The Bulwark Podcast S2 Ep1016: Jonathan Cohn and Mark Lilla: Lobotomizing America
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Apr 8, 2025 
Jonathan Cohn, Senior national correspondent and author, joins Mark Lilla, Professor of humanities and author, to unpack the current state of biomedical research amidst significant governmental cuts. They discuss the troubling impact of these changes on diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, emphasizing how ignorance can shape political landscapes. The duo also explores the dynamics of Medicaid reform in red states and the importance of facing uncomfortable truths in an uncertain world. Their insights provide a profound look at how policy shapes lives.
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Michigan's Auto Industry and Tariffs
- Tariffs significantly impact Michigan's auto industry due to cross-border part exchanges with Canada.
- This increases car prices, even for US-assembled vehicles, and affects related businesses.
Board Game Company and Tariffs
- A boutique board game company faces an existential crisis due to tariffs on Chinese and Vietnamese manufactured parts.
- Their two-year production cycle makes adapting to sudden price increases nearly impossible.
Business Impact of Tariffs
- Businesses struggle to adapt to rapid tariff changes, disrupting planning and cost projections. Smaller businesses without lobbyists are particularly vulnerable.
- These businesses were often unprepared for such policy shifts.
