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Notes on The MeidasTouch Podcast Episode: "Fox Gets Rude Awakening as Guest Smokes Hannity on Live TV"
Podcast Overview
- Title: The MeidasTouch Podcast
- Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
- Description: The podcast features a mix of comedic banter and political commentary, focusing on democracy and current events, with a strong following known as "MeidasMighty."
Episode Summary
- Title: Fox Gets Rude Awakening as Guest Smokes Hannity on Live TV
- Description: Ben Meiselas reports on a heated exchange between Sean Hannity and Justin Jones, a Democratic State Representative from Tennessee, during a live television appearance on Fox News.
Key Highlights Main Discussion: Justin Jones vs. Sean Hannity
- Context: Justin Jones confronts Sean Hannity on Fox News, criticizing Hannity's rhetoric and the media's fearmongering tactics.
- Justin Jones' Points:
- Accuses Hannity of spreading fear for personal gain, making $45 million a year.
- Calls out the media's portrayal of immigrants and crime, emphasizing that a majority of immigrants have not committed crimes.
- Critiques Donald Trump's associations with known criminals and his handling of serious issues like child trafficking.
Notable Quotes from Justin Jones
- "You get paid $45 million a year to lie to the American people. You should be ashamed of yourself."
- "The threat to the American people is in the White House."
- Jones emphasizes that the real enemies are corporate CEOs exploiting everyday Americans, not immigrants.
Media Response
- Hannity's Tactics:
- Attempts to cut Jones' volume and plays music to drown him out during the exchange.
- Follow-Up Commentary:
- After the debate, Fox News personalities like Jesse Waters and Laura Ingraham engage in discussions that reflect a continued defense of Trump and his policies.
Jesse Waters and the Notion of "Dominion"
- Waters uses aggressive language suggesting America has "dominion over the entire Western hemisphere."
- His rhetoric is described as reminiscent of authoritarian leaders, raising concerns about the normalization of such language.
Critical Analysis
- Tone and Approach: The episode highlights the brothers' critical and humorous take on political discourse, showcasing their dedication to calling out misinformation and media manipulation.
- Impact of Jones' Performance: Justin Jones is positioned as a rising star within the Democratic Party, credited with effectively countering mainstream media narratives.
Conclusion
- The episode serves as a commentary on the current state of political media, the role of fear in broadcasting, and the importance of accountability in journalism. The Meiselas brothers leverage this high-profile debate to emphasize their commitment to truth and democracy while entertaining their audience.
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Chapters
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1:30 to 2:55
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“State regime media, which calls itself Fox News, got a rude awakening as Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones smoked Sean Hannity, one of the main propagandists on state regime media, live on air.”
Justin Jones vs. Sean Hannity on Live TV
2:59 to 5:04
Discover how Justin Jones confronted Sean Hannity about media fear tactics.
“So let's take a look at Justin Jones right here, where he says to Hannity, all you do is keep people fearful because you get paid$45 million a year.”
The Disgrace of Fearmongering
5:06 to 8:51
Analyze the implications of Hannity's rhetoric as challenged by Jones.
“Can you name one victim of violent crime He does not care about crime in your state.”
Jesse Waters and Authoritarian Rhetoric
10:50 to 13:15
Examine Jesse Waters' alarming comments about global dominance and authoritarianism.
“Do you see the pivot though, which is you have Sean Hannity get smoked.”
Trump's Messaging and Legal Challenges
13:17 to 14:04
Discuss the implications of Trump's recent messaging and the DOJ's actions against local leaders.
“And he's like, that's what the American people want us to do, to go after them.”
Investigating Local Officials' Impediments
14:04 to 14:48
Learn about the federal investigation into local officials' actions during riots.
“doing and have been doing, impeding federal officers and doing everything they could to encourage rioters to do what they had been doing, which is assaulting and getting in the way of federal officials.”
Kayleigh McEnany on Trump's Messaging
14:49 to 15:27
Explore Kayleigh McEnany's perspective on Trump's communication and immigration stance.
“I don't know what that's called, Kayleigh.”
Skepticism on Greenland's Political Implications
15:31 to 16:23
Discuss the ramifications of potential Greenland incorporation into the U.S.
“On Greenland, though, I'm very skeptical that the ultimate goal to that point is to have a military takeover of Greenland and incorporate Greenland into the United States.”
Jesse Waters' Controversial Views
16:28 to 17:41
Delve into Jesse Waters' opinions about Denmark and Greenland's status.
“And then you have Jesse Waters whining even more.”
Justin Jones and the Abolish ICE Movement
17:43 to 18:20
Hear about Justin Jones's protest against ICE during the legislative session.
“at the Tennessee first day of the legislative session.”
Transcript
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1:30Ben Meiselas:State regime media, which calls itself Fox News, got a rude awakening as Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones smoked Sean Hannity, one of the main propagandists on state regime media, live on air. Justin Jones was not holding back. And as Sean Hannity tried to spew his propaganda talking points, Justin Jones made it clear that Mar-a-Lago is basically a festering cesspool of pedos and the cover-up taking place there of the child sex trafficking ring of Epstein is located at the situs essentially of Mar-a-Lago and by the DOJ. You had Justin Jones talking about how Donald Trump is covering up for all of these criminals and how Donald Trump and state regime media just want to try to scare their audiences, bring people into panic so Donald Trump can make billions and people like Sean Hannity, what's Hannity making?
2:31Ben Meiselas:$45 million a year. And Justin Jones called him out on air. Now, you can even see what state regime media was doing here. They tried to adjust Sean Hannity's volume up and also play music while Justin Jones, the Tennessee state representative, was absolutely smoking Hannity. But Justin Jones still got in his points, and he's a rising star in the Democratic Party. He's just speaking truth to power right here, and we appreciate that on the Midas Touch Network. So let's take a look at Justin Jones right here, where he says to Hannity, all you do is keep people fearful because you get paid$45 million a year.
3:09Ben Meiselas:Play this clip.
3:31Oh, I care about the Americans. You want them to be afraid of immigrants because all you have is fear, Sean. No, I want legal immigration. It's the corporate CEOs who are screwing them over and making sure that they cannot afford groceries and their health care. That's who we need to go after. This is not the America I believe in. Let me tell you what your rhetoric is doing. The America I believe in does not look like this. The America I believe in does not look like masked men targeting people. Shameful. Okay, let me tell you what you're doing. When you compare our ICE agents that are taking all those criminal, illegal immigrants off your street, although you can't name a single person because you're not in touch with your constituents and you're too lazy to find out who they are.
4:09You're putting their lives in jeopardy. You are putting your reckless rhetoric is putting their lives in jeopardy. You know that this is un-American. And yet you get paid$45 million a year to lie to the American people. You should be ashamed of yourself. And I'm going to pray for you that you lay down this burden and these lies, Sean. You are a disgrace. You are a disgrace. God have mercy on you. Shame on you. You are a disgrace. Because what you're doing is wrong. You are a disgrace. Thank you very much. But the one that needs the prayer is you. The victims in your state need your prayers, not me.
4:40The threat to the American people is in the White House. If not, these immigrants were trying. 70 % of them have been convicted of no crime. And yet these these goons are kidnapping them from their homes. Shame on you. God, have mercy on you and anybody who believes it's right. And your children will be ashamed of where you stand in this time, Sean.
4:55Ben Meiselas:And as Aisin from the Midas Touch Network says, there's a non-zero chance that Fox stops airing these Hannity debates at Dems segment after this. More from Justin Jones right here to Hannity saying that you and Donald Trump don't care about crime. You just hang out with pedos all day. Here, play this clip. Crime by illegals in your state. And have you ever called any of them? Answer the question. Answer the question. Can you name one victim of violent crime He does not care about crime in your state. He hangs out with pedophiles and criminals in Mar-a-Lago. He does not care about going after rapists.
5:34He cares about keeping you fearful, to control you, because he wants to distract you from the real enemy, which are the corporate CEOs who are screwing you over. Okay, he does not care. You got a little talking point out? You feel good about yourself? This is not MSDNC. I'm asking you again. Pay close attention. You're comparing the KK. What do you know about the KK?
5:54Ben Meiselas:Then Justin Jones goes to Sean Hannity. shame on you. Your children will be shamed about you being part of their family. And just take a look when Donald Trump puts down his pardon pen and maybe show him a mirror because he's the criminal right here. Play this clip. Because what you're doing is wrong. You are. Take the prayers. Thank you very much. You have that thousand dollars. But the one that needs to pay is you. The victims in your state need your prayers, not me. The threat to the American people is in the White House. If not, these immigrants were trying. Seventy percent of them have been convicted of no crime and yet these these goons are kidnapping them from their homes shame on you god have mercy on you and anybody who believes it's right and your children will be ashamed of where you stand in this time sean and you know what and you are of history and you'll be back you are a disgrace that is putting law enforcement lives in jeopardy i'm gonna pray for you god i appreciate the prayers pray for the victims in your state pray for the victims of murder pray for the victims of rape Pray for the victims of violent crime.
6:54Pray for the victims of drug abuse. Pray for the children that have been sodomized and raped. Pray for them. Pray for them in your state, and you can't name one of them. And you don't give a damn about them. You don't care one bit. Because the people of America deserve better than their lives.
7:12Ben Meiselas:Then Sean Hannity tries to challenge Justin Jones about, what do you know about the KKK? and Justin Jones like you really want to go there? You want to know what I know about the KKK? They ran my grandparents out of Tennessee and we're seeing those same KKK tactics with the ICE and Border Patrol Gestapo who need to be abolished. Play this clip. I'm asking you again, pay close attention. You're comparing the KKK. What do you know about the KKK? Do you know a lot of Tennessee where the KKK was founded? They ran my grandparents out of Tennessee. They ran my grandparents out of Tennessee. My dad was a U.S.
7:52Marine. They were murderers. They hung people. They assassinated people. Evil racist. And Gestapo, they led people to their death. And you're comparing law enforcement that are arresting those criminals shooting mothers in the face. To those people. Shooting mothers in the face. Shooting mothers in the face. bringing grandpas out in the snow with boxes on. But that's not ice.
8:14Ben Meiselas:So after Sean Hannity gets smoked, you know, state regime media needs to go and praise their furor, praise their dear leader. So they've got Jesse Waters say, daddy's coming home on state regime media. They call Trump daddy. I'm not making this up. And they go, daddy's home, everybody. Our daddy's home. And they think that this is something that's normal. Watch state regime media call Trump their daddy again. Play this clip. I bet Al's already started drinking because daddy's about to land and daddy has needs. And then Jesse Waters says, why is Denmark being so selfish? Why don't they just give us Greenland?
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10:51Ben Meiselas:Do you see the pivot though, which is you have Sean Hannity get smoked. And then you have Jesse Waters just basically being like, we are the tough guys, everybody. We have dominion over the entire Western hemisphere. Dominion over the West. Are you listening to the words that are coming out of your mouth? Dominion over the Western hemisphere. I mean, you're literally just speaking like a Nazi. I mean, you're speaking like a heinous, despicable authoritarian. I'm giving you my opinion, protected by First Amendment in speech, but who speaks like this? Here, play this clip. Isn't it hilarious listening to Europeans lecture us about a land grab when Europe colonized the entire world?
11:34Now they change the rules after they lost their power and empire? What Europe doesn't understand is that Greenland is an island in North America. You hear that? North America. And we have dominion over the entire Western hemisphere. Europeans can't just have colonies. right off the coast of Maine. We let the British have Bermuda because it's cute. But if we needed Bermuda, we'd take it. And the British would let it happen.
12:03Ben Meiselas:More from Jesse Waters saying, and we need the shipping lanes, the supply chains. We're predators. We need the minerals. America's a bunch of predators here. Play this clip. We've purchased land from France and Russia. We've seized it from Spain and the Brits. When the world changes, we change. Globalism's dead. COVID killed it. We need shipping lanes, supply chains, and minerals to win the AI race. And the Golden Dome to protect us from enemy missiles. And we're not going to wait for the Chinese to poach the biggest island in the world right on our doorstep. And then more from Jesse Waters saying that Donald Trump is like Napoleon.
12:43Ben Meiselas:Let's play this clip. How did Macron respond to a run-of-the-mill tariff threat? He claims he's being bullied.
12:59You know who bullied Europe?
13:05Ben Meiselas:Napoleon. Then you have Laura Ingraham brings on Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, who's integral in the coverup of a child sex trafficking ring, the coverup of the Epstein files. And Todd Blanche says, you know, and he's speaking to Laura Ingraham about how the DOJ's main priority right now is going after the governor of Minnesota and the mayor of Minneapolis for speaking out against ICE and Border Patrol. And he's like, that's what the American people want us to do, to go after them. Here, play this clip. I want to start with the subpoenas, okay with this grand jury investigation you have mayor jacob fry um he says the government is trying to intimidate local leaders obviously uh others are going to follow suit uh so is that what this is all about well of course not look we said for the past two weeks that the federal government and this administration would not tolerate local officials doing what they were doing and have been doing, impeding federal officers and doing everything they could to encourage rioters to do what they had been doing, which is assaulting and getting in the way of federal officials.
14:19We said that we were investigating. I've seen the reports today, Laura, you know, I'm not going to comment on exactly what we're doing in this investigation, but this is exactly what we do when we investigate. We send grand jury subpoenas. We talk to witnesses to understand what's happening. And that's what you see happening right now.
14:36Ben Meiselas:The hell is going on here. Then you have Kayleigh McEnany, Donald Trump's press secretary during his first administration, saying, and Trump's the best messenger after Donald Trump's utterly deranged day. You play this clip. Yeah, like a leasehold or a freehold. I don't know what that's called, Kayleigh. You know, the thing is, what did you think of Trump's performance? There's a lot of great lines in there with the little clip thing. He said he wouldn't show the pain. I thought that was nice. What did you make of it? I think he's his own best messenger. On Minnesota, for instance, he gave acknowledgement to there being both sides that need to be looked at, considered.
15:10He, of course, supports ICE, but he has given a voice to that woman, which I think is very good. Not only that, on immigration, he said, I've looked at my team and I said, look, we got to get this under control. There are good people who are here. They came illegally. They're working on farms. They're a value to our society. And let's go after the criminals. So President Trump has a good gauge and a good steer. And I think we saw that today.
15:30Ben Meiselas:More from Kayleigh McEnany here about Greenland. Let's play it. On Greenland, though, I'm very skeptical that the ultimate goal to that point is to have a military takeover of Greenland and incorporate Greenland into the United States. Why? Greenland became a state. They get two Senate seats. Greenland is deeply, deeply leftist. Really? Socialist. So two socialist senators, you could add them to the United States Senate, at least one House seat, according to the Heritage Foundation. So you've got another House socialist member. James Carville has told me they want to get rid of the filibuster, make D.C.
16:01a state. So add another two Democratic senators, add another two Democratic House seats. That's a political nightmare for Republicans. And Puerto Rico would be like, excuse me. Puerto Rico would be like, let us in too. So I think President Trump's end goal is something short of that. Maybe a freely associated state like the Marshall Islands, maybe a territory like Guam, less likely to happen. But I think he's got them in a position to deal. But I don't think the deal is going to be, let's add socialist senators to the United States Senate and lose it forevermore.
16:28Ben Meiselas:And then you have Jesse Waters whining even more. Let's play it. We're offering them$700 billion. Yes. A billion per person. A billion per person. The royal family in Denmark is dying to sell Denmark. Every European that we're going to grease with the 700 billion is dying to do this deal. It's like when you find out your great grandmother has this amazing piece of real estate right on the coast. and some big fat developer comes over and makes an amazing offer and you don't even go to the property. You've never even seen the estate and you don't have enough money to even build on it. So someone comes here, slaps a check down and you're gonna say no.
17:09Once Besant and Lutnik and Rubio get into a room with all these guys and knock their heads together, we're getting Greenland. More Jesse Waters whining, let's play it. Denmark should take the offer. Yes. Denmark cannot defend or develop the island. And they're in violation of their NATO obligations because they are sworn to defend all of their territory and they cannot defend it. They live under our security umbrella. It is a big, beautiful umbrella, Greg. Do they want to live under it or not?
17:41Ben Meiselas:And here you have Justin Jones. This was back on January 13th at the Tennessee first day of the legislative session. And he's holding up a huge sign that says abolish ice let's play this clip
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