#953 - "COVID (still), SCOTUS, Political Violence, and the Epstein Birthday Book!"

Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent COVID battle, a listener's question about No Kings coming up on Saturday, October 18th, the recent Supreme Court decision and subsequent continued abuse by ICE officials in Los Angeles, the Charlie Kirk assassination and calls for war against the left before we even knew the identity of the suspect, the release of the infamous birthday book from Epstein's Estate and the failures of the media. No Kings Protest on Saturday, October 18th: https://www.nokings.org/Brittany on what political violence means: https://brittanyepage.substack.com/p/what-political-violence-meansBloomberg Epstein emails reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-09-12/epstein-email-investigation-sheds-light-into-crimes-social-networkLink to Epstein Estate documents: https://oversight.house.gov/release/oversight-committee-releases-records-provided-by-the-epstein-estate-chairman-comer-provides-statement/SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the federal occupation of DC, the rampant abuse and harassment being committed by masked federal agents in our streets and across the country, and some good news about Rep. Elise Stefanik getting bullied. Best practices for filming ICE: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNgGG-htLnZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=YWFjam85aTZhamFjUber sexual assault article (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/business/uber-sexual-assault.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cE8.e9Fv.w0mKE-rBfapW&smid=url-shareSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss a recent traffic violation, the volume of listener feedback in response to the previous episode, the wild lengths to which the Trump Administration is going to hide the Epstein Files and whatever Trump's role is in said files, the reactions of Virginia Giuffre's family in response to Donald Trump's "stolen" comments and the timeline of events surrounding the falling out between Trump and Epstein, the changing landscape in the Democratic Party and outside of the party on the genocide in Gaza, and Republicans' radical attempts to retain power by gerrymandering Texas to deliver Trump the seats that he wants and what Democrats should do to fight. Read Kate Manne's substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/katemanne/p/the-actual-conspiracy-theory-surrounding CBS Epstein video analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmN8yvChHyQ Treating Gaza's Collective Trauma: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/treating-gazas-collective-trauma?fbclid=IwY2xjawL82wpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFhbjg5RmF1bzdiOXVLY2hhAR48LJJxk1Qa9LsfPRuE7i4e8y15PAssRd_Usn3TZVFBnN2yNRl5H9VydMVsZg_aem_Y7cCzHaIDHHZNjRjiHQKpwTrump Pay-to-Play: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/us/politics/donor-list-suggests-scale-of-trumps-pay-for-access-operation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.bk8.160o.RevWd1Lr0tEb&smid=url-share SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss Brittany getting caught in a fly trap, a listener voicemail about whether to flee the United States or not, the MAGA revolt taking place over the Trump Administration's backtracking on the Epstein Files, our continued desent into facism with Border Czar Tom Homan gloating about violating human rights to enforce Trump's immigration crackdown, media figures challenging media complicity in cowering to Trump, and the failures of the Administration in the Texas floods. Good Trouble Lives On Protest: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/Pardon Tracker: https://fundrazr.com/pardontracker?ref=ab_0bpjkxmP1Re0bpjkxmP1ReSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss their birthday week, an interactive quiz on how easy it is to lose access to essential government benefits, a listener voicemail about cops, the 10th anniversary of Donald Trump's official entrance to politics, an expert on violent extremism and her take on the political assassination and attempted assassinations in Minnesota, Republicans' conspiratorial and dangerous responses to political violence, the growing authoritarianism of the Trump Administration as elected officials continue to be assaulted and arrested, and Donald Trump's admission that he is "hunting." Take the interactive quiz: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/28/upshot/administrative-burden-quiz.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Qk8.J2Rz.6ImgOxiJUyZC&smid=url-share5 Calls: https://5calls.org/Other Resources: https://www.dollemore.com/pages/resourcesSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the outcome of their recent death & rape threats from a Trump supporter, the Elon Musk and Donald Trump feud including what we really need to focus on, the cruelty on display from Republicans during the week, the Democrats who are fighting back, and Takin' Care of Biz featuring Florida weatherman John Morales. How many people have died as a result of Donald Trump & Elon Musk's policy choices? Check the Impact Counter here: https://www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?view=table&sort=title&order=ascSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the recent passing of longtime listener & supporter Jack Schwend, also known as "Elf Man Jack," the new book written by Jesse's best friend and illustrated by the wildly talented Leah Farshid, a longtime listener & supporter in the community (buy at the link below!), House Republicans passing the budget reconciliation which now heads to the Senate and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's desperate attempts to lie about Medicaid work requirements, the uphill battle to come in the Senate and the unique opportunity we have to push our elected officials to do what is right, Donald Trump's failed IVF promises, the threat to food banks as a result of federal funding cuts, Senator Patty Murray's necessary interrogation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on mifepristone and abortion pill access, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Anelise Feldman. Buy your copy of "The Grateful Child" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3yzgZd9 ORBuy your copy of "The Grateful Child" on our website: https://tinyurl.com/yy99evtv Follow Leah Farshid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leledoesdoodles/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss how to support progressive media in the current political climate, listener emails and voicemails related to the government disappearing people from the streets, the arrest and assault of Newark Mayor and New Jersey elected officials, Secretary Kristi Noem's inability to answer basic questions about fundamental rights under oath, the Trump Adminstration's new efforts to "suspend habeas corpus," Donald Trump's latest efforts to use the office of the presidency to enrich himself including both his cryptocurrency grift and accepting a luxury jet gift from Qatar, the racist firing of Dr. Carla Hayden the Librarian of Congress, and the Trump Adminstration's emphasis on rations! 5 Calls - HANDS OFF MEDICAID AND SNAP: https://5calls.org/issue/medicaid-cuts-budget-reconciliation/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent owl experience, a listener email regarding the a mass email about anti-Christian bias, Donald Trump's executive order and Attorney General Pam Bondi's first Anti-Christian Bias Task Force meeting, the US citizens being removed from the country without due process and the Trump Adminstration's lies about those families, new audio from CNN's K-File showing Trump's nominee for DC Attorney lied about his connection to Nazi, Jeff Bezos & Amazon going to bat against the Trump Adminstration on Trump's tariffs, two examples of horrible media framing from CBS and CNN, Senator Adam Schiff on Real Time with Bill Maher showing he is not the leader the Democrats need right now, and Senator Chuck Schumer's recent media appearance where he makes clear he is also not the leader we need right now. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the recent surge in progressive media channels, which are growing much faster than conservative media, listener emails and voicemails related to the end-of-year gift and frustration over recent reporting, the 60 Minutes reporting on the Venezuelan migrants who were shipping to an El Salvador torture prison (CECOT) without due process, including the vile conditions of that prison and where they will go from here, the ongoing measles outbreak and RFK Jr.'s first sit-down interview post-confirmation to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Trump's tariff u-turn and accusations of insider trading, and Senator Bernie Sanders giving us hope with his CNN Town Hall. End-of-year gift Leopard design by artist Abby Portner: https://www.abigailportner.com/Need help calling your elected officials? 5 Calls is here: https://5calls.org/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy