American Friction Welcome to Trump’s police state
Jun 13, 2025
Asawin Suebsaeng, a Senior Political Reporter at Rolling Stone, joins the discussion to examine the alarming rise of a police state under Trump. They highlight military deployment against dissent and protest, raising concerns about democracy's erosion. The talk transitions to public health, scrutinizing the dismissal of CDC experts and its potential risks. With a humorous twist, they also analyze Trump's dwindling approval ratings and cabinet dynamics, exploring the unpredictable landscape of American politics.
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Zombie Apocalypse Hideouts
- Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramirez share their favorite zombie apocalypse hideouts.
- Jarvis picks a school for supplies; Nikki chooses the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid for defense and amenities.
Police-Military Blurring in US
- US police have long been militarized, but Trump is now blurring lines between police and military.
- Deploying federal troops domestically marks a shift closer to overt police state tactics.
Trump's Authoritarian Shift
- Trump no longer restrained by legal or political guardrails he had in first term.
- He uses federal troops publicly to suppress protests, showing authoritarian ambitions openly.