FindOut Podcast

The fight over Trump’s legacy is playing out everywhere this week – including in a reflecting pool full of hydrogen peroxide.

On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, we break down the bizarre saga of the National Mall’s “vandalized” reflecting pool, the no-bid contracts handed to a Trump donor with a felony record, and what this small scandal reveals about a much larger pattern of cronyism and superficiality. We also reflect on Trump’s record itself – whether, after decades in public life, he’s ever delivered anything of lasting good.

Then we turn to the Middle East, examining the collapsing Iran deal, Netanyahu’s outsized influence over American foreign policy, and reports that the administration may be quietly seeking a new Israeli government. We also explore the human cost of a green light to escalate, and what it means when U.S. backing becomes a blank check.

In the back half, we dig into the midterms with a new Washington Post analysis showing a dramatic surge in Democratic turnout – including in deep-red districts – and make the case for why donating now matters far more than a check written the week before an election. We revisit the lessons of the 2008 wave, walk through a state-by-state Senate map, and confront the infighting threatening to undermine Democratic momentum before a single vote is cast.

Plus, a spirited detour into Oasis versus Nickelback, the greatest guitarist of all time, and why some debates are better left unsettled.

Senator Adam Schiff joins the Find Out Podcast to break down Trump’s Iran deal, the $300 billion reconstruction fund, Republican backlash, rising gas prices, and what Democrats would do if they retake the Senate.

Plus, the crew reacts to Trump’s UFC spectacle at the White House, the reflecting pool disaster, MAGA’s future after Trump, and what America’s recent wars say about U.S. power in the drone age.

Donald Trump’s name is coming down from the Kennedy Center, but the fight over his legacy is far from over.

On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, we break down the removal of Trump’s name from one of America’s most recognizable cultural institutions and what it says about how history may remember his presidency. We also discuss questions surrounding Trump’s health, public image, and ongoing efforts to shape his political legacy.

Then, we dive into the latest developments with Iran, examining whether the proposed agreement represents a diplomatic breakthrough or a costly concession. We also explore the growing influence of billionaire power in America, from Elon Musk’s march toward trillionaire status to the role government spending plays in creating immense private wealth.

Plus, we discuss the controversy surrounding a UFC event at the White House, the increasingly blurred lines between politics and entertainment, and why the Knicks’ championship celebration may tell us more about American culture than Washington ever could.

A.I. already plays a role in so many aspects of our lives and lately, the negatives of A.I. have far outweighed the positives. Just ask a recent college graduate who’s applied to hundreds of jobs and hasn’t received a single response. While more companies have been using A.I. to scan resumes, the big issue is we don’t know if these A.I. systems are breaking fair employment laws or showing any bias when fielding candidates. On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), returns to talk about how her A.I. regulation bill, which has bipartisan support in Congress, would give the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission additional tools to prevent A.I. systems from breaking the law. Our conversation with Congresswoman Jacobs doesn’t just touch upon on A.I. guardrails. It’s Congress’s inability to fully understand the impact A.I. is having on the American electorate and how to keep up with and respond to this technology as it changes rapidly. While states like California have done a better job at regulating A.I., President Donald Trump has also been doing the bidding of the A.I. industry to override states’ ability to take action. We also have a misguided fixation on trying to out-China China in the A.I. arms race. Congresswoman Jacobs argues that when Democrats retake the House in 2026 midterms, they will have a significant opportunity to future proof the government and push through A.I. protections that have a real impact.

We also take the time to discuss FISA reforms and enjoy seeing clowns like Nancy Mace and Spencer Pratt lose their primaries.