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Jeff Bridges
Morning Zoe. Got donuts.
Zoe
Jeff Bridges, why are you still living above our garage?
Jeff Bridges
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Dana
So Dana.
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Ron Filipkowski
Nice.
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Ron Filipkowski
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So what are we having for lunch?
Zoe
Dude, my work here is done.
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Ron Filipkowski
Friday morning for Donald Trump. His approval rating on the economy is absolutely getting battered as Donald Trump is being blamed, and rightfully so, for the government shutdown and the surging inflation. The new CNBC survey shows that Donald Trump has a negative 13 net approval on the economy. He and the GOP are rightfully being blamed for the mess that they are causing. I mean, just take a look at the headlines anywhere in the country and you'll find something like this. Page one, Minnesota Star Tribune. Insurance costs pummel seniors. And look, we're focused a lot right now on these Affordable Care act premiums that are surging. And it's not just that it's all types of insurance. It's all types of utilities that are increasing right now. It's groceries are increasing. We all know that things are much more expensive under this disastrous Trump regime. Also, a shockwave is being sent through the regional bank community. Recent disclosures from lots of regional banks are showing some systemic issues there as well. Disclosures coming as investors were already nervous about the implosion of auto lender Tricolor holdings and the bankruptcy of auto parts suppliers First Brands Group, coupled with Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase warning of cockroaches in credit. This sound familiar to you? We've been talking about this now for a very long time. And as I've been saying, systemically and structurally right now, this Trump regime is ripping apart the fabric of our economy. And I said, y' all remember how the Great Recession in. Oh, wait, really started? Oh, 70809 that period, y' all remember what it was based on? Right, right. It was based on, you know, all of these homes, for the foreclosures on all of these homes. And there, that was just kind of one trap taking place. Now, what we see happening is these traps in almost every aspect of our economy taking place. The subprime mortgages back then, now we're seeing this all across as all one big Trump Ponzi scheme as he and his regime claim that they've brought in what Trump say yesterday, $20 trillion. Peter Navarro's now claiming it's $19 trillion. They are just making up numbers right now, by the way. I mean, here's Peter Navarro this morning, just so you can see, saying that they've brought in $19 trillion in investment commitments. All lie, all one big Ponzi scheme. This is Navarro from this morning. Let's play it.
Peter Navarro
But let's think about this. You can't have the manufacturing jobs until what, until the plants get built. We got $19 trillion. Let me say that one more time. $19 trillion of investment promised to come into this country. Now, construction is going to boom in the short run, but we're not going to see the manufacturing jobs until that capacity gets built. So it'll be 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months. But what we're doing is setting the stage for the construction of a beautiful addition to our manufacturing base. And by the way, this is how smart, not me, but we are as an administration. It's like when we're cutting these trade deals and Japan's offering to invest here in America. That money, you know how we're going to use that money? That money is specifically targeted at vulnerabilities in our supply chain.
Ron Filipkowski
Meanwhile, we're seeing this headline from Reuters that China is willing to restart dialogue with Canada at all levels. The foreign minister says so China opening up more markets and as the United States continues to pull back, get weaker, attack Canada, attack its allies. We're seeing China step in, filling a void and trying to position itself as a responsible player in this global economy right now, relative to Donald Trump waking up and posting lunatic things on social media. Take a look at this story. I think this highlights way American businesses are being impacted by the Trump tariffs. So here's the story from CNBC this morning. Small businesses are being crushed by Trump's tariffs and economists say it's a warning for the economy. It's more than a warning, it's a three alarm fire. So this article highlighted the CEO of Village Lighting, a small business selling Christmas products. And the CEO of Village Lighting says it's now to the point where I could lose everything. Being a small business owner isn't worth it when your country turns on you. When your country turns on you. Take a look at this. As Carl King Denia says, this is bananas. So last year village lighting in 2024 paid less than $50,000 in tariffs. This year, the total tariffs expected is at least $1 million for this Christmas lighting company. If they pay 1 million in tariffs, how are they expected to survive? By the way, if you look at this at an individual level, if our Affordable Care act premiums go up three to four times, who can afford to pay 25 to $30,000 a a year in health insurance? This is not sustainable.
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Ron Filipkowski
And while this is not sustainable You've got the Trump regime giving $40 billion, let me repeat that. $40 billion in a bailout to Argentina. Didn't Trump and Maga all say that Javier Milei, the leader of Argentina, was this brilliant mastermind with the economy and that he was making the Argentinian economy surge? Wasn't that what they were saying two years ago? And Argentina should be a model for the United States. Now we're doing a $40 billion bailout. While U.S. treasury Secretary Scott Besant is like whining about China being mean to him. They're being mean to me. He said that the behavior by the Chinese trade officials in Washington, D.C. during their discussions was unhinged. Unhinged. That's how you're referring to the Chinese negotiators. You think that the rest of the world doesn't think that this ridiculous Trump regime is the ones who are really unhinged? I'll show you unhinged. This morning, Donald Trump, an interview. I guess it's going to air over the weekend, but here he is with Maria Bartiroma. FOX released some clips right here. And Maria Bartiroma says, you're going to put 100% tariffs on top of what's already in place. You're gonna do 157% tariffs on China. And Donald Trump's like, I know it's not sustainable, but that's what the number is. The number is what the number is. What are you just making up numbers? You're making up numbers and then you're also weakening your own negotiating position by saying it is not sustainable. These are quite literally the stupid, stupidest people running our economy into the ground. Here, play this clip. If you put that 100% tariff on top of what's in place already, but 157% tariff on. Can that stand?
Dana
No.
Ron Filipkowski
What is that going to do to the economy?
Dana
It's not sustainable, but that's what the number is. It's probably not, you know, it could stand, but they forced me to do that. I think we're going to do fine with China. I get along great with him. He's a very strong leader, a very, you know, amazing man. You look at what he's done and what he's, you know, where he's, his life is an amazing story. It's a story for a great movie. I think we're going to be fine with China, but we have to have a fair deal. It's got to be fair.
Ron Filipkowski
And speaking of the stupidest people, Eric Trump then gave an interview with CNN where He was showed the video of his daddy speaking with the president of Indonesia, where they were obviously discussing, in my opinion, some new quid pro quo deal. And the Indonesia leader was like, hey, you know, I'd like to meet Eric. I've got some land, I got some ideas. And then Donald's like, eric's a good boy. He's a good boy. And then Eric's showing the video of corruption in plain view of selling out the United States for fricking Eric Trump and Trump's stupid business deals, right? Selling pieces of our country away. And Eric's like, I'm a good boy.
Dana
Yeah.
Ron Filipkowski
He acknowledges my daddy says I'm a good boy. What weird people are these? Here, play this clip.
Zoe
Obviously, there are investment projects happening in Indonesia.
Ron Filipkowski
First off, have you heard from the president? Has he called you?
Unknown Commentator 2
No, not about that.
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Unknown Commentator 2
I am a good boy.
Ron Filipkowski
Then MAGA Mike Johnson holding his press conference this morning and saying, don't you want me just to be a happy warrior? If you want me to be a happy warrior, then just sign our continuing resolution where we get rid of healthcare for 20 million Americans. Because don't you want MAGA Mike to be a happy warrior? Here, play this clip.
Unknown Commentator 1
They like this. At the end of another long week, I just feel like we ought to apologize. I hate that we have to do this. I don't want to be here any more than you do talking about this subject. It is so difficult to be a happy warrior when you know that so many millions of American people are suffering, being made to suffer unnecessarily.
Ron Filipkowski
Then Maga Mike goes into this weird rant saying, the last time I checked, Americans have more freedom right now since the Republicans have taken over than ever before. Here, play this clip.
Unknown Commentator 1
America, they are decrying the country that allows them to engage in this activity. And the last time I checked, Americans have more freedom right now to express themselves and speak their minds. After Republicans took over and ended the years of having millions of Americans voices systematically silenced during the COVID pandemic years and the left's cancel culture, it is the Republicans that restored your right to share and speak your mind. That's the first and most obvious irony of the Hate America rally. The second and even more and hat.
Ron Filipkowski
Tip to Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries who punched back at Caroline Levitt after she says, you know, the Democrats are the ones who support the terrorists. Democrats constituents are just all a bunch of terrorists. And Hakeem's like, Is this lady crazy? Is this lady a crazy person? Watch Hakeem. He's doing a good here play.
Unknown Commentator 2
This clip is a matter of deep concern. Like, we've already seen a rise in political violence and hatred in America. And then you've got swastikas apparently appearing in the offices of Republican members of Congress. You've got young Republicans engaging in the most anti Semitic and racist speech possible. Like, this is apparently who many of these people are. They are ripping the sheets off in plain view of the American people. Their words, their actions, revealing themselves in so many different ways. And then you got Caroline Levitt, who's sick, she's out of control. And I'm not sure whether she's just demented, ignorant, a stone cold liar, or all of the above, but the notion that an official White House spokesperson would say that the Democratic Party consists of terrorists, violent criminals, and undocumented immigrants, this makes no sense. That this is what the American people are getting from the Trump administration in the middle of a shutdown. So their actions continue to speak for themselves, which is why they're on the wrong side of public sentiment.
Dana
Thanks.
Ron Filipkowski
Yeah, there you have it, folks. Let me know what you think. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million. Thanks for watching.
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Date: October 17, 2025
Hosts: Ron Filipkowski (guest host), featuring clips and commentary from the Meiselas brothers and notable political figures
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A scathing breakdown of Donald Trump’s disastrous Friday—from plummeting economic approval and alarming new financial headlines, to embarrassing family interviews and GOP missteps in Congress. The episode blends sharp news analysis with pointed banter and memorable soundbites, underscoring the dire state of Trump’s political fortunes and the unfolding consequences for American society.
Plummeting Approval and Surging Costs
Systemic Economic Warnings
Trump Administration’s False Claims of Economic Boom
Tariff Pain for Small Businesses
Argentina Bailout Contradicts Trump’s Rhetoric
Fumbling China Strategy
Eric Trump, “Good Boy” and Quid Pro Quos
MAGA Mike Johnson’s Tone-Deaf Messaging
For listeners looking for a focused, unvarnished dissection of Trump’s latest woes—blending thorough news breakdowns, pointed soundbites, and the MeidasTouch’s signature satirical edge—this episode delivers a rapid-fire tour through the latest in American political absurdity and urgency.
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