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What a Weekday: Ba Da Ba Ba Ba I'm Losin' It!

2024/10/22
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Key Insights

Why did Cynthia Erivo criticize a fan-made poster for the movie 'Wicked'?

The poster obscured her character's eyes, referencing a meme that degraded her.

Why did Liz Cheney compare trusting Trump with the nuclear codes to babysitting?

She argued that if you wouldn't trust someone with your kids, you shouldn't trust them with nuclear codes.

Why did Kamala Harris campaign with Liz Cheney?

To appeal to Republicans who are concerned about violence and want to vote their conscience.

Why did Elon Musk's canvassing efforts for Trump backfire?

Up to a quarter of door knocks were reportedly fake, with canvassers lying about visits.

Why did Eric Larson write 'The Demon of Unrest'?

To explore how the American Civil War started and its parallels to contemporary political discord.

Why did Edmund Ruffin and other Southerners view Abraham Lincoln as a threat?

They believed he aimed to abolish slavery, which they saw as an existential threat.

Why did Trump's visit to McDonald's cause controversy?

He pretended to work at the fry station without proper safety gear and made false claims about Kamala Harris.

Why did Cher's appearance with Dua Lipa at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony stand out?

Cher's powerful voice contrasted with Dua Lipa's performance, highlighting her unique talent.

Chapters

The discussion revolves around the unreliability and potential dangers of trusting Donald Trump with the nuclear codes, drawing parallels to babysitting scenarios and historical figures.
  • Trusting Trump with the nuclear codes is compared to babysitting scenarios.
  • Historical figures like Rutherford B. Hayes are mentioned to highlight the absurdity of trusting Trump.
  • The conversation underscores the high bar required for someone to be trusted with such power.

Shownotes Transcript

14 days! It’s like The Ring times two! This week on What A Weekday, Donald Trump does a dishonest days work at McDonald's. Elon Musk offers a million reasons to vote for the GOP. Liz Cheney reminds us: if you wouldn’t trust Trump to watch your kids, you shouldn’t trust him with the nuclear codes. Cynthia Erivo’s opinion of fan art has changed for good, and Dua Lipa walks so Cher can run.

 

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