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The news cycle is officially broken — and we’re here for it.
This week, Meseidy and Rachel unpack the FBI investigation into Joe Kent, the former DNI chief of staff who resigned shortly after Tucker Carlson claimed he was being investigated by the CIA. Are these stories connected? The timing is hard to ignore.
Then it’s back to campaign fundamentals: the Illinois primaries just handed a Senate nomination to a candidate backed by $14 million in PAC money who openly advocates abolishing ICE — and she’s being called the moderate pick. Meanwhile, squad-aligned candidates went 0-6, Virginia just elected its first Republican in a key county in 40 years, and Republicans are somehow still missing the message.
We also dig into the New York Times’ bombshell investigation into César Chávez — decades of sexual abuse allegations, a disturbing cult connection to Synanon, and a left that’s suddenly very eager to burn one of their biggest icons. Convenient timing? We think so.
And to close it out: Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke. Rachel reacted. You’ll want to see it.
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Chapters00:00 – The News Cycle Is Unhinged (Intro)
01:15 – Show Announcements & Subscriber Perks
05:46 – Joe Kent: FBI Investigation & Tucker Carlson Theories
15:13 – Illinois Primaries: The "Moderate" Democrat Playbook
22:27 – Squad Goes 0-6 & Republican Missed Opportunities
29:04 – Virginia Special Election: Signs of a Shift
31:34 – The 2028 Democrat Field: Pritzker, Newsom & Dark Horses
44:34 – The César Chávez Bombshell: NYT's Major Investigation
50:52 – Synanon, Cult Tactics & Why the Women Were Silent
55:45 – Democrats and Their Fallen Idols: A Pattern
1:03:05 – Jennifer Siebel Newsom's "First Partner" Moment
1:08:35 – Wrap Up
By Meseidy Rivera and Rachel Reeves4.9
325325 ratings
The news cycle is officially broken — and we’re here for it.
This week, Meseidy and Rachel unpack the FBI investigation into Joe Kent, the former DNI chief of staff who resigned shortly after Tucker Carlson claimed he was being investigated by the CIA. Are these stories connected? The timing is hard to ignore.
Then it’s back to campaign fundamentals: the Illinois primaries just handed a Senate nomination to a candidate backed by $14 million in PAC money who openly advocates abolishing ICE — and she’s being called the moderate pick. Meanwhile, squad-aligned candidates went 0-6, Virginia just elected its first Republican in a key county in 40 years, and Republicans are somehow still missing the message.
We also dig into the New York Times’ bombshell investigation into César Chávez — decades of sexual abuse allegations, a disturbing cult connection to Synanon, and a left that’s suddenly very eager to burn one of their biggest icons. Convenient timing? We think so.
And to close it out: Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke. Rachel reacted. You’ll want to see it.
Subscribe now
Episode HighlightsYouTube
Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know.
Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST.
Subscribe now
Chapters00:00 – The News Cycle Is Unhinged (Intro)
01:15 – Show Announcements & Subscriber Perks
05:46 – Joe Kent: FBI Investigation & Tucker Carlson Theories
15:13 – Illinois Primaries: The "Moderate" Democrat Playbook
22:27 – Squad Goes 0-6 & Republican Missed Opportunities
29:04 – Virginia Special Election: Signs of a Shift
31:34 – The 2028 Democrat Field: Pritzker, Newsom & Dark Horses
44:34 – The César Chávez Bombshell: NYT's Major Investigation
50:52 – Synanon, Cult Tactics & Why the Women Were Silent
55:45 – Democrats and Their Fallen Idols: A Pattern
1:03:05 – Jennifer Siebel Newsom's "First Partner" Moment
1:08:35 – Wrap Up

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