In this episode, Meseidy and Rachel break down the shocking Atlantic report revealing Trump administration officials accidentally added editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a sensitive Signal chat discussing Houthi strike operations. The hosts dissect the security implications of conducting national security business via messaging apps with emojis rather than in secure facilities, question how this breach occurred, and analyze the administration's contradictory responses. They close with their "Earmark" segment, covering other developing stories across politics, technology, and education.

Episode Highlights:

• White House Signal Scandal: The hosts unpack how Jeffrey Goldberg was mysteriously added to a high-level chat, including war plans and emoji reactions to military operations.
• Security Questions: Rachel repeatedly asks the burning question - why would National Security Advisor Mike Waltz have The Atlantic editor's contact information?
• Administration Response: Trump claimed ignorance despite his own National Security Council confirming the chat's authenticity.
• Media Handling: Despite their dislike for Goldberg, the hosts acknowledge his restraint in reporting by waiting until operations were complete.
• Earmark Updates: Coverage of U.S. delegations in Greenland, Elon Musk's SBA loan claims, Illinois homeschooling restrictions, Tesla dealership attacks, and upcoming tariff plans.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:30 Pre-Game Discussion: Technology Misuse

02:07 Breaking News: The Atlantic Article

06:04 Signal Chat Controversy

11:03 Debating the Houthis Strike

14:06 Journalistic Integrity and Reactions

31:29 Security Concerns and Legal Implications

35:42 Security Violations and Skiffs

37:13 Comparing Hillary's Emails and Current Issues

38:24 Modern Communication Challenges in Government

40:29 Potential Political Fallout and Conspiracy Theories

49:00 Media Narratives and Administration Dynamics

01:03:41 Homeschooling Laws and Other News

01:12:13 Concluding Thoughts and Community Engagement

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