

The Daily Blast: A Top Trump Ally Just Revealed the Horrors He’ll Unleash on “Day One”
Nov 7, 2024
David Kurtz, executive editor of Talking Points Memo, shares insights on the alarming potential of a Trump presidency. He discusses Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt's chilling declarations of a return to authoritarian tactics and how voters, fully aware of this agenda, have chosen to support it. Kurtz reflects on the implications of mass deportations and aggressive policies, while stressing the urgent need for cultural change to reclaim democratic values amid rising threats to civil society. The conversation highlights the complexities of voter motivations in this divisive climate.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Trump's Aggressive Agenda: Implications and Ideologies
02:29 • 10min
Unraveling Trump's Policy Promises and Their Implications
12:08 • 2min
Understanding the Voter Divide: Support for Cruelty or Reform?
14:15 • 2min
The Challenges Ahead for Civil Society in a New Trump Era
16:12 • 3min