I've Had It America's Dumbass Dictator
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Nov 4, 2025 
Mehdi Hasan, a talented journalist and editor-in-chief of Zeteo, joins for a fiery discussion on the alarming state of American politics. He tackles the normalization of Trump's extreme behavior and the erosion of democratic norms, highlighting how media complicity contributes to this crisis. Mehdi critiques the Democratic leadership for their weakness and advocates for bold communicators. He also addresses the rising tide of Islamophobia as a byproduct of Trump's rhetoric while expressing his enduring belief in American democratic ideals.
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Cinnamon Roll Marriage Moment
- Jennifer Welch recounts a viral People Magazine story where a woman left a 25-year marriage after her husband ate her slice of cake.
- Welch relates this to her own 'cinnamon roll gate' where her husband ate the best bite, symbolizing neglect.
Normalization Of Abnormal Leadership
- Mehdi Hasan and hosts highlight normalization of clearly abnormal presidential behavior and media silence.
- They argue the press and establishment enabled Trump's descent by treating it as routine rather than abnormal.
Danger Of National Amnesia
- Hasan criticizes America's collective amnesia that lets leaders repeat crimes without accountability.
- He stresses we must remember past abuses to prevent repetition and protect democracy.
