The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Loses It as MeidasTouch Humiliates Him!!
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Feb 25, 2026 A lively recap of a rival People's State of the Union that outdrew and upstaged Trump. Heated TV confrontations and debates over whether to boycott the official address. Sharp critiques of Trump's choice of attendees and their optics. Progressive speakers call out corporate power and lay out pointed political questions.
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People's State Of The Union Outdrew Corporate Media
- The MeidasTouch People's State of the Union outperformed mainstream outlets in live digital viewership.
- Ben Meiselas reports the stream hit over 2 million views shortly after it ended and surpassed Fox in digital engagement that night.
Gen Z Host Adam Mockler Schools Cable Hosts
- Adam Mockler's appearance on NewsNation provoked heated exchanges with Geraldo Rivera and Chris Cuomo.
- Ben recounts Mockler verbally dismantling both hosts while defending the decision to counter-program the State of the Union.
Use Real-Time Viewership To Counter Narratives
- Use audience metrics to challenge media narratives and claim attention.
- Ben points out the waiting screen hit 100,000 viewers five minutes after the MeidasTouch stream started as evidence of demand for alternative coverage.