Pod Save America Trump Unloads on No Kings
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Oct 21, 2025 Graham Platner, a veteran and Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, shares insights about his journey from military service to oyster farming. He candidly discusses his struggles with PTSD and disillusionment after combat, as well as the impact of resurfaced Reddit comments on his campaign. Platner also critiques the Democratic Party's leadership and emphasizes a return to working-class policies, all while reflecting on how farming has aided in his personal recovery.
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Massive Peaceful Protests Show Civic Energy
- Nearly 7 million people attended mostly peaceful No Kings protests, showing widespread civic mobilization.
- The protests signaled public concern about autocratic tendencies and energized political organizing beyond a single election.
AI-Powered Degradation Of Political Opponents
- Donald Trump posted an AI video depicting himself pooping on protesters, escalating rhetorical attacks with satire and AI.
- Hosts argued this demonstrates double standards and normalization of demeaning political imagery.
Weaponized Spectacle Over Public Highways
- Firing live artillery over I-5 during a Marine Corps event risked civilian lives and was widely criticized as reckless.
- The hosts see it as politicizing the military for spectacle and partisan signaling.
