The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Trump, Vance, and The Republican Anti-Worker Playbook
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Aug 1, 2024 
Steven Greenhouse, a veteran labor reporter and author, joins Heather Cox Richardson, a political historian and author, to dissect the paradox of right-wing populism. They uncover how the GOP's promises to support workers fall flat, especially during Trump's presidency, where policies often undermined labor rights. The duo discusses the historical evolution of workers' rights and emphasizes the growing activism among youth and women fighting for economic justice. It's a compelling analysis of political rhetoric and its disconnect from the realities faced by the working class.
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Anti-Worker Supreme Court
- Trump appointees to the Supreme Court are very anti-worker and anti-union.
- A study shows they are the most pro-business justices in the last century.
Unpaid Security Checks at Amazon
- Amazon workers are not paid for the time spent waiting for security checks after their shifts.
- Trump talks about supporting workers, but he hasn't acted to increase the minimum wage or protect coal miners.
Populism and Its Contradictions
- Populism arises when people feel underserved by the political class.
- J.D. Vance's populist claims clash with his billionaire backers like Peter Thiel.
