Robert Faturechi

Join finance correspondent Maria Aspan, Congressman Mike Levin, democracy reporter Erin Mansfield, and ProPublica's Robert Faturechi as they dissect the chaos caused by President Trump’s fluctuating tariffs. They delve into allegations of insider trading among lawmakers, discuss the urgent need for transparency in congressional stock trades, and explore the ethical implications of power and wealth in politics. The panel calls for accountability amidst the turmoil, challenging the very intersection of finance and governance.

Sam Brodey, a national political reporter at the Boston Globe, shares intriguing insights into the bizarre happenings within Congress. Robert Faturechi, an investigative reporter from ProPublica, dives into Donald Trump’s complex web of business conflicts of interest. The duo discusses the implications of upcoming judicial confirmations amid political tensions, and they unpack how Trump Media intertwines wealth and politics, raising questions about accountability and public trust in governance.

Jo Lukito, a Professor at UT Austin specializing in media misinformation, and Robert Faturechi, a ProPublica reporter, dissect Truth Social's emergence after Trump’s Twitter ban. They dive into the platform's minuscule active user base amidst its significant political implications. The duo explores how Truth Social reflects Trump's financial stakes and political leverage while critiquing its sustainability and misinformation role. They also humorously remind listeners of the importance of voting in today’s digital age.