Jamie Floyd, an attorney and former White House fellow, joins Tom Nichols, a staff writer at The Atlantic, to dissect the tumultuous first 100 days of Trump's presidency. They analyze the chaos surrounding tariffs and trade, the impact of budget cuts on STEM, and the shaky ground of immigration policies. The discussion dives into the emotional toll on academia and critiques the transactional nature of U.S. foreign policy. Both guests emphasize the need for alliances grounded in shared values rather than mere transactions.