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LIVE! Klobuchar Busts Schmitt; Rove Rips Paxton, Talarico Pushes; Trump AI Deal & Taxpayer Ads Under Fire
Wednesday, 30 September, 2026
Thank you Jeanne Elbe, Marg KJ, Tamar Kranick, Campbell Welsh, Do U Lie, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Klobuchar Exposes Schmitt’s False Jack Smith Claim: Hawks, Hawkeyes and a GOP Smear: Sen. Schmitt tried to link Jack Smith to Fani Willis through an Atlanta basketball claim. Klobuchar checked the facts, exposed the flawed premise and demanded an apology. [More]* Blue Tsunami? Karl Rove Slams Paxton as Talarico Turns Up the Debate Pressure: Karl Rove unloads on Ken Paxton as Republicans fear a blue wave. Talarico demands a debate, and Democrats must turn GOP vulnerability into voter turnout. [More]* ‘As Dangerous As It Is Absurd’: Trump Ripped for ‘Self-Policing’ AI Industry Accord: “Self-regulation?” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “That’s a recipe for disaster.” [More]* Complaint Demands Broadcasters Stop Airing Trump’s Illegal Taxpayer-Funded Ads: “This administration’s repeated and flagrant violations of the law, including the Hatch Act, are an affront to taxpayers and our democracy.” [More]Real Time Chat AnalysisThe September 30 morning Politics Done Right chat combined strong concern about corporate and political accountability with a warm, supportive community atmosphere. Participants directed their sharpest criticism toward AI companies seeking to avoid responsibility and public officials making accusations without checking the facts. The dominant sentiment was politically frustrated but engaged, skeptical of concentrated power, and appreciative of the program and one another.* AI accountability generated the strongest substantive response. [Jeanne Elbe] argued that technology leaders want to shift responsibility to government. [Lynette] rejected allowing companies to escape accountability by blaming computers, while [Cheryl 🦅] accused powerful actors of shirking responsibility and emphasized enforcement. [learnercurious1] forcefully rejected the billionaires’ AI agreement. Together, these comments expressed distrust of voluntary corporate promises and support for consequences when companies cause harm.* Listeners favored political accountability and practical voting messages. [Lynette] questioned whether Rove would have supported Cornyn, suggesting skepticism about the limits of his break with Paxton. [Darlene] expressed distrust of Morning Joe but enthusiastically embraced the program’s “Vote your interest” message. [Cheryl 🦅] shared the organizing slogan “VOTE YOUR VALUES.” The exchange connected political analysis with language participants could use beyond the broadcast.* The hearing discussion prompted anger over careless accusations. In the portion corresponding to the Schmitt discussion, [Lynette] criticized a senator for failing to check his work, and [Cheryl 🦅] called for censure. [Karen 🐜📎] expressed agreement with the host. A suggestion from [Cheryl 🦅] that staff might have used AI remained speculation; the chat supplied no evidence for that explanation.* Community interaction and the book club strengthened engagement. [Lynette] repeatedly welcomed arrivals and helped sustain conversation across the broadcast. [Cheryl 🦅] promoted Katherine Stewart’s Money, Lies, and God, supplied purchasing links, and discussed a November gathering before Thanksgiving. [John A] reported ordering the book. Greetings, humor, and closing thanks showed that participants value the program as both a political discussion and an ongoing community.* A developing aviation story briefly redirected attention. [Do U Lie] posted alarming claims about a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, prompting concern from [Karen 🐜📎] and responses from [Cheryl 🦅], who shared a news link. The discussion conveyed anxiety and urgency. The participants’ detailed claims and characterization of the incident should remain attributed to them; this chat analysis does not independently establish those claims.Platform comparison and sentiment: Substack carried most of the substantive discussion and nearly all the sustained social interaction. The Facebook-labeled feed was shorter and more question-driven. [@Laketravisanyone] asked about Texas diesel relief and AI doomsday messaging, then offered a speeding-and-littering analogy that appeared to question whether voluntary compliance works. [@lisablair8762], [@TheDeepStatePodcast], and [@reyesnunez3656] contributed friendly greetings. An apparent promotional spam message added no meaningful audience sentiment.The supplied comments showed little direct disagreement among participants. Criticism targeted political and corporate conduct, while interpersonal exchanges remained welcoming. The taxpayer-funded advertising topic drew little explicit discussion in this excerpt, so the record supports a clearer assessment of reactions to AI accountability and political fact-checking than to that segment.Overall, the conversation reflected shared frustration coupled with continued participation. Listeners welcomed firm challenges to powerful interests, exchanged usable political messages, and took concrete steps toward further discussion through the book club. The chat’s strongest signal was a demand for accountability supported by a durable sense of community.Real Time Chat AnalysisThis post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.[WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-30T06:00:00Tags: Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM, Egberto Willies, Amy Klobuchar, Eric Schmitt, Jack Smith, Fani Willis, Hawks Hawkeyes, Karl Rove, Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Texas Senate race 2026, blue wave, Fox News debate, Donald Trump, AI self regulation, AI accountability, Big Tech, Elizabeth Warren, taxpayer-funded Trump ads, Public Citizen, Hatch Act, political propaganda, progressive politics This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit egberto.substack.com/subscribe
