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With the country at war and Donald Trump dicking over JD Vance by setting him up for Failure Abroad with Jared Kushner and Witkoff, Donald Trump is laser focused on what Americans really want. He puts out this banger on lisocial. Pop this up. Work will begin immediately on fixing the seriously vandalized reflecting pool. I just inspected it and could only say to myself and those gathered around me, wow, who would do such a thing? Sick, deranged people. We will fix it. Question mark. President djt So I thought, my God, he, you know, we've all seen him walk and he like kind of drags that left foot. Because we all think, all of us here in the IHIP community, that he's had a stroke. And so where's the video of him walking around the reflecting pool inspecting it? Everybody's over there. There's cameras on it all the time and I couldn't find one. But I did find this from the right wing influencer Nick Sortor. Pop this up. So here are Some helicopters going around low, circling the reflecting pool. And so I don't know if Donald Trump is in one of these, but I assume that that's what it was. Waste, fraud and abuse. He is inspecting Mr. Eagle Eye, the guy that can barely speak, we're left to believe that he's in a helicopter, in a bird in the sky, lasering down, inspecting, and has cracked the case that somebody has vandalized the reflecting pole. The fact of the matter is he hired a to do the work on the reflecting pool. Who hustled him. He got swindled. The American taxpayer got swindled to the tune of $16 million. And they start pouring all this hydrogen peroxide into the reflecting pool. A little duckling is dead. And I think we've all heard ad nauseam how Donald Trump is so concerned about birds with wind turbines. So I don't know what's going on there, but he has the National Guard walking around, quote, protecting the reflecting pool. And here is a video of the. I'm sorry, a still shot of the National Guard reflecting a failed Trump project. And for those people that have studied Trump forever, this is exactly the way he conducts business. He hires unqualified people. He's bankrupt at six casinos. He hires some dipshit that did some work on one of his shitty golf course pools a long time ago. And this guy swindled the American taxpayer. And they've arrested a three time US Olympian named David Hearn and charged him with destroying government property after he said he touched a piece of blue coating that was detached from the bottom of the reflecting pool. So in summary, all of the criminals around the country that committed the insurrection of January 6, most of them broken criminals to begin with, that's why they took such a. They get charged with felonies, incarcerated. Trump pardons all of them. They've since a lot of them recommitted sexual abuse crimes towards children. Trump isn't worried about that. But a guy that touched the paint of his failed reflecting pool project bracelets, for him, it's just utter insanity. And shifting gears slightly, Zoran Mamdani is like the antidote to MAGA right now. He is showing and reminding people both on the Republican side, the Democratic establishment side and just citizens, that you can elect a politician that goes in and works for you, that's incorruptible, that doesn't take bribes, that isn't running a crime syndicate out of the executive office that he governs. And so Mamdani is trying to get a slate of incorruptible Democratic socialists elected in the United States. And we all know that AIPAC has incredible influence over the Democrats and the Republicans. And we all know that nobody likes it. Nobody likes a foreign country influencing our politicians for us to send bombs that kill civilians and kids. Nobody likes it. So Mamdani said this in a rally over the weekend. Play the clip.
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Monsters take many forms today in those who fund television ads that blanket the airwaves with misleading and bad faith attacks about Claire, Brad and Dari. Those who would rather spend far more on political contributions than they would ever be made to pay in taxes in apac, for whom the only thing more frightening than democracy being allowed to run its course is an end to genocide, Netanyahu's wars.
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All right, so of course Jonathan Greenblatt has a stage 5 Islamophobic hypocritical meltdown regarding what Zoron said. And you remember Zoron in that video, you just heard it with your own ears, was speaking about a lobbying group, apac. And here's what Jonathan Greenblatt says. It's been three days since Mayor Mamdani took the stage to demonize and denigrate his Jewish constituents. That is a complete lie. He said nothing about his Jewish constituents. He spoke about the monster that is the lobbying group apac. That lies, that sets up groups that are called Women for Choice. They can't. AIPAC can't even give money to a politician that campaigns on what AIPAC wants them to do. That's how unpopular it is. Green Black goes on to say, I initially didn't say anything because I felt certain he would retract his incendiary comments or at least explain them. I was wrong. This is the kind of bigoted conspiracy mongering that you expect from unhinged streamers or white supremacists. Remember, Jonathan Greenblatt is the guy that defended Elon Musk and his back to back SIG Heils. This is a guy who doesn't call out Donald Trump, who doesn't call out J.D. vance. When J.D. vance defended the Nazi group chat of Young Republicans. Where is Jonathan Greenblatt's moral clarity on that? Well, they're not. There isn't going to be any because white men in Jonathan Greenblatt's world are allowed to, I guess, be and say Nazi things. But if a Muslim man that was Democratically elected criticized a, a lobby, a lobbying group, Greenblatt conflates the two. And you have to be clear eyed about this Zoron Mamdani, his record on defending and protecting Jewish New Yorkers is clear. Jonathan Greenblatt's is clear. Jonathan Greenblatt will not call out Nazi from inside the Trump regime. This regime defends these young Republican group chats. They defend Elon Musk. Elon Musk is now the world's richest man. And Elon Musk spins his days on Twitter regramming Holocaust denial or retweeting Holocaust denialism, retweeting white nationalism. Greenblatt crickets, absolute crickets on the issue. And Greenblatt also ignores Jesse Waters right here, who straight up, in my opinion, this is very clear and completely different than what Zoran Mamdani is talking about. Play the clip.
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He said, watch out, Trump's your daddy too. Vance sent a warning to the Jews. And this is, it's really important that we understand what's happening here because these lobbying groups for Israel want to control the right wing, the left wing, the independence. They want to tell you who you can listen to, who you can vote for. And they lie about it. They lie. If you're so proud of what Israel is doing, run on it. Run on it. Say it. Say what Ben Gavir says, say it. Say all the horrible homicidal and run on it. But don't come lie to the American public and then trot out fascist Jonathan Greenblatt to conflate the two. This is so incredibly dangerous. And people are sick and tired of lobbyists propagandizing, lying and having double standards. Jesse Waters bigot JD Vance, bigot Donald Trump dementia bigot Zoran Momdani stands up for universal human rights. Stage five meltdown. It's just, I think people are so sick of this. Of course it won't be covered on the mainstream media, but I wanted to talk to you all about it here because moving into the midterms and moving into 2028, this is going to be a huge issue. Listener America's 250th anniversary is coming up, and that means there's a bigger conversation happening right now about what this country actually stands for. Because despite what some people would like you to believe, the United States was not founded as a religious nation. It began as a rebellion against monarchy and divine rule. And the founders followed that with a secular constitution. No religious tests, no state religion, and a government accountable to the people. That framework made pluralism possible. But today we're seeing increasing efforts to blur the line between church and state in politics, schools and public life. The Freedom From Religion foundation is working to protect the First Amendment because it protects everybody's freedom of conscience as America approaches 250. This isn't just about celebrating the past, it's about deciding what kind of future we want. Visit FFRF US IHIP or text the word IHIP to 5115-11 that's FFRF US IHIP, or text the word IHIP, to 511-511. To learn more and join, text IHIP to 511-511. Go to FFRF US IHIP or text IHIP to 511511 Message and data rates may apply.
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Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Date: June 22, 2026
Episode Theme:
A satirical yet pointed breakdown of the recent reflecting pool debacle in D.C. under Donald Trump’s administration, examining themes of political distraction, government waste, selective justice, and lobbyist influence in US politics. The hosts also highlight contrasting political leadership and discuss the ongoing battle over America’s pluralist, secular foundation.
Trump’s Priorities Out of Whack:
The episode opens with the hosts mocking Trump’s fixation on repairing the vandalized reflecting pool while neglecting more pressing national issues, like foreign policy "disaster" and corruption within his administration.
Ridicule of Trump’s Competence and Investigation:
Jokes about Trump possibly “inspecting” from a helicopter due to health rumors (“he drags that left foot… we all think he's had a stroke”), and the hosts mock the notion he personally cracked the case.
Government Waste and Cronyism:
They highlight wasteful spending ($16M on pool repair by an unqualified contractor connected to Trump), and the silly image of National Guard troops “protecting” the pool.
Absurd Law Enforcement Response:
Pointed outrage at a three-time US Olympian, David Hearn, being arrested for allegedly touching detached paint at the pool, while January 6 insurrectionists get pardons.
Mamdani as “Antidote to MAGA”:
Hosts introduce Zoran Mamdani as an incorruptible Democratic Socialist working for everyday citizens, contrasting him with Trump-era corruption and AIPAC influence.
Lobbying and Foreign Policy Criticism:
Discussion of Mamdani’s public criticism of AIPAC (pro-Israel lobbying group) and the push for multi-ethnic, pluralist representation.
ADL’s Greenblatt Responds with Outrage:
The hosts sharply criticize Jonathan Greenblatt (ADL) for conflating anti-AIPAC criticism with antisemitism, accusing him of hypocrisy and “stage 5 Islamophobic meltdown.”
Mainstream Media Double Standards:
The conversation transitions to frustration with media and influential figures selectively ignoring or covering up right-wing extremism, while demonizing progressives and left-leaning reformers.
Manipulation and Deceit by Lobbying Groups
Hosts reiterate the dangers of lobbyists misleading voters about foreign and domestic policy, demanding transparency and honesty.
America at a Crossroads Approach to 250th Anniversary:
The hosts bring in the big-picture context: as America approaches its 250th anniversary, the country is at a decisive moment regarding secularism, pluralism, and religious freedom.
Public Health Consequences of Propaganda:
The show highlights a key study that conservatives are dying at higher rates than liberals, attributing this to distrust in medicine and susceptibility to misinformation.
Final Plea for Universal Human Rights & Truth:
The episode ends with a passionate call for skepticism toward those in power who eschew universal rights, and a plug for a new book: "Do me a favor and order my new book... Not Today, Fascist: The Lies That Got Us Here and the Truths That Will Reunite Us." (13:42)
On Trump’s Physical Competence:
"We've all seen him walk and he kind of drags that left foot. Because we all think, all of us here in the IHIP community, that he's had a stroke." (01:45)
On the Absurdity of National Guard at the Reflecting Pool:
"Here is a video... of the National Guard reflecting a failed Trump project... This is exactly the way he conducts business. He hires unqualified people…" (03:22)
On Contrast with MAGA:
"Zoran Mamdani is like the antidote to MAGA right now. He is showing and reminding people… that you can elect a politician that goes in and works for you, that’s incorruptible, that doesn’t take bribes..." (05:49)
On Lobbying Influence:
"Nobody likes a foreign country influencing our politicians for us to send bombs that kill civilians and kids. Nobody likes it." (06:03)
On Public Health and Political Lies:
"Republicans are dying because they're listening to Republican leaders… they would rather listen to lies and propaganda than facts." (12:48)
Dedicated Rant Against Jonathan Greenblatt:
"How dare you constantly go after Muslim elected leaders and try to scare us when you're defending a group of people that are killing innocent children and displacing millions of Lebanese people and Gazans. We see it, we don't like it and you have no credibility." (13:52)
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:30 | Trump’s reflecting pool obsession & questionable priorities | | 02:55 | $16M in wasted taxpayer money on pool repairs | | 04:49 | Olympian David Hearn arrest and Trump’s selective justice | | 05:49 | Introduction of Zoran Mamdani as MAGA antidote | | 06:09 | Mamdani’s speech on AIPAC and political monsters | | 06:40 | Jonathan Greenblatt’s rebuttal and accusations rebutted | | 09:29 | Discussion about lobbying groups’ manipulation | | 11:10 | America’s 250th anniversary & defending secular pluralism | | 12:48 | Republican health and propaganda study | | 13:42 | Book promotion and final comments |
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