Trump’s Ugly New RFK Stunner Points to Dark, Unsettling Times Ahead

Nov 15, 2024

Nina Burleigh, an insightful political commentator and author for The New Republic, joins the discussion to unpack the chaos within the GOP. She addresses Trump's controversial picks, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general and RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services. The conversation dives into the unsettling shift towards vaccine skepticism in Republican politics and the rise of anti-government sentiments. Burleigh highlights the troubling consequences these trends may have on public health and the future of American democracy.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Controversial Nominations and Public Health Implications

02:41 • 10min

The Shift from Morality Policing to Vaccine Skepticism in Politics

12:44 • 3min

The Rise of Anti-Government Sentiment and Its Consequences

15:19 • 3min

Political Disruption and the Future of American Politics

18:17 • 4min