Topic: Political Nicknames

2 chapters across the catalog

Publical
Episode 1686 48:02 - 50:36

1686: Publical

"Cackling Kamala" Moniker, PseudoBulbar Affect Discussion

A discussion regarding Kamala Harris's public laughing fits explored the possibility of PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA), a neurological condition causing uncontrollable laughter or crying. Donald Trump has frequently used the "Cackling Kamala" nickname, though he recently misspoke the term as "Crackling" during a rally. Critics argue the Vice President's behavior in public settings contributes to a perception of instability.

Showly
Episode 1159 24:36 - 26:48

1159: Showly

Donny Deutsch, Criminal Trump Nickname Campaign

Advertising executive Donny Deutsch proposed a new political branding strategy on Morning Joe, suggesting Democrats refer to the president as "Criminal Trump." The segment critiques Deutsch's failure to use alliteration and discusses the potential legal liabilities regarding slander and libel when calling a public figure a criminal without a conviction.