Topic: Debbie Stabenow

6 chapters across the catalog

Boba Liberals
Episode 1329 1:57:57 - 2:01:20

1329: Boba Liberals

The Mystery of "Debbie" in Biden's Speech

The hosts attempt to identify a woman named "Debbie" whom President Biden referenced as someone he talks to frequently about plain language. Speculation includes Senator Debbie Stabenow or Secretary Debbie Haaland, though the context remains unclear and is treated as another cognitive lapse.

COVID KowTow
Episode 1234 47:25 - 53:16

1234: COVID KowTow

Smithfield Foods Pork Plant Closure and Chinese Ownership

The Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was forced to shut down following a massive COVID-19 outbreak among employees. The closure of the facility, which represents 25% of U.S. pork production, raised national security concerns due to the company's 2013 acquisition by the Chinese firm Shuanghui International.

VAT Camel
Episode 1160 36:32 - 39:43

1160: VAT Camel

Cory Booker, Impeachment and Redacted Mueller Report

Cory Booker is criticized for his rhetoric regarding the Mueller report, specifically his emphasis on having read the "redacted versions" as if they were superior to the full document. Booker also name-dropped Senator Debbie Stabenow to appeal to the Michigan debate audience.

Batteries Not Included
Episode 1029 59:09 - 1:05:20

1029: Batteries Not Included

Michigan Auto Industry and Senator Debbie Stabenow

Trump's Michigan speech touched on the return of auto manufacturing to the state, claiming credit for Chrysler and Toyota expansions. He contrasted US car tariffs (2.5%) with China's (25%), arguing for reciprocal trade. He also took the opportunity to attack Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, blaming the audience for repeatedly re-electing her despite her votes against his policies.

Trojan Horse
Episode 365 52:20 - 1:05:13

365: Trojan Horse

MF Global Bankruptcy and John Corzine's Congressional Testimony

Former Goldman Sachs CEO and New Jersey Governor John Corzine testifies before the Senate regarding $1.2 billion in missing customer funds at MF Global. Despite being a co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corzine claims he does not know where the money went, leading to accusations of criminal intermingling of funds.

Unconstitutional Botox
Episode 291 1:59:54 - 2:02:01

291: Unconstitutional Botox

Electric Vehicle Rebates and Michigan's Economy

Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan introduced a bill to turn the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit into an immediate point-of-sale rebate. The hosts point out that this primarily benefits the Chevrolet Volt, manufactured in Stabenow's home state. They criticize the government for subsidizing vehicles produced by companies it partially owns.