The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3619 - US Empire vs the Earth; MAGA Coalition Already Collapsing w/ Abby Martin, Ettingermentum
Nov 6, 2025
Abby Martin, a journalist and documentarian known for The Empire Files, discusses her film Earth's Greatest Enemy, revealing the U.S. military as the biggest institutional polluter and its toxic legacy on communities worldwide. She critiques proposals to 'green' the military, arguing that genuine decarbonization is impossible under such immense militarism. Meanwhile, Josh from Ettingermentum analyzes recent election results, noting how Democrats outperformed expectations driven by economic concerns and strong support from Latino and young voters, challenging previous political assumptions.
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Tariffs Shift Costs To American Consumers
- Tariffs under the Trump administration have sharply raised consumer costs, effectively acting like an 18% import tax for U.S. consumers.
- Trump's lawyers admitted 30–80% of $4 trillion in tariffs will be paid by American consumers, worsening affordability ahead of holidays.
Layoffs Signal Deepening Economic Weakness
- Corporate layoffs hit a 22-year high with over one million job cuts year-to-date, signaling widespread labor market weakness.
- Layoffs are concentrated in tech, retail and warehousing, reflecting soft consumer demand and AI-driven adjustments.
Affordability Needs Specific Policy Plans
- 'Affordability' as a messaging slogan is insufficient without specific policy actions like taxing the rich or direct housing production.
- Democrats must offer concrete proposals that Republicans cannot easily co-opt to make affordability a durable advantage.