2025-2-17 Matters Of Democracy almost 30 days; Turmoil and Policy Shifts

Matters of Democracy podcast by THOMAS MARINO

Episode notes

Deep Polarization: The nation remains deeply divided. Trump's approval rating sits at 47%, but a large majority of Americans hold strong opinions about him, both favorable and unfavorable.

The administration moved quickly to confirm cabinet nominees, including controversial figures like Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. "Unprecedented confirmation speed: 13 cabinet nominees confirmed within 30 days,

Policy Directions & Controversies Culture Wars: Geopolitical Uncertainty:

New York City Turmoil: The Adams Administration Crisis

Data Privacy Concerns: "DOGE" Breaches and Government Access

Potential Trade War with the European Union

Trump is obsessing over a trivial treaty with Canada

The administration is accused of censoring LGBTQ+ content on government websites and banning books.

Trump's second term ar ... 

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