Amanda Marcotte, a Salon columnist and author focused on politics and gender issues, joins the conversation to dissect Tommy Tuberville's candid admission that Trump should manage his own nominations. This highlights alarming expectations from Senate Republicans towards Trump. They also delve into the backlash surrounding Trump's controversial Defense Secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, and explore the growing feminist discourse in politics, revealing how Trump's penchant for misogynists may be backfiring on the GOP.

Amanda Marcotte discusses conservative judges attacking Title IX in women's sports, and the rise of 'tradwives' tied to white supremacy. They explore Trump's abortion stance and the intersection of gender roles and societal expectations, delving into the dangerous link between 'tradwives' and right-wing ideologies.

Amanda Marcotte, a Salon writer and expert on MAGA politics, joins to dissect Karoline Leavitt's first media briefing. They delve into Leavitt's aggressive attacks on Biden’s age and the dubious defense of Trump's past actions, revealing a troubling trend in White House rhetoric. Marcotte highlights how such tactics represent a strategy to distract from current issues while fostering division. The conversation also critiques the dangerous narratives propagated by MAGA influencers and their implications for social and political landscapes.

Amanda Marcotte, a savvy Salon writer skilled in unpacking MAGA politics, dives into recent provocative comments from Karoline Leavitt during her White House briefing. They discuss Leavitt's attack on Biden’s age and her evasive responses regarding rising food prices under Trump. Marcotte highlights the troubling normalization of aggressive MAGA rhetoric in politics and explores the psychology behind these tactics, shedding light on how they manipulate public sentiment and contribute to a divisive political landscape.

Amanda Marcotte, a political commentator for Salon, breaks down Senator Tommy Tuberville's candid admission that Trump should handle his own nominations. She discusses the backlash against Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, highlighting the GOP's struggle to approve him due to his controversial history. Marcotte also uncovers Trump’s attempts to build an anti-MeToo cabinet filled with misogynists, revealing how this strategy might be backfiring on Republicans and affecting their accountability.