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Jan 30, 2025 Jonathan Rauch, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of "Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy," joins the discussion. He delves into the relationship between evangelical communities and politics, exploring the emergence of a 'Church of Fear.' The conversation also touches on the implications of AI advancements, specifically China's DeepSeek technology, and its impact on competition in the market. Additionally, the chaos surrounding federal funding freezes under the Trump administration is critically analyzed, highlighting its effects on vital programs.
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Swift and Radical Actions
- The Trump administration's actions are swift and radical.
- These actions include a resignation offer to federal employees, firing prosecutors, and freezing federal grants.
Intentional Chaos or Incompetence?
- Was the chaos and fear caused by the freeze intentional?
- Or was it accidental due to incompetence, specifically targeting woke and DEI programs?
Trump's R-Strategy Governing
- Trump's governing style resembles an "R strategy."
- He throws out many initiatives without much care for their consequences.
