What's Left? With Jovan + Freddie TechnoFascism Rising – Trump Whistleblower, Miles Taylor + More
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Nov 4, 2025 
Miles Taylor, a former U.S. Department of Homeland Security official and whistleblower against Trump, discusses the chilling effects of techno-authoritarianism and the crackdown on dissent. He warns about the dangers of the Insurrection Act and the potential weaponization of government resources against critics. Joining him, Sasha Havlicek dives into the harmful impact of algorithms that amplify extremism, while Imran Ahmed calls for accountability in the tech industry to combat online hate. The conversation warns of the urgent need for democratic control over technology.
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Anonymous Op-Ed That Shook The White House
- Miles Taylor wrote an anonymous New York Times op-ed from inside the Trump administration to expose dangerous behavior he witnessed.
- He later unmasked himself, resigned, and campaigned to warn the public about a potential second-term authoritarian turn.
The 'Shock And Awe' Second-Term Playbook
- Stephen Miller had a 'stack' of executive orders planned for a second term described as a "shock and awe blitz."
- Miles Taylor warns invocation of the Insurrection Act and martial-law-like deployments could be imminent and irreversible.
Dissent Weaponized Into State-Level Intimidation
- Taylor argues Trump treats dissent as treason and uses investigations to intimidate critics.
- He says the administration now weaponizes agencies and social media to launch investigations and pressure prosecutors.
