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Welcome to The Politicana Podcast — your go-to source for thought-provoking political insights, sharp analysis, funny commentary, and lively debates! This week, we are discussing the impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs and how this trade war will play out.

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2:15 - Leaked Group Chat Involving Key Trump Officials

• A leaked group chat involving key Trump officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, revealed concerns over military action against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. 

16:45 - Foreign Cars Will Get Tarriffed Up? 

• The White House announced a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and key automobile parts, with the possibility of expanding the tariff to include additional parts. 

32:00 - Will Musk Step Down From DOGE & Musk’s Massive Political Donations

• Elon Musk has indicated he plans to step down from his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by May 2025.

• In another development, Musk has dominated political donations, contributing over $291 million to Republican candidates and PACs during the 2024 election cycle. 

45:05 - Largest Political Donors In The 2024 Presidential Election Are All Republican

53:15 - Trump Pardons Trevor Milton…Is it Normal or Is it Corruption?

• President Trump granted a full pardon to Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corp., who was convicted of defrauding investors in 2022. Milton had misled investors about Nikola’s hydrogen semi-trucks and battery technology, leading to a 2023 conviction on securities and wire fraud charges. 

59:45 - 1000 Gold Card Citizenships Sold In Half A Month

1:13:05 - Democrat Leaders Discussed Removing Biden From Presidential Race Years Ago

• In a new book, “Fight,” authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes reveal that Democratic officials began secret talks in 2023 about the possibility of Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 race. 

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00:00 - Trump Signs Executive Order To Abolish Department of Education

• President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education. 

19:00 - Trump Revokes Clearances of People He Doesn’t Like

• On Friday, President Trump issued a memo to revoke security clearances from more than a dozen of his political rivals, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and others.

33:00 - Commerce Secretary Wants Everyone To Buy Tesla

• Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made an unusual promotion during a Fox News appearance on Wednesday, encouraging the public to invest in Tesla. 

39:15 - All JFK Files Declassified

• Thousands of documents on JFK’s 1963 assassination were released Tuesday under Trump’s order.

43:45 -  Columbia University Caves to Trump’s Demands Tyler

58:55 - Trump Deportations and the Alien Enemies Act Prateek

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0:00 -  Trump Gets Hit With A Microphone

3:30 -  Is Chuck Schumer a Sell-Out For Not Shutting Down Government?

• President Trump signed a six-month funding bill into law Saturday, sidestepping a government shutdown and securing another victory for his agenda.

17:30 - Who will be the Democratic Presidential Candidate in 2028?

• As the 2028 presidential election approaches, several Democratic figures are positioning themselves for potential candidacies.

34:22 - Nursing Home Killer , Andrew Cuomo, Takes On Turkish Asset

• Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, eyeing a political comeback, believes voters have “forgotten” his nursing home controversies. 

42:10 - Donald Trump's Canadian Tariffs and the Canadian Carney 

• President Trump’s escalating trade war has sent markets into turmoil, with his latest tariff threats rattling investors and pushing Canada into a high-stakes showdown.

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00:00 - Trump’s Speech To Congress & Tariff Discussion

• President Trump delivered his first joint address of his second term to a divided Congress—recorded as the longest joint session speech in U.S. history. 

26:30 - The Infamous Trump, Zelensky, and J.D. Vance White House Confrontation

• President Trump has suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine after Vladimir Zelenskyy failed to apologize for his outburst in the Oval Office. Trump justified the decision by claiming that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky “doesn’t want peace.” 

1:06:00 -  Republican Controlled Supreme Court Does Their Best Democrat Impression

• The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 against the Trump administration’s bid to freeze foreign aid. Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett joined liberals. Justice Alito dissented, criticizing judicial overreach. Democrats praised the ruling, citing congressional authority. The decision disrupts Trump’s efforts to cut USAID and State Department funding, impacting U.S. foreign policy.

1:16:00 -  Can Trump Make The 100 Dollar Bill Great Again 

• Rep. Brandon Gill proposes featuring President Trump on the $100 bill after his term ends. 

1:26:15 -  Time for RFK’s Soda Wars

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00:00 - Thoughts On Trump’s First Month In Office

10:00 -  Is the Economy Facing a Downturn Under Trump?

• U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday, extending a week of declines following economic reports that signaled slowing growth and renewed trade concerns.

30:20 - Has Doge Actually Saved 55 Billion? 

• Elon Musk’s cost-cutting push has eliminated hundreds of small government contracts, claiming to save taxpayers $8.5 billion—though that’s just a fraction of annual federal contractor spending. 

54:40 - Trump Purges Military Leadership And Continues War On DEI

• Trump launched a sweeping purge of military leadership

1:02:30 - Eric Adams Sues The Trump Administration For Ending Migrant Aid

• New York City is suing the Trump administration after $80 million in migrant aid vanished overnight. 

1:10:00 - Mitch McConnell is About To Retire: Politician of the Week

• Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history, announced Thursday—his 83rd birthday—that he will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing an end to a four-decade career that helped shape the modern Republican Party.

1:16:20 - Kash Patel Is Confirmed As FBI Director 

1:22:30 - German Elections Preview

Welcome to The Politicana Podcast — your go-to source for fresh political insights, sharp analysis, and spirited debates. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they break down the latest in current events, global affairs, policy, and elections with bold takes and lively discussions.

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00:30 - Trump Wants To Ban Paper Straws 

• President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 10, 2025, reversing the federal government’s preference for paper straws. 

6:05 - DEI DIES Under Trump

• The Trump administration is moving to dismantle all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education, declaring race-conscious scholarships, hiring, and student programs illegal. 

33:00  -  Vance Takes On Europe

• JD Vance went to Europe a few days ago to speak at the European Security Meeting in Munich. 

47:20 -  Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

• Senior Trump administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, are set to travel to Saudi Arabia to initiate peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. 

59:25 - Battle of Powers

• Last night, Trump wrote on Truth Social and X that “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,”

1:09:50 - Time To Cut Taxes and Spending

• House Republicans unveiled a budget resolution proposing significant fiscal changes. The plan aims to cut taxes by up to $4.5 trillion and reduce federal spending by $2 trillion over the next decade.

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1:00 – Trump and DOGE (run by Elon Musk) Cut Funding Without Congressional Approval
16:30 – Trump Moves to Eliminate Department of Education
30:00 – Judge Blocks Trump’s Federal Buyout Plan
46:40 – Trump’s Tariff War Begins
53:50 – Biden’s Record-Breaking Clemency
59:25 – Transgender Military Ban Enforced
1:05:00 – Trump’s Gaza Proposal

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