Topic: Trump 2016

A retrospective look at the 2015 election cycle recalls the Huffington Post's decision to cover Donald Trump's campaign in the "Entertainment" section rather than "Politics." Ryan Grim, then the Washington bureau chief, argued Trump was not a serious candidate. This strategy is cited as a major media miscalculation that failed to recognize the political movement behind the candidate.

A review of media clips from 2016 features Keith Olbermann and Joy Behar calling Donald Trump an "illegitimate president" and a "puppet" of Vladimir Putin. The discussion contrasts the 2016 Democratic rhetoric regarding a stolen election with the current legal actions against Trump for similar claims regarding the 2020 election.

A supercut reminds listeners of the widespread claims by Democrats and media figures that the 2016 election was "stolen" by Russia. The segment also highlights the violent protests and riots that occurred in Washington D.C. during Donald Trump's inauguration.

The United States media is accused of coordinating a massive campaign to remove Donald Trump from the 2016 presidential race. Speculation suggests that journalists might even be incentivized with prizes like a Fiat 500 for stories that successfully damage the Trump campaign. The discussion highlights a perceived unified front among political and financial elites to prevent a Trump victory.

Archival audio from 2016 reminds listeners that Donald Trump's inauguration was met with violent protests, burning cars, and over 100 arrests. The hosts note that the media and public have largely forgotten the chaos of four years ago, focusing instead on the "Women's March" that occurred the following day.

Chinese officials and state media reportedly believe Joe Biden will win the 2020 election, viewing him as "softer" on trade enforcement than Donald Trump. The hosts recall that Chinese assessments accurately predicted Trump's 2016 victory in key rust belt states.

A retrospective on the 2016 election examines a Hillary Clinton ad that attempted to link Donald Trump to the KKK. This is contrasted with Trump's "What have you got to lose?" pitch to black voters, which some analysts believe was more effective than Clinton's negative campaigning.

Former President Jimmy Carter stated at a human rights discussion that he believes Donald Trump is an "illegitimate president" due to Russian interference. The hosts compare the PBS reporting of the event to the raw footage, noting Carter's refusal to retract his statement.

Anthony Scaramucci examines Donald Trump's mastery of timing, citing his early interest in the Reform Party and his decision to wait until 2016 to run for president. He explains how Trump used illegal immigration as a core issue to tap into blue-collar economic anxiety. Scaramucci notes that Trump overcame being outspent by Hillary Clinton by leveraging billions of dollars in free media coverage.

Comedian Chelsea Handler discussed her post-2016 election trauma and subsequent therapy on Bill Maher's program. The discussion posits that "Trump Derangement Syndrome" often triggers underlying personal traumas and a perceived loss of control. The media's role in repeating dire narratives about the state of the Republic is identified as a primary driver of this psychological stress.

Jeff Zucker defended CNN's extensive coverage of Donald Trump during the 2016 primaries, citing Trump's existing popularity from *The Apprentice*. Zucker rejected the idea that news organizations should only provide "spinach" (important news), arguing instead that they must provide what the audience is interested in to remain relevant.

A leaked video from a Google "TGIF" all-hands meeting captures the emotional reaction of company leadership following the 2016 election of Donald Trump. Sergey Brin and Larry Page addressed employees, expressing deep personal offense and concern over the political shift. Brin, speaking as an immigrant and refugee, lamented the election results while critics pointed out the irony of billionaires expressing such grievances from positions of extreme wealth.

Journalist Seymour Hersh's observations on the media's hatred of Donald Trump are discussed, alongside the irony that constant media coverage helped Trump win the 2016 election. The media is criticized for providing over $1 billion in free airtime to Trump while attempting to mock him. The hosts predict that current efforts to suppress pro-Trump voices will backfire in the upcoming midterms.

The mainstream media is accused of promoting figures like Maxine Waters out of a sense of guilt for inadvertently helping Donald Trump win the 2016 election through constant coverage. Waters' frequent calls for impeachment are amplified by networks that view her as entertaining and aligned with their anti-Trump stance. This coverage is seen as a deliberate effort to correct the perceived mistake of giving Trump free publicity during his campaign.

On David Axelrod's podcast, President Obama suggests he could have won a third term if he had been allowed to run. The hosts play the clip and contrast it with an RT report detailing the massive loss of seats the Democratic Party suffered during Obama's tenure. They conclude that the American people were largely fed up with his policies.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 876 on November 10, 2016, following the presidential election of Donald Trump. They describe a quiet atmosphere in Austin and Berkeley, joking that liberals have fled to Canada. The discussion highlights the failure of media influencers and Hollywood celebrities to stop Trump's momentum despite a unified front against him.

The show concludes with a look at UK polls suggesting "Brexit regret" and a prediction of significant political "fireworks" before the U.S. election on Tuesday. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to tune in for the final pre-election deconstruction on Sunday.

The hosts discuss the fallout from the Trump tape, with Adam Curry noting that such "banter" is common among men in certain industries. They critique the media's pearl-clutching reaction and predict that the Clinton campaign will continue to release similar "dirt" and potentially fake rape allegations to derail the Trump campaign in its final month.

ABC News reports on conservative intellectuals labeling Donald Trump a "charlatan" and a "tapeworm" invading the Republican Party. Former First Lady Barbara Bush enters the campaign trail to support her son Jeb Bush, criticizing Trump's ego in a new advertisement. Trump responds by mocking Jeb Bush for seeking help from his mother and his husband while highlighting his own lead in Iowa polls.

Voters expressed anxiety over the potential for Donald Trump to win the presidency, with some threatening to leave the country. Predictions were made that Elizabeth Warren might emerge as a candidate during the Democratic convention if Hillary Clinton's campaign falters.