The Newsom-Trump Beef Heats Up
Kara and Scott discuss the tensions flaring between President Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom over the National Guard’s LA deployment. Then, Elon Musk regrets “some” of his recent posts about Trump, a...
13 Jun 20251h 8min
LA Protests, Trump's Authoritarian Playbook, and Warner Bros. Discovery Split
Kara and Scott discuss the protests in Los Angeles, dig into Trump's escalating authoritarian tactics, and debate how the Democratic Party should fight back. They also get some on-the-ground perspecti...
10 Jun 20251h 9min
Elon & Trump: The Breakup of the Summer
The day has come! Kara and Scott discuss the explosion of a legendary bromance: what does it mean for the government, the economy, and most importantly, the memes? Then, a new slew of executive order...
6 Jun 20251h 2min
Elon's Drug Denial, Trump's Tariff Play, and Taylor Swift's Master Move
Kara and Scott discuss Senator Joni Ernst's callous comments about Medicaid cuts, Texas's new law requiring app stores to verify ages, and Taylor Swift's blockbuster deal to get the rights to her mast...
3 Jun 20251h 2min
TACO Trade, Elon's DOGE Farewell, and AI Video Gone Wild
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's tariffs getting temporarily blocked, and why everyone is talking about TACO trade. Then, Elon bids farewell to DOGE, and Trump feuds with Harvard, Putin, and Tim Cook. P...
30 Mai 20251h 14min
Monopoly Isn't A Game (with Lina Khan) - Stay Tuned with Preet
Why should any of us care about monopolies? Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins Preet to discuss the real-world impact of monopoly power, the surprising bipartisa...
27 Mai 20251h
Elon’s Politics Detox, the “Big, Beautiful” Bill's Next Phase, and Open AI's Big Bet
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s plans to significantly reduce political spending, and his defensiveness around DOGE. They also talk about reactions to Joe Biden's cancer announcement, and have choi...
23 Mai 20251h 16min
Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, U.S. Credit Downgrade, and Trump Bullies Walmart
Kara and Scott discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and the reactions across the political spectrum. Then, Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating, and Republicans try to pass Trum...
20 Mai 20251h 1min
