Could a National General Strike Stop Authoritarianism?

-- On the Show:

-- Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia, joins us to discuss her race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears on November 4th

-- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for a nationwide general strike as millions rally under the “No Kings” banner demanding collective power and accountability

-- Donald Trump secretly begins demolishing parts of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom, bypassing oversight and sparking outrage over his disregard for history

-- New analysis shows New England and New York could thrive independently as one of the richest nations, exposing red‑state dependence on federal subsidies

-- Trump stumbles through incoherent interviews about China, healthcare, and foreign leaders, revealing worsening cognitive decline and erratic behavior

-- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds “your mom did” to a reporter asking why Trump and Putin will meet in Budapest, escalating the administration’s immaturity

-- Trump attacks GOP Rep. Thomas Massie after he demands the release of the Epstein files, fueling speculation that the president fears what the documents will reveal

-- A ProPublica investigation finds Trump expanding anonymous federal forces with unmarked vehicles and warrantless arrests, echoing classic authoritarian secret‑police tactics

-- On the Bonus Show: Americans can't afford their car payments, the Supreme Court will weigh in on gun rights for drug users, Seth Moulton challenges Ed Markey for Senate as Dan Koh enters the race for Congress, and much more...

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(00:00) Start   (01:55) Chicago mayor wants a general strike   (08:17) Trump demolishes White House sections (16:22) New England/New York could thrive (22:30) Trump stumbles in interviews (30:29) Leavitt escalates press immaturity (36:19) Abigail Spanberger Interview   (57:27) Trump attacks Massie over Epstein (1:03:29) Trump expands secret federal forces