Defamation, Deception, and the Dance of Distrust

Defamation, Deception, and the Dance of Distrust

From Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast by The Stephanie Miller Show

April 27, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 1893

About this episode

Stephanie Miller explores the chaotic landscape of American politics, focusing on a defamation lawsuit and the absurdity of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Join Stephanie Miller for another wild ride through the chaotic landscape of American politics! In this episode, she dives deep into the bizarre world of FBI Director Cash Patel, who is swinging a $250 million defamation lawsuit against  The Atlantic  over allegations of excessive drinking and alarming absences. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Stephanie unpacks the absurdity of the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a supposed assassination attempt has everyone questioning the security measures—or lack thereof—surrounding the event. With a mix of humor and incisive commentary, she explores whether this was a staged distraction to promote a lavish new ballroom for the president. As always, the conversation is lively and filled with sharp insights, featuring guests like Rude Pundit and Cliff Schechter, who bring their unique perspectives on the unfolding drama. You won’t want to miss this episode packed with political intrigue, laughter, and a touch of disbelief! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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Guests: Rude Pundit, Cliff Schechter

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