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Kara Swisher: They're Terrified of Talarico

May 30, 2026 / 00:47

This episode discusses anti-trans rhetoric in politics, focusing on Stephen Miller's comments about James Talarico, the first trans senator. The conversation highlights the impact of name-calling and bullying in political discourse.

Stephen Miller's remarks about Talarico's masculinity and barbecue preferences are examined, showcasing how such attacks reflect deeper insecurities. The hosts argue that these tactics may still resonate in places like Texas but are ultimately ineffective.

The discussion emphasizes that targeting someone's sexual orientation reveals more about the attacker than the victim. The hosts, including Cara, critique the use of insults in political campaigns.

They also mention their shared social media connections with Talarico, suggesting a more personal understanding of his character beyond political labels.

TLDR

The episode critiques anti-trans rhetoric in politics, focusing on Stephen Miller's comments about James Talarico.

Episode

0:47
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Stephen Miller, who is literally the most weak-looking person you've ever seen. He and others are terrified of
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Talarico, so they're pulling out the anti-trans stuff, saying the first trans
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senator, he doesn't know how to eat barbecue. I mean, this is not manly in any way. And I don't think it works as
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much anymore. It might work in Texas, I hate to say it. But this is this like name-calling, bullying
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>> Your opponent doesn't call you something unless they're trying to say to the
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world that's a negative. To be gay is to be bad, it's an insult. At some point
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people are going to realize going after people's sexual orientation just says
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more about you than it says about them. >> It does. >> In defense of James Talarico, he and I
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follow many of the same people on Instagram and it's not thought leaders, Cara.
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>> Yes, I know. He had ladies.

Episode Highlights

  • Bullying and Name-Calling
    The discussion highlights how name-calling is a tactic used to belittle opponents.
    “This is like name-calling, bullying.”
    @ 00m 20s
    May 30, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Going after people's sexual orientation says more about you than them.
    Kara Swisher: They're Terrified of Talarico

Key Moments

  • Anti-Trans Tactics00:05
  • Name-Calling00:20
  • Social Media Connections00:37