4 chapters across the catalog
Rod Rosenstein and the "Loyalty" Allegations
ABC News reported that President Trump allegedly asked Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, "Are you on my team?" The hosts deconstruct the report, arguing that the media is attempting to establish a pattern of Trump demanding "loyalty" similar to previous allegations involving James Comey and Andrew McCabe.
David Ippolito Mueller Crush Song and Political Satire
Musician David Ippolito, known as "That Guitar Man from Central Park," performed a satirical love song dedicated to Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller. The lyrics express a "crush" on Mueller and hope for the indictment of the "orange wiener," reflecting the intense anti-Trump sentiment among certain New York City artistic communities.
Media Commentary, Net Neutrality and Robert Mueller
The hosts discuss various media items, including a novelty toilet paper roll featuring David Brooks's columns. Trey Gowdy's criticism of FBI agents' "bigoted nonsense" regarding the Trump family is highlighted. The discussion also covers Robert Mueller's long tenure as FBI director, comparing it to J. Edgar Hoover's "fiefdom" and criticizing the two-year extension he received under the Obama administration.
A federal judge in Denver ruled that pop star Taylor Swift cannot be held liable for radio DJ David Mueller losing his job. Mueller sued Swift for $3 million after she reported that he groped her during a 2013 meet-and-greet; Swift countersued for a symbolic one dollar. The case, which included eyewitness testimony of the incident, has been characterized as a significant moment for sexual harassment awareness in the music industry.
