Pod Save America “It's wide open!”
Jan 13, 2020
Varshini Prakash, the Executive Director and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, passionately discusses climate action and youth activism. She highlights the organization's impact in shaping candidates' platforms, notably around the Green New Deal. Engaging listeners, she encourages support for the movement through grassroots initiatives. The conversation also navigates the current political landscape, reflecting on the competitive dynamics of the 2020 primaries and the vital role of young voters in advocating for transformative climate policies.
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Shifting Justifications
- The Trump administration's justification for Soleimani's assassination is shifting.
- They initially claimed an imminent attack but now offer conflicting explanations.
Trump's Justification
- Trump seems less concerned with the imminent attack explanation.
- He's now focusing on Soleimani being a "bad guy" whom he could kill.
Officials Contradict Trump
- National security officials contradicting Trump publicly is significant.
- It suggests either Trump is lying or key officials are uninformed about imminent threats.