Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Political Beatdown Full Episode - 11/6/2025
Nov 7, 2025
Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas dissect the fallout from Donald Trump’s poor job report, revealing the significance of economic dissatisfaction among voters. They explore the recent blue wave election results and the causes behind public anger regarding job losses and rising prices. The duo fact-checks Trump’s Thanksgiving claims about grocery prices, and they analyze the implications of recent Supreme Court discussions on presidential tariff powers. With intriguing legal cases and calls for accountability in law enforcement, the discussions are both timely and thought-provoking.
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Election As A Referendum On Pain
- Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas argue the midterm results were a referendum on the administration's policies and conduct.
- They say economic pain, SNAP cuts, and tariffs drove voters away from MAGA and produced a “blue tsunami.”
Layoffs Show Labor Market Weakness
- The hosts cite Challenger data showing announced corporate job cuts surged past 1 million and October layoffs spiked 153,000.
- They present these layoffs as concrete evidence of a worsening job market that voters felt at the ballot box.
Inflation’s Real Household Impact
- Cohen and Meiselas highlight real household pain despite official claims of improvement.
- They argue that 3% inflation masks cumulative price increases that outpace wages and hurt families' budgets.