2025 3-6 Matters Of Democracy Tariffs, Social Security; Education, CANADA

Matters of Democracy podcast by THOMAS MARINO

Episode notes

Political and Economic Analysis

Trump's imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and the resulting economic consequences and political backlash.

Challenges to the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches, particularly regarding the impoundment of funds.

Social Security Concerns: Musk's cuts to Social Security Administration staff are raising concerns about the system's functionality

Department of Education being wound down.

  • Have parents be the primary decision makers in a child's education.
  • Keep diversity programming out of public education.
  • Establish higher education as career training

Trump wants to annex Canada, and make it the 51st state

Governor of Georgia

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