cover of episode Democracy Dies At The White House Easter Egg Roll: Cyber Checks, Katie Phang On Paul Weiss, And DMs Leaking War Plans

Democracy Dies At The White House Easter Egg Roll: Cyber Checks, Katie Phang On Paul Weiss, And DMs Leaking War Plans

2025/3/25
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The hosts discuss their recent travel experiences and the increasing scrutiny American citizens face at international borders. They delve into the implications of cyber checks and the potential for social media to be used against travelers.
  • American citizens, including those with global entry, are experiencing anxiety due to increased scrutiny at international borders.
  • Some travelers turn off Face ID and make social media profiles private to avoid issues during travel.
  • There are reports of ICE agents conducting random checks and cyber checks, including examining travelers' phones and social media.
  • Countries like the UK and Germany have issued travel advisories for their citizens traveling to the US.

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This week, V and Sami unpack “cyber checks” while traveling and Sami describes her recent experience returning from Paris. Then, they do a deep dive into the Easter ‘Egg Roll’ on the White House lawn that is now brand sponsored like a NASCAR race, because we do, indeed, live in hell. Following that, Sami and V discuss Chuck Schumer’s Senate leadership capabilities and MSNBC host Katie Phang stops by to explain Trump’s overnight attack on law firms. Oh, and the editor of* The Atlantic *was accidentally invited to a Trump administration Signal group chat which leaked future war plans to the press. Super chill!

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