Topic: Tom Steyer

19 chapters across the catalog

Kennel Index
Episode 1874

1874: Kennel Index

Tom Steyer, Rick Caruso, and Los Angeles Mayoral Election Results

The discussion opens with the results of the Los Angeles mayoral race, confirming Karen Bass defeated Rick Caruso despite Caruso's significant campaign spending. Analysis shifts to Tom Steyer, noting his failure to gain traction in California politics despite spending $300 million on a presidential run and $200 million on a gubernatorial bid. The outcome challenges the narrative that massive financial investment, specifically from wealthy donors, guarantees electoral victory in California.

Kennel Index
Episode 1874 42:55 - 45:58

1874: Kennel Index

Tom Steyer, Transgender Athletes, and Progressive Psyops

Tom Steyer is criticized for a campaign video supporting transgender females in women's sports. The hosts debate whether the progressive stance on gender is a sincere perspective or a "psyop" that has painted the Democratic party into a logical corner. They argue that the movement has moved beyond its original intent and become a "hill to die on" for political reasons.

micro-dosing
Episode 1860 1:17:47 - 1:19:30

1860: micro-dosing

Tom Steyer and Fredericksburg Mayoral Race

Billionaire Tom Steyer is considered a frontrunner for the California governorship due to his extensive advertising budget. Meanwhile, in Fredericksburg, Texas, the mayoral race features Randy Briley against a "woke" opponent, Emily. The hosts discuss the influence of media exposure on local and state elections.

Biden Reset
Episode 1221 42:31 - 44:53

1221: Biden Reset

Biden Campaign, California Presence and Advertising

Reports from California indicate that Joe Biden has a minimal physical campaign presence, with padlocked offices and few volunteers. In contrast, Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer have saturated the Texas and California markets with "carpet-bombing" levels of television advertising. Analysts question if Biden's reliance on "vestigial good feelings" for the Obama era will be enough to compete on Super Tuesday.

Sloganeer
Episode 1220 1:30:58 - 1:33:32

1220: Sloganeer

Tom Steyer Globalist Foreign Policy Message

The hosts critique Tom Steyer's debate performance, specifically his focus on climate change as the primary global threat. They characterize his rhetoric as a "globalist message" and mock his performative speaking style, which they find repetitive and ineffective.

Eggsistenial
Episode 1218 47:07 - 49:29

1218: Eggsistenial

Tom Steyer, Reparations Commission and Alveda King

Tom Steyer positioned himself as the only candidate supporting reparations for the descendants of slavery, proposing a formal commission on race. Meanwhile, Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., appeared on Fox & Friends to defend Donald Trump's record. She argued that African American families are seeing gains in wages and benefits under the current administration.

Omnipocalypse
Episode 1215 1:33:37 - 1:37:41

1215: Omnipocalypse

Bernie Sanders Impeachment Rant, Tom Steyer and "Crook" Rhetoric

Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate speech regarding the precedent set by Donald Trump's impeachment acquittal, warning that future presidents will feel empowered to bypass Congress. Tom Steyer is also featured calling Trump a "crook" and "incompetent." The hosts describe the Democratic candidates as "depressives" who focus exclusively on negative aspects of American life.

Weeping Angels
Episode 1208

1208: Weeping Angels

CNN Democratic Debate, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Conflict

CNN hosted a Democratic primary debate featuring a high-profile confrontation between Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren regarding whether a woman could win the presidency. The network reported a ratings increase to 7.3 million viewers, attributed to the promotion of this specific conflict. Post-debate "hot mic" audio captured Warren accusing Sanders of calling her a liar on national television while candidate Tom Steyer attempted to intervene.

Weeping Angels
Episode 1208 9:16 - 11:37

1208: Weeping Angels

Tom Steyer, Environmental Justice and Racial Rhetoric

Candidate Tom Steyer faced criticism for his debate performance, specifically his phrasing regarding "black and brown communities" unable to breathe clean air. Despite his background in the coal industry, Steyer positioned climate change as his top priority and pledged to declare a national emergency on day one of his presidency. His delivery was noted for a perceived lack of authenticity and unusual physical mannerisms during the broadcast.

Imminent Threat
Episode 1207 1:23:33 - 1:29:15

1207: Imminent Threat

Democratic Primary Debates, Tom Steyer, and Ad Spending

Billionaire Tom Steyer qualified for the Democratic primary debate in Des Moines after spending over $115 million on his campaign. Rachel Maddow reported that Steyer's massive ad spending in South Carolina and Nevada—totaling over $24 million in those states alone—directly correlated with his rise in the polls. Michael Bloomberg failed to qualify for the stage despite spending $170 million on national advertising.

Coupon Clipping
Episode 1182 39:04 - 42:46

1182: Coupon Clipping

Democratic Candidates Call for Trump's Removal During Debate

Democratic candidates including Tom Steyer, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden used the debate stage to advocate for the impeachment and removal of Donald Trump. Ratings for the CNN/New York Times debate dropped to 8 million viewers, down from 10.7 million for the previous ABC debate. Candidates argued that failing to hold the president accountable would set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.

Coupon Clipping
Episode 1182 1:11:26 - 1:14:31

1182: Coupon Clipping

Bernie Sanders and Tom Steyer on the Existence of Billionaires

Bernie Sanders argued that "billionaires should not exist" while half a million Americans are homeless and millions struggle with student debt. Billionaire candidate Tom Steyer agreed that the wealthy should pay more in taxes. The discussion touched on the implementation of a wealth tax versus an income tax to address extreme wealth inequality.

Veergayin
Episode 1152 1:37:26 - 1:41:27

1152: Veergayin

Mueller Report Movie Auditions, Celebrity Satire

A satirical video produced by Tom Steyer's organization features celebrities "auditioning" for a movie based on the Mueller Report. The actors read real excerpts from the report while pretending to be shocked by the content, a tactic the hosts mock as ineffective political theater.

Nadster
Episode 1141 50:05 - 54:42

1141: Nadster

Impeachment Pressure and Need to Impeach Campaign

Despite pressure from the "Need to Impeach" campaign and activist advertisements on MSNBC, Nancy Pelosi remains hesitant to begin formal proceedings. Public polling suggests only 26% of the population supports starting the impeachment process against President Trump.

Swagger
Episode 1033 21:46 - 25:05

1033: Swagger

Tom Steyer, NextGen America GOP Mother's Day Advertisement

Billionaire donor Tom Steyer's organization, NextGen America, released a Mother's Day advertisement portraying a mother warning about the "signs" of a child joining the GOP. The ad includes references to "incels" and the Charlottesville torch protests. The content is characterized as an extreme form of political bigotry and hatred toward the Republican party.

3 Belts No Road
Episode 983 1:29:57 - 1:33:21

983: 3 Belts No Road

Maxine Waters and Tom Steyer Impeachment Campaigns

Representative Maxine Waters appears on Bloomberg TV to continue her "Impeach 45" campaign, while billionaire Tom Steyer spends $10 million on national television ads calling for Donald Trump's removal. The hosts discuss Steyer's potential political ambitions in California and criticize the "drip" nature of his public persona. They analyze the repetitive "collusion" and "obstruction" talking points used by both figures.

Dolleridoos
Episode 975 3:23:13 - 3:25:12

975: Dolleridoos

Tom Steyer Impeachment PSA

Billionaire Tom Steyer launches a $10 million ad campaign calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. The PSA cites concerns over nuclear war, obstruction of justice, and constitutional violations. The hosts critique the urgency of the ad and suggest Steyer's money would be better spent on direct charitable causes like homelessness.

Slavery Enrollment Month
Episode 666 42:58 - 46:36

666: Slavery Enrollment Month

Tom Steyer and the NextGen Climate Campaign

Billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer and his NextGen Climate organization are spending heavily to make climate change a central issue in the 2014 midterm elections. Steyer's campaign targets seven key states, framing the issue as a choice between science and denial. The hosts compare Steyer's political spending to that of the Koch brothers.

Abundance of Caution
Episode 593 2:00:08 - 2:02:51

593: Abundance of Caution

Tom Steyer's $100 Million Climate Super PAC

Billionaire investor Tom Steyer announces the creation of a $100 million Super PAC, NextGen Climate Action, to fund advertising related to global warming. The hosts view this as a Democratic counterweight to the Koch brothers' influence. They discuss the potential for profit in the "climate industry" and joke about changing their own stance on the issue to tap into the funding.