The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

A Rare Sign of Life in Congress || Peter Zeihan

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Oct 10, 2025
Finally, some sparks of life are igniting in Congress as senators rise against the tide of executive power. Peter Zeihan discusses the fallout from Trump's influence on the Republican Party and the implications of nominating unqualified candidates. Concerns about E.J. Antony’s potential leadership at the Bureau of Labor Statistics showcase how sensitive and respected U.S. data is globally. Notably, the withdrawal of Antony's nomination indicates a shift, with centrist senators asserting their authority and hinting at a resurgence of congressional independence.
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INSIGHT

Congress Has Abdicated Its Role

  • Peter Zeihan argues Congress has outsourced its responsibilities to the executive branch and become a
ANECDOTE

How Trump Remade The GOP

  • Peter Zeihan describes how Trump reshaped the Republican Party into a vehicle for his personal needs and destroyed its institutional training role.
ANECDOTE

Pressure To Confirm Unqualified Appointees

  • Zeihan lists unqualified Trump appointees and describes senators being pressured to confirm them despite poor fit.
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