Join Meseidy and Rachel on another episode of Rivera and Reeves, where they break down the Democrats' "Hands Off" protests that swept across the nation this weekend. With over 1,400 events in 50 states, the hosts analyze what these demonstrations reveal about the Democratic party's ongoing identity crisis nearly 100 days into the Trump administration. What does the predominantly older, white demographic at these protests say about Democrats' messaging problems? Plus, they discuss Adam Schiff's controversial "shadow government" hearings, upcoming books exposing the Biden administration's final days, and share their weekly "Earmarks" segment covering Supreme Court rulings, Iran nuclear talks, and Title IX challenges. As always, expect sharp analysis, unfiltered honesty, and just enough sass to keep it fun.

Episode Highlights

• Democratic Identity Crisis - The "Hands Off" protests reveal a fractured party split between the old guard (Pelosi), Gen X middle (Newsom, Booker), and young progressives (AOC), with each faction struggling to define a coherent message.
• Protest Demographics - While Democrats claimed 1,400 events across 50 states, the predominantly older, white demographic at these protests signals potential trouble for the party's future as young voters were notably absent.
• Shadow Government - Adam Schiff is leading controversial unilateral hearings where Democrats are conducting their own investigations without Republican participation, seemingly preparing for potential impeachment proceedings.
• Economic Warning Signs - If Republicans don't solidify Trump's tax cuts and get substantial legislation passed soon, economic uncertainty could give Democrats an opportunity to regain control in the midterms.
• Reimbursed Activism - Documents reveal Indivisible was offering up to $200 reimbursement for protest expenses, raising questions about how "grassroots" these nationwide demonstrations actually were.

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Assigned Reading ;)

• In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate - The Guardian
• Left-Wing Group Indivisible Tells Local Activists: We Will Reimburse Your DOGE Protest Expenses, Including 'Chicken Suits' - Washington Free Beacon
• Behind Sanders and AOC’s Oligarchy Crusade: Billionaires Pull the Strings - “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The rob…
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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:57 Birthday Acknowledgements and Listener Appreciation

01:22 Avoiding the Terras Topic

02:10 Protests and Democrat Identity Crisis

03:19 Podcast Housekeeping and Subscriber Benefits

04:38 Hands Off Protest Details

14:03 Protest Demographics and Observations

21:27 Democrat Party's Identity Crisis

29:03 Protest Organization and Funding

37:13 Generational Divide in the Democratic Party

38:32 Tim Walz’s Unyielding Presence

40:31 The Progressive Push and Internal Struggles

42:05 Shadow Government and Democratic Strategies

46:05 Midterm Election Preparations and Challenges

57:00 Books Exposing the Biden Administration

01:01:30 Earmarks: Rapid Fire Headlines

01:07:05 Listener Reviews and Closing Remarks

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