In this episode of Rivera and Reeves, Meseidy and Rachel dive into the highs and lows of the longest joint address to Congress in history. From the hilarious realities of getting camera-ready for live streams ("Jeans before 7 a.m.? A choice!") to an in-depth breakdown of the speech, they pull no punches.

Rachel shares behind-the-scenes insights from her breakfast with Speaker Mike Johnson, including his sleep-deprived charm and Musk’s late-night meeting schedule.

The duo tackles everything from political theater, like the Democrats' pink suit protest, to the touching moment with DJ Daniel, the honorary Secret Service agent, and dissects the media’s wild reactions. Of course, it wouldn’t be Rivera and Reeves without a random tangent—this time about childhood misconceptions and sharks in swimming pools. Tune in for a sharp analysis, a few laughs, and a reminder that "the media is trash, and we have no tolerance for it!"

Episode Highlights:

• Jeans vs. Leggings Debate: Meseidy and Rachel hilariously debated the merits of "hard pants" (jeans) versus "soft pants" (leggings), with Meseidy revealing her aversion to leggings being "too close to her skin."
• Congressional Chaos: The duo dissected the spectacle of the State of the Union (or Joint Address) with sharp commentary on Democratic disarray, paddle-waving, pink suits, and Al Green's outburst about Medicare cuts.
• DJ Daniel's Big Moment: The story of young cancer survivor DJ Daniel being named an honorary Secret Service agent by Trump had both hosts cheering—while the Democrats sat stone-faced.
• Rachel's Breakfast with Speaker Johnson: Rachel shared her surreal experience having breakfast with House Speaker Mike Johnson, offering behind-the-scenes insights and how the administration values independent voices.
• Sharks in the Pool and Childhood Beliefs: To wrap things up, Rachel and Meseidy shared their funniest childhood misconceptions—including Rachel’s fear of pool sharks and Meseidy’s literal interpretation of “good genes.”

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Rivera and Reeves Podcast

02:52 Discussion on Joint Address to Congress

07:07 Democrats' Response and Speculations

16:52 Al Green's Outburst and Decorum Issues

25:52 Trump's Speech Highlights and Reactions

43:05 Border Policies and Administration Achievements

47:05 Ukraine Peace Talks and Speculations

48:49 Golden Dome Missile Defense and Shipbuilding Initiatives

49:20 Reclaiming the Panama Canal

51:53 Greenland and National Security

54:20 Tariffs and Economic Strategies

57:35 Media Reactions and Political Commentary

01:08:44 Breakfast with the Speaker of the House

01:23:47 Childhood Beliefs and Imagination

01:29:05 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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