The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Trump Gets Rude Awakening as It All Backfires in His Face"
Release Date: July 6, 2025

In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve deep into the repercussions of former President Donald Trump's policies and actions, highlighting how his strategies are backfiring across various sectors. Combining sharp political analysis with their signature brotherly banter, the Meiselas brothers provide listeners with a comprehensive examination of current events impacting American democracy.

1. Protests Against the Trump Regime

Timestamp: [02:26]
Alex begins the episode by addressing the widespread protests against the Trump administration, emphasizing their significance despite minimal coverage from mainstream corporate news outlets. He states, “We need to see those protests grow. I want to share this with you as well as we know that the death toll in Texas in Kerr County as a result of those flash floods is now at 43 confirmed deaths...” This segment underscores the grassroots movements rallying against the perceived incompetence and cruelty of the Trump-led government.

2. Tragic Flash Floods in Texas and FEMA’s Role

Timestamp: [02:26] - [18:27]
The discussion shifts to the devastating flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, resulting in 43 confirmed deaths and 27 missing young girls from Camp Mystic. Alex criticizes the local officials' handling of the disaster, particularly their reliance on inadequate forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS). He remarks, “the more we learn about what took place in Kerr County, the more disturbing it is.” The brothers highlight the Trump administration's budget cuts to agencies like the NWS and FEMA, suggesting that these reductions have severely hampered disaster response capabilities.

Notable Quote:
Alex: “[...] the National Weather Service, which is under the NOAA, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, suffered significant budget cuts. And we know that the Trump regime wants to just completely destroy and dismantle their budgets.”

3. Kristi Noem’s Efforts to Eliminate FEMA

Timestamp: [13:01] - [15:03]
Alex presents audio clips of Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, outlining her plans to eliminate FEMA. He highlights her stance, stating, “President Trump has been very clear since the beginning that he believes that FEMA and its response in many, many circumstances has failed the American people and that FEMA as it exists today should be eliminated...” The podcast critiques Noem’s approach, arguing that dismantling FEMA leaves the nation vulnerable to future disasters.

Notable Quotes:
Kristi Noem: “We're gonna eliminate FEMA. So we got a lot to do, but it's all good and we're working hard and we're going to make sure that we're continuing to do exactly what you promised.”
Alex: “And President Trump does not want to see that continue into the future. So this agency fundamentally needs to go away as it exists.”

4. Tariff Policies and the Absence of Genuine Trade Deals

Timestamp: [09:50] - [15:03]
The brothers critically analyze Trump's tariff policies, asserting that many of his touted "deals" are either non-existent or self-serving. Alex points out the lack of substantial agreements with countries like Vietnam and the UK, emphasizing that reduced tariffs often favor foreign automakers over American manufacturers. He states, “there's nothing really. There should also be noted that what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen just said is that the US will impose 10% tariffs on 100 countries.”

Notable Quote:
Alex: “Trump and his regime... They've just defunded Ukraine, they've stopped sending critical weapons to Ukraine, and they've allowed this brutal attacks to continue on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine.”

5. Media Portrayal and Public Perception

Timestamp: [15:41] - [17:33]
Alex critiques the media narrative surrounding Trump, arguing that outlets like Fox News are perpetuating a cult-like following through sensationalism. He references a Politico article revealing that many of Trump's tariff announcements are unfounded and serve more to garner attention than achieve meaningful policy change. “According to a Politico article, the Trump administration is just all these tariffs, everything is just 100% fake.”

6. Measles Outbreak and Public Health Concerns

Timestamp: [10:50]
The podcast highlights a significant public health crisis with the resurgence of measles, attributing the outbreak to declining vaccination rates. Alex mentions, “Right now, a disease once eliminated in states the United States is now roaring back and we just hit a chilling milestone. 1,277 measles cases in just six months, more than any full year since 2000.”

7. Concentration Camps and Human Rights Violations

Timestamp: [12:00] - [14:40]
A particularly harrowing topic discussed is the establishment of "Alligator Alcatraz," a concentration camp in the Everglades, funded by FEMA. Alex draws parallels to Nazi concentration camps, underscoring the severity of these human rights violations. He states, “it reminds me of Dachau from one of the first concentration camps, the first concentration camp in Nazi Germany.”

Notable Quote:
Alex: “You're stealing money from FEMA to give to Alligator Alcatraz based on the lie that FEMA's supporting illegal immigrants, which is just not true either.”

8. International Relations and Russian Influence

Timestamp: [17:33] - [18:27]
The episode concludes with an examination of Russia’s support for Trump, citing the recent call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Alex criticizes their discussions on unrelated matters like making movies together, juxtaposing it with serious geopolitical tensions in Ukraine. He observes, “Russian propaganda media, they've been just celebrating all day... making movies together and making songs together while Putin told Donald Trump, yeah, I'm not going to stop the special operation, in Ukraine until we utterly destroy it.”

9. Call to Action and Closing Remarks

Timestamp: [18:27]
Alex wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to support the protests and the movement to uphold democracy. He emphasizes the importance of collective action in countering the detrimental effects of the Trump regime. Additionally, he promotes the MeidasTouch Network's resources for staying informed and engaged.

Notable Quote:
Alex: “Join the Meiselas brothers and their loyal following — the self-described MeidasMighty — with new episodes featuring all three brothers released every Tuesday and Friday morning, and breaking news updates every single day!”

Conclusion

In this episode, The MeidasTouch Podcast provides a critical examination of Donald Trump's enduring influence and the tangible negative impacts of his policies on American society and governance. Through detailed discussions and poignant quotes, the Meiselas brothers shed light on issues ranging from disaster management failures and public health crises to flawed economic policies and international relations. Their passionate advocacy for democracy and accountability resonates throughout, urging listeners to remain vigilant and active in shaping the nation's future.

Notable Quotes Summary

• Alex: “[...] the National Weather Service, which is under the NOAA, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, suffered significant budget cuts. And we know that the Trump regime wants to just completely destroy and dismantle their budgets.” [02:26]

• Kristi Noem: “We're gonna eliminate FEMA. So we got a lot to do, but it's all good and we're working hard and we're going to make sure that we're continuing to do exactly what you promised.” [13:01]

• Alex: “Trump and his regime... They've just defunded Ukraine, they've stopped sending critical weapons to Ukraine, and they've allowed this brutal attacks to continue on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine.” [09:50]

• Alex: “According to a Politico article, the Trump administration is just all these tariffs, everything is just 100% fake.” [15:41]

• Alex: “Right now, a disease once eliminated in states the United States is now roaring back and we just hit a chilling milestone. 1,277 measles cases in just six months, more than any full year since 2000.” [10:50]

• Alex: “You're stealing money from FEMA to give to Alligator Alcatraz based on the lie that FEMA's supporting illegal immigrants, which is just not true either.” [12:00]

• Alex: “Russian propaganda media, they've been just celebrating all day... making movies together and making songs together while Putin told Donald Trump, yeah, I'm not going to stop the special operation, in Ukraine until we utterly destroy it.” [17:33]

This comprehensive summary captures the essence of the episode, highlighting the critical perspectives the Meiselas brothers offer on the current political climate and its ramifications on American society.