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Podcast Episode Notes: Kristi Noem Humiliated After They Refuse to Give Her Air-Time
Podcast Overview Title: IHIP News Hosts: Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan Description: Progressive podcasters sharing comedic takes on political news, with a focus on the absurdities in a red state.
Episode Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the refusal of U.S. airports to air a state-funded propaganda video featuring Kristi Noem, which blames Democrats for the government shutdown. The episode critiques the Republican tactics and the current political climate, highlighting the absurdity of their narratives and actions.
Key Topics Discussed
- Government Shutdown
- Context: The U.S. government is currently shut down due to Republican control in the White House, Senate, and Congress.
- Blame Game: The Republican party is attempting to shift blame for the shutdown onto Democrats, particularly using Kristi Noem's video.
- Kristi Noem's Propaganda Video
- Content of Video: Aimed at blaming Democrats for the slow processing at airports due to the shutdown.
- Response from Airports: Several airports have stated they will not air the video, citing the Hatch Act, which prohibits the use of public resources for political messaging.
- The Hatch Act
- Definition: A federal law that restricts political activities by federal employees and the use of federal funds for political purposes.
- Hosts' Argument: Republicans are disregarding the law for political gain, reflecting a broader contempt for legal standards.
- Satirical Commentary
- SNL Skit: The episode references a skit by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey that satirizes Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
- Hosts' Reaction: They find the satire insufficiently humorous because the reality of Noem and Bondi's actions is more bizarre than the parody.
- Critique of Republican Leadership
- Mike Johnson's Leadership: Described as a "lapdog" of Donald Trump, lacking the independence to negotiate bipartisan solutions.
- Hakeem Jeffries' Comments: The hosts appreciate Jeffries' candid remarks about the Republican's refusal to negotiate.
- Impact of Government Cuts
- Federal Layoffs: The government has laid off 4,000 employees, with implications for special education services.
- Hosts' View: The cuts are part of a broader Republican strategy that dehumanizes vulnerable populations, including immigrants and those with disabilities.
- Political Hypocrisy
- Republican Values: The hosts argue that the Republican party prioritizes billionaire interests over working-class Americans and marginalized groups.
- Future Implications: The episode warns that this behavior will eventually affect even those who might currently support Republican policies.
Key Takeaways
- Disregard for Law: The episode underscores a perceived trend among Republicans to ignore legal frameworks for political advantages.
- Comedy vs. Reality: The disconnect between political satire and the real actions of politicians is highlighted.
- Call to Action: Encouragement for listeners to engage in resistance and stay informed about political developments.
Closing Remarks
- Promoting Engagement: Listeners are encouraged to support the podcast by purchasing their book and participating in upcoming events.
- Stay Informed: The hosts remind listeners to keep up with the news and engage politically, especially amidst the current tumultuous environment.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:04The United States government is shut down under the Republican White House, Senate and US Congress, but they are doing everything they can to blame it on Democrats. Even going so far as to say the pitiful puppy killer, cosplay Barbie, Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem has this ridiculous video saying it's all the Democrats' fault. She wants to put it in every airport because security lines are slower, air traffic controllers aren't showing up, and people are pissed, understandably. So she makes this bullshit video. Now airports are pushing back. No lie with Brian Cohen says multiple reports are announcing airports will refuse to play Kristi Noem's government funding video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
0:55And the statement from these airports is, we believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits the use of public assets for political purposes and messaging one airport set. Now, I'm going to remind you that the law is the Hatch Act. Politicians cannot use public funds, public domains to do politics, to campaign, things of that nature. That's exactly what they're doing. They did it with all the voicemails. When you call into these federal agencies, they've put it on their websites, their social media. And the reason is because these people do not give a shit about the rule of law, starting with the convicted felon, kanks, all the way down.
1:41These people have no respect for the Constitution or the law. It is unbelievable the lengths they will go to to hide from the public and to lie and propagandize people. And then I don't know if you saw it over the weekend, but Amy Poehler and Tina Fey did a skit about Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi. So Pam Bondi posts this. I'm going to describe for you what the picture is. It's Tina Fey with a suit and an AK-47 like powered rifle. And I'm sorry, Tina Fey is Kristi Noem. Amy Poehler is Pam Bondi. Here's the thing. The skit was funny, but the real life Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem are so much worse than anything that could be satire, anything that could be put on air.
2:34Their behavior, it is so ridiculous that I didn't think the skit was that funny simply because the truth was stranger than the actual fiction. Their behavior is so much more bizarre than what they showed on Saturday Night Live. So Pam Bondi, because Republicans have no sense of humor, posts at Secretary Noem, should we recreate this picture in Chicago loving Amy Poehler and repost the picture where they're like making fun of them? And I'm just like, these people do not understand. They don't under Fox News doesn't understand that Gavin Newsom isn't imitating Donald Trump. He is mocking him. Pam Bondi doesn't understand.
3:19They're not laughing with you, Pam. They're laughing at you. They're looking at you and saying, you're a fucking joke. You're a lying propagandist. That's what they're doing. And you don't get it because again, Republicans just aren't funny. And then we go to Hakeem Jeffries for who the first time I actually think spoke some truth. Here's what he has to say about Democrats and Republicans coming together to negotiate to open the government back up. You met with Speaker Mike Johnson. No, Speaker Mike Johnson and I have not met. They've made the decision. Donald Trump has not given, because Donald Trump has not given them permission to meet, Katie.
4:05And we know that until Donald Trump gives them permission to meet, they're going to continue to hide as it relates to sitting down and negotiating a bipartisan agreement. Okay, so finally some truth from Hakeem Jeffries. Everybody knows, I read a report yesterday that the White House is like, oh yeah, we have Congress by the balls. I mean, obviously I'm paraphrasing, but they are controlling the government. Mike Johnson is a lapdog. He is a religious radical that now has put Donald Trump in place of his God, which is like one against the commandments. He's also not loving thy neighbor against the commandments.
4:45And he lies all the fucking time. But here's the thing. Mike Johnson cannot reopen the government because we've got the Epstein files lurking out that clearly Donald Trump is in up to his eyeballs or we would have seen him already. This has been going on for like his entire term because he brought it up in the campaign. But finally, Hakeem Jeffries starts with just a little bit of sass. We need more of that, Hakeem. I'm not going to dismiss it. You actually did it, but we need more of this all day, every day. The government is shut down because the Republicans' policies are wildly unpopular. They want to kick people off of health insurance so that billionaires can keep more money and they don't want to release the Epstein files.
5:34And then we've got Mike Johnson, again, lapdog, got his whole Christ thing completely out of whack because he worships Donald Trump. He will do anything for Donald Trump. He will lie. He will protect pedophiles as long as Donald Trump is happy. So yesterday, the government fired 4 ,000 federal employees. They laid them off. Now, reminder, Donald Trump said in the Oval Office, people that were fired were going to be Democrats, people that didn't follow the loyalty test for the Republicans. So he did it yesterday. He and Russell Vaught, you know, RIP, that's what Russell Vaught is posting on his social media.
6:18So they are celebrating Americans losing their job. And here is Mike Johnson, lapdog pussy, Moses Mike, in response to a question about Americans losing their jobs. Mr. Speaker, we know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. So we are also learning there were significant cuts to staff at the special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts? I haven't seen the specifics of that, and I don't know. I do know that each of the... What a lie. What a fucking lie. Okay, Donald Trump cut special education. And I'm going to keep saying this. It is because people that aren't perfect, people that might have autism, sick, special needs, disabilities, they don't give a shit about them more than they don't give a shit about blue collar workers and working class people.
7:12They don't care if people are sick and die. They don't care if a child with special needs cannot get the education that has been offered to them because they don't have value. They dehumanize immigrants. They dehumanize black people and brown people. They dehumanize the sick because we're in the midst of the biggest measles outbreak, like in modern medicine history, because these fuckers are telling people that, you know, vaccines can give you autism or what else, whatever they're saying, just a bunch of bullshit. Now circumcision causes autism. I mean, It's fucking crazy. Anyway, that's beside the point.
7:56I'm off track. These people do not have any value in human beings that aren't white, male, rich, and Christian. That means they're coming for you, white women. Liberal white women are all already on the list. MAGA women, they're taking away your rights. They're taking away your daughter's rights. This is proof positive. They don't give a shit about anybody that's not a white Christian male. And then we have a senator that always speaks out for good. He speaks truth to power and he tells us exactly why. The government is shut down by the Republicans to protect pedophiles. No negotiations happening in large part because the House of Representatives isn't even here.
8:45They've been on an unprecedented five-week recess because they do not want to risk their billionaire tax cut. And they also don't want to talk about the president's lawlessness. I mean, that's the other thing that we have to talk about in this budget. If we're going to fund this administration, we need to fund an administration that is paying attention to the law. I would be a sucker, Margaret, to vote for a budget that allows the president to then go and spend money only in states that are run by Republicans and spend no money in states that are run by Democrats. So there you have it. Donald Trump wants the government to shut down because he's doing whatever the fuck he wants.
9:25He's giving money to Argentina. He's building his ballroom. He doesn't give a shit. The military is being let loose in American cities that are blue cities. So good for Chris Murphy. We've got to keep up the fight. We've got to keep up the resistance. Remember the No Kings rally, October 18th. Look it up where it is in your town. Please like this video, subscribe to our channel. And a great way to support us is by buying our book, Life is a Lazy Susan of Shit Sandwiches. You can also get it in the audio book if you want to hear our voice, which I cannot imagine, because I would think at this point you're getting sick of it.
10:01Please stick with us for more news. Thank you.
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