Why Trump Bombed Me With S***: Harry Sisson / The Daily Beast Podcast

Political commentator and social media influencer Harry Sisson joins the Beast's Joanna Coles to discuss being the target in an AI viral video by President Trump, complete with a crown, a jet, and a very messy payload. He shares his disbelief, how he sees the attack as proof of Trump’s obsession with online feuds, and why he welcomes the attention. Sisson also explains how Democrats can use social media effectively without stooping to the same tactics, highlighting creators like Zohran Mamdani and Gavin Newsom. This episode explores the power of social media, the challenges of political engagement, and the fight to push back against MAGA.

Pritzker: Trump's not well - and Stephen Miller 8s taking advantage

This is a few days old, but if it's been posted at DU, I can't find it.
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The 'Real Ways' MAGA Is Now Breaking With Trump: Inside Trump's Head / Michael Wolff

Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to dissect Trump’s euphoric “victory tour” of the Middle East, where he cast himself as a global peacemaker while ignoring protests and chaos at home. Wolff unpacks Trump’s boastful talk of “Tomahawks for peace,” and the widening rift between Trump and his MAGA base. Both wonder why the “no kings” protests aren’t aimed at Epstein and the powerful men who enabled him. As his self-image balloons beyond control, Joanna and Michael ask: has Trump’s triumphalism become its own form of delusion?

Trump's Dark Plan to Remain President After 2028 : Inside Trump's Head / Michael Wolff

Michael Wolff shocks Joanna Coles by abruptly changing his view on Donald Trump’s desire to run for a third term. The veteran Trump biographer now believes that the president has been radicalized by his growing authoritarianism and is now likely to consider running again in 2028. Drawing on insights from inside the White House, they discuss how the Supreme Court’s recent decisions could pave the way for him to subvert the Constitution and maneuver for a third term. Wolff and Coles also explore how Trump monetizes loyalty and power, and ask whether Trump is setting the stage for an unprecedented extension of his influence.

RFK Jr Is Dangerously Stupid

Science denial is dangerous no matter who is promoting it, but it's ten times worse when it's coming from people in positions of political power. In February, RFK Jr. was appointed by Donald Trump to act as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees CDC, NIH, and FDA.

Bobby is famous for profiting from spreading lies about vaccines, denying the germ theory of disease, and just generally being a complete maniac masquerading as someone who cares about public health, largely coasting off of his family name. It's time for everyone to see exactly who this guy is, and this video will be an extremely detailed analysis of his views, behavior, and the policies he has enacted during his very short time in office. Please watch, share with others, and use your voice. It's time to start fighting back.

Just ran across this video that explains why it's inaccurate to think of either sex or gender as a binary concept.

A biologist and science communicator who specializes in evolutionary biology, bioanthropology, and biomedical sciences explains how sex, gender, and sexuality are all much more complex and multifacted phenomena than the little boxes many people want to cram them into.

Gov. Pritzker holds presser with former generals on militarization of U.S. cities

What do y'all think of the new hearing aid battery packagng?

According to what I've been reading, a (relativel) new law requiring hearing aid battery packaging to be childproof went into effect a year and a half ago, but I didn't hear about it at the time and didn't run into it until just recently, because I was working off of a stockpile of batteries that I had bought prior to that time and didn't run out again until recently. Now that I'm having to deal with it, I'm gobsmacked at how terrible it is!

I understand that this law was passed because a child somewhere died due to swallowing a button battery. That's tragic, and I support the general principle of making things child safe. But surely there is a way to do that without making them adult proof as well! Not only are scissors required to liberate a battery, but the plastic packaging is so hard and stiff that it's ridiculously difficult to cut through, not to mention hard on scissors! I'm going to have to get a pair of special, ultra strong shears for this task before I ruin all my scissors.

Also, once I do manage to cut through it, I end up with pieces of very stiff plastic that are so sharp and pointy that I have to be superb careful to avoid stabbing myself with them. I'm amazed that I haven't cut my fingers on it yet.

Like I said, I understand about wanting to keep children safe, but I'm a 75 year old woman whose only child is 40 years old and child free. There is no need for small children to be protected from my hearing aid batteries, because no small children ever set foot in my house.

To add insult to the constant fear of injury, I have very small hands with stubby fingers, and my grip is not very strong. Because of this, I always ask for non-childproof caps on my prescription bottles, and I have trouble opening any kind of jar or bottle without using a special gadget. This hearing aid battery packaging is the last straw!

I imagine this is not new news to most other hearing aid wearers at this point, but it is to me. I'm posting this mainly to vent, but if anyone has ant pointers on how to deal with this stuff without slicing my fingers to ribbons, I'd love to hear it!

The Real Reason Trump Lost It Over the Time Magazine Cover: Michael Wolff / Inside Trump's Head

Trump Chronicler Michael Wolff joins the Beast’s Joanna Coles to unpack the Time magazine cover that ignited Trump’s fury and how the slow-walked political prosecutions of his perceived enemies, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Chris Christie, spurred Trump to install Lindsey Halligan. Meanwhile, Melania reemerges with her documentary hustle, prompting questions about her new visibility and even her reported communications with Putin. And with new fractures appearing in Trump’s once blindly faithful MAGA movement and fresh enemies on his list, Joanna asks: Is Trump losing control of the world he built or remaking it in his own image once again?

How Jared Played Trump to Grease Own Pocket: Michael Wolff / Inside Trump's Head

The Beast’s Joanna Coles and Trump Chronicler Michael Wolff dive deep into Donald Trump being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize and the forces driving his obsession with recognition. They explore the pivotal role of Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, who balances family loyalty, high-stakes diplomacy, and billion-dollar business opportunities in the Middle East. From navigating complex deals with the Saudis and Qataris to leveraging influence for both profit and power, Coles and Wolff reveal how Trump’s desire for validation intersects with Kushner’s strategic maneuvering. The episode unpacks ambition, risk, and reward at the highest levels, showing how peace, personal gain, and political calculation collide in the Trump crucible.