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May 7, 2026Political AnalysisDonald TrumpPublic Health

Americans are paying the price as the whole room laughs at Trump

This episode argues that Donald Trump is a symptom of deeper societal issues like politics as entertainment and the attention economy, while highlighting his administration's detrimental policies on public health and the economy, and the unexpected power of public ridicule against authoritarian figures.

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Mar 10, 2026US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictDonald Trump

Trump walked right into the trap, Gavin Newsom on the show

The host and Governor Gavin Newsom dissect Trump's perceived manipulation into a costly Iran conflict, the Democratic Party's struggle with young men, and the internal contradictions of political messaging.

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