

Dem Party Imploding, Michelle Obama's Failing Podcast, and Debating Khalil Deportation, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 1028
43 snips Mar 17, 2025
Glenn Greenwald, an influential journalist and host of 'System Update,' joins to dissect the Democratic Party's nosedive in approval ratings and their identity crisis post-Trump. He critiques Senator Chris Murphy’s awkward attempts at social media stardom and shares insights on Michelle Obama's struggling podcast, revealing her discontent as First Lady. They also delve into the complexities of Mahmoud Khalil's potential deportation and the media's late acknowledgment of the COVID lab leak theory, highlighting systemic failures and shifting narratives.
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Democrat's Lack of Vision
- Democrats struggle with low approval ratings, possibly due to a lack of clear vision.
- They've defined themselves by opposition to Trump, without a positive agenda.
Democrats Lack Clear Leadership
- Polls reveal a lack of clear leadership within the Democratic Party.
- 'No one' received the most votes as best reflecting party values.
Democrats' Discontent with Compromise
- Democrats are unhappy with compromises; they want stronger opposition to Trump.
- This desire for a combative stance reflects lingering Trump Derangement Syndrome.