Topic: Fact Coalition

Senator John Kennedy grilled Zorka Milin of the FACT Coalition during a hearing on corporate tax avoidance. Kennedy repeatedly pressed Milin to name specific American corporations she considers "tax cheats," leading to a circular exchange where she cited Apple and Microsoft but hesitated to use the word "cheat." The hosts mock the "showboating" nature of the hearing and note that Milin's own organization is behind on its tax filings.

Curry observes a global trend of media "fact-checking" being used as a political weapon, specifically noting its rise in the Netherlands ahead of the September 12th snap elections. The hosts briefly compare the Dutch coalition system to early American vice-presidential selection processes.