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As a potential government shutdown looms, economist Robert Kuttner joins the program to unpack how Donald Trump is exploiting the crisis—using racist deepfakes and disinformation to shift blame and consolidate power. Later, historian Stuart Schrader discusses Trump’s alarming rhetoric to military leaders and the rise of “enemy within” narratives, while climate scientist Michael Mann exposes … Continued
Donald Trump declares “one of the great days ever in civilization” as he touts an imaginary Middle East peace plan Hamas hasn’t signed, while fawning over Netanyahu at a no-questions press conference. Later, experts unpack how his brinkmanship over a looming government shutdown reveals a strategy of bad-faith politics designed to sow chaos and shift … Continued
The Richest Man in the World, Trump’s Buddy Larry Ellison, Will Soon Own Most of the Media and We Will Have Government TV and Wall-to-Wall Fox News We begin with the frightening strides Trump is making towards a fascist takeover of American democracy as his notches up big wins in his war on the media … Continued
The Fed Lowers Interest Rates As Risks of Unemployment Have Risen We begin with the Fed lowering interest rates today from 4.3% to 4.1% with an expectation that two more rate cuts will follow in response to the recent precipitous drop in the labor market, announcing that “Downside risks to employment have risen.” Joining us … Continued
Trump and His Co-President Stephen Miller Declare War on the Democratic Party Which Miller Calls “A Domestic Terrorism Organization” We begin with Trump and his co-president Stephen Miller declaring war on the American left which includes half the country who voted for the Democratic Party which Miller calls “a domestic terrorism organization.” He is vowing … Continued
