President Donald Trump’s firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics has some economic experts on edge just as new tariffs are about to take effect. We examine how Trump’s attempts to control official narratives are out of an authoritarian playbook and look at its potential impact on all Americans.
Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent & Anchor
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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