Not Even Mad

EP 12 | Trump's First Four Days

Jan 23, 2025

Michael A. Cohen, a political columnist and fellow at the Center for Strategic Studies, joins Matt Welch, Editor-at-large for Reason magazine, to dissect the whirlwind first days of Trump's second term. They dig into his controversial executive orders on immigration and civil rights, raising alarms about accountability after political pardons. The discussion also highlights the societal impacts of Trump's policies and offers a humorous take on cultural quirks, mixing insightful analysis with lighthearted banter.

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Episode guests

Matt Welch

Michael Cohen

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The podcast examines Trump's executive actions and their potential to enhance consumer choice while raising concerns about regulatory impacts.

Participants discuss the ethical implications of Trump's immigration policies, highlighting fears of America's diminishing role as a sanctuary for refugees.

The conversation reflects on the consequences of Trump's pardons related to the January 6 attack, warning about the normalization of political violence and extremism.

Deep dives

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Intro

2min

Executive Actions and Their Impacts

22min

Consequences of Political Pardons and Accountability

4min

Unpacking Political Accountability

7min

Tariffs, Trump, and Economic Fallout

14min

Justice, Freedom, and Controversial Pardons

15min

Cultural Reflections and Lighthearted Commentary

2min

Mike is joined by Michael A. Cohen of the Truth and Consequences Substack and MSNBC, along with Matt Welch, Editor-at-Large of Reason magazine, for another installment of Not Even Mad. The trio discusses Trump’s inauguration, executive actions, refugee policy, DEI, and the eventful first few days of his second term as POTUS.

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