This podcast discusses Kevin McCarthy's downfall and the future of Trump, the impact of Trump-appointed judges on voting rights, the importance of the abortion issue in mobilizing voters, the formation of the Squad, JD Vance's controversial letter, and Senator Tuberville's objection to abortion access policies leading to military promotion holds.
Kevin McCarthy's tenure as Speaker of the House was marked by dysfunction and lack of progress.
Donald Trump's rhetoric about becoming a dictator highlights concerning authoritarian tendencies.
A second term for Trump could result in a full-blown assault on democracy and dire consequences for stability and progress.
Deep dives
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The Rise and Fall of Kevin McCarthy's Speakership
Kevin McCarthy's quest to become Speaker of the House ends in resignation after a short-lived tenure marked by dysfunction and a lack of legislative progress.
Donald Trump's Authoritarian Rhetoric
Donald Trump openly talks about becoming a dictator, highlighting the dangerous authoritarian tendencies in his rhetoric and the disturbing applause it receives.
The Danger of Trump 2.0
Experts warn that a second term for Trump could lead to a full-blown assault on democracy, with potential resistance from Democratic governors and dire consequences for stability and progress.
The Threat to Voting Rights in the 8th Circuit Court
A Trump-appointed judge in the 8th Circuit Court attempts to undermine the Voting Rights Act by limiting private lawsuits and denying the NAACP the ability to protect voting rights.
The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution
AOC and other progressive members of Congress, known as the Squad, challenge the status quo, prioritize representation, and navigate the complexities of activism versus compromise in their fight for a political revolution.
This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy reflect on the downward spiral of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Plus! The Nation’s Elie Mystal stops by for a scary prediction if Trump returns to the White House in 2024. Then we talk to The Intercept’s Ryan Grim about his new book.