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Episode: "Trump's Russian Agent Sent To Interfere With Midterms, The Fix Is In"

Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Date: January 31, 2026

Episode Overview

In this highly charged, comedic, and deeply critical episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan discuss their fears and frustrations over what they view as an orchestrated attempt by MAGA Republicans to fix the 2026 midterm elections. The hosts focus on Tulsi Gabbard’s activities in Georgia, allege Russian interference, and sharply critique Democratic leadership for what they see as a lack of urgency and ineffective resistance. The episode is filled with passionate, urgent rhetoric and biting humor as the hosts rally listeners to demand more aggressive action from progressive politicians.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. MAGA's Ruthless Tactics vs. Democratic Timidity

• [00:00-01:18] Welch opens with an argument that Republicans are playing "a different game," using any means necessary—including breaking laws—to secure power, while Democrats are ineffective and still seek bipartisanship.
  • Quote [00:10] Jennifer Welch:
    "MAGA is relentless, ruthless, doesn't care about laws, doesn't care about criminals, doesn't care about cops getting beaten up... They care about power at the expense of everybody else, even the Constitution."

2. Suspicion Over Tulsi Gabbard’s Role in Georgia

• [00:56-02:31] Discussion centers around Tulsi Gabbard's presence at an election center in Georgia and the narrative that she’s “finding” irregularities in ballots. The hosts allege this is a setup for widespread voter fraud claims designed to suppress votes and justify drastic measures on Election Day.
  • Quote [01:25] Jennifer Welch:
    "We’re a few news cycles away from this guy going into the hall of Presidents outside, removing the Joe Biden portrait, popping up a picture of himself and saying, 'Hey, guess what? I do get to run for another term.'"

3. Allegations of Evidence Tampering and Legal Manipulation

• [02:31-03:30] Angie “Pumps” Sullivan asserts that Trump and allies are removing or stealing evidence to fabricate claims of election fraud, referencing how past legal attempts failed, so “the fix” now is to control the evidence directly.
  • Quote [02:50] Angie Sullivan:
    "He goes in and he steals the evidence so that he can fundamentally change it and nobody can dispute it because he has stolen the evidence... This is a play to keep him in power, full stop."

4. Russian Influence and The Dominion Voting Company Connection

• [03:30-07:24] Welch alleges Gabbard is a "Russian asset," connecting her actions to Putin’s interests via Trump’s administration, tying in the sale of Dominion Voting to a Trump ally and the issuance of a search warrant from Missouri. The hosts claim this is an orchestrated effort to manufacture a pretext for overturning results and impeaching Democratic leadership.
  • Quote [03:50] Jennifer Welch:
    "Tulsi is a Russian asset. Vladimir Putin has put all chips in on Donald Trump because he controls him... And he has a shock collar around his neck and at his nuts."
  • Welch on the Dominion purchase and warrant: Quote [04:35]
    "The Republican backed company that bought Dominion Voting is based in Missouri, which is where the warrant for the Fulton raid comes from. Trump ally buys voting company, claims tampering... This has clearly been in the works for months."

5. Failure of Democratic Resistance and Calls for Action

• [07:24-08:04] Both hosts hammer the point that Democrats are being outmaneuvered, warning that legal and political processes are too slow or ineffective in the face of deliberate sabotage.
  • Quote [07:35] Angie Sullivan:
    "This is the most competent corruption I've seen. Because it's too late, because the evidence is gone."

6. Demands for Progressive Leadership and Warnings About the Future

• [08:04-end] Welch calls on progressive senators and congresspeople to act independently from centrist leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, insisting that “normal politics” and “briefings” cannot meet the gravity of the moment. She references persistent issues like ICE enforcement and the unfulfilled release of Epstein files to make the case that existing structures are being ignored or corrupted.
  • Quote [08:50] Jennifer Welch:
    "Politics as normal are not meeting this moment. There needs to be real leadership that lists MAGA's protecting pedophiles, MAGA’s rigging elections... Every Single Democratic politician... needs to be on a front line."
  • Quote [09:52]
    "Whatever respect Hakeem and Chuckles deserve, whatever, they’re not meeting the moment. Our constituents want this, our approval rating is 18%. We get it. We’re going to fight, fight, fight for you and for this country..."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jennifer Welch [00:10]: "MAGA is relentless, ruthless, doesn't care about laws... They care about power at the expense of everybody else, even the Constitution."
• Angie Sullivan [02:50]: "He goes in and he steals the evidence so that he can fundamentally change it and nobody can dispute it because he has stolen the evidence. It is doctored."
• Jennifer Welch [03:50]: "Tulsi is a Russian asset. Vladimir Putin has put all chips in on Donald Trump because he controls him and he has a shock collar around his neck and at his nuts..."
• Jennifer Welch [08:50]: "Politics as normal are not meeting this moment. There needs to be real leadership that lists MAGA's protecting pedophiles, MAGA’s rigging elections..."
• Jennifer Welch [09:52]: "Our constituents want this, our approval rating is 18%. We get it. We’re going to fight, fight, fight for you and for this country and it would control the news cycle. Make them hate you. The Republicans do not hate Hakeem and Chuckles enough."

Key Timestamps

• [00:00-01:18]: Framing the episode — MAGA’s relentless tactics vs. Democrats’ bipartisanship.
• [01:18-02:31]: Tulsi Gabbard’s actions in Georgia, setting up voter fraud claims.
• [02:31-03:30]: Allegations of evidence theft and preparation for fixing the midterms.
• [03:30-07:24]: Gabbard’s alleged Russian ties, Dominion Voting connection, and procedural manipulation.
• [07:24-08:04]: Commentary on ineffective legal recourse and warning about “competent corruption.”
• [08:04-end (~10:00)]: Calls for aggressive progressive resistance, frustration with Democratic leadership, ICE and Epstein files as evidence of broader systemic failure.

Tone & Takeaways

• Tone: Urgent, frustrated, sarcastic, and unapologetically partisan.
• Takeaway: The hosts view the 2026 midterm elections as being actively sabotaged by MAGA-aligned Republicans with the help of foreign influence, and they believe the current Democratic leadership is failing to mount a serious, effective response. They urge listeners and progressive lawmakers to escalate resistance and stop relying on “normal politics.”