The Commentary Magazine Podcast You Gotta Take the Good with the Bad
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Jan 21, 2025 Dive into the whirlwind of Trump's administration right from Day 1! Explore the fallout from controversial pardons issued by both Trump and Biden. Discover the perils of extreme language in political discourse and the cultural rifts shaping America. Delve into the complex dynamics of executive power versus Congress, alongside critiques of economic messaging and media roles. Finally, reflect on the evolution of American populism and the haunting decline of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, blending historical insights with contemporary challenges.
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Resisting Trump
- Stop calling people Nazis who aren't Nazis.
- Using inaccurate epithets discredits your cause and empowers your opponents.
Liberal Perception of Trump
- Trump's inaugural address wasn't inherently dark, but liberals perceive it as such.
- Their starkly contrasting cultural views make seemingly innocuous statements appear ominous.
Land Acknowledgment Hypocrisy
- During a Brown University tour, John Podhoretz encountered a land acknowledgment.
- He criticizes the hypocrisy of acknowledging stolen land without returning it, given Brown's substantial endowment.