Topic: Touched

The Midas Touch Network reportedly received a significant investment from Soros Fund Management as part of a broader effort to build a liberal audio empire. The hosts explain how the network manipulates podcast charts by releasing multiple short segments per day to inflate download numbers. This strategy mirrors the acquisition of Crooked Media and other "Trump-hating" outlets by Soros-linked funds.

A discussion on podcasting trends notes that shows like "I've Had It" and "Midas Touch" are gaining massive subscriber bases by replacing traditional daytime talk shows like "The View." The hosts debate the value of "unique clips" versus mainstream commentary and the role of nicknames in political broadcasting.

Rumors regarding President Trump's declining health circulated over the weekend, fueled by a clip of Alex Jones predicting a "health collapse" within 12 months. The hosts critique the "Midas Touch" and "iHip News" YouTube channels for their aggressive "hater" rhetoric and "putty-faced" presenters. They dismiss the rumors as baseless, noting Trump's recent public appearances in a golf cart with his granddaughter.

A report from France 24 suggests US press freedom has slipped significantly during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. The decline is attributed to newsroom closures, massive layoffs, and a lack of public trust in traditional media. Counter-arguments suggest that the index ignores the rise of alternative media platforms like Midas Touch and podcasting, which represent a different form of press expansion.

A clip from the Midas Touch Network features Barack Obama discussing the hypothetical fallout if he had pulled Fox News' credentials or punished dissenters of the Affordable Care Act. The hosts analyze the rhetoric and the partisan nature of modern political commentary. The discussion touches on the historical relationship between the Obama administration and the press corps.

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" funding model and recommend modern podcast apps like Castamatic. They mock the prevalence of "Ford Truck Month" advertisements on other podcasts, questioning the target audience of shows like Pivot and Midas Touch.

The Midas Touch YouTube channel published a critical review of Trump's speech, labeling it as propaganda and highlighting "low lights." During the address, Trump claimed the ability to find a cure for devastating diseases, which analysts interpreted as a reference to his administration's role in the COVID-19 vaccine development through Operation Warp Speed.

The hosts engage in a satirical role-play where they pretend to be "The Mad Libs," a liberal version of their own show designed to attract mainstream advertisers. They mock common liberal media tropes, such as calling the President "orange-headed" and praising Al Green. The bit explores the idea of "selling out" to the left-wing media ecosystem for financial gain.

The Midas Touch podcast has emerged as a high-volume digital platform influencing liberal family members with claims about cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Run by former Democratic Party insiders and lawyers, the show produces up to 15 videos daily, often reaching one million views per episode. The content utilizes aggressive clickbait titles and framing similar to Rachel Maddow to criticize the Trump administration's cabinet meetings and economic claims.

MSNBC reports that the Midas Touch podcast has surpassed Joe Rogan in popularity rankings. Analysis suggests this signals a shift in the Democratic media ecosystem toward "fearless" messengers and YouTube-centric political evangelism.

An investigation into Midas Touch's reported 57 million monthly downloads reveals a high-frequency publishing strategy of 13 to 20 short episodes per day. The entity's origins as a 2020 anti-Trump Super PAC and its ties to wealthy political circles are highlighted as factors in its rapid growth.

A viral story features a woman filing for divorce after her husband booed Taylor Swift on the Jumbotron at the Super Bowl. The hosts mock the "up-talking" speech pattern of the woman and note the rapid release schedule of the Midas Touch network.

Media coverage of Donald Trump's ongoing legal proceedings in New York is scrutinized, specifically reports from Maggie Haberman and Rachel Maddow. The hosts mock sensationalist claims regarding Trump's physical state in the courtroom, including allegations of him falling asleep or emitting odors. They criticize the lack of cameras in the courtroom, which leads to a reliance on sketches and subjective reporter observations.

The hosts point out that the primary reason the vaping study found a higher infection risk was that vapers touch their faces more often. They use this as an example of the "Gelman Amnesia Effect," where the media ignores simple explanations in favor of scary headlines.

Many electronic devices from the last two decades feature a soft, rubbery spray coating that eventually degrades into a sticky, unusable "goo." This professional-feeling aesthetic choice often becomes a permanent mess on high-end battery packs and gadgets, raising questions about the chemical stability and potential toxicity of the materials used.

Adam Curry details his plan to reduce his digital footprint by abandoning his smartphone in favor of a Motorola T900 two-way pager and an old iPod Touch. He argues that using a pager avoids cellular tower triangulation and app-based tracking while still allowing for essential SMS communication. The hosts debate the practicality of this "retro" approach, specifically regarding modern necessities like Uber and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Mark Calherd, a social studies teacher at Piedmont High School, faced a three-week administrative leave following complaints of "inappropriate non-professional conduct." The allegations included touching students' elbows and using special nicknames. While the school board allowed his return due to a lack of criminal evidence, some parents and graduates are protesting the decision.

During the reveal of the new Apple MacBook Pro with a "Touch Bar," employees at the Apple campus reportedly snapped their fingers instead of clapping. The hosts compare this behavior to 1950s beatniks at a poetry slam. This brief tech update is followed by a mention of a Reuters poll showing that half of Republican voters would reject the election results if Hillary Clinton wins.

John C. Dvorak observes that his HTC One phone continues to update weather and location data even without a SIM card or Wi-Fi enabled. The hosts discuss how modern mobile devices are designed to track users constantly, contrasting this with Adam Curry's use of an iPod Touch with Wi-Fi manually toggled.

Coghlan Fundamental Elementary School in Langley, British Columbia, implemented a "zero tolerance" no-touching policy for kindergarten students. The rule, which bans hugging and games like tag, was reportedly enacted after children were injured while playing in groups. This is discussed alongside the general trend of banning traditional school activities like dodgeball for being "too dangerous."