Podcast Summary: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Episode Title: Trump Has Disaster Landing in UK as Protests Erupt
Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Episode Overview
This episode dives into the chaotic reception former President Donald Trump received in the United Kingdom, the explosive protests in Windsor, and the broader consequences of Trump’s ongoing rhetoric and legal troubles. The Meiselas brothers blend political analysis and pointed commentary, with segments featuring critical clips of Trump, insights into American issues like housing and inflation, and pointed responses from key Democratic governors. The episode’s tone is equal parts fiery, satirical, and unapologetically pro-democracy.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Trump's Contentious UK Visit (02:12 – 08:00)
- Protests erupted in Windsor against Trump’s visit, heightened by a projection on Windsor Castle featuring images of Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Four activists arrested for projecting these images; Ben Meiselas praises their actions with biting humor:
“I think that they probably deserve a freaking gold medal. The ones that Donald Trump steal from the Olympic Committee.”
(02:54 – Ben Meiselas) - Trump is characterized as a convicted felon (reference to US legal rulings), and Ben blames UK leadership for welcoming him:
“I'm frankly off that Keir Starmer is even inviting this fricking traitor, this Putin bootlicker, to Windsor in the first place.”
(03:38 – Ben Meiselas)
Trump’s Online Behavior and US Issues (03:45 – 11:45)
- The hosts sharply critique Trump’s social media activity: sharing suggestive photos of prosecutor Fani Willis and ranting about mainstream media.
- Trump’s lawsuit against The New York Times is discussed, with hosts mocking his claim that reporting “damaged his reputation.”
- Inflation and housing market issues are highlighted—arguing Trump's economic legacy is disastrous:
“The housing market has never been more inaccessible and unaffordable for the average American... people are living paycheck to paycheck.”
(04:43 – Ben Meiselas) - Trump’s contradictory stance on low-income housing in California is fact-checked:
“I don't think low income housing is a bad idea at all... Americans should be able to afford homes... If you're working a job, you shouldn't worry about struggling to pay your rent.”
(09:45 – Ben Meiselas)- Ben debunks false claims about “federal permits” and water management in California.
Trump’s Authoritarian Rhetoric & Lawsuit Clips (05:55 – 08:00 & 06:23 – 10:00)
- Clip played of Trump threatening journalist Jon Karl for asking hard questions:
“We'll probably go after people like you because you treat me so unfairly and say you have a lot of hate in your heart.”
(06:03 – Donald Trump) - Ben lambasts ABC and Disney for settling Trump’s defamation lawsuit regarding word choice about E. Jean Carroll verdict, calling out their reluctance to confront him directly.
Governors Respond to Trump-Era Policies (13:16 – 16:06)
- Clips from Democratic governors (Governor Pritzker, Governor Walz, Governor Shapiro) denounce Trump’s “tough on crime” performativity, criticize diverting attention from fundamental governance, and stress the dangers of government overreach.
“But I'll tell you what doesn't make people feel safe. A tank next to Chipotle. It's stupid and it's for the cameras.”
(14:26 – Gov. Walz clip) “Let me be clear. Violence is never okay... We must reject the rhetoric of vengeance and instead focus... on the work of healing.”
(14:58 – Gov. Shapiro clip)
DOJ, the Epstein Network, and Ghislaine Maxwell (16:06 – 18:59)
- Ben critiques Todd Blanche—Trump’s former defense attorney and now high-ranking DOJ official—for granting Ghislaine Maxwell an “opportunity to speak” and moving her to a less secure prison.
- Clip of Blanche evading on Maxwell’s credibility:
“To determine whether a witness is credible takes weeks and weeks and weeks… The point of the interview was to give her an opportunity to speak…”
(17:46 – Todd Blanche) - Ben underscores Maxwell’s lack of credibility, noting her invocation of the Fifth Amendment and her conviction for child sex trafficking.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On the Windsor protests:
“People in the United Kingdom do not want Donald Trump there. ... Welcome to Windsor Donald. Now get the hell out.”
(02:12 – Ben Meiselas) - On Trump’s lawsuits:
“Donald Trump's like, you hurt my reputation. If Donald Trump ever sued me... I would put him in front of me, and I would take the deposition myself with freaking glee.”
(07:23 – Ben Meiselas) - Ben’s direct message to Trump:
“You ran on housing, you freaking idiot, and now you want to mock low income housing? ... Don’t ever freaking mock low income housing and people of low income.”
(09:38 – Ben Meiselas) - On DOJ’s handling of Maxwell:
“She could have testified. She invoked her fifth amendment right. The federal judge found that she had zero credibility, that she was a serial liar, and she was convicted of child sex trafficking.”
(16:48 – Ben Meiselas)
Important Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------| | 02:12 | UK protests greet Trump with Windsor Castle projection| | 05:55 | Trump threatens ABC’s Jon Karl on hate speech | | 06:23 | Analysis of Trump’s lawsuit against NYT and ABC/Disney| | 09:38 | Fact check: Housing and water claims in California | | 13:16 | Gov. Pritzker/Walz respond to Trump-era tactics | | 14:58 | Gov. Shapiro denounces violence, censorship | | 16:06 | DOJ & Ghislaine Maxwell’s interview/transfer | | 17:46 | Todd Blanche on Maxwell’s credibility |
Tone & Delivery
- The Meiselas brothers maintain their signature blend of sharp political critique, humor, and impassioned advocacy for democracy.
- Emphasis is placed on exposing hypocrisy, countering misinformation, and rallying listeners to remain vigilant and active in defending democratic principles.
For listeners who missed the episode, this summary captures the episode’s energetic deconstruction of Trump’s UK visit, ongoing legal chaos, and the stakes for American democracy—serving both as a briefing and a call to action.