In this episode of The Moynihan Report, Moynihan tackles the latest New York Times/Siena poll regarding Donald Trump’s approval ratings and the American economy. Moynihan breaks down the disparity between Trump’s overall numbers and his low approval on specific issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Epstein files. The conversation then pivots to a critical look at the economic impact of tariffs, citing recent data from the Wall Street Journal on who actually foots the bill for trade wars.

Listeners join the show to discuss heavy-hitting historical and political topics. The discussion covers the definition of fascism versus authoritarianism (and whether modern labels fit Trump), the forgotten contributions of Danish soldiers in the War on Terror, and a deep dive into historical revisionism with Brendan Simms’ biography of Hitler. The episode concludes with a nostalgic look at intellectual combat, featuring William F. Buckley, Norman Mailer, and the classic documentary Town Bloody Hall.

Key Questions Answered in This Episode:

1. What does the latest NYT/Siena poll say about Trump’s approval?

2. Who really pays for tariffs: China or the American consumer?

3. Is buying gold and silver a solution to the U.S. National Debt?

4. What is the difference between Fascism and Authoritarianism?

5. What is Brendan Simms’ theory about Hitler’s motivation?

6. Did Denmark fight in the War on Terror?

7. Who won the debate between Norman Mailer and Feminists in Town Bloody Hall?

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