Bannon`s War Room Episode 4737: The Populist College Guide; Comey Leaks
Aug 27, 2025
Caroline Wren, a savvy political strategist, joins forces with Paul Glastris, the insightful editor of the Washington Monthly. Together, they dissect the evolving landscape of political factions and the friction between traditional elites and populist movements. They introduce a groundbreaking college guide that prioritizes accessibility for students from underprivileged backgrounds. The conversation also dives into the complexities surrounding James Comey and his controversial decisions, shedding light on accountability issues in government investigations.
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Seizing The Institutions
- Stephen Bannon argues Trump is actively "seizing the institutions" across the executive branch to reshape power dynamics in Washington.
- He frames this as a maximalist strategy to move quickly and consolidate control over courts, DOJ, FBI, and the Fed.
Decisive Control Over Institutions
- Caroline Wren praises decisive executive control and credits Stephen Miller for studying how to dismantle entrenched institutions.
- She highlights efforts at the FCC and regulatory appointments as key levers to reshape media and institutions.
Institutions Versus Corporations
- Bannon and Wren distinguish breaking institutions from breaking corporations and stress differing strategies for each.
- They see neo-Brandeis antitrust moves as progress while cautioning about tech and philanthropic influence.