Lindsey Graham PROFESSES love for Trump, his explanation is more pathetic than you’d expect

The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by discussing the Twitter poll that gripped America and crowned Jordy the fan favorite. They then talk the about fact that Stupid Season has returned to the media highlight the false-equivalencies that equate a GOP-led insurrection to President Biden wearing a nice watch, and the toxic framing of stories that pollutes our political discourse. The brothers then discuss how the GOP is broken beyond repair, after fully embracing fascism and the conspiracies of QAnon over American democracy. The Meidas Brothers then welcome the legendary actress, social justice advocate and host of The Dissenters Podcast Debra Messing to the program to discuss the need for accountability in our politics. Ben also breaks out his best Ricky Ricardo impression. The brothers close out the show by discussing the new $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Systems against Rudy Giuliani, the “redemption” tour of Dr. Deborah Birx, and decide whether or not they will sue Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Thank you for making the MeidasTouch Podcast one of the top podcasts in the world! Please rate this podcast 5 stars on the Apple Podcasts app and tell your friends to subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jan 20211h 15min

It's a big day! The Meidas Brothers celebrate the inauguration of President Joe Biden and try to make sense of the sudden return to normalcy, as he who shall not be named leaves in utter disgrace. The brothers discuss highlights the Inauguration, including the breathtaking speech by Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman. Former Congressman, Senate and Presidential Candidate, and founder of Powered by People Beto O'Rourke then joins the pod to discuss the work of his organization in Texas, the horrible human known as Ted Cruz, and the enduring legacy of the peaceful protests of Colin Kaepernick. The brothers then discuss the shattered reality of QAnon supporters before having a fascinating conversation with professor of history and Italian studies at New York University and Author of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. The brothers finish the show by showing more examples of the return to normalcy, including Thursday's press briefing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Learn more about Beto O'Rourke's organization Powered by People here: https://poweredxpeople.org/ Buy Ruth Ben-Ghiat's book here: https://wwnorton.com/books/strongmen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Jan 20211h 29min

The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by digging up evidence of each others failed career as rappers. Yes, you read that right. They then discuss how Trump's domestic terrorists are now begging for pardons. The brothers then welcome clinical psychologist and niece to Donald Trump, Mary Trump, onto the program to discuss the future of the Trump family, our country and how we break half the country from the spell of dangerous disinformation. Ben also shows Mary his best Donald impression. Next, the brothers welcome Matt Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor with intimate knowledge of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to discuss how we can codify our past norms regarding the transition process, which have now been completely violated by Donald Trump, into law. The brothers finish the show by speaking with Matthew Cooke, whose video 'A Wake Up Call to Republicans' took the internet by storm over the past few days.  Thank you for making the MeidasTouch Podcast a top podcast in the United States! Please make sure you are subscribed and rate this podcast 5 stars! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Jan 20211h 32min

Ben and Brett begin the show by holding an intervention for Jordy. The brothers then interview Rep. Ted Lieu fresh off the House floor to discuss Trump's second impeachment and the shocking allegations regarding the potential involvement of the Congressman's peers in the attack. Michael Rapaport sits down for an unfiltered chat and discusses his dream scenario for the Trump family once they are kicked out of the White House. The brothers then finish the show by reading some "fan mail" they received regarding the holiday cards they sent their supporters. Make sure you subscribe to the MeidasTouch Podcast so you don't miss an episode! New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Listen to the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST at Luminary.link/RAPAPORT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Jan 20211h 20min

The Meidas Brothers kick off the show by discussing one of the most pressing issues of the week: Jordy and PurseGate. They then get down to business and discuss Trump's social media ban, impeachment and the pathetic Republican and right-wing media response in the aftermath of the domestic terrorist attack at the U.S. Capitol. Juliette Kayyem, CNN National Security Analyst and Former Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs under President Obama, joins us to discuss how we should deal with right wing radicalization. We then finish the show by taking your questions! Thanks to you the MeidasTouch Podcast is a top 40 news podcast in the United States! Please continue to spread the word and give this podcast 5 stars. You can read Juliette Kayyem's latest article right now in The Atlantic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jan 20211h 14min

The Meidas Brothers fired up the microphones to deliver you this very special emergency podcast to cover the insane, disgraceful, treasonous and seditious acts that have occured in the past 48 hours. They also found some time to make fun of Kelly Loeffler's former campaign aide.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Jan 20211h 5min

MeidasTouch co-founder and civil rights attorney Ben Meiselas interviews Diane Benscoter an expert in cult behavior and in deprogramming members of a cult. Benscoter discusses how MAGA exhibits the classic traits of cult behavior and how to best engage with MAGA supporters to help them exit the MAGA cult with dignity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meidastouch/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Okt 202039min