The MeidasTouch Podcast MAGA Mike In Terror as Trump Takes Away his Job!!
Feb 22, 2026
Saikat Chakrabarti, progressive operative and former AOC chief of staff running in CA-11, joins to discuss bold policy visions. He talks about fighting authoritarianism, public ownership of AI, reallocating defense spending to housing and services, and confronting elite power revealed by the Epstein files. Short, urgent conversations about big structural change and grassroots organizing.
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Tariff Fight Is A Political Liability For MAGA
- Donald Trump’s tariffs and legal fights are political liabilities that energize voters against MAGA leadership.
- Ben Meiselas cites the Supreme Court ruling and public outrage clips showing small business and voters relieved and mobilized by the decision.
Epstein Files Outperform Every Other Political Issue
- The Epstein files are a uniquely damaging issue for Donald Trump, far worse than typical policy complaints.
- Harry Enten's data Ben quotes shows Google searches and a -39 net issue rating for Epstein, framing it as a top political loser.
Democrats Need New Deal Scale Ideas
- Voters want bold, systemic answers to era-defining problems rather than triangulated, incremental fixes.
- Saikat argues Democrats must present New Deal-scale ideas on AI, economy, and inequality to match public fears.