6 chapters across the catalog
Transitioning from COVID to Climate Change Narrative
The hosts argue that media outlets are struggling to transition the public's focus from COVID-19 to climate change. They analyze a segment from Molly Jong-Fast's "The New Abnormal" podcast, where a reporter suggests that all journalists must learn to write about climate change as advocates. The hosts characterize this as a shift from reporting to overt punditry and propaganda.
Molly Jong-Fast and her guest discussed how renewable energy is becoming cheaper than fossil fuels, a claim the hosts dispute based on the high cost of private wind turbine installations. The podcast segment also accused oil giants like Exxon and Chevron of buying small green energy companies for PR purposes while continuing fossil fuel extraction.
Kamala Harris Economic Plan, Child Tax Credit Proposals
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed an expanded child tax credit of $6,000 for the first year of a child's life, a move similar to a $5,000 proposal by JD Vance. Media reactions are criticized for labeling Vance's proposal as "authoritarian natalism" while praising Harris's version. Harris also emphasized her past employment at McDonald's to connect with middle-class voters.
Corporate Abortion Travel Benefits, Molly Jong-Fast Interview
Amazon, Citigroup, and other major corporations announced they would cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions across state lines. Meanwhile, the Biden administration explored using Medicaid for travel funding. France 24 interviewed Molly Jong-Fast of The Atlantic to discuss the impact on future generations of American women.
MSNBC's Molly Jong-Fast is criticized for labeling Joe Rogan as "far-right" and accusing Elon Musk of having "racist issues" at his factories. The hosts link these attacks to a broader push by Barack Obama and the Brookings Institution to frame disinformation as a public health crisis. They argue the "old rich white man" trope is being weaponized against Musk.
Political Polarization and Hostility Toward Donald Trump
The New Abnormal podcast hosts, Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast, expressed intense hostility toward Donald Trump, characterizing his ad-libs as "Tourette's racism." They discussed Trump's physical health and mental state, comparing him to a "President Zombie" when reading from a teleprompter. The conversation reflects the deep political polarization and the personal animosity directed at the President by Lincoln Project strategists.
