Pod Save America Noem Won't Rule Out Tear-Gassing Trick-or-Treaters
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Oct 31, 2025 
Zohran Mamdani, a dynamic Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, joins to discuss his campaign's final push. He shares insights on coalition-building and prioritizing cost-of-living issues over cultural distractions. Mamdani also tackles the challenges posed by Trump-backed opponents and media misrepresentation, while advocating for inclusivity in New York. He reflects on the responsibilities of governing and translating campaign excitement into real commitments for the city. Plus, he adds some playful banter about sports.
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Trump’s China Deal Weakens U.S. Leverage
- Trump’s trade deal with Xi gave China access to advanced NVIDIA AI chips while easing tariffs.
- Favreau and Pfeiffer warn this likely helped China gain ground in the AI race and made Trump look out-negotiated.
Nuclear Testing Talk Signals Dangerous Ignorance
- Trump announced resuming nuclear testing without clarity on what he meant or who runs tests.
- Hosts fear dangerous escalation and note the administration lacks expertise and institutional memory on nuclear matters.
DHS Defends Tear-Gas Raids Despite Evidence
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused Illinois' request to pause ICE raids on Halloween and defended continued operations.
- Hosts highlight videos showing American citizens being detained and call DHS denials Orwellian and false.
