MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 8/12/25

On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have an amazing guest, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture & Democratic candidate for Governor of Florida, Nikki Fried! During the interview we cover a wide range of topics from DeathSantis’s failed leadership, the future of Roe V. Wade, voting rights and what Nikki would do day 1 if and when elected Governor of Florida. The remainder of the episode, the brothers dive into the latest news topics of the week. We break down Trump’s hate rally over the weekend and why ignoring it will not make it go away, Susan Collins bizarre comments about her support for Trump, Sarah Palin spreading covid in NYC and much more. If you enjoyed today's episode, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening! DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: ATHLETIC GREENS: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas TRADE COFFEE: https://drinktrade.com/meidas THESIS: https://takethesis.com/meidas Listen to and follow “The Lost Debate” Podcast! Website: https://lostdebate.com/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTF Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lostdebate Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Feb 20221h 29min

On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with former Illinois Treasurer, Democratic Nominee for Senate in 2010 & now candidate for Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias! During the interview, Alexi talks about the significance of state and local elections, his reason for running for office as well as his unique relationship with President Obama. The remainder of the episode, the brothers dive deep into the latest major breaking news of the week, starting with Supreme Court Justice Breyer announcing his retirement. Next up, we discuss Florida’s pro-covid Surgeon General, Spotify vs. Neil Young, Matt Gaetz in serious legal trouble, the Biden economic boom and much more! If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review & subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: BLINKIST: https://blinkist.com/meidas ATHLETIC GREENS: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas MAGIC SPOON: https://magicspoon.com/meidas and use promo code MEIDAS MASTERWORKS: https://masterworks.art/meidas Listen to and follow “The Lost Debate” Podcast! Website: https://lostdebate.com/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTF Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lostdebate Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Jan 20221h 28min

On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we sit down with an incredible guest, Democratic candidate for Attorney General of Texas, Joe Jaworski. Jaworski’s grandfather, Leon, famously served as a Special Prosecutor for Watergate, when he assumed leadership of a protracted contest with President Nixon to secure evidence for the trial of former senior administration officials on charges relating to the Watergate cover-up. Joe discusses what he would do Day 1 if elected as Texas’ AG, his position on Roe V. Wade, the legalization of marijuana and why Ken Paxton couldn’t be more wrong for the Lone Star State. The remainder of the episode, the brothers discuss the latest news of the week, former AG Bill Barr meeting with the Jan 6. Committee, Newt Gingrich’s fascist comments, Don Jr’s latest public outburst, Democrats fighting (and winning) against the unlawful gerrymandering tactics by the GQP and much more. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe. As always, thank YOU for listening! DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: BLINKIST: https://blinkist.com/meidas ATHLETIC GREENS: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas MAGIC SPOON: https://magicspoon.com/meidas and use promo code MEIDAS MASTERWORKS: https://masterworks.art/meidas Listen to and follow “The Lost Debate” Podcast! Website: https://lostdebate.com/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTF Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lostdebate Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jan 20221h 36min

On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have a great guest, Senior Investigative Reporter and Spokesperson with SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center), Michael Edison Hayden. Michael has written some truly incredible investigative pieces including the link between cryptocurrency & the far-right movement. The remainder of the episode, the brothers cover a ton of the latest news of the week including the Supreme Court clearing the way for the House to get Trump’s White House documents for the Jan 6. investigation, Biden’s 2-hour speech, Mitch McConnell’s disgusting statements with regards to voting rights & New York AG Letitia James seeking court order for a subpoena to force Trump, Don Jr and Ivanka to answer questions under oath. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: ATHLETIC GREENS: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas BETTER HELP: https://betterhelp.com/meidas MAGIC SPOON: https://magicspoon.com/meidas and use promo code MEIDAS Subscribe to the "How We Win" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-we-win/id1477279890 Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Jan 20221h 19min

On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have a handful of incredible guests! First up, we sit down with Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta, hosts of the podcast, Majority 54. Kander was the Secretary of State of Missouri until 2017 and received the most votes of any Democratic candidate in his Senate race against Roy Blunt in 2016. Gupta is the managing partner of Arena, an organization dedicated to convening, training, and supporting the next generation of candidates and campaign staff. Gupta also worked on Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. During the interview we get specific with what everyday Democrats can and should do in order to help preserve our democracy & much more. Next, we welcome back our friend and incredible journalist, Brian Karem. Karem dishes on the differences between the Trump & Biden administrations as well as the motivating factors behind most journalists we see today. Brian’s new book is available now and is called FREE THE PRESS: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. The remainder of the episode the brothers discuss the latest Trump/DeathSantis feud as well as WTF Gov. Youngkin is doing in Virginia. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review & subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening! Subscribe to Majority 54 here: https://wondermedianetwork.com/majority-54 Buy Brian Karem's book here: https://amzn.to/3nAt2YK DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: BETTER HELP: https://betterhelp.com/meidas ATHLETIC GREENS: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas MAGIC SPOON: https://magicspoon.com/meidas and use promo code MEIDAS Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Jan 20221h 56min

On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers sit down with an incredible guest; Huma Abedin! Huma is now a best selling author for her new book, BOTH/AND: A Life In Many Worlds. and previously spent her entire career in public service and national politics, beginning as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office in 1996. After four years in the White House, she worked in the U.S. Senate as senior advisor to Senator Clinton and was traveling chief of staff for Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. In 2009, she was appointed deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Department of State. Huma would later serve as vice chair of Hillary for America in 2016, resulting in the first woman elected nominee of a major political party. She currently serves as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff. The remainder of the podcast the bothers dig into a variety of topics including the DOJ charging the leader of the Oath Keepers with seditious conspiracy related to the Capitol attack, the Supreme Court ruling against Biden’s vaccine/testing mandate, special election Democratic victories & much more. If you enjoyed today's episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: BLINKIST: https://blinkist.com/meidas ATHLETIC GREENS: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Jan 20221h 31min

On today’s special edition of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have two really incredible interviews lined up. The first interview is with author, educator, PhD and mental health counselor specializing in destructive cults, Dr. Steven Hassan. During this interview, Dr. Hassan details his own personal experience as a former cult member in The Moonies, his learnings/deprogramming techniques and what we can expect to hear from his new podcast, THE INFLUENCE CONTINUUM. Following this conversation, we head right into another fantastic and in-depth interview with Olga Lautman & Monique Camarra as they provide insights into the latest news involving Russia. Olga & Mo are the top experts in their fields who have devoted their lives to understanding Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, and their effects on US national security and dangers posed to the West. To learn more please be sure to subscribe to their show, KREMLIN FILE, available anywhere you download your podcasts. If you enjoyed today’s podcast please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: BLINKIST: blinkist.com/meidas ATHLETIC GREENS: athleticgreens.com/meidas HOW WE WIN: Subscribe to Swing Left’s Podcast, “How We Win” Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Jan 20221h 44min

On today’s special edition of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we sit down with Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn as we reflect back on his bravery, along with the tragic events of the January 6 insurrection. The conversation with Officer Dunn is eye-opening as we hear his perspective on the events of that day, why it’s important to hold the insurrectionist accountable and much more. The remainder of the episode, we cover a variety of topics including AG Garland’s public address with updates on the Jan 6. investigation, why Ron DeathSantis is clearly not well & President Biden’s passionate speech as we reflect back on the 1-year anniversary of the Jan 6. insurrection. If you enjoyed today's episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening! DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: MAGIC SPOON: magicspoon.com/MEIDAS and use code MEIDAS ATHLETIC GREENS: athleticgreens.com/meidas Listen to The Daily Beans podcast, a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the webby award-winning hosts of Mueller, She Wrote. Meidas Media Network is proud to partner wit MSW Media! Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 Zoomed In: https://pod.link/1580828633 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jan 20221h 18min