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Not Even Mad: Trump's First Four Days

Jan 23, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Michael A. Cohen, a seasoned columnist at MSNBC, and Matt Welch, Editor-at-Large at Reason magazine, dissect the whirlwind of events during Trump’s inauguration and his early executive actions. They delve into pressing issues like refugee policy and immigration impacts, examining their implications on American values and civil rights. With a mix of critical analysis and humorous insights, they tackle the polarized political climate and reflect on the cultural shift surrounding diversity initiatives in today’s America.

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Episode guests

Matt Welch

Michael Cohen

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Quick takeaways

The podcast examines the significant executive actions taken by Trump during his second term and their far-reaching implications for American politics.

Hosts discuss the unpredictability of Trump's leadership style and how it influences public perception and policy outcomes.

The conversation highlights the need to understand the true impact of executive orders beyond their superficial interpretation as mere policy announcements.

Deep dives

Ryan Reynolds' New Year's Resolutions

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Intro

6min

Navigating Financial Advice and Political Actions

4min

Executive Actions and American Values

20min

Shifting Political Sentiments and Controversial Pardons

3min

Examining Political Violence and Executive Actions

23min

Hall of Fame Controversies

5min

Environmental Concerns and Political Ceremonies

3min

Lighthearted Reflections on Inaugural Ceremonies

3min

Today on The Gist, Mike is joined by Michael A. Cohen of the Truth and Consequences Substack and MSNBC, along with Matt Welch, Editor-at-Large of Reason magazine, for another installment of Not Even Mad. The trio discusses Trump’s inauguration, executive actions, refugee policy, DEI, and the eventful first few days of his second term as POTUS.

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