Trump’s $5M ‘Gold Cards’ Have Russia Written All Over Them
On the latest episode of The New Abnormal, Trump is poised to recreate Russia’s oligarch system by putting a $5 million price tag on U.S. citizenship with his “gold card” visas. Plus! Mike Masnick, founder and editor of Techdirt, breaks down how Elon Musk's latest DOGE move mirrors his Twitter takeover. Then incoming Center for American Progress president Neera Tanden discusses how Democrats can turn the tables on Trump’s agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hidden Pattern Behind Trump’s Military Purge
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie are not surprised by the path the Trump administration has seemingly taken to overhaul the U.S. military, noting that an obvious pattern seems to be at play. Then, Elie Mystal, justice correspondent at The Nation and host of the Contempt of Court podcast, joins the show to discuss the legalities of President Donald Trump’s recent moves. Plus, journalist and New Republic contributing editor Meredith Shiner, stops by to dissect the Democratic Party’s current state of leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Slays ‘King’ Trump in Rousing Speech
On this episode of The New Abnormal, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slays “King” Trump in a rousing State of the State address that left some House Republicans heading for exits. Plus! New York Magazine senior writer Sarah Jones, author of “Disposable: America's Contempt for the Underclass,” discusses the politicizing of poverty, suffering, and systemic failures laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump Is More Like a Court Jester Than a King
On this episode of The New Abnormal, President Donald Trump’s attempts to fashion himself as America’s king fall flat with antics that are more akin to a court jester. Plus! Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Spencer Ackerman discusses Elon Musk’s potential undue influence over the Department of Defense, and MacArcthur Genius Cristina Jiménez Moreta delves into how Trump’s second term has escalated attacks on immigrants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump Knows He Can Do Whatever He Wants
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie discuss how theguardrails that were supposed to keep President Donald Trump in check are all gone now—andthe Democrats don’t know what to do about it. Plus, Virginia Kase Solomón of the pro-democracy watchdog group Common Cause joins the show to talk about how they’ve beenfighting back against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Then, Wired seniorpolitics editor Leah Feiger dives into the magazine’s exclusive reporting on all things DOGE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Image of Trump’s Oval Office Humiliation Will Define His Presidency
On this episode of The New Abnormal, President Donald Trump’s joint press conference with DOGE director Elon Musk paints a grim picture of what democracy looks like in America today. “It looks like the president of the United States slumped over like a puppet while his master does the talking,” said co-host Danielle Moodie. Plus! Author Katherine Stewart discusses her new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, the rise of extremist religiosity and a turn away from democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Helmi 202530min
Dems Need More Viral ‘D*** Pic’ Moments If They Want to Stop Musk
On this episode of The New Abnormal, California Rep. Robert Garcia’s Elon Musk “d--- pic” during a DOGE hearing proved that some Democrats know how to counter Republican rhetoric, so why are the party’s longtime stalwarts having such a difficult time stepping aside? Plus! How NYU School of Law’s Christopher Sprigman is leading a fight to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing personal data. Then, Buddhist scholar Lama Rod Owens discusses how to keep a level head in trying times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Tailor Made to Trigger MAGA
The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie break down Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. Then, Dannagal Young, author of “Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation”, joins the show to talk about what common sense means and why President Donald Trump is using it as a catchphrase. Then Dr. Emily Nagoski, author of “Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections,” joins the show to discuss what the conservative policy agenda Project 2025 means for sex educators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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