

Day 36: Is Trump 2.0 like a scene from Jurassic Park?
Feb 24, 2025
Susan Glasser, a journalist and writer for The New Yorker, shares her insights on the early days of President Trump's second term. She discusses the unsettling shifts in Washington's political landscape and warns of Trump's 'campaign of revenge' with long-lasting consequences. Parallels are drawn between political strategy and cinematic cunning, particularly with the intense pressures facing the press. Glasser also critiques Elon Musk's recent demands from federal employees, questioning how such directives impact governance and public safety.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Velociraptor Effect: Understanding Political Strategy and Press Challenges
02:58 • 3min
Radical Changes and Their Consequences in Governance
06:03 • 2min
Shifts in the Ukraine Narrative: Analyzing Recent Developments
08:20 • 2min
Diplomacy and Disruption
10:14 • 6min