The Matt Walsh Show – Episode 1736

Title: DEI Disaster: Washington DC Is Now Literally Flooded with Poop
Date: February 19, 2026
Host: Matt Walsh (The Daily Wire)

Overview

This episode centers on one of the largest ecological disasters in American history—over 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilling into Washington D.C.'s Potomac River. Matt Walsh draws controversial connections between this crisis, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in government, and similar infrastructure failures in other majority-Black run cities, both in the U.S. and abroad. The show shifts to a highly critical segment on Canada’s euthanasia policies before closing with commentary on CNN’s “Christian nationalism” special and media opinions on gender in sports.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Potomac Sewage Spill: Underreported Ecological Disaster

• Magnitude of Crisis:
  Walsh notes the incident is “one of the worst ecological disasters in American history,” with the scale of the Potomac spill surpassing even the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (05:24).

  "More than 240 million gallons of sewage have entered the Potomac River and counting. That's by far the largest sewage spill in American history." (Matt Walsh, 06:23)

• Comparison to Other Countries:
  Walsh juxtaposes the U.S. crisis with a similar situation in South Africa to suggest a broader decline in U.S. infrastructure:

  "That's a defining characteristic of virtually every third world nation, especially many nations in Africa." (Matt Walsh, 04:10)

• Suspected Cause:
  He alleges government incompetence, specifically criticizing D.C. Water for hiring a previously-sued contractor and using risky “slip lining” repair methods (06:15).

2. DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and Leadership Competence

• Critique of Hiring Practices:
  Walsh harshly accuses D.C. Water’s leadership of prioritizing DEI over technical qualifications:

  "When you're hiring personnel at DC Water, it's vitally important to have a lot of people who aren't white." (Matt Walsh, 11:13)

• Notable Moment:
  DC Water CEO David Gadis touts diversity as a “fantastic outcome,” which Walsh mocks in light of the spill:

  "The outcomes have been fantastic. Just fantastic. 240 million gallons of sewage. Fantastic outcome. Fantastic." (Matt Walsh, 11:13)

• Pattern in Other Cities:
  He points to Flint, Michigan and Jackson, Mississippi—both majority-Black led cities with water crises—as further examples. Walsh alleges that DEI policies have put unqualified people in critical jobs.

  "In every single case, they ruin the water supply. Among other problems. It happened in South Africa, it happened in Flint, and guess what? A couple of years ago, it happened in Jackson, Mississippi." (Matt Walsh, 18:52)

3. Failed Accountability & Racial Politics

• Leadership Critiques:
  Walsh specifically targets DC Water Chair Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes, questioning her qualifications and highlighting spending irregularities:

  “She got a meaningless philosophy degree … so that she can call herself a doctor. This is otherwise known as the Jill Biden strategy.” (Matt Walsh, 20:15)
  “She doesn't seem to know anything about water, which is odd since she's the water chair. … You want someone who is... Disruptive, right? Isn’t that what you want? No, actually, that's the opposite of what you want.” (Matt Walsh, 25:22)

• Mocking DEI Initiatives:
  He reads from DC Water’s promotional literature, criticizing “82% BIPOC representation” and DEI expenditures as scams:

  “This is a full on scam … DC Water also pursued fair share objectives to boost participation from disadvantaged minority and women owned business enterprises.” (Matt Walsh, 27:00)

4. Real Environmentalism vs. Climate Activism

• Local Environmental Impact:
  Walsh interviews a Maryland fisherman upset about the spill’s effects on the river’s ecosystem, noting state leaders’ focus on green energy over real infrastructure:

  “Democrats ... can find hundreds of millions of dollars for windmills and DEI and solar panels and so on, but apparently there’s no money for infrastructure to make sure the pipes don’t burst.” (Matt Walsh, 30:29)

• Broader Critique:
  He argues that left-wing environmental activism neglects practical concerns like clean water in favor of global climate goals.

5. Canada’s Euthanasia Program: “Atrocity” and “Evil Regime”

• Case Study:
  Walsh reports on Canada’s MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) law after a 26-year-old with seasonal depression and diabetes is approved for euthanasia (37:09), featuring critical statements from the family.

• Accusations Against Advocates:
  He calls MAID physicians “serial killers”:

  “That’s the face of somebody who kills people for a living. ... This woman is a serial killer. That's what she is.” (Matt Walsh, 38:37)

• Sweeping Condemnation:
  Canada’s policies on euthanasia, abortion, church burnings, and gender policies lead Walsh to label the nation’s government “one of the most evil regimes on earth”:

  “I think it’s clear that you could make a better argument for invading Canada and toppling its regime and liberating its people than you could for invading any other country on the planet right now.” (Matt Walsh, 39:30)

6. Christian Nationalism Segment: Critique of CNN’s Framing

• CNN Preview:
  CNN defines Christian nationalism as “the belief that our country was founded as a Christian nation and that our laws and institutions should reflect Christian values.”
  Walsh embraces this definition, suggesting it demonstrates the media’s lack of understanding:

  “So what you’re saying is basically every normal American Christian is a Christian nationalist … So, in other words, Christian nationalism is an American Christian. A Christian nationalist is an American Christian who has an entirely correct view of American history.” (Matt Walsh, 50:49)

• Mocking Media “Midwits”:
  Walsh uses the "bell curve meme" to argue that only "midwit dorks"—neither ignorant nor deeply-read—disagree with America’s Christian origins.

7. Transgender Issues & Neil deGrasse Tyson

• Commenting on Bill Maher’s Interview:
  Tyson floats using hormone ratios instead of gender in sports; Walsh ridicules this as cowardice, asserting binary sex is immutable:

  “Every human is either male or female. Every elephant is a mammal. Not the majority. Every.” (Matt Walsh, 62:57)

• Dismissing the “Open-Minded” Stance:
  He equates fence-sitting on basic biology to entertaining flat-eartherism:

  “That’s even worse because that can only be fueled by pure cowardice.” (Matt Walsh, 63:05)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On D.C. Sewage Crisis:

  "More than 240 million gallons of sewage have entered the Potomac river and counting. That's by far the largest sewage spill in American history." (Matt Walsh, 06:23)

• About DEI in D.C. Water Leadership:

  “The outcomes have been fantastic. Just fantastic. 240 million gallons of sewage. Fantastic outcome. Fantastic.” (Matt Walsh, 11:13)

• Regarding Canada’s Euthanasia Laws:

  “That’s the face of somebody who kills people for a living. ... This woman is a serial killer. That’s what she is. Just like every abortionist is a serial killer.” (Matt Walsh, 38:37)

• On CNN’s Christian Nationalism Special:

  “A Christian nationalist is a Christian in America who is right, who is correct. Agreed. I agree.” (Matt Walsh, 50:49)

• Defending Binary Sex:

  "Every human is either male or female. Every elephant is a mammal. Not the majority. Every." (Matt Walsh, 62:57)

Important Timestamps

• 00:00–06:23: Introduction, South Africa comparison, Potomac sewage spill details.
• 10:12: DC Water CEO David Gadis on DEI priorities.
• 15:00–21:00: Discussion of Flint and Jackson, Mississippi water crises; racial politics.
• 25:22: Dr. Unique’s qualifications and role in the D.C. water department.
• 27:00: Financial and administrative mismanagement at DC Water linked to DEI.
• 29:11: Interview with Maryland fisherman on practical environmentalism.
• 37:09–39:30: Coverage of Canada’s euthanasia case; family interview and Walsh’s reaction.
• 50:00–56:00: CNN’s Christian nationalism special, media framing, and American Christian identity.
• 61:41–63:05: Neil deGrasse Tyson and transgender athletics; defense of sex binary.

Memorable Moments

• Matt’s continuous sarcastic refrain during the D.C. Water CEO’s DEI “fantastic outcomes” speech (11:13).
• The segment mocking Dr. Unique’s title and CV, characterizing her as uniquely unqualified (20:15).
• His labeling of a Canadian euthanasia advocate as a “serial killer” (38:37), with hyperbolic calls for regime change in Canada (39:30).
• Reframing CNN’s critique of Christian nationalism as accidental endorsement (50:49).
• Comparing indecision about gender to believing in flat earths or unicorns (63:05).

Tone, Style & Conclusion

The episode maintains Matt Walsh’s caustic, combative, and deeply sarcastic style throughout, especially regarding DEI, left-wing environmentalism, and progressive leadership. He repeatedly links infrastructure failure with DEI policies, denounces media and political correctness, and uses dark humor to underscore his claims of institutional decay.

The episode is a broad culture war polemic, using the Potomac sewage spill as an entry point into larger debates about race, governance, and national decline. It portrays today’s crises as the predictable outcomes of progressive policies, with sharp indictments of political, media, and scientific elites.

For listeners: This summary covers each major topic, synthesizing the full range of Matt Walsh's arguments, criticisms, and rhetorical flourishes. Key audio moments and quotes are referenced for easy review.