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Trump Threatens Insurrection Act, Paramount Sues Warner Bros, and Apple Teams Up with Google for AI

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Jan 16, 2026
The hosts delve into Trump’s alarming threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests. Paramount's bold legal action against Warner Bros. throws movie deals into chaos. In tech news, Apple teams up with Google for an ambitious AI venture, reshaping the landscape. They discuss the troubling raid of a Washington Post reporter's home, and the Clintons' refusal to testify in the Epstein case raises eyebrows. A mix of serious discussion and lighter anecdotes makes for an engaging listen.
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ADVICE

Push Laws To Ensure Official Accountability

  • Propose and pass laws to criminally investigate and prosecute federal officials who order violent policing.
  • Prepare non-retroactive limits on pardon protections so future misconduct can be held accountable.
INSIGHT

Parliamentary Tools To Force Documents Out

  • Congressional tools like special masters and inherent contempt can force DOJ transparency on the Epstein files.
  • Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie plan aggressive enforcement to overcome DOJ delay and redactions.
ANECDOTE

Favorite Meals Reveal Personality

  • Scott lists his favorite meals to make a comic point about personal tastes and routines.
  • He uses Chipotle and In-N-Out love to lampoon entitlement and showmanship.
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