Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know Introducing: Pantsuit Politics
Jul 11, 2025
Austin Gaffney, an environmental reporter known for her work on climate resilience, joins the conversation to discuss the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky. She highlights the emotional struggles residents face when rebuilding their lives or relocating. Gaffney emphasizes local solutions and community preparedness to combat future disasters. The episode also touches on the GOP's recent legislative failures and the significant impact of political decisions on vulnerable populations.
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Republican Bill Prioritizes Tax Cuts
- The Republican Reconciliation Bill prioritizes making 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy permanent.
- The bill recycles old policies without forward-looking solutions and imposes future cuts on Medicaid and other services.
Bill Drags Policy Backward
- The bill cuts funding for clean energy and social benefits while increasing defense and border spending.
- It represents a backward step ignoring urgent climate and social challenges.
Epstein Crimes, No Vast Conspiracy
- Epstein was a predator whose crimes involved many high-profile people, but no vast conspiracy or client list.
- Accepting widespread complicity is difficult but necessary to understand the truth.