Joining the discussion is Andrew Lawrence, the Deputy Director of Rapid Response at Media Matters, who hilariously dissects 2024’s most ridiculous conservative controversies, from Olympic faux pas to Taylor Swift's political activism. Ray Brescia, a legal expert from Albany Law School, sheds light on the urgent need for privacy protections in our tech-driven world. Together, they navigate the tangled web of cultural battles, examine the absurd outrage over artistic expressions, and highlight the alarming implications of surveillance capitalism.

Andrew Lawrence, deputy director of rapid response at Media Matters for America, and Asawin Suebsaeng, senior politics reporter at Rolling Stone, dive into the fascinating world of political strategy. They discuss how the word "weird" is gaining traction for Democrats and its implications for Trump's narrative. Suebsaeng provides insight into Trump's ties to Project 2025, revealing how key figures from his administration continue to influence his political maneuvers. The conversation highlights the evolving tactics in American politics.

It’s been a Fox News obsession for almost two years now: Hunter Biden’s laptop. With Republicans running the House, Rep. James Comer and the House Oversight Committee launched a full investigation into the laptop…except no one seems to know where the laptop is. In this episode, Jordan sits down with Deputy Director of Rapid Response from Media Matters For America, Andrew Lawrence, who breaks down the beginnings of this conspiracy theory. Jordan is later joined by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) from the House Oversight Committee who discusses his approach to the upcoming investigation. Later, journalist, author, and former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross offers her ideas on how the media should be fairly and accurately covering this case. Original air date: December 7, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.