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"Political War" Coming For Trump in 2025, and Christmas Traditions, with Steve Bannon and Doug Brunt | Ep. 971

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Dec 20, 2024

Steve Bannon, a prominent political strategist and Trump’s former chief strategist, discusses the upcoming political war for Trump in 2025, emphasizing the influence of Elon Musk and national spending issues. He critiques the Democrats’ failures and outlines Trump's priorities. Meanwhile, Doug Brunt, author and Megyn Kelly's husband, shares childhood Christmas anecdotes, their gift-giving mishaps, and favorite holiday traditions, creating a delightful blend of political insight and festive spirit.

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Government Spending Addiction

The US government is addicted to spending and faces a potential economic crisis.
Bannon emphasizes the need to address the national debt and control the budget.

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Media's Wedge Strategy

The media aims to divide Trump and Musk to weaken their alliance.
Musk acknowledges this strategy and believes it will fail.

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Johnson's Deception

Speaker Johnson misled Trump and others about a spending bill.
Bannon believes Johnson should be removed due to incompetence and lying.

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Future Expectations and Financial Strategies Amid Political Change

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Navigating the Budget Crisis and Political Tensions

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Border Security and Political Accountability

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Christmas Traditions and Nostalgia

52:13 • 12min

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Historical Insights from a Living Legacy

01:04:16 • 2min

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Holiday Gift-Giving Adventures

01:06:00 • 15min

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Rides, Memories, and Christmas Cheer

01:21:03 • 6min

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Joyful Christmas Movie Traditions

01:26:34 • 4min

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Strudwick the Mischief Maker and Christmas Reads

01:30:43 • 15min

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Critique of News Salary Structures

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Steve Bannon, host of "Bannon's War Room," to discuss how the media is having a meltdown over “President Musk,” why Speaker Johnson has to go after working with Democrats on failed CR, how this country is “addicted” to spending federal funds, how the media is trying to divide Trump and Elon Musk, how helpful Musk has been to the MAGA movement, the “political war” that's coming for Trump in 2025, why it's important that Trump needs to get things done quickly within six months, what Trump's priorities should be, whether he should push for investigations against those who wronged him, and more. Then Doug Brunt, host of "Dedicated," joins to discuss their favorite old Christmas movies, childhood holiday traditions, how her gifts for her kids’ teachers went horribly wrong, Doug gives book recommendations, and they play a Christmas-themed quiz where she sees how well she knows Doug’s favorite holiday memories.

Bannon- https://linktr.ee/bannonwarroom
Brunt- https://www.youtube.com/@DedicatedwithDoug & https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Case-Rudolf-Diesel-Deception/dp/1982169907/

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