Podcast Summary: The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: "Fox News Panics On Air after Trump Suffers Massive Loss"

Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Overview

In this episode, the Meiselas brothers react to Fox News’ on-air meltdown after a federal judge dismissed high-profile prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James. The brothers dissect Fox’s responses, lampoon pro-Trump spin, and highlight how right-wing media and Republican officials attempt to manage devastating political news. The show mixes sharp legal commentary, political analysis, and their trademark brotherly banter, putting Fox’s reactions and Republican talking points under the microscope.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fox News’ On-Air Panic Over Court Losses

• [02:15] Ben opens by mocking Fox News’ frantic response to the dismissal of the James Comey and Letitia James indictment, calling out Fox’s role in spreading “Trump regime propaganda.”

• [02:54] Fox is forced to admit on air that the case was tossed because Lindsay Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney violated the Constitution, undercutting months of narrative.

  “Fox realizing that all the BS it fed its viewers just that: utter BS and Trump regime propaganda.”
  — Ben Meiselas [02:15]

2. Fox Coping & Deflecting – “Side Rulings”

• [03:21 - 04:11] Fox legal analysts immediately attempt to downplay the loss, labeling the ruling a “fluke side ruling” not based on case merits.

• The Meidas brothers mock this as desperate hand-waving, emphasizing the seriousness of dismissing a case over an unlawful prosecution.

  “Not sure that dismissing a case because it was illegally brought with a fake prosecutor is a side ruling, but go ahead and cope.”
  — Ben Meiselas [04:12]

3. Pivot to New Targets: Obama and “Lawfare”

• [04:45 - 05:50] Fox guests pivot from the courtroom loss to suggesting that former President Obama and other Democrats may face indictments for conspiracy. The segment is used to stir the audience and change the narrative.

• The hosts play an extended Fox clip where Obama is connected to supposed “criminal conspiracies.”

  “Anyone who politicizes and weaponizes intel agencies and law enforcement...has committed a very serious crime... This goes all the way to the top of the Obama administration.”
  — Fox Guest [04:45]

• The Meidas brothers point out the absurdity and pattern of constant deflection.

4. Trump Economic Narratives vs. Reality

• [06:13 - 07:51] Fox and Republican lawmakers claim costs are down and groceries are cheaper, contradicting both reality and official reports.

• Ben criticizes Rep. Tom Emmer for touting economic recovery and Trump’s impact despite the Trump administration scrapping publication of Q3 GDP data.

  “This is what con artists do. Just you wait. Next year you may get that Doge dividend check, even though Doge does not longer exist.”
  — Ben Meiselas [07:56]

5. Promises of $2,000 “Tariff Dividend” Checks

• [08:27 - 14:23] Fox and Republican surrogates float a nebulous plan for $2,000 checks “from Trump,” supposedly funded by tariffs. Hosts highlight the fiscal impossibility and echo past failed promises (“like the Doge dividend”).

• Howard Lutnick, a frequent Trump surrogate, claims tariffs have been a boon and says the Supreme Court will back them—despite signs to the contrary.

  “The President wants the American people to understand how great tariffs are for them... That is coming next year from the President.”
  — Howard Lutnick [13:16]

  “You heard it from me. I feel confident. I sat through the case. We are going to win.”
  — Howard Lutnick on Supreme Court [16:43]

6. Spin on Supreme Court and Trump’s Tariffs

• [15:48 - 18:43] Lutnick insists, without evidence, that the Supreme Court will validate Trump's tariffs and that Trump is “the best part about America,” drawing eye rolls from the Meiselas brothers.

• Lutnick praises Trump’s “deal-making” and claims he alone will decide on chips export policy to China.

  “The best part about America is we have Donald Trump in the Oval Office... That’s the best part about being in America: you got the best president, the best dealmaker.”
  — Howard Lutnick [18:02]

7. Fox’s Diminishing Consumer Protections

• [19:22 - 20:33] Republican Sean Duffy criticizes Biden-era consumer protections for airline passengers, instead suggesting a “balance” that favors airline flexibility over passengers, warning that more rights would cause prices to rise.

• Duffy’s “solution” is a mix of limited compensation and an emphasis on passenger behavior and appearance.

  “Maybe we should say please and thank you... I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a little better. Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport.”
  — Sean Duffy [21:00]

8. MeidasTouch’s Final Thoughts

• The brothers skewer Fox’s parade of “analysts,” the endless deflections, and the absurdity of focusing on fashion advice amid policy failures.
• Ben closes with biting satire on consumer rights, promising to wear suits once airlines provide first-class treatment for all.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• Ben Meiselas:

  “Fox realizing that all the BS it fed its viewers just that: utter BS and Trump regime propaganda.” [02:15]

  “Not sure that dismissing a case because it was illegally brought with a fake prosecutor is a side ruling, but go ahead and cope.” [04:12]

  “This is what con artists do. Just you wait. Next year you may get that Doge dividend check, even though Doge does not longer exist.” [07:56]

• Fox News Legal Analyst:

  “It is kind of interesting how all of these fluke side rulings always tend to seem to go in the same direction.” [04:06]

• Howard Lutnick:

  “The President wants the American people to understand how great tariffs are for them... That is coming next year from the President.” [13:16]

  “You heard it from me. I feel confident. I sat through the case. We are going to win.” [16:43]

  “The best part about America is we have Donald Trump in the Oval Office... That’s the best part about being in America: you got the best president, the best dealmaker.” [18:02]

• Sean Duffy:

  “I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a little better. Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport.” [21:00]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Fox forced to announce case dismissal: [02:54]
• Legal analyst spins “side rulings”: [03:36]
• Pivot to potential Obama indictment: [04:45]
• Economic realities vs. Fox/Trump spin: [06:34]
• Promises of $2,000 tariff checks: [08:27], [13:16]
• Howard Lutnick on Supreme Court, praise for Trump: [16:43], [18:02]
• Sean Duffy on airline regulations and fashion: [19:22], [21:00]

Tone and Style

The MeidasTouch episode is fast-paced, heavy on sarcasm, and relentless in its critique of Fox and Republican officials. There’s a mix of legal precision (thanks to Ben’s expertise), media critique, and comedic flair, creating a balance of sharp analysis and humor.

For First-Time Listeners

If you didn’t catch the episode, this rundown covers how Fox News attempted to “cope” with major court losses for Trump-world, the ways right-wing media and politicians try to distract and spin, and how the Meiselas brothers systematically debunk, mock, and analyze right-wing talking points in real-time. The episode offers entertainment, legal insight, and a clear-eyed look at current political narratives.