The World and Everything In It 11.26.25 President Trump’s meeting with Mamdani, an update on violence in Nigeria, and a review of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Nov 26, 2025
Hunter Baker, a political scientist and provost, dissects President Trump's unexpected meeting with Zoran Mamdani, exploring its implications for affordability politics. Onise Adoua, an Africa correspondent, sheds light on alarming violence in Nigeria, detailing church attacks and U.S. responses. Colin Garbarino critiques the film 'Wake Up, Dead Man,' discussing its religious themes and inconsistencies. Meanwhile, John Wilsey shares the touching history behind the Thanksgiving hymn 'Now Thank We All Our God,' emphasizing its themes of gratitude.
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Pragmatism Over Ideology In The Oval Office
- President Trump met warmly with New York mayor-elect Adnan "Zoran" Mamdani despite past mutual criticisms, showing pragmatic politics over ideology.
- Hunter Baker argues Trump's New York ties and respect for winning drove his conciliatory approach rather than strict ideological opposition.
Affordability Lacks Clear Policy Solutions
- Affordability emerged as a central political issue with both Mamdani and Trump claiming potential solutions, but concrete plans remain unclear.
- Baker warns neither figure has proven practical levers to solve housing and cost pressures in expensive cities like New York.
Everyday Prices Trump Aggregate Metrics
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's framing that inflation is a composite number drew political skepticism when everyday prices still feel high.
- Baker says sticker shock from post-COVID price patterns keeps affordability a politically damaging issue regardless of aggregate stats.