Topic: Tom Perez

6 chapters across the catalog

Peak Nuts
Episode 1219 1:01:40 - 1:07:00

1219: Peak Nuts

Nevada Caucus, Non-Disparagement Agreements

Reports from the Nevada caucus indicate that precinct captains were asked to sign non-disparagement agreements (NDAs). The hosts link this to Michael Bloomberg's frequent use of NDAs and discuss the diminishing influence of mainstream media outlets like the New York Times and MSNBC.

Omnipocalypse
Episode 1215 42:40 - 45:45

1215: Omnipocalypse

Iowa Caucus Results, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg Tie

DNC Chair Tom Perez called for a recanvass of Iowa voting precincts as Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg remained virtually tied. Sanders declared victory based on a 6,000-vote lead in the popular vote, while Buttigieg maintained a slight lead in state delegate equivalents. The results were described by the New York Times as "riddled with inconsistencies."

VAT Camel
Episode 1160 12:51 - 15:17

1160: VAT Camel

Steve Bullock, Tom Perez Climate Change Rhetoric

Montana Governor Steve Bullock is noted for his resemblance to actor Kevin Spacey and his tendency to look off-camera during the debate. DNC Chair Tom Perez is heard warming up the crowd with hyperbolic rhetoric regarding climate change, claiming it threatens the entire universe.

Folding Pre-school
Episode 1027 14:04 - 23:59

1027: Folding Pre-school

DNC Lawsuit, Tom Perez, Watergate Comparisons

The Democratic National Committee, led by Chair Tom Perez, filed a civil lawsuit against the Trump campaign, Russia, and WikiLeaks alleging a conspiracy to interfere in the 2016 election. Perez defends the timing of the suit by citing statutes of limitations and drawing parallels to the DNC's legal actions during the Watergate era.

Dolleridoos
Episode 975 3:33:44 - 3:34:40

975: Dolleridoos

DNC Shakeup and Progressive Ousters

NBC reports on a significant shakeup within the Democratic National Committee, where Chair Tom Perez has ousted several longtime officials. The move is seen as a purge of the insurgent progressive wing associated with Bernie Sanders. The hosts anticipate a "great season" of internal political conflict within the party.

Learn Russian!
Episode 933 2:45:35 - 2:49:32

933: Learn Russian!

Democratic Party Incompetence, Impeachment Strategy

The Democratic Party's inability to defeat Donald Trump despite his lack of political experience is cited as a sign of fundamental incompetence within the DNC. The current leadership under Tom Perez and Keith Ellison is criticized for focusing prematurely on impeachment and failing to learn from the "Ready for Hillary" timing errors of the past.