The Bulwark Podcast Chris Hayes and Alex Kantrowitz: Trying To Break the Whole Thing
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Jan 28, 2025 
Chris Hayes, MSNBC host and author of "The Siren's Call," delves into the chaotic attention economy and its effects on politics. He argues that Trump's style exemplifies a dangerous sociopathy, exploiting the allure of attention. Alex Kantrowitz, a tech reporter, introduces DeepSeek, a groundbreaking Chinese AI model, highlighting its global implications. The discussion also touches on the troubling dynamics of masculinity in crypto, raising questions about fraud and the need for regulatory oversight in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Trump's Goal
- The Trump administration aims to dismantle the federal government's existing structure.
- They want to rebuild it to serve the presidency exclusively, not the public.
Power of the Purse
- The Trump administration's theory posits that the president has ultimate veto power over all spending.
- This directly contradicts Article 1, which grants the power of the purse to Congress.
DOJ Firings
- The acting Attorney General fired DOJ officials involved in Trump investigations.
- He claimed they couldn't be trusted to implement the president's agenda.
