Podcast Summary: The MeidasTouch Podcast – Fox News Makes Fatal Admission on Trump’s Public Collapse

Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

In this episode, the Meiselas brothers dissect a stunning series of Fox News clips that, according to them, reveal the network’s internal admission that both Donald Trump and the Republican party are in serious trouble. The show highlights the increasingly bizarre rhetoric from MAGA Republicans and Fox News commentators, using their own words to demonstrate what the hosts describe as “confession and projection.” The MeidasTouch team contrasts this negativity with calls for empathy and solidarity among their pro-democracy listeners, especially around Thanksgiving.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fox News Admits GOP Is in Collapse

• Ben: Introduces the theme, noting Fox News commentators’ on-air defeatism about the GOP’s prospects.

  “Which calls itself Fox News, made a stunning admission on air. They admit that they are collapsing. They admit that the Republican party is collapsing.” (01:35)

• They play a clip of Laura Ingraham acknowledging the bleak outlook for Republicans in the midterms.

  “The midterms right now look ugly. Unless the Republicans really get serious.” – Laura Ingraham (02:03)

2. Deflections on the Economy & Out-of-Touch Arguments

• Ben: Mocks a segment where Fox guests celebrate a “cheaper” Thanksgiving dinner due to generic brands, calling out the disconnect.

  “The point is, is that things are more expensive and you’re cherry picking weird ways to pretend things are cheaper. American people are suffering.” (03:13)

• The hosts highlight how Republicans are minimizing economic struggles by shifting the frame of discussion.

3. Attacks on Democrats and Celebrating Trump

• Fox News contributors and guests repeatedly insist Trump is indispensable on the world stage.

  “President Trump is the only one that can negotiate a peace deal if both parties are truly wanting to talk about that... No one can even argue that...” – Sen. Markwayne Mullin (05:11)

• The hosts ridicule sycophantic praise by segments like Katie and Stephen Miller.

  “President Trump has accomplished every single one of our policy platforms from the RNC convention. When has that ever happened? That’s why Democrats are floundering.” – Katie Miller (15:10) “I praise God every day that Donald Trump is our president... No more illegals, no more refugees.” – Stephen Miller (15:41)

4. Foreign Policy Extremism & Pro-Oil Rhetoric

• The hosts criticize a segment where Congresswoman Salazar advocates U.S. intervention in Venezuela for oil company profit.

  “Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day because it will be more than a trillion dollars in economic activity.” – Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (07:09)

• Ben: Rebuts this as Fox encouraging war for profit rather than policies that help ordinary Americans.

5. Blatant Racism and “Somalification” of America

• The podcast plays a shocking segment with Stephen Miller making racist claims about Somali immigrants in Minnesota.

  “It’s the Somalification of America... That’s their model for America, to make the whole country into a version of Somalia.” – Stephen Miller (12:41)

• Ben: Calls this explicit racism, denouncing Fox for platforming such hate.

6. Personal Attacks and Bullying of Political Adversaries

• The brothers spotlight attacks on Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Sen. Mark Kelly, including crude jabs at physical appearance.

  “He has almost made his full transformation into sloth from the Goonies.” – Fox Host (17:14)

• Fox hosts mock Mark Kelly's war record and suggest he should be court-martialed for upholding the law, which the brothers condemn as deeply unserious.

7. Fox’s Open Embrace of Retribution

• Jesse Watters promises payback for the legal cases against Trump and his associates.

  “We're going to hit back, and we're going to hit back kind of hard... They have no idea what they just walked into.” – Jesse Watters (18:06)

• Ben: Responds that these threats and grievances reflect desperation, not strength.

8. Meidas Brothers’ Call for Empathy and Hope

• After the barrage of negative clips, the Meiselas brothers urge listeners to approach Thanksgiving with empathy, inclusivity, and love.

  “I want to contrast it with, I hope, the love and inclusiveness that you’re going to be sharing… We here at the Midas Touch Network hear you, we care about you, and we understand what you’re going through.” – Ben (18:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Fox Concedes Doom:

  “The midterms right now look ugly. Unless the Republicans really get serious.” – Laura Ingraham (02:03)

• Out-of-Touch Soundbites:

  “Let them eat generic brands.” – Ben (paraphrasing Fox) (02:13)

• Extreme Pro-Oil Agenda:

  “Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day because it will be more than a trillion dollars in economic activity.” – Rep. Salazar (07:09)

• Explicit Racism:

  “It’s the Somalification of America.” – Stephen Miller (12:41)

• Blind Devotion to Trump:

  “I praise God every day that Donald Trump is our president.” – Stephen Miller (15:41)

• Retribution Rhetoric:

  “No, we’re going to hit back, and we’re going to hit back kind of hard.” – Jesse Watters (18:06)

Important Timestamps

• 01:35 – Discussion begins; Fox host admits GOP collapse
• 02:03 – Laura Ingraham concedes GOP trouble
• 03:13 – Argument about economic realities; Thanksgiving “cheapness” myth
• 07:09 – Rep. Salazar on Venezuela and U.S. intervention
• 12:41 – Stephen Miller’s “Somalification” comments
• 15:10 – Katie Miller claims Trump “accomplished everything”
• 15:41 – Stephen Miller’s Thanksgiving “praise” for Trump
• 17:14 – Fox hosts mock Sen. Mark Kelly’s appearance
• 18:06 – Jesse Watters threatens retribution
• 18:57 – Ben’s closing call for empathy and unity

Tone & Commentary

The MeidasTouch brothers maintain their usual energetic, satirical, and occasionally incredulous tone, blending sharp political critique with brotherly banter. They highlight extremism and hypocrisy by playing unedited Fox soundbites, then respond with outrage or humor. Their closing message encourages listeners to counter hate with solidarity, especially during a tense political season.

Final Thoughts

This episode provides a comprehensive and often alarming look into Fox News’ narrative trajectory regarding the GOP’s prospects and Trump’s future. The Meiselas brothers illuminate and ridicule what they see as the network’s veiled confessions and increasingly radical messaging, while reminding listeners to hold fast to empathy and democratic values.

For listeners who want to understand recent shifts in right-wing media coverage and its implications for American politics, this episode is a must-hear—both for the exposure to Fox’s own words and the MeidasTouch takedown.