Susan Glasser: The Irredeemable Republicans
Summary
Tim Miller and Susan Glasser discuss Trump’s focus on vanity projects amid a collapsing economy and disastrous jobs report. They analyze the fallout from aggressive immigration policies, including deportations of legal residents, and the political strategy of Republicans supporting extreme Democratic candidates. The episode concludes with urgent concerns over escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine and potential threats to NATO infrastructure.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Wasabi and Vital Proteins
Trump's 'Gold Maxing' of Washington and historical parallels
Economic downturn: Job losses and government reporting
Trump's legacy projects, tariffs, and inflation
Sponsor: The Crown Coffee and importance of reporting
Senate confirmation vote for Todd Blanche
Immigration crackdowns and deportations of legal residents
Sponsors: AG1, Trust and Will; Andy Ogles resignation
Foreign policy: Ukraine war and Russian threats to NATO
Bill Cassidy's vote, GOP consolidation, and China's rise
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