The Find Out Podcast – Episode Summary Episode: Has Donald Trump Ever Cried?
Date: March 5, 2026
Cast: Luke, Tim, Rich, Zach (no guest)

Episode Overview

This episode is a classic, freewheeling Find Out Podcast discussion focused on recent political events and cultural absurdities during Trump’s second term. The main themes:

• Launch of Find Out Media and a slate of affiliated shows
• The Texas Democratic Senate primary (Talarico vs. Crockett), election shenanigans, and the implications for Texas politics
• The ongoing (and escalating) war in Iran, the human toll, and the administration’s incomprehensible foreign policy
• Gas price hikes, public apathy, and the “holy war” narrative in the military
• Ends with existential musings on Donald Trump’s capacity for emotion

The tone is irreverent, candid, and strongly left-leaning—with equal parts outrage and humor.

Launch of Find Out Media (00:33–06:10)

• Announcement: The hosts launch Find Out Media, a parent company with six shows in development and more on the way.
• Mission: Empower left-wing creators with more visibility in long-form media, aiming for diversity and creative freedom (no “authoritarian route”).
• Notable Quote:
  • Luke: “No echo chambers. No bullshit. Just real talk.” (00:33)
  • Rich: “They own their stuff, let’s put it that way…unless they say something horrendous.” (03:54)
• Shows Announced:
  • Get Angry with Luke & Brian Andrews
  • Brad and Corey Show (Brad Doggett & CFH Unfiltered)
  • American Power (Mr. Global, Chad Scott, comedian host)
  • Dr. Nola Haynes on national security
  • Amanda’s Mild Takes (history, launching in April)
  • Partnership with The Siren for trivia night with Jojo from Jurors
• Creative Control: Explicit assurance hosts retain ownership and creative independence (03:54).
• “Left Curious” Merch Bit:
  • Luke: “Should we make a left curious T-shirt?” (06:32)
  • Ongoing riff about the need for leftist content that’s entertaining, not just vegetables but “sweets time.” (06:06)

Texas Democratic Senate Primary & Republican Election Tactics (10:00–25:50)

• Election Recap: James Talarico narrowly defeats Jasmine Crockett; Crockett concedes graciously.
• Republican Tactics:
  • Confusing polling locations (after Republicans scrapped centralized voting), making it harder in primarily Black Dallas districts
  • Ken Paxton and the Texas Supreme Court intervened to invalidate late votes
  • Rich: “This is what Republicans do when they’re in charge of elections. And this is 1000% a dry run.” (00:15/13:25)
  • Both hosts and Rich’s wife echo that this is a test for November (13:08)
  • Luke: “This was also in Dallas in the primarily black majority districts. So it’s no secret what they were doing.” (14:01)
• Democratic Unity & The Stakes:
  • Calls for unity, comparison to Clinton-Obama 2008 rivalry (15:47)
  • Unique opportunity for Texas Dems due to Paxton’s huge vulnerabilities: impeached by GOP, under FBI investigation, unpopular even among Republicans.
  • Zach: “This is a once in a generation potential shift in Texas.” (20:43)
• Vote Numbers:
  • Dem primary: ~2.2 million votes
  • GOP: ~2 million—Democrats overperformed
  • Noted huge Republican spending and upcoming ugly Cornyn/Paxton runoff
• National Effects: Potential “trickle down” effect if Dems win—state House, Congressional races could pick up (20:34)

The Iran War: Escalation, Human Impact, and Administration Response (25:50–44:00)

• Latest Developments:
  • Six US troops killed, three F-15s shot down by Kuwaitis; Iran war “boots on the ground” seems imminent (26:18)
  • Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) comes out of closed-door Senate briefing deeply alarmed about possible ground war.
  • Zach: “I have never been more concerned that we are putting boots on the ground in Iran than I am after coming out of that hearing.” (26:17)
• Humanizing the Loss: Rich refuses to let this become abstract; reads short bios of fallen soldiers (27:41–28:52)
  • “She served for 20 years and this was going to be her last year… she wanted to spend more time with her 9-year-old daughter.” (28:52, Rich)
• Trump’s Response:
  • Tim: “You know what the Orange Man had to say about that? ‘It’s just the way it is.'” (29:21)
  • Zach: “Is that a direct quote?”
  • Tim: “It’s a direct quote.” (29:28)
  • Rich: “War is bad, and that’s what happens in war. That’s why they signed.” (29:31)
  • Trump pivots to “cool statues in the Rose Garden” and “building a ballroom” right after. (29:35–29:54)
• Cynicism About Leadership:
  • Tim: “I bet my left nut he doesn’t make it to a single one of the dignified returns.” (30:02)
  • Luke connects the human cost to class issues—that it’s always working-class enlisted who die for unclear objectives
• Foreign Policy & “Holy War” Narrative:
  • Tim: “There are military commanders telling their subordinates that we are in a holy war for Jesus in Iran.” (41:36)
  • Rich on the “holy war for Jesus” rhetoric and rapture obsession among some in military leadership (41:57)
  • Luke: “Are we getting raptured? Because I didn’t get that memo.” (42:35)
• Comparisons to History:
  • Recap of U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and historical repetition—hosts stress Americans’ lack of historical knowledge (34:46–36:40)
  • Rich: “Iran is larger, wealthier, more populated, and more complex and more difficult to navigate. And we couldn’t do it in either Iraq or Afghanistan.” (39:09)
• Gas Prices and Public Apathy:
  • Gas prices spike 30–40 cents, cited as a tangible effect Americans will care about (41:07)
  • Tim says this war is being justified as a religious crusade, not resource protection (41:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Trump and Empathy (direct discussion)

• Zach: “Do you think Trump—as an adult—has ever cried?” (49:02)
• Luke: “I just can’t imagine him crying.” (49:08)
• Rich: “People who… don’t know how to process emotions… everything gets converted into anger.” (49:30)
• Tim: “He buried his ex-wife under his golf course. For tax reasons.” (50:27)

Existential Absurdity

• Luke: “Maybe that should be the title of our show: Has Donald Trump Ever Cried?” (51:11)
• Rich (on military leadership): “Literal human adults… going to work and who just think, ‘well, the rapture is almost here, guys.’” (42:40)
• Tim: “The world would be such a better place if these fucks would get raptured.” (42:53)

Other Key Segments & Timestamps

• Preview of Six Shows (01:43–03:54)
• Pitch for Support/Substack Launch (02:53, 06:03)
• Gas Price Spike & Public Attitudes (41:07–41:36)
• Not-so-subtle digs at Charlie Kirk, Trump, and MAGA media ecosystem throughout

Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up (50:59–52:20)

• The crew wraps up with a darkly comic existential riff: “Thank you for bearing with us as we talked about whether Donald Trump has cried or not.”
• Luke: “Hopefully everybody has a weekend where we don’t start another war…” (52:06)
• Rich, deadpan: “It’s a low bar.” (52:20)

Summary in a Nutshell:
A raucous, insightful—but heartfelt—look at the state of American politics under Trump’s second term. The episode is packed with sharp commentary, gallows humor, and genuine outrage about the human cost of current events—from Texas election meddling to war in Iran. It asks big questions about political leadership, public apathy, and, ultimately, whether Donald Trump is even capable of basic human emotion.

For new listeners:

• Read the Substack and support the new network at findoutmedia.substack.com
• If you’re “left curious,” you’ll find a rare mix of real talk, banter, and illuminating breakdowns—even if the world feels like it’s in freefall.