For those of you who love the smell of political napalm in the morning….
If you want to grasp the significance of today’s headlines, simply try to imagine how much Donald Trump hates them.
Bondi Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files - The New York Times
Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files - WSJ
Trump was told by Bondi his name appeared multiple times in Epstein files: ABC
Full list of Republicans who voted to subpoena Epstein files from DOJ - Newsweek
So, yeah, this isn’t going away any time soon.
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Happy Thursday.
The corporate media is crumbling under Trump’s threats and assaults. So, it is more important than ever for independent voices to speak out.
Without fear. Or favor.
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Jim Acosta: Trump, Epstein, and the Politics of Distraction
On today’s “To the Contrary” podcast, Jim Acosta and I discuss Trump’s treason accusations against Barack Obama and what they signal about his desperation over the Epstein case. We explore how Trump’s old tricks—conspiracy theories, culture wars, and media manipulation—may be losing their power, and why we both think that this moment feels different.
Subscribers can listen to an ad-free version right here… or you can watch on YouTube / Listen (and subscribe) on Apple/ Spotify / iHeart / RSS Feed.
Some highlights of our conversation:
The question that Trump needs to be asked:
Making a deal with Ghislaine:
The Colbert Firing and Corporate Media Cowardice
Bonus Pod: Shortly before I recorded the pod with Jim Acosta, I spoke with Maddie Hale, from Times Radio in London about Trump’s attempts to coverup the Epstein scandal. You can watch it here or on YouTube:
Trump's Frantic Flop Sweat
Rational people began their week with a familiar question: Is this real life? Did that really happen?
Thursday dogs
Lake shark. With ball.
Two guys.
