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Jan 23, 2026 Zach Budryk, journalist and author who writes for The Nation, The Hill, and Teen Vogue, joins to discuss Trump's bizarre Greenland talk and rambling speeches. They cover ICE operations and alleged civil-rights violations in Minneapolis. Conversation also digs into chaos at the FBI under Kash Patel and his jet-ski meeting habits.
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Greenland Deal Is Largely Performative
- Trump repeatedly framed a vague "concept of a deal" on Greenland that mirrored past proposals without new substance.
- The hosts highlight how his unpredictability and appetite for conquest create policy instability and media manipulation.
Refusal To Admit Errors Is A Power Move
- The administration often refuses to admit simple mistakes and instead doubles down by lying about them.
- Hosts compare this to gaslighting tactics that consolidate power by forcing public acquiescence.
Trump Cancelled Denmark Visit Over Greenland Snub
- Zach recounts Trump's 2019 reaction when Denmark said Greenland was not for sale and he canceled a trip in anger.
- The hosts note reporters sometimes seed ideas that he then pursues, worsening outcomes.
