Donald Trump Loses His S*** And Throws A Reporter's Phone After They Asked Hard Questions

Welcome to Pod Save America

In this section, the hosts introduce themselves and discuss the topics they will cover in the episode.

Trump's Appearance on CNN

• Donald Trump is set to appear on a live town hall on CNN hosted by journalist Caitlin Collins. This is his first appearance on CNN since 2016.

• The hosts discuss whether it was a smart move for Trump to leave his "Mega Media bubble" and appear on CNN. They note that while it could get him attention, it could also remind viewers why they don't want him as president again.

• The hosts speculate about what Trump hopes to gain from appearing on CNN, including reaching out to Republican voters who are skeptical of his ability to win and showing that he's doing things differently than his disastrous 2020 campaign.

Break Glass Options for Debt Default

• President Biden and Democrats are considering "break glass" options to avoid a debt default. They discuss the potential consequences of a debt default and how it could impact the economy.

• The hosts criticize Republicans for refusing to raise the debt ceiling and risking a default, despite having done so under previous administrations.

• They discuss possible solutions, including using reconciliation or eliminating the filibuster.

Chasten Buttigieg's New Book

• Chasten Buttigieg stops by Qriket HQ to talk about his new book, "I Have Something To Tell You." He discusses growing up gay in a conservative community and how he met Pete Buttigieg.

• The hosts discuss the importance of representation and how Chasten's story can help others who may be struggling with their identity.

Tucker Carlson's Racist Texts

• The hosts discuss the recent controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson's alleged racist texts. They criticize Fox News for not taking action against him and note that this is not the first time he has been accused of making racist comments.

• They discuss the impact of Fox News on American politics and how it has contributed to the polarization of the country.

Final Thoughts

• The hosts share their final thoughts on the topics discussed in this episode, including the importance of voting rights and holding politicians accountable.

Caitlin Collins and Trump

The group discusses the difficulty of holding Trump accountable for his statements, especially in live interviews. They also discuss the importance of fact-checking and follow-up questions.

Holding Trump Accountable

• It is difficult to hold Trump accountable for his statements, even in one-on-one interviews.

• People who watch these interviews may be exposed to disinformation that led to a violent assault on the Capitol.

• Caitlin Collins will do as well as anyone in holding him to account, but it's impossible to keep asking him about one specific thing.

Tough Interviews with Trump

• There have been a few interviewers who have done some political damage to Trump, like Savannah Guthrie, Jake Tapper, and Jonathan Swann.

• However, these interviews were not live.

• It is both possible and necessary for Caitlyn Collins to ask tough follow-ups and fact-check on the spot after town halls with candidates.

Lack of Media Interviews with Real Journalists

The group discusses how it's been over a year since Donald Trump has done an interview with a real journalist. They also mention various topics that could be asked if he were interviewed.

No Media Interviews Since 2020

• Donald Trump hasn't done an interview with a real journalist since 2020.

• This is surprising given all the indictments and insurrection stuff going on.

• There are lots of things that could be asked if he were interviewed.

Skipping Republican Primary Debate

The group discusses whether or not Donald Trump should skip the second Republican primary debate. They weigh the potential political downside versus upside.

Potential Upside of Skipping Debate

• Donald Trump is telling his advisors that the second debate is a "non-starter" for him.

• He hates the Ronald Reagan Library and the Washington Post, both of which are involved in hosting the debate.

• There is very little political downside and potentially some upside for Trump if he skips.

• From a pure strategic point of view, if you were winning by a lot, why would you invite your opponents on?

Skipping Debates - Strategic Move or Political Suicide?

In this section, the speakers discuss the strategic implications of Donald Trump skipping debates and how it affects other candidates.

Implications of Skipping Debates

• Strategically, it is a smart move for Trump to skip debates as he has nothing to gain from them.

• There may not be any political downsides for Trump in skipping debates after having suffered no consequences from his own party for inciting a violent insurrection and trying to stage a coup.

• The network partners may pull the plug if Trump doesn't debate as they will lose money on commercials during that time.

• If Fox decides not to host the debate, other candidates may also pull out.

Other Candidates' Reactions

• Tucker Carlson wants to host his own forum/debate with Trump and other candidates will have to attend if he does so.

• Ron DeSantis may also pull out of a debate if Trump is not there since he will be attacked by other candidates who want to take him out first before facing off against Trump.

Republican Party's Loyalty to Donald Trump

In this section, the speakers discuss how Donald Trump runs the Republican Party and how loyal Republican voters are towards him.

Donald Trump's Control Over Republican Party

• Donald Trump is in full control of the Republican party as no one has seriously challenged him yet.

Loyalty of Republican Voters

• A CBS poll shows that 61% of Republican voters want a candidate who says that Trump won in 2020 and 58% said they would vote for Trump today.

• 76% of Republican voters are either saying they'll vote for Trump or considering it.

Trump's Electability and the Commission on Presidential Debates

In this section, the speakers discuss Trump's electability and the Commission on Presidential Debates. They talk about how once the votes start coming in, if Trump wins early, he will win them all and he will win fast because Republican primaries are winner take all or winner take most unlike Democratic primaries. The ability to survive a couple of losses and emerge later in the process is not available to Republicans like it is to Democrats.

The Failure of Other Candidates' Strategies

• Trump is winning among voters who want National Abortion bans and favor Christians.

• He's also winning among voters who want to challenge woke ideas.

• All other candidates' strategies based on subtlety and issues aren't panning out according to this poll.

Challenges with Electability Arguments

• It's hard to say you're more electable when you're getting your ass kicked by the person you say is not electable.

• This is one of the reasons why these electability arguments are challenging.

The RNC vs. The Commission on Presidential Debates

• The RNC has met with heads of broadcast networks to see if they'd still air debates if sponsored by an organization other than the commission on presidential debates which has organized every general election debate since 1988.

• Everyone hates the commission as they've had zero innovations or original thoughts since hosting their first debate in 1988.

• Democrats hate them because they were too feckless to enforce their own covid required testing requirements on Donald Trump during 2020 debates.

• Republicans hate them because Steve Scully of C-SPAN was selected as moderator for second debate, seen as evidence that he was biased against Donald Trump.

Trump's Relationship with the Press

In this section, the hosts discuss Trump's relationship with the press and how it hasn't changed much since 2016. They also talk about an incident where Trump threw a reporter's phone during an on-the-record Q&A.

Trump Not Wanting to Debate

• The hosts discuss how Trump may not want to debate.

• They mention that the Trump campaign may ask for their own moderators, including Enrique Tarrio from prison and Carland Crow's Nazi Garden.

Incident with Reporter

• The hosts discuss an incident where Trump got mad at NBC's Von Hilliard for asking him about the Manhattan DA's investigation.

• They mention that he grabbed the reporter's two phones and threw them, saying "get him out of here."

• The hosts express confusion as to why no one reported on this until recently and why none of the involved outlets will comment on it.

• They note that this behavior erodes trust in the press and reinforces negative stereotypes about reporters being too cozy with powerful people.

Erosion of Trust in Media

In this section, the hosts discuss how there has been a broad-based erosion of trust in media, which is reinforced by incidents like what happened with Von Hilliard.

Trust in Media at All-Time Low

• The hosts mention that trust in media is at an all-time low according to polling data.

• They note that this erosion of trust is not just among Republicans but is broad-based.

Behavior Reinforces Negative Stereotypes

• The hosts argue that incidents like what happened with Von Hilliard reinforce negative stereotypes about reporters being too cozy with powerful people.

• They note that this behavior erodes trust in the press and is a main reason why the media is in a state of crisis.

Media's Interests vs. Democratic Party's Interests

• The hosts discuss how the media's interests are not necessarily aligned with those of the Democratic Party.

• They note that for-profit corporations are looking for ratings and cannot be expected to save democracy.

• They argue that while there are good journalists doing great work, incidents like what happened with Von Hilliard show that there is still much work to be done to regain trust in the press.

The Role of the Media in the 2020 Election

In this section, the speakers discuss the role of the media in the upcoming 2020 election and how it can potentially impact journalism as we know it.

The Importance of Reporting on Trump's Health

• The Press has a responsibility to report on Trump's health, even if he is not fully in control of his faculties.

• This news story is relevant and should be reported on across all platforms.

• The 2020 election has the potential to be a last chance for traditional political media to regain trust from some people.

• If they fail that test, it could be detrimental for journalism as we know it.

Challenges Facing Journalism Today

• Journalism is facing many challenges today, including financial struggles and declining ratings.

• News cycles are now shorter than ever before, making it difficult to remind people of past events and hold politicians accountable.

• Some incidents are not considered newsworthy but still need to be remembered by voters.

The Danger of Normalizing Trump

• Normalizing Trump has already happened due to his actions over the past several years.

• It is challenging for journalists to continually remind people of where we have been and what has happened over time.

• Voters have more responsibility than ever before in saving democracy from extremism.

Debt Ceiling Drama

In this section, the speakers discuss Joe Biden's meeting with top Congressional leaders regarding debt ceiling negotiations.

Meeting with Congressional Leaders

• On May 9th, Joe Biden will meet with top Congressional leaders regarding debt ceiling negotiations.

• Democrats are holding strong to their principle of not negotiating with hostage takers.

Discharge Petition and Biden's 14th Amendment Approach

This section discusses two possible approaches to resolving the debt ceiling crisis: a discharge petition and Biden declaring the debt limit unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.

Discharge Petition

• A discharge petition is a method available to the majority of House members to force the speaker to hold a vote on a bill.

• It requires 218 members, or a majority of the House, to sign the petition.

• The logistics-heavy process involves having the bill on the calendar for 30 days, followed by a rule and time for signatures.

• Democrats handled this brilliantly last month by introducing a shell bill called "Break The Gridlock Act" that will become ripe for signatures on May 16th.

• The biggest challenge left is that they don't have five Republicans yet on this bill.

Biden's 14th Amendment Approach

• Some legal scholars argue that declaring the debt limit unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment could be an option.

• However, it is at best a legal jump ball as there are also scholars who disagree with this interpretation.

• This approach would likely end up in court, putting the fate of global economy in their hands.

The Impact of Debt Limit on Markets

In this section, the speakers discuss the potential impact of a debt limit crisis on the markets and how it could lead to uncertainty and increased borrowing costs.

Potential Lawsuits and Competing Rulings

• If someone files a suit against the government's decision to raise the debt limit, it could lead to competing rulings and uncertainty in the markets.

• The cost of borrowing could skyrocket if there is uncertainty about whether issued debt will be questioned by courts.

Global Impact

• The impact of a debt limit crisis would not just be limited to US markets but would have global implications.

• US debt has been seen as one of the safest financial instruments in the world, so any uncertainty around it would cause concern for investors worldwide.

Break Glass Solution

• Raising the debt limit is seen as a break glass solution that may not necessarily solve all problems.

• Instead of relying on legal arguments like using the 14th Amendment, some suggest waiting until after hitting X date before raising the debt limit. This way, there is time for other options while waiting for court decisions.

Legal Challenges with Debt Limit Crisis

In this section, speakers discuss legal challenges associated with raising or not raising the debt limit.

Standing Issues

• There are questions about standing when it comes to challenging decisions related to raising or not raising the debt limit.

• Suing Janet Yellen has been suggested as an option for those who want to challenge government decisions related to raising or not raising the debt limit.

Historical Precedent

• In 2011, there was a sense that raising the debt limit using options like the trillion-dollar coin or the 14th Amendment could lead to impeachment.

• The two-track strategy of aligning the debt limit and government funding bills is seen as kicking the can down the road and may not be a viable long-term solution.

Two-Track Strategy Challenges

In this section, speakers discuss challenges associated with using a two-track strategy to address the debt limit crisis.

Narrow Menu of Options

• A two-track strategy would provide more time to come up with solutions but limits options available for addressing the crisis.

• Aligning government funding bills and debt limit negotiations would hand leverage over to Republicans and create uncertainty around government funding.

Negotiating the Budget and Government Funding

In this section, the speaker discusses how the Biden Administration and Democrats will have to negotiate over the budget and government funding eventually. There could be a shutdown eventually, and they'll have to get out of it eventually. The only way to get out of a shutdown is to make some kind of deal about the budget that enough Republicans can live with so that it passes the house.

Negotiating Over Budget

• At some point, they're going to have to negotiate over the budget.

• The whole point of not negotiating stance is you do not want to have a conversation where your opponent has a button to push to blow up the economy if you don't come to an agreement on their terms.

• A scenario where Biden folks and Democrats negotiated a deal around the budget so they could avoid a shutdown was discussed.

Shutdown

• There could be a shutdown eventually, but there's been no debt ceiling crisis yet.

• If there's a shutdown, they will have to get out of it.

• That's been true every October one since the beginning of Appropriations process.

• We know how to manage that process in order minimize disruptions as much as possible.

Approaching X Date

In this section, the speaker talks about getting close to X date. There are not many days on Congressional calendar between now and X date which people think Treasury Secretary thinks could come in early June as early as June 1st.

Approaching X Date

• People think Treasury Secretary thinks we are getting close; we are getting close.

• If you end up approaching X date, you're right back where you are now.

• There are not many days on Congressional calendar between now and X date which people think Treasury Secretary thinks could come in early June as early as June 1st.

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Celebrating Mother's Day

In this section, the speaker talks about celebrating Mother's Day by thanking moms with farm-fresh flowers from Bouqs.

Celebrating Mother's Day

• The speaker recommends thanking moms with farm-fresh flowers from Bouqs.

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Interview with Chasten Buttigieg

In this section, an interview with Chasten Buttigieg is presented.

Interview with Chasten Buttigieg

• Chasten Buttigieg is a teacher, the first gentleman of transportation, and the author of the book "I Have Something to Tell You."

• The book discusses his experiences growing up gay in a small town in Michigan and his journey to becoming an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

• He talks about how he met his husband, Pete Buttigieg, and their experiences on the campaign trail.

• Chasten also discusses his work as a teacher and the importance of supporting teachers and education.

The Representation of Gay People in Media

In this section, the speakers discuss how being gay was perceived in the past and how it is represented in media today. They also talk about Richard Hatch, a nudist gay man who won Survivor and became a representative of the gay community.

Richard Hatch and His Representation of Gay Community

• Richard Hatch was the first person to crack that you could make alliances on Survivor.

• He was openly gay and a nudist which made people uncomfortable.

• He didn't pay taxes on his winnings from Survivor and went to jail for it.

• The exposure he got from winning Survivor made him a representative of the gay community.

Will & Grace's Representation of Gay Men

• Will & Grace only showed certain types of gay men portrayed in certain ways.

• Jack was fun-loving while Will was lonely and unhappy most of the time but successful.

• The show made everyone else comfortable by making certain types of gay men as butt jokes.

Turtlenecks: A Fashion Disaster?

In this section, they talk about turtlenecks and their fashion implications. They also discuss not having many role models growing up.

Turtlenecks: A Fashion Disaster?

• The number of turtlenecks people were wearing on TV shows hurt some people's feelings because they couldn't wear them due to having short necks.

• One speaker is upset that they can't wear turtlenecks because they have a short neck.

Lack of Gay Role Models

• The speaker didn't have many gay role models growing up.

• Some celebrities that the speaker had grown up with were gay but in the closet.

The Importance of Ellen and the Progression of LGBTQ+ Acceptance

In this section, the speaker discusses the impact that Ellen DeGeneres had on their life and how watching her receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom made them realize how much she meant to them. They also reflect on the progress that has been made in LGBTQ+ acceptance over the past few decades.

Impact of Ellen's Coming Out

• The speaker went through a cycle of finding out about Ellen's coming out, being invested in it, but never speaking about it out loud.

• They didn't come out until they were 18 and only talked about their experience with family after the fact.

• Watching Ellen accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom was emotional for them because they had never spoken out loud about how much her coming out meant to them.

Progression of LGBTQ+ Acceptance

• Despite progress being made in recent years, people often forget how short a time period it has been since major events like Ellen's coming out.

• The speaker reflects on their own life and how different it is now compared to 30 years ago when being openly gay was not as accepted.

• They mention how much Ellen lost when she came out and highlight the importance of recognizing progress while also acknowledging there is still work to be done.

Shifting Norms Around Masculinity

In this section, the speaker talks about their experience growing up feeling pressure to conform to certain masculine norms. They discuss how masculinity used to look a very certain way and reflect on changes that have occurred in recent years.

Pressure to Conform

• The speaker reflects on their experience growing up feeling pressure to conform to certain masculine norms.

• They mention how masculinity used to look a very certain way and highlight the limited options they felt they had in terms of fitting in with their peers.

• The speaker mentions feeling pity for men who feel like they have to perform a certain way in order to fit in.

Changes in Masculinity Norms

• The speaker notes that there has been a shift in recent years towards accepting differences, but also highlights that there wasn't much conversation around masculinity when they were growing up.

• They mention that the book is not just for LGBTQ+ youth, but for any young person who has ever felt like they don't fit in or are forced to conform.

• The speaker hopes that the book will be a resource for parents and teachers to better understand what young people are going through and the pain caused by ignorance.

Coming Out and Internalized Homophobia

In this section, the speakers discuss their experiences with coming out and how it has affected their internalized homophobia. They also talk about the performance of masculinity and how it affects their podcast voices.

First Round of Coming Out

• When people first come out, they go through a "Zealot of the convert" phase.

• It took one speaker until age 40 to realize how much internalized homophobia and performance of masculinity he carries around.

• Speakers discuss using different voices for their podcast and question whether it is natural or a performance.

Constantly Policing Yourself

• The speakers discuss constantly policing themselves due to societal pressures and fear of being weaponized by those who oppose them.

• One speaker mentions that he is conscious of people watching everything he does, especially in light of the current political climate.

Dealing with Heteronormativity

• The speakers discuss moments when they feel creeping heteronormativity or a desire to make themselves more palatable to society.

Being Queer and Having a Family

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience of being queer and having a family. He discusses how he has always wanted to be a dad and how he never felt like he was performing heteronormativity.

Wanting Kids and Being a Dad

• The speaker has always wanted kids and to be a dad.

• He knew he wanted to be a dad more than anything else.

• He now has a great family with two cool kids.

Queer People Can Have Families Too

• The speaker never felt like he was performing heteronormativity when posing for photos with his partner or sending Christmas cards.

• He believes that queer people can have families too without it being seen as heteronormative.

• He understands why people assume that but thinks it's important to recognize that queer people can also just want to raise a family and be a family.

Criticism from Both Sides

In this section, the speaker talks about the criticism he faces from both sides of the political spectrum. He discusses how some view him as not gay enough while others criticize him for being too gay.

Criticism from Conservatives

• The speaker is criticized by conservatives for being too gay.

• He is despised on Fox News and held up as an example of what not to do.

• His paternity leave is treated as something horrible even though everyone takes it.

Criticism from Progressives

• Some progressives view the speaker as not gay enough.

• They believe that he doesn't understand their struggles because of his privilege.

• The speaker tries to listen and grow, recognizing that progress can sometimes feel slow.

Rapid Fire Questions

In this section, the interviewer asks the speaker some rapid-fire questions.

Taylor Swift and Gifts

• The speaker couldn't get tickets to the Taylor Swift concert.

• His favorite Taylor Swift song is "Exile."

• Pete didn't give him a bad gift, but he did forget to give him a gift on their wedding day.

TV Shows, Gay Values, and Childhood Memories

In this section, the interviewee talks about their favorite TV shows, gay values they hope to impart on their children, and childhood memories.

Favorite TV Shows

• The interviewee doesn't watch a lot of TV but enjoyed watching "The White Lotus" with their family.

• They mostly read books instead of watching TV.

Gay Values for Children

• The interviewee hopes to raise their children to be kind and inclusive people.

• They also enjoy listening to show tunes with their kids at breakfast.

Childhood Memories

• The interviewee remembers watching Miss Piggy and Joan Rivers go crazy with makeup in "Muppets Take Manhattan."

• They also remember feeling drawn towards musical theater at summer camp instead of sports.

• The owner of the camp called the interviewee's mother to suggest that musical theater was more suitable for them than sports.

Being Gay or Not?

In this section, the interviewer asks the interviewee if they are gay based on some of their responses.

• The interviewer asks if the interviewee is gay because they didn't see Miss Piggy and Joan Rivers on television as a child.

• The interviewee feels like they were thrown under a bus by this question.

Reflection on Interview

In this section, the interviewer reflects on how the conversation went.

• The interviewer asks how the conversation went and if the interviewee felt good about it.

• The interviewee appreciates having important conversations and thinks they are necessary.

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Vroom

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Vroom

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Tucker Carlson's Firing

The New York Times reported that during Discovery and Dominion's lawsuit against Fox, they found a text that Tucker sent his producer just hours after the January 6th Insurrection where he talks about watching a video online where a group of white men attacked an antifa kid. This section discusses whether this was the final straw that caused Fox to fire Tucker.

Was Tucker Carlson fired because of the text?

• The entire sentiment behind that text has been the plot line of Fox News for 20 years.

• It is a corporation who has been sowing racial division for profit and political gains since it showed up on the air.

• Maybe they have a rule that says when it comes to racism show don't tell and if you speak the words out loud you'll get fired but this idea that somehow thoughtful people at Fox News were shocked by this Revelation they're not watch the show that's what the show's about.

More explosive audio of Tucker

• Our crack team at Cricket has discovered more explosive audio of Tucker that somehow slipped right past Fox's Executives.

• Both the texts and the show are racist intent but the difference is what he says on the show is intended to make white people think that they're victims of Reverse Racism liberal elitism Democrats importing a new electorate just to win an election and what he said in the text um is just white people are better than black people essentially.

Why did Fox fire Tucker?

• At the end of the day, believe that only reason they fired him was because they believed he was going to hurt them financially.

Fired Executive for Bigoted and Homophobic Remarks

In 2018, an executive in charge of news and editorial was fired for writing a bigoted and homophobic op-ed about the diversity of the U.S Winter Olympic team. The op-ed's themes ran through the coverage every single day.

Op-Ed Writer Fired

• An executive in charge of news and editorial was fired for writing a bigoted and homophobic op-ed about the diversity of the U.S Winter Olympic team.

• The op-ed's themes ran through the coverage every single day.

Tucker Carlson Wants to be More Than a Podcaster

Tucker Carlson wants to host the first Republican presidential debate because he wants to be more than just a podcaster.

Tucker Carlson's Ambition

• Tucker Carlson wants to host the first Republican presidential debate because he wants to be more than just a podcaster.

Conclusion

Chasten Budajech stopped by the studio, and everyone wishes each other a great weekend.

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• Chasten Budajech stopped by the studio.

• Everyone wishes each other a great weekend.