There's been a lot of talk about whether the US is heading for or already is in a constitutional crisis, but what does that even mean anyway? And, how would we even know if we were in one?

Grant breaks down how we got to where we are and whether we're already in a crisis or not. 

He also talks to Fmr. Commissioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Cornell University ILR School Senior Economic Advisor Dr. Erica Groshen about the disappearing of government data. 

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Elon Musk gives a presidential press conference from the Oval Office while Trump looks on. Musk talked about what's happening with the "Department" of Government Efficiency. He misled and lied about a lot of it and refused to talk about his own personal transparency despite calling for full open government just a few months ago. 

Grant breaks it all down because it was a lot. 

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Elon Musk and his crew of 20-something employees spent the week interrogating federal employees, accessing sensitive data and putting American information at risk, with questionable legality and security. 

What is the work of "DOGE?" How far have things gotten and what happens next?

Plus, Grant talks to Jim Kunder, the former Deputy Administrator USAID who talks about how difficult its been to see the agency shutdown and why it's bad for US interests and good for enemies of America. 

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President Donald Trump has been fixated on expanding the US to other countries and territories and it's an unusual move for him given he was there America first candidate in three elections. 

Grant breaks down why Trump wants Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal and the Gaza strip by looking at what it would all mean for national security, the economy, Trump's legacy and the people whispering in his ear right now. 

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Three of Donald Trump's most controversial nominees had hearings this week and they were the most explosive we've seen so far. 

Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel for FBI Director and RFK Jr for HHS Secretary. 

Grant also talks to Dr. Scot Greer from thE University of Michigan School of Public health about Trump's new health regime, what new policies mean for the rest of us and how to stay informed abouT your health over the next four years.

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It's been a long nine days. Donald Trump has started the work of purging the government of people he doesn't think are loyal including goverment watch dogs, DOJ officials, and offering federal employees a buyout while having loyalty screening teams comb through federal agencies. 

His administration also launched the first of their immigration raids, catching Americans, legal residents and "collateral" in the process. 

Plus Trump orders the freezing of federal spending, sending the nation's agencies, universities and charities into turmoil. 

(This episode was recorded before the administration decided to rescind the order) 

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In his first five days of being back in office, Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders that aim to reshape American immigration, justice and the federal government. His plans also put a lot of people in harms way.

Grant breaks down the biggest orders and talks to Liz Dye and Andrew Torrez about Trumps moves to disappear trans people from public life, end birthright citizenship and send signals to business that he's in charge.

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Grant breaks down the big take aways from Donald Trump's speech. What he plans to do on immigration, that Trump thinks he's been chosen by God and that he has a mandate. Plus the incredible images of the world's riches, most powerful tech billionaires getting prime seats on the stage and the message that sends the world. 

Grant also talks to Deepti Doshi from New Public. The nonprofit is a social media reform group spearheading the Free Our Feeds movement to create billionaire free social media. Links below


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Make It Make Sense is back and it's a packed midweek episode. 

Grant breaks down the findings from inside the Jack Smith January 6th case report and what happens next. 

Plus, what happened during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing and what it tells us about the future of the Senate under Donald Trump. 

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Republicans blow up their own deal to keep the government open after Elon Musk tells them to. 

Grant talks about what's really at stake and what really happens during a government shutdown. Also, Elon Musk shows just how much control he really has over the GOP right now and there are calls to give him even more. 

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