Topic: Franklin Foer

Donald Trump launched a new blog titled "From the Desk of Donald Trump" after being banned from major social media platforms. Media critics at MSNBC ridiculed the site, comparing it to "LiveJournal" from the 1990s. Analysts argue that without the reach of Twitter, Trump's ability to influence the national conversation and move "conspiracy theories" has been significantly diminished.

An etymological aside explains the term "windfall" in relation to fruit harvesting, specifically noting how avocados remain viable after being blown to the ground. The conversation then returns to Franklin Foer's reporting in The Atlantic regarding Paul Manafort's psychological state and his attempts to regain political relevance through the Trump campaign.