Topic: Winred

8 chapters across the catalog

Flag Gate
Episode 1665 18:18 - 19:35

1665: Flag Gate

Trump's Fox and Friends Appearance and Fundraising Surge

Donald Trump appeared on Fox and Friends following the verdict, which the hosts describe as a mesmerizing performance. Following the conviction, the Trump campaign reportedly raised over $50 million in a single day, causing the WinRed donation platform to crash. There is speculation that the specific fundraising numbers are being messaged to correspond with the 34 felony counts.

Easter Special
Episode 1335 2:44:14 - 2:47:38

1335: Easter Special

WinRed Controversy, UK Racism Report

The Republican donation platform WinRed faces scrutiny over recurring donation "money bombs" that allegedly duped donors. Separately, a UK government report concluding that the country is not "institutionally racist" is met with criticism from activists and NPR.

Peak Nuts
Episode 1219 1:31:53 - 1:35:54

1219: Peak Nuts

Political Fundraising Spam, WinRed and ActBlue

The hosts critique the aggressive and often misleading nature of political fundraising texts from both the Republican "WinRed" and Democratic "ActBlue" platforms. They note the repetitive use of "matching" offers and urgent "membership expiration" warnings.

Rando
Episode 1216 1:37:54 - 1:41:31

1216: Rando

AOC Milton Keynes Gaffe and WinRed Fundraising

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is mocked for confusing economist John Maynard Keynes with the town of Milton Keynes during a discussion on GDP. Additionally, the "WinRed" Republican fundraising platform, run by Jared Kushner, is criticized for its aggressive "5x matching" text message marketing and skimming of donations.

Olive Theory
Episode 1190 5:30 - 9:42

1190: Olive Theory

Trump Campaign Fundraising, WinRed, and Impeachment Polls

Fundraising tactics used by the Republican party during the impeachment hearings are examined, specifically text messages from Donald Trump and Melania Trump. The "WinRed" platform, reportedly managed by Jared Kushner, is identified as the source of aggressive "3x match" donation solicitations. Skepticism is expressed regarding the legality and transparency of donor-matching claims in political and public radio fundraising.

Moral Army
Episode 1177 1:49:18 - 1:53:08

1177: Moral Army

WinRed Fundraising, Trump Impeachment Defense, Aggressive Texting

The hosts analyze the aggressive fundraising tactics used by the Trump campaign via the WinRed platform. Adam Curry reads a series of high-pressure text messages claiming donations will be "4x matched" to fight the "impeachment witch hunt," noting that the impeachment inquiry has become a financial goldmine for the GOP.

Soest Piet
Episode 1176 1:06:01 - 1:07:42

1176: Soest Piet

WinRed, Republican Impeachment Fundraising

The Republican fundraising platform WinRed, associated with Jared Kushner, has launched an aggressive SMS campaign following the impeachment inquiry announcement. Supporters are receiving multiple text messages daily requesting $100 donations for a "President Trump Impeachment Defense Team." The strategy mirrors the high-volume digital fundraising tactics used by Democratic candidates like Elizabeth Warren.

Thank You Comrade
Episode 1162 2:47:11 - 2:51:13

1162: Thank You Comrade

WinRed, Republican Fundraising Platform

The Republican Party launched "WinRed," a centralized fundraising platform designed by Jared Kushner to compete with the Democrats' "ActBlue." The system, reportedly run by a former Stripe executive, takes a 6% cut of donations and utilizes aggressive text message marketing. Critics noted that the platform allows for "one-click" recurring donations, raising concerns about the transparency and fees associated with the GOP's new digital infrastructure.