3700 - Sam Seder Returns! Haley Stevens Loses it; Franchise Scams w/ David Dayen
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Not sure how to use this. Hey, folks. Remember me?
Who returns to the show and why is Sam denying he's an AI?
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On the program today, David Dayen. executive editor of the American Prospect, co-host of the Organized Money podcast with Matt Stoller. Also on the program today, Hamas agrees to a multi-phase disarmament plan. More on that later. Trump says, Israel better go along with it or I'll do nothing. Meanwhile, Todd Blanch nomination on its last legs. 60,000 or near 60,000 people cross into Spanish enclave on the tip of Morocco. Chevron Exxon earnings through the roof as Iran launches strikes against U.S. targets in Kuwait. New York State sues Kalshi for being an illegal gambling site. Bernie Marino's daughter files yet another restraining order against Republican Congressman Max Miller. Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor race.
DHS. What's this? I can't even read this. Oh, DHS notice on Haitian temporary protected status revocation causes massive layoffs at airports, health care facilities and schools. All this and more on today's majority report.
Welcome back.
Welcome back to myself.
To yourself, yes.
Yes. Welcome, folks.
Very smooth.
Sam Seder here with Emma Vigeland. I am back. I am alive. Yes. This is not an AI replica of myself.
You have recovered.
I have all my fingers, as you can see.
You've recovered from your plastic surgery.
I have recovered from my plastic surgery. So many different procedures. That is grandma. Oh, is that one of the theories?
No, you're going to have to be reintroduced to what might be the greatest sound drop that we, or be introduced for the first time that might be the greatest sound drop that Matt has come up with.
Mom, Donnie was trying to erase Little Italy while you were gone.
Yes. Of course. The Free Press interviewed some people in Little Italy.
The people that might live in Jersey but still like to go to Little Italy are not going to stand for it.
Exactly.
But there wasn't any I mean, there was rumors that maybe I was going to get a full hair replacement in Turkey. And that's what it took me a month for the scars to heal.
Well, I mean, you've been very convincing with that wig for so long.
Yeah.
And it's some time for a more permanent solution.
Yep. Folks are asking if I had a calf reduction surgery.
Now, suddenly you're six foot five, though.
Yeah. No, I got I had my spine elongated. Just briefly, I was some time ago, I was requested to audition for a show and a TV show. And I figured out on a lark, I would do it occasionally, you know, maybe go on one audition every week.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:07
2
Who returns to the show and why is Sam denying he's an AI?
0:07–10:17
3
What are the top headlines and quick news bites the hosts open with?
10:17–54:49
4
Why is the Michigan Senate primary between Abdul El‑Sayed and Haley Stevens a test of money vs. movement?
54:49–1:02:41
Speakers
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