Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Al Franken & Justice Allison Riggs
Dec 18, 2024
Al Franken, a former U.S. Senator and comedic commentator, teams up with Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina's Supreme Court Justice and civil rights advocate. They dive into the mechanics of government that might ensnare Trump’s administration. Riggs shares her intense campaign experience and the pivotal role of judicial elections. The duo humorously critiques Biden's congressional stock ban proposal and discusses the influence of billionaires on policy, emphasizing the importance of electoral integrity and advocacy in shaping American democracy.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Trump's Increased Confidence
- Trump appears more confident in his second term, unlike his first.
- He's choosing nominees with significant controversies surrounding them.
DeVos Confirmation Hearing
- Al Franken recalls Betsy DeVos's confirmation hearing, highlighting her lack of public school experience.
- He questioned her qualifications as Education Secretary.
Billionaires in Cabinet
- Trump's cabinet is disproportionately wealthy, filled with billionaires.
- This raises concerns about whose interests they will truly represent.