The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Fox News Panics on Live TV as Trump Life Gets Destroyed"
Date: January 1, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Theme: This episode dissects and satirizes recent Fox News coverage as the Trump camp faces historic lows in approval ratings. The hosts highlight the network’s attempts to distract from Trump’s political decline through diversion, misinformation, and bizarre rhetoric, combining sharp analysis with their signature comedic banter.
Episode Overview
- Purpose: The MeidasTouch brothers take listeners through a real-time breakdown of Fox News’s reaction to Donald Trump’s faltering influence and approval, illustrating how the network employs odd narratives, misinformation, and culture-war distractions to shift focus.
- Tone: Unapologetically critical, sarcastic, and sharply humorous, with the hosts amplifying the absurdities they observe in live and recent Fox broadcasts.
- Structure: The episode cycles through a series of Fox News “highlights,” with the hosts playing clips and providing commentary, interspersed with their own analysis.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Fox News' Distraction Tactics and Obsession with Biden
Highlights:
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Fox News repeatedly fixates on where Joe Biden is, harping on his vacation as a major issue during Trump's approval free-fall.
- Quote (00:33): "You'll never believe where Joe Biden was spotted. Spoiler alert: he's on vacation."
- Jason (00:35): "That's probably where a retired man with cancer would be. You know, he's not in office right now. So why are you worried whether former President Biden is on vacation or not?"
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Host Jason points out absurd priorities, mocking Fox’s lack of focus on substantive political realities:
- Jason (00:44): "Donald Trump's out there in Mar-A-Lago disgracing our country each and every day...while golfing...and they’re obsessed with Biden taking a break?"
2. Extreme and Bizarre Rhetoric
- Caroline Sunshine, subbing on Fox, delivers surreal commentary about Trump being “Daddy,” appealing to Newsom:
- Caroline Sunshine (01:39): "Donald Trump is daddy. And Daddy cut you off. And Daddy said you can't use his credit card anymore..."
- Jason (01:55): "This is perverse. It's weird, it's dangerous. What a strange lady this is."
3. Billionaire Hero Worship and Psychologizing the Left
- Fox brings on psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert to argue that demonizing billionaires is causing mental health issues in liberals.
- Jonathan Alpert (02:52): "Some people on the far left... always need an object to hate, a villain, and it's not really helping them. I'd say it's creating mental health issues... They need to be inspired by people that are wealthy and learn how to be self-sufficient."
- Jason (03:44): "What a weird crew. This is what they're doing on State Regime."
4. Geographical and Factual Confusion
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Fox’s coverage mistakenly conflates Peru with South Africa while discussing predictions by Peruvian shamans about Trump’s health:
- Kellyanne Conway (04:44): "I think even we've gotten to the point where tribes in South Africa are begging for attention..."
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Jason’s reaction (04:57): "Maybe we should learn geography a little bit."
5. Culture Wars: The Rosie O’Donnell Segment
- Kellyanne Conway continues with personal attacks, focusing on Rosie O’Donnell rather than actual issues:
- Kellyanne Conway (05:32): "Don't you have anybody who loves you? You need a hug or a husband or a hobby or a hairy dog?"
- Jason (06:15): "While the American people can't afford their rent... our economy is in shambles. That's what they're [Fox] doing."
6. Billionaires and Socialists in the Spotlight
- Fox rants against “billionaire haters,” with panelists lamenting the rise of socialist politicians:
- Narrator (07:03): "The world's ultimate center of business and finance will be run by a self-avowed socialist who does not believe billionaires should even exist."
- Jason (07:43): "This is like objectively deranged stuff."
7. Deportations Framed as 'Love'
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Fox News host attempts to rebrand deportations as acts of national affection:
- Fox Host (09:59): "Deportation does not come from a place of hate. It comes from a place of love for our country, our people."
- Jason (10:29): "Then they've got Greg Bevino, this fricking maniac... If you self-deport now, we'll give you $3,000. That's a sign of love."
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Greg Bevino (10:47): "All illegal aliens are on the table... They've got the opportunity...$3,000 instead of $1,000 plus that free plane ticket...If they don't take that opportunity, we're going to give them a very different opportunity, and that's called a deportation. They'll never come back."
8. Admission of American Citizens Being Detained
- Greg Bevino (11:51): "The US Border patrols arrested many of those [American] citizens, assaulted federal officers..."
9. Healthcare 'Investments' and Misleading Claims
- Dr. Oz touts a $50 billion investment in rural hospitals but ignores massive overall cuts:
- Dr. Oz (14:00): "It's the single biggest investment in rural health care in our nation's history...$50 billion was deliberately given to each of the states."
- Jason (13:37): "You cut healthcare costs overall by $1 trillion. So by giving $50 billion, you still took away $950 billion..."
10. ISIS Returns—Blaming Biden, Exalting Trump
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Ex-FBI Director Parker claims Trump eradicated ISIS and blames Biden for its resurgence:
- Ex FBI Director Parker (16:37): "He [Trump] had eliminated this threat. And then we come into the Biden administration for four years and it went off the rails...The Trump administration is being charged with coming in and cleaning up this absolutely disastrous mess."
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Host response:
- Jason (15:07): "Maybe Donald Trump didn't destroy ISIS. Maybe Donald Trump’s a liar..."
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:35 | Jason (Host) | "That's probably where a retired man with cancer would be...So why are you worried whether former President Biden is on vacation?" | | 01:39 | Caroline Sunshine | "Donald Trump is daddy. And Daddy cut you off...you can't use his credit card anymore..." | | 02:52 | Jonathan Alpert | "...there was once a time where people admired the rich and we aspired to be rich. But some people on the far left don't seem to be doing that..." | | 04:44 | Kellyanne Conway | "I think even we've gotten to the point where tribes in South Africa are begging for attention..." | | 05:32 | Kellyanne Conway | "Don't you have anybody who loves you? You need a hug or a husband or a hobby or a hairy dog?" | | 09:59 | Fox News Host | "Deportation does not come from a place of hate. It comes from a place of love for our country, our people." | | 10:47 | Greg Bevino | "...President Trump and Kristi Noem are giving them the opportunity. And if they don't take that opportunity...That's called a deportation. They'll never come back." | | 14:00 | Dr. Oz | "This is the single biggest investment in rural health care in our nation's history..." | | 16:37 | Ex FBI Director Parker | "He [Trump] had eliminated this threat. And then we come into the Biden administration for four years and it went off the rails..." |
Segment Timestamps
- Fox News obsessed with Biden’s whereabouts: 00:00–01:05
- Caroline Sunshine's “Daddy” monologue: 01:39–02:08
- Psychotherapist on billionaire hate: 02:49–03:44
- Peruvian shamans segment & geography fail: 04:13–04:57
- Kellyanne Conway’s Rosie O’Donnell diatribe: 05:32–06:15
- Billionaires vs. Socialists segment: 07:03–07:43
- Deportations as “love”: 09:37–10:29
- Greg Bevino’s self-deportation incentive: 10:47–11:26
- Fox admits detaining citizens: 11:51–12:14
- Dr. Oz and rural healthcare: 13:37–15:07
- Ex-FBI Director on ISIS and Trump: 16:20–17:31
Conclusion
This episode showcases the MeidasTouch brothers’ knack for exposing and lampooning right-wing media's tactics. Through direct audio clips and biting analysis, they reveal a flailing media ecosystem resorting to extreme, often nonsensical narratives to shield Trump from accountability and distract from pressing national concerns. The hosts’ real-time reactions and comedic interjections underline the absurdity while keeping the focus on what’s at stake—a truthful, functioning democracy.
For listeners who haven’t tuned in, this breakdown offers a comprehensive lens into Fox News’s rhetorical state as Trump’s legitimacy crumbles—making for both a humorous and sobering reality check.