Podcast Summary

IHIP News – "Karoline Leavitt Goes Full Psycho in Lying Rage over Shutdown Meltdown"

Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie "Pumps" Sullivan
Date: November 7, 2025

Overview

In this fiery and comedic episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan break down the most recent government shutdown crisis, focusing on the Trump administration’s handling of SNAP benefits, the role of right-wing media personalities in the political scene, and Rep. Karoline Leavitt’s controversial press performances. The hosts dissect Republican strategies, highlight their historic disdain for the poor, and express optimism about recent Democratic victories as a sign of public pushback against extremism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Extremism and Chaos in the "Kanks" (Trump) Administration

• Credentialing Right-Wing Media: The hosts mock the Pentagon's decision to credential Laura Loomer, labeling her “conspiracy theorist in chief.”
  • Host 1 ridicules, "So eating the dogs, eating the cats girl, is now an accredited member of the press at the Pentagon" [00:30], highlighting the absurdity of extreme voices now shaping official press coverage.
• Press Corps Walkout: Regular media outlets protest the move by walking out, leaving only sycophantic voices.

2. Republican Strategy: Overplaying Their Hand

• Hosts argue that Republican leadership’s "accelerating insanity" is "backfiring" and emboldening moderates to distance themselves from Trump.
  • Memorable quote: "I think they're blowing their wad...they cannot help themselves with their impulse control and they are accelerating the insanity" — Host 2 [01:03].
• Democratic electoral gains are seen as a sign some Republicans may soon turn against the current regime to save their careers.

3. Contempt for the Law and Hostaging SNAP Benefits

• Trump’s Post: Trump publicly declares he will only release SNAP benefits once Democrats open the government, in defiance of a court order.
• Violation of Court Orders: Host 1 argues, "He is openly violating a court order" [03:20], calling it a "clear contemptible offense."
• The hosts express outrage at weaponizing hunger: "He is weaponizing hunger for his regime..." [02:41].

4. Demonizing the Poor – A Republican Tradition

• Host 2 places current actions in historical context, noting the party’s long tradition of shaming the poor and subsidizing corporations.
  • Quote: "Demean the poor, demean the hungry, demean the sick. Make fun of hard working people...while subsidize these corporations..." — Host 2 [04:55].

5. Karoline Leavitt’s Lying Rage & Gaslighting

• Live Fact-Checking: Karoline Leavitt gives a press conference twisting facts about SNAP, blaming "radical left Democrats" while contradicting Trump’s own statements.
• Host 1 explodes: "She's a fuck twat...bitch, we are not as dumb as the mag voters that elected you complete morons." [06:25]
• Memorable Moment: The hosts stress how Caroline Levitt embodies aggressive propaganda: "She completely goes against him and says, oh well, people need to be patient..." — Host 1 [06:24].
• Host 2 predicts: "Carolyn Levitt will go down as one of the dingiest propagandists in world history..." [07:29].

6. Evidence of Republican Message Failure

• Hosts highlight polling and voter sentiment showing the public is rejecting MAGA gaslighting.
  • "Their bullshit isn't working. And we have data to back that up." — Host 2 [07:13].

7. James McGovern’s Condemnation

• The hosts play a powerful clip of Rep. James McGovern skewering Trump:
  • Quote: "Trump is doing this because he is a bad person. He's a lousy president and an even worse human being. He's weaponizing hunger..." — James McGovern [08:41].
• Hosts agree, though argue McGovern’s condemnation isn’t harsh enough, pointing to Trump’s narcissism and disregard for public wellbeing.

8. Sadism, Public Opinion, and the Path Forward

• Discussion turns to the “sadistic” delight the administration appears to take in cruelty, especially as reflected in its public messaging:
  • "They flaunt the cruelty that our government is imposing upon immigrants..." — Host 2 [09:53].
• The hosts note that recent Democratic victories should pressure cowardly Republican legislators to reconsider their support.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Extremism in Government:
  "Clown, you get a circus. And that's exactly what's happening in Kanks's administration." — Host 1 [00:05]
• On Republican Tactics:
  "I think they're blowing their wad...they cannot help themselves..." — Host 2 [01:03]
• On Karoline Leavitt:
  "She's a fuck twat, if I may use the word that we've coined...she infuriates me every day." — Host 1 [06:25] "Carolyn Levitt will go down as one of the dingiest propagandists in world history, in my opinion." — Host 2 [07:29]
• On Trump’s Actions:
  "He is weaponizing hunger and trying to rip food away from more than 40 million Americans..." — James McGovern [08:41]
• On Republican Tradition:
  "Demean the poor, demean the hungry, demean the sick...while subsidize these corporations..." — Host 2 [04:55]
• On Public Opinion Turning:
  "Their bullshit isn't working. And we have data to back that up." — Host 2 [07:13]
• On Trump’s Mental State:
  "Kanks is dementia. He's a lame duck. He's quacking like a crazy ass duck on lsd..." — Host 2 [10:25]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:05] – Republican extremism and credentialing Laura Loomer
• [01:03] – GOP 'accelerating insanity' and its risks
• [02:41] – Trump’s post weaponizing SNAP and violating court orders
• [04:55] – Historical context: Republican demonization of the poor
• [06:24] – Karoline Leavitt’s press conference and hosts’ furious reaction
• [07:13] – Evidence GOP message is failing with public
• [08:41] – Rep. James McGovern’s fiery statement
• [09:53] – Discussion of White House cruelty and electoral shift
• [10:25] – Analysis of Trump’s declining health and MAGA movement concerns

Final Thoughts

Hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan offer an unapologetically raw, comedic, and progressive perspective on the current political crisis, using cutting language and historical context to dissect Republican strategies and the shutdown’s human cost. They remain cautiously optimistic that public opinion is turning, urging sustained pressure on lawmakers to ensure accountability and humane governance.