From Lies to Laughter ft. Gil Cisneros

24/07/2025 53 min Episodio 19

Listen "From Lies to Laughter ft. Gil Cisneros"

Episode Synopsis

Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and co-host Damian Galvan talk about Gil’s late-night votes in Congress, Republican infighting, and the controversies involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. They dive into Trump’s long-documented friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and discuss the political fallout from new reports and media coverage surrounding Epstein’s connections to powerful figures.The episode also explores the intersection of politics and entertainment, they reflect on the evolution of media, and share personal stories (like live comedy club experiences and childhood memories of classic films!)Chapters:00:00 – Introduction and Late Night Politics03:03 – Government Spending and Public Services05:57 – Trump’s friendship with Jeffery Epstein09:07 – Cultural Reflections on Movies and Diversity12:01 – The Influence of Roy Cohn on Trump14:49 – The Evolution of Entertainment and Attention Span17:55 – Opera and Musical Interests21:01 – Comedy Influences and Stand-Up Preferences26:21 – The Evolution of Comedy Specials29:03 – The Impact of Streaming on Comedy31:48 – Legacy Media vs. New Media35:48 – The Comedy Scene in Major Cities39:08 – Live Comedy vs. Recorded Comedy42:57 – The Journey of Comedians46:13 – The Role of Social Media in Comedy50:05 – The Fascination with Content CreationThank you for tuning into the ‘Who Dem?’ Podcast! We bring on Democratic leaders, candidates, personalities, and more with a goal of truly getting to know the person beyond politics. Hosted by Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA 31) and Damian Galvan.New episodes weekly! Subscribe now and never miss a conversation.Connect with us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whodempod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whodempod📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]