrats and invoking George Washington in a bizarre context. They analyze Caroline Levitt's controversial remarks about the Department of Education, debating its impact on public discourse. The duo challenges the media's motives, discussing how access affects honesty. They also confront alarming Coast Guard policies regarding hate symbols and critique broader issues of accountability in politics and the legal system.
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Presidential Insults Undermine Civic Norms
- Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas argue Trump’s press behavior exposes deep insecurity and harms civic norms.
- They frame presidential insults of reporters as juvenile actions with real political consequences.
Federal Role In Education Matters
- Caroline Levitt's claim that schools ran fine during the shutdown ignores federal roles like special education and meals.
- Cohen says removing the Department of Education would harm disabled students and food programs for vulnerable kids.
Press Briefings Have Become Scripted Performance
- Cohen and Meiselas portray White House messaging as scripted and detached, likening press briefings to AI-read scripts.
- They criticize journalists for seeking access over accountability, enabling propaganda to persist.