The Gist Not Even Mad: Tariffs and Doge's Dodgy Dogma
Mar 6, 2025
Michael Cohen, a political columnist for MSNBC and author, joins Liz Wolfe, Reason Magazine's editor with a libertarian twist. They dive into Trump’s recent address, highlighting its inaccuracies and the Democrats' mixed responses. The duo discusses the absurdities of tariffs and federal workforce challenges while blending humor with serious critiques. They also share hilarious travel tales from Iceland, emphasizing the stress of airport chaos. It's a lively mix of political insight and personal anecdotes that keeps listeners engaged!
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Short Viewing
- Michael Cohen only watched 30 minutes of Trump's speech.
- He found the insults and boasts childish and disgusting.
Doge's Direction
- Trump's Doge project is directionally correct but wrong on specifics.
- Liz Wolfe wants deeper cuts after the low-hanging fruit.
Undermining Reform
- Trump's claims about Social Security fraud undermine real reform.
- Real entitlement reform requires political consensus and trade-offs.
