Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
March 11, 2026
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Episode 667 · March 11, 2026
Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
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Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
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<p>Sam Stein, Will Sommer, and Andrew Egger give their takes on the new right-wing conspiracy that claims John Thune is secretly controlled by Punchbowl News and that’s why he won’t eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act. The theory comes from a software engineer known online as “Data Republican,” who gained prominence during the DOGE era by posting false claims about uncover government waste. Her latest claim hinges on a series of confusing flowcharts that immediately collapses under even minimal scrutiny, but it’s still gaining traction in conservative circles, including Sen. Mike Lee.</p><p>Get free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince at <a href="https://Quince.com/BULWARKTAKES">https://Quince.com/BULWARKTAKES</a>.</p></div>
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