New Deal Moment (feat. Heather Cox Richardson)
Summary
Hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss the Justice Department expanding military law enforcement powers at the border and the FDA’s delayed inspection of Taylor Farms amid a cyclospora outbreak. They cover DNC resolutions on abolishing or reforming ICE, the postponed Tate brothers custody hearing, and a Canadian petition to oust the U.S. ambassador. Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins to analyze Democratic unity, the Trump administration’s dismantling of oversight, and historical parallels to the upcoming midterms.
Topics discussed
Intro: Hosts' weekend stories and roller skating
Canadian petition to oust Ambassador Hoekstra
Military zones on border and Posse Comitatus Act
FDA investigation into Taylor Farms cyclospora outbreak
Democratic Party debate on abolishing vs reforming ICE
Tate brothers custody hearing and extradition fight
Sponsors: IQ Bar and Small's cat food
Interview with Heather Cox Richardson on 250 to 250 project
Political analysis: Overton window and historical parallels
Election outlook, Trump's approval ratings, and government dismantling
Preserving democracy, Supreme Court ethics, and fascism
Closing thoughts on finding a way forward
Listener mail: Good news, Elon Musk monument, and genealogy
Upcoming Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta event announcement
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