Ep. 218 | Joe Kent, Chavez Bombshell & Democrat "Moderates"

The news cycle is officially broken — and we’re here for it. This week, Meseidy and Rachel unpack the FBI investigation into Joe Kent, the former DNI chief of staff who resigned shortly after Tucker Carlson claimed he was being investigated by the CIA. Are these stories connected? The timing is hard to ignore. Then it’s back to campaign fundamentals: the Illinois primaries just handed a Senate nomination to a candidate backed by $14 million in PAC money who openly advocates abolishing ICE — and she’s being called the moderate pick. Meanwhile, squad-aligned candidates went 0-6, Virginia just elected its first Republican in a key county in 40 years, and Republicans are somehow still missing the message. We also dig into the New York Times’ bombshell investigation into César Chávez — decades of sexual abuse allegations, a disturbing cult connection to Synanon, and a left that’s suddenly very eager to burn one of their biggest icons. Convenient timing? We think so. And to close it out: Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke. Rachel reacted. You’ll want to see it. Subscribe now Episode Highlights Joe Kent is under FBI investigation — and the timing of his Tucker appearance may not be a coincidence llinois Democrats crowned an “abolish ICE” candidate as their “moderate” Senate nominee Squad candidates went 0-6 in Illinois primaries — but Republicans are missing the moment The NYT’s César Chávez exposé: decades of alleged abuse, a cult connection, and very convenient timing Jennifer Siebel Newsom delivers a masterclass in saying absolutely nothing — and Rachel is not having it Follow Us On Youtube! YouTube Hit play, grab your coffee, and catch up on what’s actually happening. If this episode earns a share, send it to someone who’s been repeating the same three talking points since Saturday. They need this more than they know. Not a paid subscriber yet? You’ll get ad-free access the moment we publish, plus our monthly live unfiltered stream every last Saturday at 11:30 AM EST. Subscribe now Chapters 00:00 – The News Cycle Is Unhinged (Intro) 01:15 – Show Announcements & Subscriber Perks 05:46 – Joe Kent: FBI Investigation & Tucker Carlson Theories 15:13 – Illinois Primaries: The "Moderate" Democrat Playbook 22:27 – Squad Goes 0-6 & Republican Missed Opportunities 29:04 – Virginia Special Election: Signs of a Shift 31:34 – The 2028 Democrat Field: Pritzker, Newsom & Dark Horses 44:34 – The César Chávez Bombshell: NYT's Major Investigation 50:52 – Synanon, Cult Tactics & Why the Women Were Silent 55:45 – Democrats and Their Fallen Idols: A Pattern 1:03:05 – Jennifer Siebel Newsom's "First Partner" Moment 1:08:35 – Wrap Up