Nothing to see here, just chaos everywhere

Feb 18, 2026

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-- On the Show

-- Dr. Frank George, psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss why he believes Donald Trump likely has Frontotemporal dementia, citing his disinhibition, confabulations, and changes in speech and gait

-- Price hikes are soaring across the economy as the Trump administration panics over the political consequences of tariffs and trade wars raising costs for consumers

-- Trump officials organize religious worship inside the Pentagon, violating the Constitution and mixing government authority with religion

-- Republican Congressman Buddy Carter says warrants are inconvenient, showing how political leaders treat constitutional rights as obstacles to government power

-- Vice President JD Vance makes awkward statements about deportation and polling while lacking charisma and failing to demonstrate leadership qualities

-- Steve Bannon privately told Jeffrey Epstein that Trump should be removed from office under the 25th Amendment, revealing private doubts behind public loyalty

-- Trump’s longtime allies and supporters publicly express anger and concern over his handling of the Epstein issue, signaling cracks in his political coalition

-- On the Bonus Show: Russia-Ukraine peace talks end with no breakthrough, food companies are rebranding due to changing demand, daycare centers in California struggle to compete due to free preschool, and much more...

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(00:00) Start(01:17) Tariff price hikes surge(08:20) Pentagon religious services controversy
(15:56) Buddy Carter dismisses warrants
(21:53) JD Vance awkward deportation comments
(31:18) Dr Frank George interview
(49:00) Bannon backed 25th Amendment
(54:22) MAGA backlash over Epstein

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