The Daily Zeitgeist Foucault's Trenderang 1/14: Trump vs. Ford Workers, CBS Evening News, Tariff Checks, Olds vs. Youngs
Jan 14, 2026
The hosts dive into Trump's Ford plant visit, highlighting a surprising confrontation with a worker. They critique CBS Evening News, pointing out awkward moments and declining ratings. The confusion over Trump's $2,000 tariff checks sparks an intriguing discussion. They also explore the impact of older workers in politics, questioning how their long tenures affect job opportunities for younger generations. The analysis extends to the challenges younger workers face in a hiring landscape that favors experience, calling attention to the implications of aging leadership.
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Worker Calls Out Trump At Ford Plant
- Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray describe a Ford plant visit where a worker yelled “Pedal Protector” and Trump visibly responded with an expletive and a gesture.
- The hosts celebrate the worker's call-out and note the worker fears political retribution for embarrassing Trump.
Fundraising Masks Election-Protection Strategy
- Hosts link Trump's fundraising and voter-roll purges as a strategy to retain power even if he expects to lose elections.
- They argue Trump is preparing to prevent defeats by manipulating voter access and lists.
CBS Evening News Launch Flops
- Jack and Miles recap the problematic launch week of the CBS Evening News under the new anchor, including awkward dead air and quoting false claims.
- They note the show’s ratings fell 23% and that CBS's own clips of failures went viral on YouTube.