The Find Out Podcast – Ep. "Dems Keep Winning While Trump Melts Down"
Date: December 11, 2025
Main Theme:
This episode focuses on the Democrats’ ongoing electoral overperformance in special elections during Trump’s second term, Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior, and broader cultural and political trends in America. The hosts use humor and candid discussion to dissect the latest political absurdities, with a particular emphasis on the fallout of Trump’s leadership and the cultural ripple effects it has on young men, media, and American society.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Democratic Wins and GOP Losses
- Host Presence:
- B broadcasting from the ASDC meetings in LA, notes they're a reduced team due to winter illnesses.
- Recent Election Victories:
- Miami mayoral race: Democrats win by 18 points in a seat not held for 30 years.
- Georgia House special: Democrat flips a Trump+12 district after losing there in 2024.
- Quote (B, 01:28):
“We have seen again and again and again overperformances by Democrats and at this point you kind of have to look at this and say this is not just a one-off…this is a trend.”
- Conclusion:
- The “overperformance” is not an anomaly but an emerging pattern linked directly to opposition to Trump and his policies.
2. Trump’s "Meltdown" Online – A Dramatic Reading
- Trump’s Social Media Post:
- The team reads and mocks a sprawling, grandiose Truth Social rant by Trump.
- Claims include:
- “There has never been a president that has work as hard as me...my hours are the longest.” (C, 02:54)
- “I’ve stopped eight wars...prevented the Holocaust 2.0...created the greatest economy in history...” (C, 03:32)
- “They are true enemies of the people and we should do something about it. Just something.” (C, 06:22)
- Mockery & Analysis:
- The hosts jokingly compare his cognitive tests to toddler milestones and joke about the childish, ungrammatical, and delusional quality of the post.
- Memorable Moment:
- “He is identifying farm animals, which is something that...my six month old baby now...is a couple months away from being able to do that.” (A, 09:16)
- Running Gags:
- “Can this adorable one year old beat Donald Trump in a presidential cognitive test? That would be uber viral.” (C, 10:01)
- Trump’s writing compared unfavorably to first graders and mocked for grammatical errors.
3. Trump’s Image vs. Reality
- Nepo Baby Narrative:
- Discussion of Trump’s privileged upbringing, military school background, and longstanding ability to dodge consequences.
- Quote (C, 16:10):
“He is the, like, the douchebag. Nepo baby, frat boy, bro, whatever. In every movie from, like, the 60s...crashing through everything because nothing. There was no accountability for anyone back then...”
- Businessman Myth:
- Hosts debunk Trump’s “successful businessman” persona, pointing out failures like Trump steaks and Trump University.
- “The only reason anyone thinks he is a good businessman is because he played an imaginary businessman on a reality show.” (B, 13:13)
- Cultural Impact:
- Trump’s TV persona (“You’re fired!”) viewed as a key reason many find him credible as a leader, despite failures.
4. Cultural Decline: The Impact on Young Men
- Dangerous Role Models:
- Alarm over boys idolizing Trump, Nick Fuentes, and other far-right influencers.
- “These boys are growing up seeing the President...rewarded for greed, for cruelty, for cheating. And it is creating a great divide between young girls and, and young boys right now...” (A, 19:44)
- Impact of right-wing online figures (e.g., Andrew Tate, Nick Fuentes)— hosts lament the lack of a left alternative to reach alienated young men.
- “We haven’t matched the right’s attempts to engage with young men to show them a better path.” (B, 25:20)
5. Masculinity, Dating, and Societal Shifts
- Dating Dynamics:
- C suggests young women hold power in dating, which could moderate male behavior.
- Pushback by A:
- Points out structural gender imbalances and the persistent threat of harassment, assault, and workplace inequality.
- “Dating is not everything...sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace matter....they are often punished for protecting themselves.” (A, 24:13)
- Societal Reflections:
- The right’s retrenchment against DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and the backlash after a “six years” window of attempted progress.
6. The "Lost Generation": Growing Up Under Trumpism
- Generational Perspective:
- Kids born post-9/11 have grown up only knowing right-wing backlash, Tea Party, and MAGA.
- “Most of society being better than what it is now. And every year that passes...we get further from that feeling normal.” (C, 28:45)
- Economic & Cultural Disillusionment:
- Hosts reminisce about a time when the “American Dream” felt tangible—jobs, pensions, benefits—noting it’s now out of reach for most.
7. Globalization, Empathy, and Trump’s Destructive Policies
- Reflection on Global Interconnectedness:
- Hosts once believed economic ties would prevent conflict (“a country with a McDonald’s has never bombed a country with a McDonald’s”).
- “That interconnectedness has not created the empathy…on a, you know, international scale that I think we quite ignorantly hoped it would.” (A, 35:34)
- Katrina and Domestic Failure:
- Discussion around government failure in Katrina response; general disbelief in Republican nostalgia for Bush.
- Destruction of US Soft Power:
- Shutdowns like Voice of America have allowed China and Russia to fill info vacuums.
- “Trump’s closure of Voice of America is coming back to bite him…now the gap where VOA once helped cover because of that attack on journalism, now it’s just, it’s just vacant.” (C, 39:38)
- Quote:
- “It’s like binge drinking where they’re just having a party and then the Democrat who comes into office after that has to play cleanup...the back blast…the blowback.” (A, 41:06)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Trump’s Boastfulness:
- “There has never been a president that has work as hard as me...My hours are the longest.” (C, 02:54)
- On Trump’s Alleged Cognitive Feats:
- “He is identifying farm animals, which is something that...my six month old baby now...is a couple months away from being able to do that.” (A, 09:16)
- “Can this adorable one year old beat Donald Trump in a presidential cognitive test?” (C, 10:01)
- On Pop/Fake Business Acumen:
- “The only reason anyone thinks he is a good businessman is because he played an imaginary businessman on a reality show.” (B, 13:13)
- On Boys Growing Up Under Trump:
- “These boys are growing up seeing…the President…rewarded for greed, for cruelty, for cheating…and it is creating a great divide…” (A, 19:44)
- On Voice of America & Soft Power:
- “Trump’s closure of Voice of America is coming back to bite him…now the gap…is just vacant. And so Russia and China is influencing Venezuela…” (C, 39:38)
- On Cleanup After Republican Administrations:
- “It’s like binge drinking where they’re just having a party and then the Democrat…has to play cleanup…” (A, 41:06)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Democratic Election Overperformance: 00:17–02:26
- Dramatic Reading/Dissection of Trump Social Post: 02:26–07:00
- Trump’s Cognitive Test Satire: 07:00–10:31
- Trump’s Persona and Business Failures: 12:31–14:43
- Cultural Impact on Boys/Young Men: 19:44–26:56
- Generational/Moral Drift: 28:45–29:43
- Globalization & Empathy Reflections (Katrina, Voice of America): 33:27–39:38
- Soft Power Loss & Cleanup Analogy: 39:38–41:53
Tone & Style
- Irreverent, blunt, and highly conversational
- Frequent sarcasm, self-deprecation, and pop culture references
- Grounded in personal experience, skepticism, and critical humor
For Listeners New and Old:
This episode demonstrates the Find Out Podcast’s blend of pointed political commentary, comedic banter, and honest reflection. It’s at once a lively takedown of Trump’s latest antics and a sobering look at America’s shifting culture and the generational impact of persistent rightward shifts in policy and discourse.