

Episode 4784: Senate And House Hold Hearings Targeting Trump Administration
Sep 17, 2025
Mark Mitchell, a seasoned pollster known for his insights on public opinion, and Dr. Susan Monares, a former CDC director and expert in vaccine policy, dive into the recent congressional hearings that scrutinize the Trump administration. They discuss the implications of political violence and probe into extremism, while Dr. Monares shares her experiences within the CDC and the pressures surrounding vaccine guidelines. Mitchell also presents compelling polling data reflecting growing skepticism about COVID vaccines and the potential political ramifications.
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Assassination Framed As Pretext For Crackdown
- Right-wing media and allies framed Charlie Kirk's assassination as justification to target left-wing groups and broaden government action.
- Mark Mitchell and Stephen Bannon argued for aggressive investigation and designation of militant left groups.
Call To Escalate Investigations
- Stephen Bannon called for escalation and deep probes into groups like Antifa after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- He expressed distrust of the incident's narrative and urged designation and investigation of extremist networks.
Normalization Of Political Violence
- Mark Mitchell argued Donald Trump normalized political violence and pardons emboldened supporters.
- He claimed the administration's messaging encouraged violent acts by implying protection from prosecution.