System Update with Glenn Greenwald Will Trump's Second Term Promote Economic Populism? Matt Stoller On Cabinet Picks To Fight Corporate Power; Should Liberals Cut Off Pro-Trump Friends & Family?
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Nov 27, 2024 
Matt Stoller, the Director of the Economic Liberties Project and an expert on antitrust law, joins to discuss the potential for Trump's cabinet picks to combat corporate power and support economic populism. He examines the implications of these appointments on labor rights, consumer advocacy, and anti-monopoly sentiment. The conversation also dives into the divisive question of whether liberals should cut ties with Trump-supporting friends and family, highlighting the challenges of political discourse amidst growing tensions.
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Cabinet Picks as Options
- Trump's cabinet picks reflect the options he's considering.
- His ability to enact policy depends on appointees who understand government levers and share his instincts.
RFK Jr.'s Paradoxical Appointment
- RFK Jr.'s focus on regulatory capture resonates with longstanding left-wing critiques, but his appointment has garnered unexpected support from some conservatives.
- This challenges traditional left-right categories on healthcare regulation.
RFK Jr.'s Credibility
- RFK Jr.'s critique of healthcare agencies as being controlled by industry is a central theme of his career, lending credibility to his appointment as HHS Secretary.
- His focus on challenging regulatory capture by big pharma and health insurance companies suggests potential policy shifts.
