Ep. 62 | Trump Targets Census, DOJ Secret Epstein meeting, and Ft. Stewart Shooting

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit riveraandreeves.substack.comA lot of news today! From a shooting at Fort Stewart that could have been so much worse to Trump dropping truth bombs about a new census (thank you for your attention to this matter 🙄), we're covering it all in our signature lightning round style.Rachel and I break down the Texas Democrats' dramatic escape to Illinois (again!), discuss Trump's anti-debanking plans, and get into the rumored Trump-Putin-Zelensky meeting that has everyone talking. Plus, we're calling out CNN for their completely fabricated story about a VP meeting, diving into Kamala's upcoming tell-all book, and debating whether Trump's White House ballroom renovation is genius or just too much gold.Warning: Contains discussions of Chick-fil-A cookies, Spencer Pratt obsessions, and Rachel's very strong feelings about styrofoam cups. You've been warned!Episode Highlights:* Fort Stewart Shooting Update - Six soldiers shot but all expected to survive, with details emerging about the shooter's background and potential motives* Trump's Census Announcement - President instructs Commerce Department to conduct new census excluding illegal immigrants, stirring redistricting debates* Texas Democrats on the Run (Again) - 50+ lawmakers flee to Illinois to avoid redistricting vote, facing $500 daily fines and potential FBI involvement* CNN's Fake News Fumble - Network reports false story about VP meeting on Epstein strategy, gets immediately debunked by Vance's office* Kamala's Campaign Tell-All - Former VP announces book about her 107-day campaign with promises to share "what it takes to move forward"Listen for FreeLove what you’re hearing and want even more? Join us as a paid supporter on Substack! As a subscriber, you’ll unlock ad-free podcast episodes, full access to our archives, and exclusive subscriber-only perks like bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and our in-the-moment reaction videos. Plus, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to cut through the media spin and deliver sharp, honest analysis every week.Your subscription helps us stay independent and keep creating the content you love. So why wait? Support the show and subscribe today!Get R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 - Introduction & Dogs Going Off01:30 - Fort Stewart Shooting Breakdown08:40 - Trump's Census Truth Bomb09:38 - Texas Democrats on the Lam (Again)21:34 - Anti-Debanking Executive Order25:00 - Lightning Round Transition26:47 - Trump-Putin-Zelensky Meeting Rumors31:42 - CNN's Fake News Fail38:45 - Apple's $100 Billion & Tim Cook's Shaky Hands47:01 - White House Ballroom Drama54:30 - Kamala's 107-Day Campaign Tell-All57:50 - Biden Camp's Dirt on Kamala1:06:34 - Housing Crisis & Mamdani1:11:26 - Wrap-Up & Merch PlugsConnectMeseidy - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected] - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected]