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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently called for a national general strike during the second “No Kings” protest, which drew seven million participants nationwide. A general strike, where workers across industries halt work to demand change, is intended to make the country ungovernable and force political leaders to negotiate. The goal would be to challenge authoritarian overreach and demonstrate the collective power of ordinary citizens.
Donald Trump has begun demolishing parts of the White House’s East Wing to build a $250 million ballroom, despite previously claiming the project would not interfere with existing structures. He asserts the project is funded by “generous patriots.” Photography of the site is restricted, and standard historic preservation and engineering reviews appear to have been bypassed.
Right-wing commentators sometimes fantasize about red states seceding, but a more viable secession would be New England plus New York. Together, these states have roughly 35 million residents and a GDP of $3.75 trillion, making them one of the richest per capita regions globally. They subsidize poorer states, feature strong education, and maintain industries in defense, biotech, aerospace, and finance.
Donald Trump appeared confused and disoriented in public, misidentifying diplomats, misremembering events, and falsely claiming successes such as “fixing” health care. Programs like Medicaid and Medicare have been weakened, while costly renovations, including his personal ballroom, continue.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt behaved immaturely when asked about Trump and Putin meeting in Budapest, responding with “your mom did” and dismissing the reporter as a “far left hack.” The exchange highlighted the administration’s tendency to mock rather than answer serious questions.
Trump attacked Republican Congressman Thomas Massie after Massie joined Democrat Ro Khanna in pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump labeled Massie “third rate, weak, and pathetic” and endorsed a primary challenger, attempting to remove him from office.
A ProPublica investigation reveales Trump is building a shadowy secret police force with anonymity, due process violations, mass detentions, and rapid expansion. With 11,000 new hires planned, this mirrors historical dictatorships and threatens civil liberties.
Finally, Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia, joins us to discuss her race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears on November 4th.
On today’s bonus show:
Americans can’t afford their car payments. The Supreme Court will weigh in on gun rights for drug users. Seth Moulton challenges Ed Markey for Senate as Dan Koh enters the race for Congress, and much more...
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As SOON as he is kicked out of the PEOPLE'S house, tear that godawful abhorrent structure DOWN, and rebuild to its originality! Also, rip out the "rose garden" to make room for🌹ROSES 🌹!
What difference does our anger make David? I’m in a constant state of enormous emotions- as our most people. If our anger and rage changed anything of his daily onslaughts, then it would be worth it. Yet all I see is more and more aggression and egress on his part. Now he’s suing the department of justice for pursuing him.? if he wins that, this countries finished.