The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Fox News Loses All Control as Trump’s Term Crashes
Date: December 28, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode spotlights how Fox News (“state regime media,” as the hosts dub it) is allegedly struggling to control its narrative as Donald Trump’s second term goes off the rails. The Meiselas brothers dissect Fox News coverage, critiquing their avoidance of serious issues—such as the resurgence of the Epstein files—and instead focusing on superficial topics like Kamala Harris’s dating advice, the Obama Presidential Library’s aesthetics, and Democratic politicians' physical makeovers. Through energetic banter, the brothers expose what they see as the desperation and misdirection of right-wing media amid plummeting Trump approval ratings and strong Democratic performance in special elections.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fox News Avoids Major Stories in Favor of Distraction

• As Trump’s approval hits historic lows and Democrats surge in special elections, Fox News opts for trivial coverage instead of addressing significant topics such as:
  • The controversy around the Epstein files and Trump’s link to them
  • The purportedly worsening economy
  • Trump’s interactions with Russian officials and policies on Ukraine

Quote:

“Fox doesn't know where to go with all of this. So let me explain to you what state regime media is talking about…”
— Ben, [01:33]

Timestamps:

• [01:33] Main theme introduction: Fox News ignores scandals & economic woes
• [03:08] Clip of Fox covering Kamala Harris’s dating advice

2. Fox News Coverage Critiqued for Superficiality

• Fox News is seen mocking Kamala Harris for giving dating advice on a podcast.
• Focus shifts to the design of Obama’s presidential library, with hosts making childish analogies (“the dark star from Star Wars”).
• Instead of discussing policy, Fox centers coverage on Democrats’ physical appearances—mocking politicians for beards, custom suits, and exercise routines.

Quotes:

“Kamala spent all our money. Can you give us some money? Because she actually... she's on overdraft right now.”
— Fox Host parody, [03:58]

“Have you seen Obama’s ugly presidential library? … They called it the dark star. Have you guys ever even seen Star Wars?”
— Ben, [04:16]

Timestamps:

• [03:16] Kamala Harris podcast clip about dating advice
• [04:33] Fox segment mocking the Obama Library’s architecture

3. Deflection and Delusion Around Trump’s Failing Approval

• Fox News spins Trump’s falling popularity as a positive—insisting that he is a victim of high expectations rather than his actions.
• The “Merry Christmas” trope is revived, with Fox crediting Trump for allowing Americans to say “Merry Christmas” again.

Quotes:

“But I think in some ways, Trump is a victim of his own success and that voters expect a lot from him because they know that he can deliver on it.”
— Fox Host, [06:17]

“We can say Merry Christmas again.”
— Fox Contributor, [07:27]

Timestamps:

• [06:17] Fox rationalizes low Trump approval
• [07:05] “Merry Christmas” segment

4. Deflection to Democratic Physical Appearance

• Fox News claims Democrats are vainly changing their looks in anticipation of 2028—focused on exercise, facial hair, and tailored suits.
• Kellyanne Conway appears, advising Democrats, “Don’t bother fixing your face, fix your policies.”

Quotes:

“If you're a Democrat, I would say, don’t bother fixing your face. Fix your policies.”
— Kellyanne Conway, [09:45]

Timestamps:

• [07:50] Fox discussing Democratic “makeovers”
• [09:19] Kellyanne Conway adds commentary

5. Republican Echo Chamber and Attempts at Minority Outreach

• Lara Trump touts a future where Trump and J.D. Vance “are doing amazing things,” promising a utopic America by the end of Trump’s second term.
• Fox hosts try to provide Trump with PR advice on improving his image with Latino voters, suggesting he attend swearing-in ceremonies for new citizens.

Quotes:

“By the end of this president's second term... life is gonna be set up so much better for the American people. They're going to want to continue what this president started…”
— Lara Trump, [10:00]

“I'd like to see the president do something like a swearing in ceremony to show that we're not anti-immigrant…”
— Fox Host, [11:08]

Timestamps:

• [10:00] Lara Trump’s optimistic prediction
• [11:08] Fox host discusses minority outreach

6. A Moment of Honesty from Fox News

• One Fox host admits Democrats are performing well, flipping seats and hemorrhaging fewer voters than reported. She acknowledges there is no clear party leader but brings historical perspective (Clinton, Obama).

Quotes:

“Dems have flipped 25 Republican held state seats so far. Republicans have flipped zero.”
— Fox Panelist, [12:23]

Timestamps:

• [12:19] Fox host admits Democratic successes and discusses party leadership

7. Fox’s Upside-Down Economic Spin

• Fox News argues that the Trump economy is booming (GDP, inflation, jobs) and that Democrats are the ones “melting down,” supposedly desperate for bad economic news to win back power.

Quotes:

“Democrats can only succeed and gain back power if the Trump economy does not do well. So their allies in the media are going to push this narrative that things are not going well...”
— Fox Host, [14:07]

Timestamps:

• [14:07] Fox segment spinning strong economy as Democrat weakness

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Fox News’s distractions:
  “How delusional do you have to be to watch this and go, yeah, that makes sense to me.”
  — Brett, [06:57]

• On Fox’s treatment of Democrats:
  “They're talking about the looks, the physical appearance of Democratic presidential candidates...how corny is this crap.”
  — Ben, [08:44 and 09:16]

• On Fox News’s narrative inversion:
  “It's like an alternate universe of frigging weirdness, right? Oh man. Can we just get the truth out there, please?”
  — Brett, [15:17]

Episode Flow & Structure

1. Opening Rant ([01:33])
   • State of Fox News coverage and avoidance of Trump scandals
2. Fox’s Petty Coverage of Democrats ([03:08]–[09:48])
   • Kamala Harris, Obama’s Library, Democratic candidates’ personal appearances
3. Fox’s Delusional Defense of Trump ([06:17]–[07:35])
   • Low approval ratings, “Merry Christmas” talking point
4. Republican Talking Points & Advice ([10:00]–[12:04])
   • Lara Trump’s optimism, Fox hosts’ PR advice, minority outreach efforts
5. Rare Fox Honesty ([12:19]–[13:49])
   • Democratic successes and lack of clear party leader
6. Fox Spinning Economic News ([14:07]–[15:17])
   • Positive economic indicators presented as proof Democrats are panicking
7. Final Remarks ([15:17])
   • Meiselas' call for honest media

Takeaway for Listeners

This episode features the Meiselas brothers’ signature blend of insightful political critique and irreverent humor. They break down what they perceive as Fox News's deliberate distractions and reality distortions as Trump’s term falters, while calling for an honest, fact-based media ecosystem. For listeners, it provides a brisk tour through the right-wing media echo chamber and serves as a direct challenge to accept hard truths amid political spin.