2025-1-17 Matters of Democracy: FL/OH Senate Elections; Media landscape; 2024 predictions

Matters of Democracy podcast by THOMAS MARINO

Episode notes

Political Reshuffling: The appointment of cabinet members is triggering a cascade of replacements and potential power struggles in key states like Florida and Ohio.

Media Capitulation: Several major media outlets are actively seeking to appease the incoming Trump administration, raising serious concerns about journalistic integrity.

Trump Hollywood ambassadors.

Policy Conflicts and Priorities: A significant clash is emerging between established foreign policy priorities and the financial demands of proposed tax cuts, with a focus on aid programs like PEPFAR.

Review of 2024 Predictions: Many prominent predictions about the 2024 election cycle were dramatically incorrect, underscoring the unpredictable nature of contemporary politics.

Contrasting Political Narratives: The actions of state legislators, one facing ostrac ... 

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