Off The Record With Paul Hodes

Political Rehab: The Trump Dump, Epstein Files, and the Future of JournalismWhat happens when two guys talk about Sydney Sweeney? Throw in media vanity, democracy under threat, and political scandals, and you've got an episode packed with insight and controversy. Join Matt and Matt on Political Rehab as they dissect Donald Trump's latest antics, the implications of the Washington Post layoffs, and the fallout from the Epstein file revelations. Plus, dive deep into the push for federalizing elections, Trump’s vanity projects, rare stories of hope and unity, and–of course–the celebrity-political intersection with Sydney Sweeney. Tune in for smart politics without the hangover, and stay for the laughs. #DonaldTrump #EpsteinFiles #PoliticalDiscussion #WashingtonPost #MediaCrisis #TrumpDump #PoliticalRehab #SydneySweeney #Election2026 #FreeSpeech #AmericanPolitics00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:52 Trump's Vanity Projects and Political Fallout03:58 Texas Special Election and GOP's Response0