Hold The Mic’s weekly show dives into the latest political and social events shaping America, with hosts Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman tackling Trump’s proposed VA job cuts. Are these cuts a betrayal of our veterans? 🤔
Ryan and Ian’s unique bond—despite being thousands of miles apart—fuels their engaging discussions as they connect with audiences across the country. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who values veterans’ rights and wants to stay informed
Tune-in Wednesdays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what these two elder millenials have to say about America and the role we play on the world stage.
SPECIAL GUEST: Brian Shapiro
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Welcome Brian Shapiro
05:00 - Trump Cuts 80,000 VA Jobs
08:56 - Debunking Conservative Propaganda
12:38 - Trump’s Political Capital
13:14 - Run for Office
13:58 - Removing Trump from Office
17:39 - Transgender Bathroom Laws
23:33 - Jasmine Crockett Discussion
27:37 - Michelle Obama's "When They Go Low"
31:55 - Republicans and Military Support
33:20 - Trump Surrounded by Yes Men
35:35 - Military Recruitment Concerns
42:35 - Elon Musk's Government Influence
45:37 - State of the Union Attendance
49:45 - Kamala Harris Insights
51:15 - Tim Walz Overview
52:48 - Democratic Strategy Discussion
57:51 - Canada Bans US Products
59:55 - January 6th Defendant Incident
1:06:00 - US Energy Crisis Analysis
1:08:16 - Al Green Discussion
1:10:14 - Trump's Tariffs on Canada
1:14:09 - $8 Million Transgender Mice Study
1:17:24 - Evolving Political System
1:20:07 - Alyssa Slotkin’s Rebuttal
1:21:57 - Social Security Issues
1:27:34 - Cybertruck Update
1:31:10 - Trump’s Cryptocurrency Scheme
1:37:21 - Elon Cancels Cancer Research Contracts
1:44:25 - Where to Find B
1:45:54 - Positive Takeaways
1:47:20 - Like, Subscribe, and Notifications
1:47:57 - Outro
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