A Blockade of the Blockade #553

About this episode

The episode discusses various political topics including the California governor race and notable figures in politics.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe -Where have ye gone Chris Matthews? -California’s governor race is a freak show (Fang Fang rides again) -Bring Kevin Spacey to the table? -Barney Frank, Ted Kennedy, and different standards -The anti-gambling jihad -Talks about talks about talks -The good ‘ole days of Lebanon, Libya, Valerie Plame, Bob Novak -Dr. Jesus -Trump versus the Pope -From melting pot to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, Matt Welch

Topics covered

• California governor race
• political standards
• gambling
• Trump vs Pope
• media personalities
• historical political events

Keywords

• Chris Matthews
• California governor race
• Kevin Spacey
• Barney Frank
• Ted Kennedy
• gambling
• Trump
• Pope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California

Books & works: Valerie Plame, Bob Novak

Places: Lebanon, Libya

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