

The Trump Years: State of our union
Oct 30, 2020
Join Rebecca Traister, a writer at New York Magazine known for her work on women's activism, and Ezra Klein, editor at Vox and host of his own show, as they dive into the tumultuous impact of Trump's presidency on American society. They discuss the surge in political activism, from the Women's March to Black Lives Matter, and the fragility of recent progress. The conversation also explores the deep political divisions in the U.S. and the challenges facing democracy in the post-Trump era. It's a thought-provoking look at the changing political landscape.
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Women's March
- The Women's March, the largest single-day protest in U.S. history, occurred on Trump's first full day.
- The sheer number of participants demonstrated a powerful collective response to the new presidency.
Wave of Activism
- The Women's March sparked a wave of protests, including airport demonstrations against the travel ban and the March for Our Lives.
- Increased political engagement extended to local elections and the Me Too movement.
Tangible Impacts of Protest
- Protests during the Trump era had tangible impacts, such as influencing the ACA repeal fight and the 2018 midterm elections.
- The Me Too movement led to powerful figures losing their jobs.