Pod Save America "What the hell are alternative facts?"
Jan 26, 2017
Tom Perez, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and DNC chair candidate, shares his insights on the Democratic Party's future and the urgency of grassroots organizing. He expresses concerns about Trump’s early actions and discusses the DNC's crisis of confidence, emphasizing the need for reform and unity among progressives. Perez encourages activists to channel their energy into political action and highlights his inclusive campaign approach while critiquing the normalization of ethical lapses in politics.
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Don't Let Daily Chaos Exhaust You
- The hosts warn against becoming numb to daily chaotic Trump news and urge sustained engagement.
- They emphasize preserving energy for the fights that truly matter rather than reacting to every headline.
Maggie Habit: Live Tweet Anxiety
- Dan set up mobile notifications for Maggie Haberman's tweets to track Trump and found it informative but anxiety-inducing.
- He warns that minute-by-minute updates can feel like an accounting of an unfolding apocalypse.
ABC Interview Shows No Presidential Growth
- The hosts find Donald Trump's ABC interview deeply disturbing and evidence he hasn't grown into the presidency.
- They say his untruths and erratic claims (e.g., CIA ovation, crowd size) signal risk to democratic norms.