Swamp Thing 2: Washington Boogaloo
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Delicate ears beware - Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng got explicit with us to talk about the inner workings of the Trump administration staff, which is the topic of their new book called Sinking in the Swamp. How much favor do Trump-positive talking heads really get from the White House? Are Trump’s numerous ex-staffers now effectively lobbyists? And can we pronounce Asawin’s name correctly?
Show Notes:
-Bannon’s use of the “Island of Misfit Toys” phrase
-Stephen Miller’s strange history
-The “Singularity of Asininity”
-James Adomian’s Gorka impression
-Lachlan’s article on Gorka’s park-job
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Knowing who is sitting at the cool kids table in the White House is such a bore. Perhaps for those whose lives revolve around DC, the contrary is true. If that's the case, this podcast will be catnip. It also seems hardly surprising that President Trump has attracted a new class of grifters who have replaced the previously entrenched set of grifters. I guess for those who truly believe "Trump is draining the swamp," this will be a revelation.
I'd much rather Jonah have a sit-down with Bill Bennett, Hugh Hewitt or Mollie Hemingway to discuss what I thought were the most interesting two minutes of the podcast - why some have chosen party over previously espoused conservative principles. I'd pay to be in the audience for that podcast!