Hegseth Impeachment, Libertarian Blame, and the Epstein Pivot || 1851

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Does defending the Constitution make Thomas Massie a bad Republican, or does it expose what the party has become? Nate and Charlie break down the fight over Massie's effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, the administration's response, and the argument that congressional oversight somehow undermines national security.

They examine war powers, unlawful orders, JD Vance's defense of Hegseth, and the familiar excuse that previous presidents did it too. Then comes the post-election blame game: why are libertarians being blamed for Republican losses when they were demanding that Republicans keep their promises?

The hosts debate coalition politics, the American Liberty Party idea, and why moving in the wrong direction more slowly is still moving in the wrong direction. Plus, a Veterans Day argument for fewer unnecessary wars and a skeptical look at renewed Republican and Fox News attention to the Epstein files. The through-line: If your side needs immunity from criticism, what exactly are you trying to preserve?

Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only pre-shows and more: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Opening banter and social media battles 05:38 Massie's Hegseth impeachment push 15:12 Veterans Day and the cost of foreign wars 17:27 Trump, Massie, and the GOP's midterm reckoning 23:29 JD Vance's defense of Hegseth 28:54 Unlawful orders and the backlash against Massie 33:39 Article I, Article II, and Jefferson's war powers 40:47 Are libertarians to blame for Republican losses?

46:50 Could a third party force Republicans to change?

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