MeidasTouch Full Podcast – 2/24/26 Episode Summary

Episode Overview

On a momentous night marking 6 million YouTube subscribers, the Meiselas brothers—Ben, Brett, and Jordy—celebrate their community’s growth while digging into the latest political chaos under Donald Trump. The episode is packed with sharp commentary, signature brotherly banter, and a deep dive into breaking news: historic State of the Union protests, economic fallout from Trump's new tariffs, international embarrassments, the latest on Trumpworld legal and moral scandals, and the growing global isolation of the United States. Throughout, the brothers rally their “Meidas Mighty” audience to be engaged, vigilant allies in the fight for democracy.

1. Milestone Achieved: Crossing 6 Million Subscribers

Celebration and Community Gratitude (08:40 – 12:35)

• The episode opens in real time as the channel closes on (and hits) 6 million subscribers.
• Brett: “We are now just about 10 away from 6 million subscribers... Three, two, one. Six million subs, everybody. Congratulations, Midas Mighty.” (10:00)
• The brothers frame the milestone not as a personal achievement, but as a collective movement for pro-democracy values: “This is truly an egoless movement... It is the Midas Mighty that is the very essence of this pro-democracy movement.” —Jordy (10:47)
• Stats: The channel has also recently passed 9 billion views, underscoring its reach despite a smaller subscriber number compared to legacy media.
• Jordy jokes he no longer has to shave his head (“I do have a bunch of grays coming in... I think I was a little stressed out, to be honest.”) (11:48)
• The community’s megaphone for truth is celebrated, with a focus on the power of facts, data, and receipts.

2. The People’s State of the Union: Historic Act of Protest

Organizing an Unprecedented Boycott (12:35 – 15:36, 31:36 – 32:42)

• The MeidasTouch Network, in partnership with MoveOn, is leading “The People’s State of the Union”—the largest boycott of a State of the Union address in US history.
• Ben: “You can’t normalize fascism... when someone violates all traditions, norms, the Constitution... in many ways you become complicit [by attending].”
• Over 40 lawmakers and special guests will give their own speeches, reframing the discourse around the State of the Union.
• The brothers invite their listeners to make history as well by tuning in and amplifying the message.

3. Trump’s Economic Self-Destruction: Tariffs, Lies & Market Fallout

Supreme Court Ruling, Tariff Chaos & Economic Collapse (00:58 – 04:00, 37:18 – 54:18)

• The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs. In response, Trump invoked a new law (the 1974 Trade Act’s Section 122) to impose global 15% tariffs, which does not legally apply in these circumstances.
  • “He unlawfully invokes another law... It’s not applicable. And Trump then imposes a new set of 15% tariffs on the entire world. And he says, ‘The Supreme Court said I won...’ No, they didn’t. He’s deranged and demented, and now he’s crashing our economy.” —Ben (03:00)
• Markets plummeted (“the Dow is crashing... about 48,000 right now. Not good.”), with repercussions globally as international partners (EU, India, France) distance themselves.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Besant refuses to commit to returning unlawfully collected tariffs, foreshadowing years of litigation. (48:10 – 54:18)
  • “We stole all of this money, and we’re not gonna give it back. But if you want it back, you’re gonna have to sue us for it...” —Brett
• Trump justifies new tariffs with easily debunked claims and openly admits punitive intent: “I will impose more obnoxious tariffs. I will be even more obnoxious.” —Ben, quoting Trump (15:38)
• The brothers analogize Trump’s ‘Ponzi-scheme’ approach to the economy (“If he literally just did nothing, like nothing at all, and just let Biden’s economy roll... he could have acted like a genius.”) (57:26)

4. International Embarrassment & Isolation

Global Fallout & Loss of American Leadership (04:30–07:30, 65:09–76:48)

• Global partners recoil from the US: The EU halts treaty ratification, India cancels talks, France refuses to engage with US Ambassador Charles Kushner after he attacks local politics and dodges diplomatic protocol.
• Trump’s "humanitarian" gestures, such as sending hospital ships to Greenland, are widely read as thinly-veiled pretexts for interference—mirroring Putin-esque tactics:
  • “They view these statements... as a Trojan horse, if you will, for an invasion of Greenland.” —Ben (65:09)
  • The Premier of Greenland publicly rebuffed Trump: “It will be a no thank you from here. We have public health care systems... Please speak with us instead of making more or less random statements on social media.” (67:40)
• Nuclear submarine incidents near Greenland during a state visit stoke further suspicion and tension.
• Allies’ trust is shattered. Ben predicts: “America will not be a leader ever again, period... There is no ‘America, leader of the world.’” (72:57)

5. The “Cosplay Administration”: Stunts, Scandals, & the Epstein Class

Cash Patel at the Olympics & MAGA’s Debasement (16:00 – 24:32)

• The brothers skewer Trumpworld for being obsessed with humiliating photo ops while abdicating responsibility:
  • Cash Patel, despite official denials, is filmed chugging beers with the men’s Olympic hockey team in Milan, wearing a medal as if he’d competed.
  • Ben: “That’s not grown up, adult behavior... The President of the United States is going to demean the women’s hockey team that way... It’s really unfortunate... that Donald Trump would turn it into a hate fest.”
  • Men’s team mocks the women gold medalists; Trump jokes about not wanting to invite the women’s team to the White House, causing outrage and a retraction of their visit.
• Brett labels the administration “cosplay”: stunts, costumes, and MAGA-style triumphalism masking incompetence and scandal (e.g., RFK Jr. and Kid Rock’s bizarre sauna videos, Kristi Noem’s dress-up, and namedropping Epstein).
• Repeated denials and new revelations about influential figures’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein—a culture of corruption they dub the “Epstein class.” (21:00 – 24:32)

6. Polling Collapse & Propaganda Fatigue

Trump’s Approval Nosedives, Especially with Independents (37:18–42:39)

• CNN poll highlights historic unpopularity: Trump’s support among independents hits an all-time low (26%).
  • Harry Enten (CNN): “When you’re 47 points underwater with independents... you can’t be above water overall.” (41:49)
• Trump claims ‘silent’ support and rails against “fake” polls and stories at public events.
• The brothers see the polling collapse as rejection of Trump’s policies, corruption, and economic mismanagement; the echo chamber of propaganda is weakening under relentless fact-based counter-messaging.

7. Foreign Policy Recklessness: Iran, Allies, and Global Security

Trump’s Belligerence Raises Risk of New War (77:02–81:46)

• Trump regime flirts with military action against Iran, despite lacking resources or allied support.
• Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff: “Why haven’t they capitulated? Why... with [our] sea power... haven’t [the Iranians] come to us and said, we profess that we don’t want a weapon?” (78:22)
• Brothers highlight the dangerous, performative pattern: the “week-away-from-a-nuclear-weapon” motif used to justify military adventurism.
• US generals privately acknowledge the lack of allies, infrastructure, or political will—leaving the US isolated with only Israel in its corner.
• The Trump regime’s antagonism towards European allies, and retaliatory “Buy Europe First” policies, deepen the rift.

8. Systemic Breakdown & The Path Forward

Constitutional Crisis and Thoughts on American Renewal (72:41–76:48)

• Ben reflects on the structural, legal, and reputational damage done to America’s standing: “Until there is systemic reform... no one’s going to view us as a reliable partner... Our Constitution needs to be rethought.”
• The brothers maintain hope in systemic reform and the power of mass democratic action—urging the audience to spread the word, bring truth to their circles, and continue building people-power.

9. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “You are the reason that independent media continues to grow and continues to thrive.” —Brett (10:29)
• “This is what he’s done his entire life. He is a sexual predator... he tricks people. He’s a con man, he’s a Ponzi schemer.” —Ben (38:00)
• “If their mouth is moving, they are lying. That’s just ultimately what it comes down to.” —Jordy (54:18)
• “He could have acted like a genius if he literally just did nothing, like nothing at all, and just let Biden’s economy roll.” —Ben (57:26)
• Premier of Greenland: “It will be a no thank you from here... Please speak with us instead of making more or less random statements on social media.” (67:40)
• “America will not be a leader ever again, period. It’s done. It’s done.” —Ben (76:01)

10. Call to Action

• Listeners are urged to participate in the People’s State of the Union and keep building community-powered media.
• “Let’s blow this up. Let’s make this big... If we blow this out of the water, it will absolutely torture [Trump] and it will be for a good reason. We’ll be showing people power right here at the Midas Touch Network.” —Brett (85:37)

Key Timestamps

• 08:40 – 12:35: Subscriber milestone and community recognition
• 12:35 – 15:36 / 31:36 – 32:42: The People’s State of the Union and civic protest
• 16:00 – 24:32: Trump regime’s scandals and Olympic incident
• 37:18 – 54:18: Tariff fallout, court battles, economic crisis deep dive
• 41:24 – 42:39: CNN poll analysis on Trump’s nosedive with independents
• 65:09 – 76:48: International embarrassment, allies’ loss of trust, and constitutional crisis
• 77:02–81:46: Trump’s Iran saber-rattling and foreign policy recklessness

Tone: High-energy, sharp, unapologetically pro-democracy; a mix of legal analysis, political commentary, and sibling banter.

For listeners new and old, this episode offers a comprehensive, sometimes sobering, but always passionate lens into America’s political crisis, the power of independent media, and the urgent task of defending democracy by building and mobilizing community.