The Daily Beast Podcast Trump Secretly Loves Steve Bannon and Elon Musk’s MAGA Civil War
Jan 14, 2025
Join Juanita Tolliver, an MSNBC political analyst and author, as she discusses her book on the groundbreaking impact of Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll in politics. The conversation dives into the current turmoil in the MAGA movement, highlighting the rivalry between Steve Bannon and Elon Musk, and the rise of misinformation. Cara Kelly also weighs in on the dire consequences of Texas' abortion bans, revealing how these laws affect maternal health and access to care. It's a thought-provoking exploration of politics, representation, and public health.
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MAGA Civil War
- Steve Bannon and Elon Musk are clashing over the H-1B visa program.
- Bannon opposes it, while Musk supports it, revealing a rift within MAGA.
Economic Divide in MAGA
- An economic divide exists between the "oligarch MAGA" and the "regular average MAGA."
- The oligarchs want to amass wealth, while others thought they'd benefit from excluding immigrants.
Combating Misinformation
- California Governor Gavin Newsom launched CaliforniaFirefax.com to combat misinformation about the LA fires.
- Newsom's website aims to correct the record, but it may not be enough to counter widespread disinformation.