Chris and Heather are, sadly, drinking water. On this water cooler break, they discuss the US political landscape, referencing Natasha Lennard's book on living a non-fascist life. They explore the disconnect between Trump supporters' expectations and the actions of Trump and Musk, highlighting issues like state interference and economic policies. Chris mentions a video from the Bronx, where Trump voters cited economic opportunities and foreign policy as reasons for their vote. They discuss the effectiveness of the opposition party and the role of local journalism in countering fascism. Heather cites the importance of local journalism in understanding and addressing community issues, such as nonprofit funding freezes affecting dialysis patients. Chris concludes by discussing media bias and the impact of Trump's legal threats on national media coverage.

References:

Zohran Mamdani asks people in Hillside Ave (Queens) and Fordham Rd (Bronx) who they voted for

Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government

Being Numerous by Natasha Lennard

The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder

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Chris and Heather need something stronger than coffee this week. Going through the chaos of the new US administration, reflecting on Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny, looking at latest funding freezes, etc etc etc.

U.S., Colombia reach deal on deportations
Timothy Snyder: On Tyranny
Gustavo Petro responds to Trump: “Overthrow me…the Americas and humanity will respond”
By Chris: "Check on the USA Federal Employees in your network." Includes references to the OMB memos / etc.
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Chris and Heather record their first episode of this new podcast. They discuss the current event of Trump banning federal EDI programmes. Plus, Heather shares a poem. Can you guess what it is about??

Links: Trump's executive order and today's story

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