Letters from an American November 6, 2025
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Nov 7, 2025 Explore the crumbling facade of Republican claims of a 2024 mandate, revealing how their governance has angered working-class voters. Hear about attempts at bipartisan talks to resolve the government shutdown and Trump’s controversial push against voting rights. Delve into the Supreme Court's scrutiny of Trump's tariffs and the troubling economic impact on consumers. With rising layoffs hitting the aviation industry and bizarre courtroom stories, the episode reflects on current political absurdities and ongoing legal challenges facing the administration.
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MAGA Coalition Shows Cracks
- Tom Banya and Heather Cox Richardson argue the 2024 MAGA coalition has crumbled after dramatic Democratic wins.
- This shift threatens Republican gerrymanders that packed voters into fewer safe districts and could backfire in a blue wave.
Demand Bipartisan Meetings To End Shutdown
- Schumer and Jeffries urged President Trump to meet bipartisansely to end the shutdown and address the health care crisis.
- Their explicit call is to meet face to face anytime and any place to resolve the impasse.
Trump Pushes Extreme Voting Changes
- Trump responded to losses by urging elimination of the filibuster and restrictive voting rules to lock out Democrats.
- Mitch McConnell and others resisted this extreme push, revealing GOP internal divides.