The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Panics as Meidas Leads Boycott of State of the Union!!
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Feb 19, 2026 A roundup of a planned boycott of the State of the Union and a counter People’s State of the Union with lawmaker sign-ups. Reports on alleged ICE abuses, detention conditions, and ProPublica findings. Local fights over AI data centers and critiques of economic claims, housing stress, and national security rhetoric. Discussion of possible military moves toward Iran and political family PR around crypto events.
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People's State Of The Union Counterprogram
- Ben Meiselas says MeidasTouch and MoveOn will host a People's State of the Union as counterprogramming to Trump's address.
- He reports about 19 congressional members joining the boycott and expects that number to grow to 30–40.
Grow The Platform To Amplify The Boycott
- Ben urges listeners to subscribe and join MeidasPlus to amplify the boycott and reach six million subscribers.
- He frames platform growth as part of making a political statement ahead of the State of the Union.
Reframing Media Labels And Focus
- Ben frames mainstream labels like "liberal" and "progressive" as media shorthand while stressing opposition to fascism.
- He positions Meiselas' event as amplifying people's experiences rather than airing Trump's speech.