Topic: Houston Rally

Anthony Scaramucci comments on the complex relationship between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, attributing their reconciliation to political survival and the need to keep Texas red. He also discusses his Manhattan restaurant, The Hunt & Fish Club, which he named as a tongue-in-cheek reference to a social club associated with John Gotti. Scaramucci notes that he made the chef a co-owner to ensure the restaurant's success.

Al Sharpton, broadcasting from Houston, Texas, compared Donald Trump's political rallies to a "lounge act" that will eventually wear thin. Sharpton shared an anecdote about James Brown explaining the difference between performing in a lounge and the "big room." The hosts counter that Trump's rallies are high-production events that remain popular with his base.

The hosts discuss a reported hoax regarding the removal of the Sam Houston statue in Texas, which was intended to lure protesters. They also touch upon the presence of US military "advisors" in Syria and Libya who are reportedly engaging in combat roles despite their official titles.

Texas Governor Rick Perry hosted a massive prayer rally in Houston called "The Response." The New York Times is criticized for using a photo of participants with their hands raised in a way that resembles a Nazi salute. The hosts discuss Perry's potential presidential run and his reputation for corruption in Austin.