Just Asking Questions Mike Pesca: How Will Trump 2.0 Transform America?
Jan 21, 2025
Join journalist Mike Pesca, host of the daily podcast 'The Gist', as he dives into the potential impact of Donald Trump's second term. They dissect Trump's inaugural address and the public's sentiment towards it. The conversation explores shifts in immigration policy and national security in U.S.-Mexico relations. Pesca also critiques the influence of billionaires like Elon Musk on regulations, while discussing the future of political discourse against a backdrop of technological optimism and fiscal challenges.
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Rhetoric vs. Action
- Trump's rhetoric isn't always a reliable predictor of his actions.
- Focus on his actions to understand his true intentions.
Everything's On The Table
- Trump often uses the phrase "everything's on the table," sometimes seriously, sometimes not.
- Pardons for people who assaulted police officers were indeed "on the table."
Normalization of Emergencies
- The normalization of emergency declarations is a concerning trend.
- Each president uses emergencies to justify executive orders, creating instability.