Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" List

Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" ListEpisode: 161Date: 260614.2I. The "Save America" Election Fraud NarrativeYergz directs his audience to a webpage (WhiteHouse.gov/SaveAmerica) created by the Trump administration.He dissects the specific goals outlined on the page, starting with the goal of ending mail-in ballots.He points out the hypocrisy of Trump and other Republicans using mail-in ballots, including a reference to Rep. Thomas Massie's recent primary loss.II. Analyzing the Meet the Press WalkoutYergz plays a clip of Donald Trump's interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press.He notes Trump's claim that his agitation was due to the sound of rain, while the clip clearly shows him struggling to answer Welker's questions about his election fraud conspiracy theories.He uses CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale's analysis to emphasize the lack of evidence for Trump's claims.III. Debunking Unconstitutional ClaimsYergz reviews more claims from the "Save America" page, specifically the call for "proof of citizenship" and biometric databases like those used in India and Brazil.He argues that proof of citizenship is already required and protected under the Constitution for both voting and holding public office.He counters the administration's claim that illegal aliens are voting in US elections, calling it a baseless conspiracy theory.IV. State vs. Federal Voting RightsYergz analyzes the administration's attempt to eliminate early voting and dictate election protocols based on models from Denmark and Sweden.He asserts that the Constitution grants states the authority to determine their own election processes, including the allowance of early voting.He emphasizes that Election Day is legally defined as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and any attempt to restrict voting beyond this is voter suppression.V. Personal Update: Caring for MatrixA brief, emotional segment where Yergz discusses his dog Matrix (named after the Mastiff Media network).He details Matrix's battle with megaesophagus and the constant care required to keep him healthy.Yergz shares that he may need to take time off due to Matrix's declining health but expresses profound gratitude for his time with the dog.VI. Commercial BreakBear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).Network invitation for content creators to join Mastiff Media.Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness in Florida.VII. Confronting "Media Offenders"Yergz returns to the WhiteHouse.gov site to look at the "Media Offenders" page.He specifically looks at an entry for CNN's Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin regarding their coverage of President Trump's health and potential "somnolence" (drowsiness).The White House page attacks the report as a "fringe talking point for chronically online leftists" and claims Trump is in perfect health.Yergz laughs at the partisan vitriol on an official government website before wrapping up the segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at [email protected]. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!For more information, please visit:www.Mastiff.MediaTo advertise with use, please write to:[email protected] The Yerger Group