Podcast Summary: IHIP News – "Trump Booed at Kennedy Center in Humiliating Moment; Military Parade is a Total Sham"
Release Date: June 12, 2025
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Podcast Description: Deep in a red state, progressive podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan share how they really feel about political news. Their comedic, feel-good takes drop twice weekly, possibly more, if sh*t really hits the fan.
1. Donald Trump Booed at the Kennedy Center
Timestamp: 00:48 – 02:23
The hosts delve into a recent incident where former President Donald Trump was booed during a performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center. They highlight the irony of Trump attending a Broadway show about uprising against tyranny, considering his own actions and rhetoric.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “So he went to go see Les Mis last night, which of course is about an uprising against a tyrant, but that's lost on him. And he arrives at the Kennedy Center and he gets booed because everybody has exaggerated and gamed the algorithms to fake Trump support.” [00:48]
2. Critique of MAGA Supporters
Timestamp: 00:48 – 02:23
Jennifer passionately criticizes MAGA supporters, asserting that their actions do not reflect genuine patriotism or support for the Constitution. She accuses them of being entrenched in white supremacist ideologies and worshiping Trump in a cult-like manner.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “Quit lying and acting like you're patriotic... You're not for the United States of America. You're for a white supremacist state where you worship Donald Trump because you're in a cult.” [01:45]
3. Craigslist Ad for Trump's Parade Seat Fillers
Timestamp: 05:08 – 07:51
The hosts discuss a Craigslist posting found by Amy Vanderpool seeking paid seat fillers for Trump’s birthday parade. They analyze the ad’s intent to manipulate the perception of attendance and criticize the superficial display of support orchestrated by such measures.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “T. Mellon Events is looking for seat fillers and extras to provide their time for space maximization and attendance perception.” [05:29]
Angie Sullivan: “They're paying you a thousand dollars in cryptocurrency. I find that a little suspicious.” [05:08]
4. Trump’s Approval Ratings and Public Support
Timestamp: 06:42 – 07:51
Jennifer addresses Trump's declining approval ratings, citing a Quinnipiac poll showing a 38% approval rate. She expresses her belief that the actual support is even lower and criticizes Trump's handling of immigration, contrasting it with previous administrations.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “Trump's approval rating is in the shitter. We're looking at like 38%. My personal belief is that it's even lower than that.” [06:42]
5. Mockery of Trump's Military Parade Plans
Timestamp: 07:51 – 10:11
The discussion shifts to Trump’s planned military parade, which Jennifer describes as a "total sham." She highlights the logistical failures and mockery surrounding the event, including the exclusion of non-Trump sympathizers and the undermining of military integrity at Fort Bragg.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “This whole military parade is ridiculous. But I also did read a report for the Fort Bragg where they humiliated the military. They only, only people that were Trump sycophants were allowed.” [06:42]
6. Trump’s Press Secretary Storms Out Over Free Speech Questions
Timestamp: 10:11 – 12:44
The hosts cover the incident where Trump’s press secretary abruptly ended a briefing in response to questions about free speech. They interpret this action as indicative of the administration’s intolerance for dissent and criticism.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “Levitt storms out of press briefing. Just matter rage got her panties in a wad because she can't defend what they're doing.” [09:40]
Angie Sullivan: “What amazes me about this is she sits up there and lies about everything.” [10:11]
7. Analysis of the Republican Movement’s Impact on Civil Liberties
Timestamp: 10:33 – 12:20
Jennifer provides a scathing critique of the Republican movement, asserting that it seeks to dismantle civil liberties and promote systemic racism and cruelty. She warns of the dangers posed by policies that marginalize minorities and erode foundational American principles.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “They do not believe in the principles of freedom. For they never believed in it for everybody, ever Republicans... they want to own black people, abusing them and not paying them.” [10:33]
Angie Sullivan: “Trump said... let's shoot people that are protesters. He does not want peaceful protests. And that's exactly what he's got.” [12:05]
8. Deployment of Troops in Los Angeles
Timestamp: 11:30 – 12:20
The hosts discuss the unprecedented deployment of U.S. troops to Los Angeles, surpassing the numbers previously stationed in Iraq and Syria. They interpret this as evidence of the administration's focus on internal threats and its authoritarian tendencies.
Notable Quote:
Jennifer Welch: “There are now more U. S. Troops deployed to Los Angeles than in Iraq and Syria... These people are the thought police.” [11:50]
Angie Sullivan: “They are planning on these type of military... This is the tip of the iceberg.” [12:00]
Conclusion
Throughout the episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan provide a vehement critique of Donald Trump’s actions and the broader Republican movement. They emphasize the dangers of authoritarianism, the manipulation of public perception, and the erosion of civil liberties under current policies. Their analysis is interspersed with passionate commentary and pointed criticisms, aimed at exposing what they perceive as the systemic flaws and ethical failures within the political landscape.
Note: This summary excludes commercial segments and promotional content to focus solely on the substantive discussions presented in the episode.