Scrolling with Hayley — Ep. 243: Are You Tired of WINNING Yet?!

Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: February 25, 2026

Overview

In this episode, Hayley Caronia uses her trademark mix of conservative commentary and humor to dissect President Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address, critique media narratives, and plunge deep into the latest viral conspiracy theories—from UFOs to Selena Gomez clones. The show combines straight-shooting political takes, “tinfoil hat time” speculation, and sharp cultural analysis, making it a whirlwind tour through current headlines and social media rabbit holes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s State of the Union: “Winning Too Much?”

• Theme: Trump’s historic State of the Union (SOTU) was declared the “longest ever,” lasting 1 hour and 48 minutes, surpassing Bill Clinton’s record.

  • Hayley recounts her experience—trying and failing to find a Florida bar to watch the address with sound ([02:00]), highlighting how political polarization has infected even public spaces.
  • Quote [04:35]:
    “We used to be a country. I mean, seriously, what, in South Florida? We can't get a bar to play the State of the Union? Like, come on.”

• Media Disconnect:

  • Mainstream media like The New York Times are “living in a separate reality” from Trump supporters, framing him as “bruised and unpopular” ([04:52]).
  • Hayley argues average Americans see things very differently than elite media outlets.

• Economic Claims Under Trump:

  • Gas and grocery prices are discussed, with Hayley narrating how she overestimated monthly gas costs due to years away from driving ([06:45]):
    Quote [06:45]:
    "I budgeted $400 a month for gas...I spend like 60 bucks a month."
  • Trump’s economic messaging is echoed: “We’re winning so much that we don’t know what to do about it.”
    [09:02, Trump Clip]:
    “People are asking me, please, please, please, Mr. President, we're winning too much. We can't take it anymore...But now we're winning too much. And I say, no, no, no, you're going to win again. You're going to win big.”

2. SOTU Highlights and Political Spectacle

• Trump’s Tributes & The Theater of Politics

  • Honors to Olympic athletes and military heroes, including:
    • 100-year-old E. Royce Williams (Medal of Honor)
    • Erica Kirk and parents of slain Ukrainian refugee Irena Zarutska ([11:15])

• Democratic Reactions:

  • Dems criticized for refusing to stand during honors, especially when “wearing Ukraine pins.”
    • Quote [12:37]:
      “You care about Ukraine, but not enough to stand up for a Ukrainian refugee that lost her life thanks to your policies.”

• Immigration Debate:

  • Trump challenges Dems to stand if they believe government should prioritize citizens over illegal aliens ([14:35]):
    • Quote [14:52, Trump Clip]:
      “The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”
  • Hayley frames Dems’ refusal as “America Last” politics:
    Quote [15:25]:
    “America First, America last. And that was apparent in Abigail Spanberger's response...Democrats won’t even take the risk of standing up for Americans over illegals.”

• Virtue Signaling and Political Theater

  • Critique of Rep. Al Green’s protest sign (“Black people aren’t apes”) as an example of “headline-chasing” and grandstanding ([17:25]).
  • Argues lifelong politicians on both sides avoid real work, favoring “cable news talking head” status.
    • Quote [19:55]:
      “That’s why I believe in term limits...because you don’t have this mentality, ‘I’ll just have this job for the rest of my life and dick around for 40 years.’”
  • Democratic counter-event (“State of the Swamp” with “Giraffe man” and the “Frog Brigade”) criticized as chaotic and unserious ([23:16–24:14]).
    • Quote [24:44]:
      “If you’re invited to speak at anything and your go-to outfit is a giraffe costume, I think you have a few screws loose.”

3. Tinfoil Hat Time: UFO Files, AI Robots, & Tech Intrusion

• Government Disclosure on UFOs:

  • Obama’s admission fuels questions; Trump administration promises to release JFK, MLK, Epstein, and now UFO files ([29:59–32:41]).
    • Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, speaks cautiously about “eagerly providing” UFO info:
      Quote [31:22, Hegseth]:
      “We’ve got our people working on it...I don’t want to oversell how much time it will take. We’re digging in.”
    • Skepticism remains that public will “never be satisfied” ([32:41]): Quote [32:41, Hayley]:
      “There is such a distrust among government institutions...no matter what they provide, if they even claim that it's everything, people will say that it's not enough.”

• AI, Hacking, and Domestic Spying:

  • Viral story: Software engineer “accidentally” hacks into 7,000 DJI robot vacuums — all with camera + mic access ([38:37–41:55]).
    • Quote [41:44]:
      “Worst case scenario, it’s the government or a foreign adversary…This is...You know, I was thinking about getting a robot vacuum, but now I don’t want one.”
    • Dialogue about the everyday risks of “smart home” tech:
      • Using Alexa for trivialities = “People use their Alexa for the dumbest stuff. Like, it just makes them lazy.” ([42:45])
      • Playful back-and-forth about “the power” of clapping/light-activated home tech ([43:05])

4. Viral Conspiracies: Selena Gomez, Epstein, and Body Doubles

• Selena Gomez “Clone” Theory:

  • Viral TikTok speculation: Gomez’s appearance and voice have changed so drastically she may have been replaced, possibly by Geena Davis or a lookalike ([43:33–49:55]).

    • Discusses Selena’s medical history, friendship drama, tattoos appearing/disappearing, and internet digging into her height changes and relationship choices.
    • Quote [48:44]:
      “Is this really Selena Gomez or is it someone else?...Can the same person be attracted to Justin Bieber and also Benny Blanco?”

  • Demonic Possession & Celebrity Soul Swapping:

    • Viral clips assert celebrities’ “dead eyes” prove demonic possession or “switched consciousness” ([54:17]):
      • “That's why they all look different, because it's entirely new energy is controlling their body. It’s why they have soulless eyes. There’s no soul in those eyes.”

• Epstein Files & Celebrity Sacrifice Theories:

  • Selena Gomez named in Epstein files; claims she (or her baby) might have been targeted ([56:55]):
    • “He has decided on Selena Gomez again. It is so wild to me that all of this took place over email. It's just crazy. But someone wanted Selena Gomez.”
  • Speculation that Kourtney Kardashian’s son Reign is secretly Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez’s child to protect against exploitation ([58:55–60:34]).

• Dangers of Misinformation via AI:

  • Viral deepfake clips appear to show Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein “spotted” in Canada—debunked as AI tricks, but easily mistaken by millions ([62:26–63:24]).
    • Quote [62:36]:
      “That’s the whole point: someone can post a video...People are so convinced...and believe it. Which is pretty dangerous.”

• Jet Ski to Little St. James – Social Media Stunts:

  • Influencer boasts of sneaking onto Epstein’s island; now claims to be under surveillance by “black cars” outside his apartment ([64:35–66:46]).
    • Hayley and co-host debate whether it’s just for clout or actually suspicious.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Dems at SOTU:
  “How dare you not stand? …Not that I’m really shocked that Democrats are disgusting and disappointing, but you would think they would have some shred of empathy.” ([11:55] Hayley)

• On Political Performance:
  “They just become cable news talking heads. And they don’t actually really do anything. So I hate everyone in government.” ([19:55] Hayley)

• On Tech Risks:
  “Best case scenario, it’s, you know, this little nerd who wants to go try something out…Worst case scenario, it’s the government or a foreign adversary.” ([41:44] Hayley)

• On Hollywood Conspiracies:
  “I do believe that Hollywood is demonic...some of these people are possessed by the devil, or at the very least, they worship the devil.” ([54:50] Hayley)

• On the Nature of Modern Conspiracies:
  “Someone can post a video of this. It gets 7 million views…People believe this stuff because they don’t do their research. They don’t do the time to dig into it, to debunk it. They just believe they see it and they believe it, which is pretty dangerous.” ([63:02] Hayley)

Important Timestamps

• [00:40]: Overview of SOTU coverage, Trump's “winning” narrative
• [02:00]: Florida bar experience—polarization and public spaces
• [11:15]: Honors to heroes; Dems' controversial inaction
• [14:35]: Trump challenges Dems on immigration; “America first” vs. “America last”
• [17:25]: Rep. Al Green protest, media spectacle
• [23:16]: “State of the Swamp” Dem counter-event chaos: Giraffe Man & Frog Brigade
• [29:59]: UFO file disclosure promises
• [38:37]: Hacking of 7,000 robot vacuums, domestic surveillance concern
• [43:33]: Selena Gomez clone/clone/demonic possession conspiracy
• [54:17]: Deep-dive into celebrity soul theories
• [56:55]: Epstein files mention Selena Gomez
• [62:26]: Ghislaine Maxwell/Jeffrey Epstein AI deepfake videos
• [64:35]: Jet-ski to Epstein Island; influencer “under surveillance”

Final Thoughts

Hayley closes with a thank you to listeners for “joining [her] on [her] little Epstein journey, Glenn Maxwell journey, Selena Gomez clone journey, and robot journey, and alien journey.”
She encourages following on social media for more hot takes and “tinfoil hat” rabbit holes.

Episode Tone:
Unapologetic, satirical, skeptical, and deeply engaged with internet culture—Hayley blends humorous derision, genuine curiosity, and conservative skepticism about both mainstream narratives and fringe theories.

For listeners:
If you want an episode that blends sharp critique of current politics, viral culture, and the weirdest corners of the internet—with plenty of candor and laughter—this is an essential listen.