’You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 175: The Longest Shutdown Ever

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Mollie Hemingway claims Democrats forced the shutdown to invigorate their base and crush Republicans in Virginia.

The episode begins with Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi discussing the end of the government shutdown, with Mollie noting personal inconveniences like having to take a train instead of flying. Mollie argues the shutdown was strategically beneficial for Democrats, helping them energize their base and secure larger margins in Virginia elections, leading to a Democratic supermajority. David disagrees, suggesting the shutdown's impact on elections is overstated and that people will forget it soon. The hosts then debate Donald Trump's presidency, with David questioning whether Trump has been transformational on issues like tariffs and foreign policy, while Mollie contends he has reshaped conversations on immigration and bank bailouts. They discuss Trump's interview with Laura Ingraham, where he claimed prices are going down, and debate the accuracy of that statement. Immigration becomes a central topic, with Mollie arguing for controlled immigration and assimilation, while David emphasizes the economic benefits of legal immigration and criticizes anti-immigrant rhetoric. The BBC is highlighted for doctoring Trump's January 6th speech by splicing sections to imply he incited violence, leading to discussions on libel laws and media bias. Antifa violence at a TP USA event at UC Berkeley is analyzed, with criticism of Republican inaction in protecting free speech on campuses. Cultural topics include the influence of single women in voting, the decline of marriage, and personal media recommendations like the show 'Pluribus' on Apple TV. The episode concludes with light-hearted banter about family and listener feedback.

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