This is America: Checked In for the Checked Out

Episode 07: Trumpcession


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As the Trump administration tanks the stock market and sends prices soaring even higher, Rachel and Aaron examine the stupid in “it’s the economy, stupid.” Europe reconsiders a new world leader while here at home, Republican politicians become snowflakes. Plus, a chilling observation from The New York Times’ chief White House correspondent. And how would Rachel have responded to Trump’s boring Joint Address to Congress?

LINKS:

  • The Cycle on Substack (Rachel): Here's Why Democrats Can't Meet This Moment
  • The Daily Beast: GOP Senator Calls Audience ‘Rude’ and Flees Town Hall After DOGE Grilling
  • MSNBC: ‘A gift to Putin’s regime’: Russian Media and the Kremlin celebrating Trump’s Oval Office ambush
  • Kaja Kallis on Twitter: “The free world needs a new leader”
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford hits U.S. states with 25% electricity hike
  • NSFW: Women protesters take to Paris
  • HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher: Overtime with Jon Tester
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This is America: Checked In for the Checked OutBy Rachel Bitecofer & Aaron Murphy