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American Carnage (feat. Sasha Abramsky; John Fugelsang)

Jan 9, 2026
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Sasha Abramsky
Guest
John Fugelsang
Join comedian and commentator John Fugelsang, known for his sharp wit and insightful analysis, alongside journalist Sasha Abramsky, author of "American Carnage." They explore the troubling impacts of Trump's rhetoric on violence and accountability in cases like Renee Good's. Abramsky reveals the dismal reality for federal employees under Project 2025, detailing forced returns and mass firings. Both guests stress the dire consequences of these policies for American democracy and call for activism to combat authoritarianism.
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ADVICE

Always Film Encounters With Officers

  • Keep your phone or camera ready and preserve bystander video as crucial evidence in government abuse cases.
  • Public video helped sustain attention and accountability in the Renee Nicole Good case.
INSIGHT

Doge's Attack Was Systemic And Damaging

  • Sasha Abramsky found Doge's assault on the civil service produced widespread harm beyond simple cost-cutting.
  • Mass firings, broken systems, and destroyed morale degraded services and public trust quickly.
ANECDOTE

Fired By Email After Relocating

  • Sasha interviewed federal workers who were abruptly fired or told their jobs were terminated by email after relocating.
  • One worker moved cross-country only to receive an email saying, "as of five o'clock this afternoon, your job is terminated."
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