America on Edge: Trump, Iran, Airports, and a Country Losing Control

America on Edge: Trump, Iran, Airports, and a Country Losing Control

What is really happening in the United States right now?


In this video, we break down a series of developments that are raising serious questions—from Donald Trump’s shifting stance on Iran, to conflicting narratives about negotiations, to accusations of market manipulation as oil prices surge.


Meanwhile, reports of increased ICE presence at major U.S. airports are adding to growing concerns about travel, security, and the overall direction of the country. With TSA workers facing ongoing challenges and travelers experiencing disruptions, many are asking: is this the new normal?


On the political front, divisions are deepening. While establishment figures continue longstanding foreign policy positions, outsider voices are gaining traction by challenging widely accepted narratives—reshaping public debate in real time.


Is this just politics as usual—or a sign of something bigger?


Watch as we connect the dots and explore what these developments could mean for the future of the U.S.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episoder(364)

Banning Black History

Banning Black History

Nothing says anti-Blackness like starting Black History month with the College Board bowing to the Governor of white supremacy Ron DeSantis and removing anything of merit including Black feminism, Bla...

2 Feb 202334min

Bustin America's Racist Myths

Bustin America's Racist Myths

Professor Kevin Kruse, author of the new book Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past, joins #democracyish to discuss how Florida's quest to rewrite and re-white h...

26 Jan 202337min

Media Terrorism

Media Terrorism

Taylor Lorenz, internet and technology reporter and author of the upcoming book,Extremely Online, had the audacity to investigate the right-wing's media terror machine and her life and livelihood have...

19 Jan 202337min

Insurrectionist Protection Committee

Insurrectionist Protection Committee

What happens when you don't hold insurrectionists accountable for their crimes against democracy? They run for office and win. What happens when you don't convict white collar criminals that defraud m...

12 Jan 202326min

MAGA Comes Home to Roost

MAGA Comes Home to Roost

Happy New Year! It's 2023 and the MAGA monster has been unleashed and is now eating its own. What can you expect when you invite a monster to dinner? For 7+ years Republicans have entertained the far ...

5 Jan 202334min

2022 Our Year in Review

2022 Our Year in Review

It's been a hell of a year--and it's hard to wrap our minds around all that's transpired but Danielle and Wajahat are giving it a try. From Covid to midterms to Harry and Meghan to Disney's Andor we u...

29 Des 202239min

Right Wing America's Boogeyman

Right Wing America's Boogeyman

Whatever we don't understand we fear. That has been the norm in this country and around the globe. This idea that somehow people who don't look like us, love like us, or identify the way we do are to ...

22 Des 202238min

Can We Win Over White Women?

Can We Win Over White Women?

Negin Farsad, host of Fake the Nation and author of "How to Make White People Laugh" joins Danielle and Wajahat to discuss whether or not we can create the multiracial coalition to save democracy with...

15 Des 202242min

Populært innen Politikk og nyheter

giver-og-gjengen-vg
aftenpodden
aftenpodden-usa
stopp-verden
popradet
forklart
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
rss-ness
nokon-ma-ga
det-store-bildet
dine-penger-pengeradet
rss-gukild-johaug
hanna-de-heldige
aftenbla-bla
fotballpodden-2
rss-dannet-uten-piano
rss-utenrikskomiteen-med-bogen-og-grasvik
e24-podden
bt-dokumentar-2
rss-garne-damer