MAGA War Chest, Nuclear Subs, and Texas Dems Flee
August 5, 2025
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Episode 640 · August 5, 2025
MAGA War Chest, Nuclear Subs, and Texas Dems Flee
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MAGA War Chest, Nuclear Subs, and Texas Dems Flee
Summary
Kara kicks off Scott-free August with guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci — lawyer, podcaster, founder of SkyBridge Capital, and yes, former White House Communications Director for Trump (briefly). Kara and The Mooch break down Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the latest tariff moves, and some nuclear saber-rattling with Russia. Plus, MAGA builds up its war chest, and Trump tussles with Charlamagne tha God over Epstein.
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