Pivot Trump's D.C. Crackdown, Putin Summit, and Cuomo's Mamdani Jabs
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Aug 12, 2025 
Kara is joined by David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, who brings keen insights from his extensive journalism career. They dive into Trump's controversial federal takeover of D.C. police and the implications of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit for Ukraine. The conversation also explores how crime narratives are manipulated in politics, critiques Cuomo's jabs at Mamdani, and touches on the shifting political dynamics involving young voters in New York. Humor and sharp analysis blend seamlessly as they navigate today's turbulent political landscape.
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Bullying As A Political Strategy
- Trump uses lifelong bullying and fear to bend institutions.
- His cabinet's compliance enables erosions of rule of law.
Civil Society As The Last Check
- Civil society remains the essential check against authoritarian drift.
- If leaders and institutions keep bending, democratic protections erode rapidly.
Putin's War: Gains At Great Cost
- Remnick says Putin's war has exacted heavy military and political costs on Russia.
- Russia gained territory but lost legitimacy and drove Ukraine closer to Europe.