

2/19/25: Trump running out of energy as Bernie goes nuclear on oligarchs
Feb 19, 2025
Donald Trump shows signs of fatigue as he navigates rising egg prices and a growing crisis of vaccine hesitancy, connecting to recent measles outbreaks. Senator Bernie Sanders calls out the authoritarianism proliferating under Trump's rule. An animated Trump fumbles through a press conference, while Elon Musk's babysitting antics during a Fox News interview add comic relief. Tensions rise as political power dynamics shift, influenced by misinformation and the media's role in shaping public trust and scrutiny.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Alliances and Troubling Policies
02:28 • 7min
Undermining Democracy: Trump's Second Term Impact
09:40 • 7min
Trump's Egg Price Dilemma and Vaccine Hesitancy
16:22 • 10min
Vaccine Skepticism and Public Trust
26:09 • 6min
Trump, Musk, and Political Dynamics
32:04 • 16min
Misinformation and Political Dynamics
47:54 • 6min
Grassroots vs. Oligarchy: The Fight for Democracy
54:07 • 10min
Politics of Nonexistent Problems and the Rise of Gambling Addiction
01:04:25 • 2min