1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,560 All right, so welcome back everyone for another deep dive. 2 00:00:03,560 --> 00:00:04,720 Yes, welcome back. 3 00:00:04,720 --> 00:00:09,120 And today we're looking at something pretty wild. 4 00:00:09,120 --> 00:00:10,080 Pretty wild indeed. 5 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:12,320 January 31st, 2025. 6 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:14,640 A day that will live in infamy. 7 00:00:14,640 --> 00:00:15,640 Well, maybe. 8 00:00:15,640 --> 00:00:16,480 We'll see how it goes. 9 00:00:16,480 --> 00:00:17,320 Yeah, that's right. 10 00:00:17,320 --> 00:00:18,960 We're imagining a world where Donald Trump 11 00:00:18,960 --> 00:00:20,080 is back in the White House. 12 00:00:20,080 --> 00:00:21,080 Back for round two. 13 00:00:21,080 --> 00:00:22,800 Yeah, for a second term. 14 00:00:22,800 --> 00:00:26,840 And our main source for this deep dive is a news analysis. 15 00:00:26,840 --> 00:00:28,280 A really interesting piece. 16 00:00:28,280 --> 00:00:31,000 Yeah, that really digs into how this day unfolded. 17 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:33,160 And let me tell you, it is a doozy. 18 00:00:33,160 --> 00:00:34,160 A real doozy. 19 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:35,960 We're talking political maneuvering. 20 00:00:35,960 --> 00:00:36,720 Oh, yeah. 21 00:00:36,720 --> 00:00:38,040 Economic turmoil. 22 00:00:38,040 --> 00:00:38,720 Lots of that. 23 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:41,320 Even some corporate shenanigans. 24 00:00:41,320 --> 00:00:42,720 Always some of that with Trump. 25 00:00:42,720 --> 00:00:43,160 Always. 26 00:00:43,160 --> 00:00:44,400 Never a dull moment. 27 00:00:44,400 --> 00:00:46,160 So the big question we're grappling with today 28 00:00:46,160 --> 00:00:48,520 is, can we separate fact from fiction 29 00:00:48,520 --> 00:00:52,280 in this absolute whirlwind of a Trump news cycle? 30 00:00:52,280 --> 00:00:53,600 It's like a tornado. 31 00:00:53,600 --> 00:00:54,440 Yeah, it really is. 32 00:00:54,440 --> 00:00:55,560 The news and spin. 33 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:57,600 Yeah, and what I really liked about this piece 34 00:00:57,600 --> 00:00:59,840 is it goes beyond just reporting the events. 35 00:00:59,840 --> 00:01:00,400 It's true. 36 00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:03,880 You know, it really analyzes how all this stuff is being spun 37 00:01:03,880 --> 00:01:05,520 and used by different political groups. 38 00:01:05,520 --> 00:01:07,120 Because everybody's trying to take advantage. 39 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:07,840 Oh, yeah. 40 00:01:07,840 --> 00:01:09,080 And you know, for the situation. 41 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,440 To their benefit, right? 42 00:01:10,440 --> 00:01:10,880 Yeah. 43 00:01:10,880 --> 00:01:12,480 So it gets pretty wild. 44 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:13,440 It doesn't get swap. 45 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:15,160 It's a lesson in media literacy, I think. 46 00:01:15,160 --> 00:01:15,880 It really is. 47 00:01:15,880 --> 00:01:17,560 With some pretty dark humor along the way. 48 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:18,320 Very dark. 49 00:01:18,320 --> 00:01:19,120 Very dark. 50 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:20,400 All right, so let's jump right in. 51 00:01:20,400 --> 00:01:21,280 OK, let's do it. 52 00:01:21,280 --> 00:01:24,280 The biggest story of the day, and I mean, 53 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:28,360 it's hard to miss, is this headline. 54 00:01:28,360 --> 00:01:29,160 Oh boy. 55 00:01:29,160 --> 00:01:33,560 Trump kills 67 people. 56 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:37,120 Now, before anyone jumps to conclusions, 57 00:01:37,120 --> 00:01:42,000 this refers to a horrific plane and helicopter collision 58 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,440 just outside of DC. 59 00:01:43,440 --> 00:01:45,000 Yeah, terrible tragedy. 60 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,800 Yeah, a really, really sad situation. 61 00:01:46,800 --> 00:01:49,440 And of course, immediately it becomes politicized. 62 00:01:49,440 --> 00:01:50,800 Yeah, so the source points out. 63 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:51,240 Right. 64 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:53,400 It's not about blaming Trump for the crash itself. 65 00:01:53,400 --> 00:01:53,800 No. 66 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:57,160 But how this tragedy is being used in an already incredibly 67 00:01:57,160 --> 00:01:58,800 divided political landscape. 68 00:01:58,800 --> 00:01:59,320 Right. 69 00:01:59,320 --> 00:02:01,680 So we're seeing opinion pieces arguing 70 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:05,200 that Democrats need to be just as ruthless as Republicans 71 00:02:05,200 --> 00:02:06,200 were with Biden. 72 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:06,600 Yeah. 73 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:09,520 Blaming Trump for absolutely everything. 74 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:10,040 Everything. 75 00:02:10,040 --> 00:02:11,280 Whether it's his fault or not. 76 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:13,240 So basically, take the gloves off. 77 00:02:13,240 --> 00:02:14,080 Right. 78 00:02:14,080 --> 00:02:15,400 No more Mr. Nice Guy. 79 00:02:15,400 --> 00:02:18,160 Yeah, and the source quotes these opinion pieces 80 00:02:18,160 --> 00:02:20,280 saying things like, Democrats need 81 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:23,440 to shove the presidency down Trump's throat. 82 00:02:23,440 --> 00:02:24,640 Wow. 83 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:26,880 So how does Trump respond to this tragedy? 84 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:27,960 Well, as you might expect. 85 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:28,280 Yeah. 86 00:02:28,280 --> 00:02:29,280 He deflects blame. 87 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:29,920 Of course. 88 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:32,840 He blames Obama-era aviation standards. 89 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:34,840 Even though he's been president for a while now? 90 00:02:34,840 --> 00:02:35,160 Right. 91 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:37,360 Like, how long can you blame Obama at some point? 92 00:02:37,360 --> 00:02:38,200 You're in charge. 93 00:02:38,200 --> 00:02:38,920 It's on you. 94 00:02:38,920 --> 00:02:39,480 Yeah. 95 00:02:39,480 --> 00:02:41,440 But of course, he also brings up Biden. 96 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:42,480 Of course. 97 00:02:42,480 --> 00:02:46,400 Say that he lowered the standards to the lowest ever. 98 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:47,480 Oh my gosh. 99 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:50,840 And he even throws in a claim about DEI initiatives 100 00:02:50,840 --> 00:02:52,760 being to blame. 101 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:53,840 Hold on DEI. 102 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:55,400 Yeah, diversity, equity, inclusion. 103 00:02:55,400 --> 00:02:59,560 OK, so now diversity is a threat to air safety. 104 00:02:59,560 --> 00:03:00,160 Apparently. 105 00:03:00,160 --> 00:03:01,480 This is getting pretty out there. 106 00:03:01,480 --> 00:03:01,960 It is. 107 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:02,640 And he come up. 108 00:03:02,640 --> 00:03:04,120 It's classic Trump though, right? 109 00:03:04,120 --> 00:03:04,480 It is. 110 00:03:04,480 --> 00:03:05,640 Finding escape code. 111 00:03:05,640 --> 00:03:08,240 Playing on people's fears and prejudices 112 00:03:08,240 --> 00:03:10,960 to shift attention away from any responsibility. 113 00:03:10,960 --> 00:03:12,120 And you know, we can't forget. 114 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:14,160 Fox News, they jumped on this bandwagon too, 115 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:17,360 suggesting the FAA is understaffed because of quotas 116 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:20,760 for deaf people, dwarves, and trans people. 117 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:21,840 Oh my god. 118 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:23,720 You can't make this stuff up. 119 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:25,880 It's almost like satire, but it's not. 120 00:03:25,880 --> 00:03:26,680 It's real. 121 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:27,240 It's real. 122 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:28,600 It's real and it's happening. 123 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:30,760 And it's like, are they trying to? 124 00:03:30,760 --> 00:03:33,880 I think they're trying to further divide and inflame 125 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:34,440 tensions. 126 00:03:34,440 --> 00:03:34,760 Right. 127 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:36,800 It's targeting marginalized groups 128 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,280 playing to Trump's base. 129 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:38,840 Absolutely. 130 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:41,080 So the question I have for you is, would Democrats ever 131 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:42,880 stoop this low? 132 00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:43,960 Oh, that's a good question. 133 00:03:43,960 --> 00:03:46,600 Would they really just blame Trump for every little thing, 134 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:48,640 even if it's not directly his fault? 135 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:50,200 I mean, it's hard to imagine, right? 136 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:50,800 Uh-huh. 137 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:52,720 But the source kind of presents an interesting thought 138 00:03:52,720 --> 00:03:54,000 experiment here. 139 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:58,280 Imagine someone like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 140 00:03:58,280 --> 00:04:01,960 framing the crash as a consequence of Trump's plan 141 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:04,600 to downsize the civil service. 142 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:05,200 Oh. 143 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:05,400 Right? 144 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:07,800 Even a milder approach like that could still 145 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:12,000 be seen as exploiting the tragedy for political game. 146 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,560 That's a pretty sobering thought. 147 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:14,080 It is. 148 00:04:14,080 --> 00:04:16,480 It makes you wonder how low things could go 149 00:04:16,480 --> 00:04:18,160 in this alternate reality. 150 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:19,400 It's a slippery slope, right? 151 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:19,600 Yeah. 152 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:22,320 Once you start playing that game, where does it end? 153 00:04:22,320 --> 00:04:22,800 OK. 154 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:24,200 So let's move on from this tragedy 155 00:04:24,200 --> 00:04:25,960 to something maybe a little less heavy, 156 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:27,000 at least on the surface. 157 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:27,760 OK. 158 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:31,240 The source dives into some of the drama surrounding Trump's 159 00:04:31,240 --> 00:04:32,320 cabinet nominees. 160 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:32,880 Oh, yeah. 161 00:04:32,880 --> 00:04:33,600 Always a good time. 162 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:34,160 Always fun. 163 00:04:34,160 --> 00:04:38,080 Specifically, there's potential trouble brewing 164 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:40,720 for Tulsi Gabbard, who's been nominated 165 00:04:40,720 --> 00:04:42,680 for director of national intelligence, 166 00:04:42,680 --> 00:04:44,400 and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 167 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:45,480 Interesting choices. 168 00:04:45,480 --> 00:04:46,120 Yeah. 169 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:48,840 And whose exact position isn't actually 170 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:50,480 clear from the source material? 171 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:51,480 Little vague there. 172 00:04:51,480 --> 00:04:52,160 Yeah. 173 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:53,680 But you know what's really fascinating 174 00:04:53,680 --> 00:04:57,680 is how the source contrasts the smooth confirmation 175 00:04:57,680 --> 00:04:59,920 of Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary. 176 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:00,960 Oh, yeah. 177 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:04,440 With these potential roadblocks facing Gabbard and Kennedy. 178 00:05:04,440 --> 00:05:06,680 Wait, like they're having a much harder time 179 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:08,000 getting through this process. 180 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,080 It's not as easy as you might think. 181 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:10,720 Right. 182 00:05:10,720 --> 00:05:12,600 And so Gabbard's confirmation hearing 183 00:05:12,600 --> 00:05:14,760 seems to have been pretty rough. 184 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:17,680 Her past support for Edward Snowden, 185 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:20,720 her opposition to surveillance laws, 186 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:24,040 her cozying up to figures like Putin and Assad, 187 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:26,160 it's all coming back to bite her now. 188 00:05:26,160 --> 00:05:27,240 Yeah, it's all coming out. 189 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:27,760 Yeah. 190 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:28,960 And what's particularly interesting 191 00:05:28,960 --> 00:05:31,480 is that even some Republicans are voicing concerns. 192 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:32,120 Oh, really? 193 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:32,560 Yeah. 194 00:05:32,560 --> 00:05:36,760 Senator Josh Hawley hinted that the GOP might not 195 00:05:36,760 --> 00:05:38,680 have enough votes to confirm her. 196 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:39,800 Wow. 197 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,560 Which could lead to the White House withdrawing 198 00:05:41,560 --> 00:05:42,440 her nomination. 199 00:05:42,440 --> 00:05:44,360 Oh, to avoid embarrassment. 200 00:05:44,360 --> 00:05:44,760 Yeah. 201 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:48,240 So the Senate actually rejecting a president's nominee, 202 00:05:48,240 --> 00:05:51,000 especially one from his own party, 203 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:52,520 that's pretty unprecedented. 204 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:53,320 It is rare. 205 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:53,720 Wow. 206 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:55,440 Especially for a president's own party 207 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,400 to turn against them in such a public way. 208 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:57,920 Yeah. 209 00:05:57,920 --> 00:06:00,320 This suggests that maybe Trump's group on the GOP 210 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:02,400 isn't as strong as it once was. 211 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:03,560 That's really interesting. 212 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:05,400 OK, and then we have Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 213 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:07,120 Right. 214 00:06:07,120 --> 00:06:08,560 Like I said, it's a little strange 215 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:12,600 that the source doesn't specify what position he's up for. 216 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:15,680 But what we do know is that Senator Bill Cassidy, who's 217 00:06:15,680 --> 00:06:19,760 a physician himself, has publicly expressed reservations 218 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:21,600 about Kennedy's qualifications. 219 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:22,480 That's a big deal. 220 00:06:22,480 --> 00:06:22,960 Yeah. 221 00:06:22,960 --> 00:06:25,440 Especially coming from a member of Trump's own party. 222 00:06:25,440 --> 00:06:26,240 Yeah. 223 00:06:26,240 --> 00:06:29,320 Adds to this growing sense that maybe there 224 00:06:29,320 --> 00:06:34,080 are cracks forming in Trump's support base. 225 00:06:34,080 --> 00:06:37,600 Even among those who were previously really loyal allies. 226 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:38,080 Right. 227 00:06:38,080 --> 00:06:39,600 It's like they're starting to question his judgment. 228 00:06:39,600 --> 00:06:39,960 Yeah. 229 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,320 Well, that's what happens when you nominate RFK, Jr. 230 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:42,920 Maybe so. 231 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,840 For a position that we don't even know what it is. 232 00:06:44,840 --> 00:06:45,720 That's a head scratcher. 233 00:06:45,720 --> 00:06:46,240 All right. 234 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:49,280 So we've gone from tragedy to political drama. 235 00:06:49,280 --> 00:06:49,720 Right. 236 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:52,080 Now let's dive into the economic whirlpool. 237 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:53,040 Oh, boy. 238 00:06:53,040 --> 00:06:54,960 That is Trumponomics. 239 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:56,560 Hold on tight. 240 00:06:56,560 --> 00:06:58,880 And you know, it's hard to tell what's real 241 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:01,440 and what's been with this administration. 242 00:07:01,440 --> 00:07:03,880 It really is a masterclass in obfuscation. 243 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:05,840 It is like they're masters of illusions. 244 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:08,000 Smoking mirrors everywhere. 245 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:11,920 So the source gives us a couple of really clear examples 246 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:15,680 of how these economic policies are impacting people 247 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:16,800 in their daily lives. 248 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:17,160 Right. 249 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:17,760 Real people. 250 00:07:17,760 --> 00:07:18,280 Yeah, real people. 251 00:07:18,280 --> 00:07:19,400 Real consequences. 252 00:07:19,400 --> 00:07:19,920 Yeah. 253 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:23,760 So first, there's this voluntary resignation scheme 254 00:07:23,760 --> 00:07:25,160 for federal employees. 255 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:25,880 OK. 256 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:28,520 It's being presented as a way for people 257 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:30,680 to leave their jobs willingly. 258 00:07:30,680 --> 00:07:31,600 OK. 259 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:34,280 But it turns out it's a bit of a trap. 260 00:07:34,280 --> 00:07:35,440 Oh, how so? 261 00:07:35,440 --> 00:07:37,200 Well, it's not as voluntary as it seems. 262 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:38,280 Whoa. 263 00:07:38,280 --> 00:07:39,920 There are all sorts of strings attached. 264 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:43,320 And the source shares stories from some federal employees 265 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:46,760 who wrote in and explained how scary and uncertain 266 00:07:46,760 --> 00:07:47,640 this whole thing feels. 267 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:49,040 They're losing their jobs. 268 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:49,440 Yeah. 269 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:50,480 Their livelihoods. 270 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:52,120 Yeah, it's really sad. 271 00:07:52,120 --> 00:07:52,760 It is. 272 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:53,040 OK. 273 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:55,800 And then there's this chaotic federal funding freeze. 274 00:07:55,800 --> 00:07:56,200 Oh, yeah. 275 00:07:56,200 --> 00:07:57,120 That was a mess. 276 00:07:57,120 --> 00:07:58,400 Full of contradictions. 277 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:01,280 And a judge actually ended up blocking it. 278 00:08:01,280 --> 00:08:02,600 Which is pretty unusual. 279 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:03,120 It is. 280 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:04,880 For a judge to step in like that. 281 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:06,360 Yeah, it's a real mess. 282 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:06,760 It is. 283 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:08,800 And it makes you wonder about the competence 284 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:10,360 of the people running things. 285 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:11,840 Well, that's the big question, isn't it? 286 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:12,320 Yeah. 287 00:08:12,320 --> 00:08:15,000 Is it intentional or just a result of incompetence? 288 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:16,800 Because if it's just incompetence, 289 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:19,320 it suggests that things could get even worse. 290 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:19,640 Right. 291 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:23,560 Because there's no real strategy or plan behind it. 292 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:24,520 It's just chaos. 293 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:25,160 Right. 294 00:08:25,160 --> 00:08:26,840 And that's never a good thing. 295 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:27,800 No, it is not. 296 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:28,120 All right. 297 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:30,840 So next up, we're shifting gears 298 00:08:30,840 --> 00:08:33,520 to look at how corporate America seems 299 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:35,800 to be bending over backwards to appease 300 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:37,720 the Trump administration. 301 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:39,520 This is always an interesting dynamic. 302 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:40,200 It is. 303 00:08:40,200 --> 00:08:42,560 Because these are companies that often 304 00:08:42,560 --> 00:08:47,080 boast about being neutral and supporting free speech. 305 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:50,600 But they seem to be caving under political pressure. 306 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:53,360 And the source gives us three really clear examples. 307 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:53,880 OK. 308 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:55,360 First, there's meta. 309 00:08:55,360 --> 00:08:57,400 They claim to be all about free expression. 310 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:57,720 Right. 311 00:08:57,720 --> 00:08:59,280 Free speech absolutists. 312 00:08:59,280 --> 00:09:01,840 But they appear to be censoring pro-choice groups 313 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:02,920 on Instagram. 314 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:03,840 Oh, wow. 315 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:04,960 That's pretty hypocritical. 316 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:05,400 It is. 317 00:09:05,400 --> 00:09:05,920 It really is. 318 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:08,120 Especially for a company that prides itself on connecting 319 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:08,520 people. 320 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:09,280 Right. 321 00:09:09,280 --> 00:09:10,760 And giving everyone a voice. 322 00:09:10,760 --> 00:09:12,080 Then there's Google Maps. 323 00:09:12,080 --> 00:09:12,720 OK. 324 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:15,680 They've agreed to reflect Trump's renaming of Denali 325 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,160 back to Matt McKinley. 326 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:17,880 Wow, really? 327 00:09:17,880 --> 00:09:18,600 Going back to that? 328 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:19,000 Yeah. 329 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:22,640 And the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, 330 00:09:22,640 --> 00:09:23,960 at least for American users. 331 00:09:23,960 --> 00:09:24,720 Oh, interesting. 332 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:26,800 So they're basically making changes. 333 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:27,360 Right. 334 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:28,280 To appease Trump. 335 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:28,760 Yeah. 336 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:30,280 Bowing to political pressure. 337 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:32,440 And finally, there's Paramount Global. 338 00:09:32,440 --> 00:09:33,160 OK. 339 00:09:33,160 --> 00:09:37,040 They decided to settle Trump's lawsuit over a Kamala Harris 340 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:39,080 interview on 60 Minutes. 341 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:39,720 Oh, that's right. 342 00:09:39,720 --> 00:09:41,640 Now, the lawsuit was completely frivolous. 343 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:42,120 It was. 344 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:44,520 But it seems like Paramount was more interested in staying 345 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:47,080 on the DOJ's good side, especially since they're 346 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:48,560 trying to get a merger approved. 347 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:48,920 Oh, yeah. 348 00:09:48,920 --> 00:09:50,240 They don't want to make any enemies. 349 00:09:50,240 --> 00:09:50,720 No. 350 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:51,960 In the Trump administration. 351 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:54,400 Especially not when you're trying to push a merger through. 352 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:54,760 Right. 353 00:09:54,760 --> 00:09:58,360 So it makes you wonder if these kinds of lawsuits 354 00:09:58,360 --> 00:10:02,360 are becoming a way for powerful people to just bully 355 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:04,200 media organizations into silence. 356 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:05,480 It's a chilling effect. 357 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:06,040 Yes. 358 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:07,880 On free speech and a free press. 359 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:09,120 It really is. 360 00:10:09,120 --> 00:10:12,520 And it's a reminder that even massive corporations 361 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:14,320 can be bullied by those in power. 362 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:15,160 It's sad. 363 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:15,480 It is. 364 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:17,240 And it makes you wonder, you know, 365 00:10:17,240 --> 00:10:18,320 who's going to stand up to them? 366 00:10:18,320 --> 00:10:18,720 Right. 367 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:21,120 If these big companies are willing to give in, 368 00:10:21,120 --> 00:10:22,400 what about the rest of us? 369 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:22,600 All right. 370 00:10:22,600 --> 00:10:26,280 So before we get too bogged down in all this doom and gloom, 371 00:10:26,280 --> 00:10:28,400 let's inject a little bit of humor. 372 00:10:28,400 --> 00:10:28,960 OK. 373 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:29,760 I could use a laugh. 374 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:30,920 Into our deep dive. 375 00:10:30,920 --> 00:10:31,400 Yeah. 376 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:34,120 The source tells a story about Representative Lauren 377 00:10:34,120 --> 00:10:37,680 Boebert's failed attempt to, well, police 378 00:10:37,680 --> 00:10:39,040 the restrooms in the Capitol. 379 00:10:39,040 --> 00:10:40,040 Oh, Boebert. 380 00:10:40,040 --> 00:10:40,480 Yeah. 381 00:10:40,480 --> 00:10:42,120 Always up to something. 382 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:44,920 So Boebert, who's known for her inflammatory rhetoric 383 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:46,760 and attacks on transgender people, 384 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:49,520 seems to have had a bit of a run in with karma. 385 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:49,920 Oh, really? 386 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:51,640 The source describes how she tried 387 00:10:51,640 --> 00:10:55,480 to catch Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly 388 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:59,360 transgender state senator using the wrong bathroom, 389 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:01,640 only to realize she had the wrong person. 390 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:02,480 Oh my god. 391 00:11:02,480 --> 00:11:02,960 Yeah. 392 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:03,600 That's hilarious. 393 00:11:03,600 --> 00:11:05,280 I mean, it's almost comical. 394 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:05,840 It is. 395 00:11:05,840 --> 00:11:08,040 If it weren't so indicative of the state 396 00:11:08,040 --> 00:11:09,360 of our political discourse. 397 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:09,880 Right. 398 00:11:09,880 --> 00:11:11,760 Like, we're focused on bathrooms 399 00:11:11,760 --> 00:11:13,520 when there are so many other important issues. 400 00:11:13,520 --> 00:11:14,640 It's just ridiculous. 401 00:11:14,640 --> 00:11:14,960 It is. 402 00:11:14,960 --> 00:11:15,480 OK. 403 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:18,320 So to end this section on a more positive note, 404 00:11:18,320 --> 00:11:21,520 the source also talks about how the Los Angeles Dodgers have 405 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:23,960 been stepping up to help their community recover 406 00:11:23,960 --> 00:11:25,400 from those recent fires. 407 00:11:25,400 --> 00:11:26,360 Oh, that's great. 408 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:26,640 Yeah. 409 00:11:26,640 --> 00:11:27,960 They've set up a fund. 410 00:11:27,960 --> 00:11:31,120 They're using Dodger Stadium as a distribution center. 411 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:32,000 Wow. 412 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,720 They've pledged millions of dollars 413 00:11:33,720 --> 00:11:35,760 to support the recovery efforts. 414 00:11:35,760 --> 00:11:36,520 That's amazing. 415 00:11:36,520 --> 00:11:38,600 It's a great example of how sports teams 416 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:41,280 can be a real force for good in their communities. 417 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:41,800 Absolutely. 418 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:44,200 They're going beyond just entertainment 419 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:48,400 to provide actual, tangible support during a time of need. 420 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:49,440 They're really stepping up. 421 00:11:49,440 --> 00:11:50,280 Yeah. 422 00:11:50,280 --> 00:11:52,760 And it's a nice reminder that even in these crazy times, 423 00:11:52,760 --> 00:11:55,600 there are still good people and organizations out there 424 00:11:55,600 --> 00:11:57,360 trying to make a positive difference. 425 00:11:57,360 --> 00:11:58,600 It's good to remember that. 426 00:11:58,600 --> 00:11:59,120 It is. 427 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:00,280 They're still good in the world. 428 00:12:00,280 --> 00:12:00,560 Yeah. 429 00:12:00,560 --> 00:12:02,600 It gives you a little bit of hope, doesn't it? 430 00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:03,440 It does. 431 00:12:03,440 --> 00:12:03,840 OK. 432 00:12:03,840 --> 00:12:06,800 So that wraps up the first chunk of our deep dive 433 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:08,480 into this news analysis. 434 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:09,200 Wow. 435 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:09,960 What a day. 436 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:10,560 I know, right? 437 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:11,960 We've barely scratched the surface. 438 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:13,760 And it's only going to get crazier from here. 439 00:12:13,760 --> 00:12:14,680 Oh, I'm sure of it. 440 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:15,360 Buckle up. 441 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:17,360 Everyone we're in for a wild ride. 442 00:12:17,360 --> 00:12:18,240 I'm ready for it. 443 00:12:18,240 --> 00:12:18,560 All right. 444 00:12:18,560 --> 00:12:19,240 So stay tuned. 445 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:22,320 We'll be right back with more after a quick break. 446 00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:24,800 See you soon. 447 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:25,080 Yeah. 448 00:12:25,080 --> 00:12:28,160 It is inspiring to see people helping each other out, 449 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:30,280 especially when things feel so chaotic. 450 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:35,120 And as we've been talking about this wild day in 2025, 451 00:12:35,120 --> 00:12:37,840 it makes you think about the bigger picture. 452 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:38,400 Really? 453 00:12:38,400 --> 00:12:41,440 I mean, this source, it paints a vivid picture 454 00:12:41,440 --> 00:12:43,720 of a society that's just wrestling 455 00:12:43,720 --> 00:12:46,680 with division, political instability, 456 00:12:46,680 --> 00:12:48,840 and this constant flood of information. 457 00:12:48,840 --> 00:12:49,080 Right. 458 00:12:49,080 --> 00:12:50,800 And it's some true, some not. 459 00:12:50,800 --> 00:12:53,080 It's hard to know what to believe. 460 00:12:53,080 --> 00:12:54,440 It's overwhelming. 461 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:54,960 It really is. 462 00:12:54,960 --> 00:12:57,280 It feels like we're constantly bombarded 463 00:12:57,280 --> 00:12:58,760 with news and opinions. 464 00:12:58,760 --> 00:13:01,120 And it's hard to know what to trust. 465 00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:03,120 And this news analysis, though, I 466 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:05,600 think it does a good job of highlighting 467 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:07,520 the need for media literacy. 468 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:11,000 We can't just passively accept everything we read or hear. 469 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:11,520 Absolutely. 470 00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:13,280 We need to be critical thinkers. 471 00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:13,640 Yeah. 472 00:13:13,640 --> 00:13:15,200 Question our sources. 473 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:15,920 Always be asking. 474 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:17,320 Who's saying this? 475 00:13:17,320 --> 00:13:17,640 Right. 476 00:13:17,640 --> 00:13:18,400 Why are they saying it? 477 00:13:18,400 --> 00:13:19,280 What's their agenda? 478 00:13:19,280 --> 00:13:21,640 Are they backing up their claims with evidence? 479 00:13:21,640 --> 00:13:23,680 Yeah, these are questions we should be asking ourselves 480 00:13:23,680 --> 00:13:27,640 all the time, especially in this age of social media. 481 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:28,040 Oh, yeah? 482 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:30,200 Where information spreads so quickly. 483 00:13:30,200 --> 00:13:31,160 Like wildfire. 484 00:13:31,160 --> 00:13:31,520 Yeah. 485 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:34,480 It's like we need to develop a built-in BS detector. 486 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:34,960 We do. 487 00:13:34,960 --> 00:13:35,440 Right. 488 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,200 Because it's not just about the information itself. 489 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:38,520 Right. 490 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:41,080 It's also how it's presented, how it's framed. 491 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:43,800 This source does a good job of breaking down 492 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:47,920 how Trump and his allies use rhetoric 493 00:13:47,920 --> 00:13:51,840 to deflect blame play on fear and appeal to prejudice. 494 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:53,360 It's a masterclass in propaganda, 495 00:13:53,360 --> 00:13:54,080 really. 496 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:58,120 And it's scary how effective it can be. 497 00:13:58,120 --> 00:14:01,720 So we've talked about the need for media literacy. 498 00:14:01,720 --> 00:14:02,440 Right. 499 00:14:02,440 --> 00:14:04,360 But this deep dive also makes me think 500 00:14:04,360 --> 00:14:06,440 about the importance of civic engagement. 501 00:14:06,440 --> 00:14:08,920 Like we can't just sit back and watch as things unfold. 502 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:09,520 Oh, absolutely. 503 00:14:09,520 --> 00:14:12,000 We can't be passive consumers of information. 504 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,480 Right. 505 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:15,080 We need to be active participants in our democracy. 506 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:16,400 What does that look like? 507 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:18,200 Well, it means voting, of course. 508 00:14:18,200 --> 00:14:19,000 OK. 509 00:14:19,000 --> 00:14:22,440 But it also means holding our elected officials accountable, 510 00:14:22,440 --> 00:14:24,480 engaging in thoughtful discussions, 511 00:14:24,480 --> 00:14:27,760 and advocating for the issues that matter to us. 512 00:14:27,760 --> 00:14:31,280 So it's about being the change you want to see in the world. 513 00:14:31,280 --> 00:14:32,240 Exactly. 514 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:35,240 We can't just rely on others to fix things. 515 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:35,600 Yeah. 516 00:14:35,600 --> 00:14:37,920 We each have a responsibility to step up. 517 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:38,640 Right. 518 00:14:38,640 --> 00:14:40,440 And make our voices heard. 519 00:14:40,440 --> 00:14:42,680 And you know this whole experience, 520 00:14:42,680 --> 00:14:46,080 it's made me think about my own biases and assumptions. 521 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:49,120 It's easy to get caught up in our own little bubbles surrounded 522 00:14:49,120 --> 00:14:51,000 by people who agree with us. 523 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:52,160 It's comfortable. 524 00:14:52,160 --> 00:14:52,880 It is. 525 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:54,960 But it's so important to expose ourselves 526 00:14:54,960 --> 00:14:56,200 to different perspectives. 527 00:14:56,200 --> 00:14:57,840 Even if they make us uncomfortable. 528 00:14:57,840 --> 00:14:59,400 Even if they challenge our beliefs, 529 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:01,320 because that's how we learn and grow. 530 00:15:01,320 --> 00:15:03,720 So you're saying intellectual humility is crucial. 531 00:15:03,720 --> 00:15:04,760 It's essential. 532 00:15:04,760 --> 00:15:05,080 OK. 533 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:09,120 So we've talked about media literacy and civic engagement. 534 00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:09,520 Right. 535 00:15:09,520 --> 00:15:11,640 What about this news analysis itself? 536 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:13,280 What are your final thoughts on it? 537 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:15,680 I think it's a really powerful piece of journalism. 538 00:15:15,680 --> 00:15:16,120 OK. 539 00:15:16,120 --> 00:15:18,080 It doesn't just tell you what happened. 540 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:20,840 It helps you understand why it happened and what it means. 541 00:15:20,840 --> 00:15:22,760 So it's more than just reporting the news. 542 00:15:22,760 --> 00:15:23,360 It is. 543 00:15:23,360 --> 00:15:23,760 It is. 544 00:15:23,760 --> 00:15:24,600 It's analysis. 545 00:15:24,600 --> 00:15:25,440 It's context. 546 00:15:25,440 --> 00:15:26,320 It's a wake-up call. 547 00:15:26,320 --> 00:15:26,880 OK. 548 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:30,160 Urging us to be more critical, more engaged, 549 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:32,160 and more committed to truth and justice. 550 00:15:32,160 --> 00:15:32,840 You know, I agree. 551 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:35,720 It's been informative and unsettling. 552 00:15:35,720 --> 00:15:36,200 It is. 553 00:15:36,200 --> 00:15:40,040 But ultimately, I feel more motivated to make a difference. 554 00:15:40,040 --> 00:15:41,320 That's what it's all about. 555 00:15:41,320 --> 00:15:42,520 Even if it's just a small one. 556 00:15:42,520 --> 00:15:44,200 Every little bit helps. 557 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:44,440 OK. 558 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:46,680 So we've covered a lot of ground in this deep dive. 559 00:15:46,680 --> 00:15:51,640 We looked at a tragic plane crash, political maneuvering, 560 00:15:51,640 --> 00:15:54,720 economic turmoil, even how corporations 561 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:57,800 are navigating this crazy landscape. 562 00:15:57,800 --> 00:16:01,720 It's almost like a greatest hits of Trump-era dysfunction. 563 00:16:01,720 --> 00:16:03,000 All packed into one day. 564 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:03,400 Yeah. 565 00:16:03,400 --> 00:16:05,000 And what strikes me is how this day 566 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:08,880 reveals patterns that were already present in Trump's first term. 567 00:16:08,880 --> 00:16:09,520 Oh, absolutely. 568 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:11,680 Like a disregard for the truth, a willingness 569 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:15,240 to exploit divisions, a constant pursuit of self-interest. 570 00:16:15,240 --> 00:16:16,760 It's like all the warning signs were there. 571 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:17,280 Right. 572 00:16:17,280 --> 00:16:19,200 But we ended up right back where we started. 573 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:22,000 It makes you wonder if we as a society are partly to blame. 574 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,320 Did we allow this to happen? 575 00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:27,520 And if so, what can we do to prevent it from happening again? 576 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:29,160 These are really important questions. 577 00:16:29,160 --> 00:16:29,680 They are. 578 00:16:29,680 --> 00:16:31,880 And it's not just an academic exercise. 579 00:16:31,880 --> 00:16:32,240 No. 580 00:16:32,240 --> 00:16:34,800 It's about the future of our country and our democracy. 581 00:16:34,800 --> 00:16:38,040 So we need to go beyond just analyzing the problem. 582 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:38,440 Yeah. 583 00:16:38,440 --> 00:16:39,960 And start brainstorming solutions. 584 00:16:39,960 --> 00:16:40,360 Right. 585 00:16:40,360 --> 00:16:42,880 How do we strengthen our democratic institutions? 586 00:16:42,880 --> 00:16:43,240 Yeah. 587 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:45,040 How do we make sure our leaders are accountable? 588 00:16:45,040 --> 00:16:49,080 How do we encourage people to be more informed and engaged? 589 00:16:49,080 --> 00:16:50,520 These are the million dollar question. 590 00:16:50,520 --> 00:16:51,000 Yeah. 591 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,240 I don't have all the answers. 592 00:16:52,240 --> 00:16:54,160 But by having these conversations, 593 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:56,800 by shining a light on these issues, 594 00:16:56,800 --> 00:16:58,800 maybe we can start moving in the right direction. 595 00:16:58,800 --> 00:16:59,640 I think so. 596 00:16:59,640 --> 00:17:00,880 I completely agree. 597 00:17:00,880 --> 00:17:02,760 We can't predict the future. 598 00:17:02,760 --> 00:17:03,360 Right. 599 00:17:03,360 --> 00:17:05,120 But we can try to shape it. 600 00:17:05,120 --> 00:17:05,760 Absolutely. 601 00:17:05,760 --> 00:17:09,080 And that starts with being aware, being engaged, 602 00:17:09,080 --> 00:17:12,160 and being willing to stand up for what we believe in. 603 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:15,040 And remember, even small actions can have a big impact. 604 00:17:15,040 --> 00:17:15,560 OK. 605 00:17:15,560 --> 00:17:17,120 Talking to your friends and family 606 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:19,720 about these issues, sharing accurate information, 607 00:17:19,720 --> 00:17:21,080 calling out misinformation. 608 00:17:21,080 --> 00:17:24,440 When you see it, all of that matters. 609 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:27,880 It's like planting seeds of critical thinking and hope. 610 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:30,360 One conversation at a time. 611 00:17:30,360 --> 00:17:30,920 I like that. 612 00:17:30,920 --> 00:17:32,040 It's a collective effort. 613 00:17:32,040 --> 00:17:32,360 Yeah. 614 00:17:32,360 --> 00:17:34,800 We need to work together to create a more informed 615 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:36,560 and engaged citizenry. 616 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:38,640 One that can navigate these challenges 617 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:39,840 and build a better future. 618 00:17:39,840 --> 00:17:40,560 Exactly. 619 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:43,360 Now, before we wrap up this deep dive, 620 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:46,320 I want to go back to something we touched on earlier. 621 00:17:46,320 --> 00:17:50,880 Is Trump acting intentionally, or is he just incompetent? 622 00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:52,280 That is the question. 623 00:17:52,280 --> 00:17:54,840 It is something we've been going back and forth on. 624 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:56,760 And it's a tough one to answer. 625 00:17:56,760 --> 00:18:00,560 It is, because there's evidence to support both sides. 626 00:18:00,560 --> 00:18:03,280 On one hand, Trump has a history of making 627 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:06,520 impulsive decisions, of not thinking things through. 628 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:09,440 Like that whole federal funding freeze debacle. 629 00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:10,280 Exactly. 630 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:11,120 How does he think he? 631 00:18:11,120 --> 00:18:12,800 It doesn't seem like a calculated move. 632 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,400 But then there are times when his actions 633 00:18:14,400 --> 00:18:17,200 are so outrageous, so over the top, 634 00:18:17,200 --> 00:18:19,600 that you wonder if there's a strategy behind them. 635 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:23,720 Like those lawsuits against ABC, Metta, and Paramount, 636 00:18:23,720 --> 00:18:25,920 they were totally ridiculous, but they ended up 637 00:18:25,920 --> 00:18:27,480 making him millions. 638 00:18:27,480 --> 00:18:28,560 Yeah, it's like he's figured out 639 00:18:28,560 --> 00:18:31,480 how to manipulate the legal system for his own profit. 640 00:18:31,480 --> 00:18:33,000 So what are we supposed to do with that, 641 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:35,200 just accept that he's some evil genius? 642 00:18:35,200 --> 00:18:36,640 I don't think so. 643 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:38,640 I think it's more nuanced than that. 644 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:40,880 I think he's a master manipulator. 645 00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:42,800 He knows how to get attention, 646 00:18:42,800 --> 00:18:44,360 how to play on people's emotions. 647 00:18:44,360 --> 00:18:45,640 But he's also... 648 00:18:45,640 --> 00:18:48,320 But he's also driven by his ego and his insecurities. 649 00:18:48,320 --> 00:18:51,880 So he's dangerous and incompetent. 650 00:18:51,880 --> 00:18:53,160 It's a scary combination. 651 00:18:53,160 --> 00:18:54,800 It is, and it makes it really hard 652 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:56,520 to predict what will happen next. 653 00:18:56,520 --> 00:18:57,360 Yeah. 654 00:18:57,360 --> 00:19:00,720 Will his second term be a repeat of the first, 655 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:02,920 full of chaos and controversy? 656 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:05,920 Or will he somehow gain even more power 657 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:08,040 and become even more authoritarian? 658 00:19:08,040 --> 00:19:09,320 Those are big questions. 659 00:19:09,320 --> 00:19:11,400 Yeah, I wouldn't want to be the one trying to answer them. 660 00:19:11,400 --> 00:19:12,480 One thing's for sure. 661 00:19:12,480 --> 00:19:13,960 It's gonna be fascinating to watch. 662 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:15,640 And probably a little terrifying too. 663 00:19:15,640 --> 00:19:16,480 Probably. 664 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:17,480 Well, on that note, 665 00:19:17,480 --> 00:19:20,120 I think we're about ready to wrap up this wild ride. 666 00:19:20,120 --> 00:19:20,960 Okay. 667 00:19:20,960 --> 00:19:22,960 Through a day in the Trump news cycle. 668 00:19:22,960 --> 00:19:23,800 What a day. 669 00:19:23,800 --> 00:19:25,080 I hope you found this deep dive 670 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:27,120 as thought-provoking as I have. 671 00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:31,880 We've explored just one day in an alternate 2025. 672 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:32,720 Right. 673 00:19:32,720 --> 00:19:35,640 And it's clear that the challenges we face are complex. 674 00:19:35,640 --> 00:19:36,560 Yeah. 675 00:19:36,560 --> 00:19:39,680 And multifaceted, there are no easy answers. 676 00:19:39,680 --> 00:19:41,480 But we can't just sit back and do nothing. 677 00:19:41,480 --> 00:19:44,480 Right, we need to be informed, engaged, 678 00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:46,440 and willing to stand up for what we believe in. 679 00:19:46,440 --> 00:19:48,240 Whether that's challenging misinformation, 680 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:51,560 supporting organizations that are fighting for democracy, 681 00:19:51,560 --> 00:19:52,960 or having those tough conversations 682 00:19:52,960 --> 00:19:55,760 with friends and family, every action counts. 683 00:19:55,760 --> 00:19:56,600 It does. 684 00:19:56,600 --> 00:19:59,200 So as we step out of this alternate reality, 685 00:19:59,200 --> 00:20:00,040 Okay. 686 00:20:00,040 --> 00:20:00,880 back into our own. 687 00:20:00,880 --> 00:20:01,960 To the back to the real world. 688 00:20:01,960 --> 00:20:03,720 Yeah, I want to leave you with one final thought. 689 00:20:03,720 --> 00:20:04,760 Okay, shoot. 690 00:20:04,760 --> 00:20:06,360 The future is not set in stone. 691 00:20:06,360 --> 00:20:07,200 No. 692 00:20:07,200 --> 00:20:09,200 It's up to all of us to decide what kind of world 693 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:11,920 we want to live in and to take action to make that happen. 694 00:20:11,920 --> 00:20:12,800 Will said. 695 00:20:12,800 --> 00:20:14,160 Thanks for joining us on the deep dive. 696 00:20:14,160 --> 00:20:15,920 Until next time, keep exploring. 697 00:20:15,920 --> 00:20:16,760 Keep questioning. 698 00:20:16,760 --> 00:20:18,880 And keep diving deep. 699 00:20:18,880 --> 00:20:21,080 So we talked about how this day, 700 00:20:21,080 --> 00:20:22,960 this one day in the Trump news cycle, 701 00:20:22,960 --> 00:20:25,760 shows us some pretty unsettling patterns. 702 00:20:25,760 --> 00:20:27,680 But what do you think is like the biggest takeaway 703 00:20:27,680 --> 00:20:28,520 for our listeners? 704 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:30,480 You know, what should they be thinking about 705 00:20:30,480 --> 00:20:32,520 after listening to all this? 706 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:34,400 You know, it's easy to focus on the negative. 707 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:35,240 Right. 708 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:36,080 Yeah. 709 00:20:36,080 --> 00:20:37,960 And what's really important to remember is that 710 00:20:37,960 --> 00:20:39,720 even in all this chaos, 711 00:20:39,720 --> 00:20:41,480 there are still those glimmers of hope, 712 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:43,160 those moments that remind us 713 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:45,400 that things aren't completely hopeless. 714 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:46,240 I like that. 715 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:47,080 Yeah. 716 00:20:47,080 --> 00:20:48,440 We saw how the Dodgers stepped up 717 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:49,640 to help their community, right? 718 00:20:49,640 --> 00:20:50,640 After those fires. 719 00:20:50,640 --> 00:20:51,800 And we saw some pushback 720 00:20:51,800 --> 00:20:54,280 against Trump's more extreme policies. 721 00:20:54,280 --> 00:20:56,120 I mean, not everyone just rolling over. 722 00:20:56,120 --> 00:20:56,960 Exactly. 723 00:20:56,960 --> 00:20:58,000 People are speaking out. 724 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:58,880 They're organizing. 725 00:20:58,880 --> 00:21:00,360 They're demanding better. 726 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:02,640 And you know, it's easy to feel powerless 727 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:04,080 in the face of all this. 728 00:21:04,080 --> 00:21:06,280 But we have to remember that we're not just 729 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:07,680 passive bystanders, right? 730 00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:08,520 Right. 731 00:21:08,520 --> 00:21:09,520 It's not like we're just watching a movie. 732 00:21:09,520 --> 00:21:10,360 No, no. 733 00:21:10,360 --> 00:21:11,200 We have a choice. 734 00:21:11,200 --> 00:21:12,040 Yeah. 735 00:21:12,040 --> 00:21:13,800 We can choose how we respond to these challenges. 736 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:16,440 And sometimes, honestly, the most powerful response 737 00:21:16,440 --> 00:21:18,520 is simply refusing to give in to despair. 738 00:21:18,520 --> 00:21:21,160 It's choosing to stay informed, to stay engaged, 739 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:22,720 to keep fighting for a better future, 740 00:21:22,720 --> 00:21:25,280 even when it feels like an uphill battle. 741 00:21:25,280 --> 00:21:26,240 This news analysis, 742 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:27,920 it doesn't sugarcoat anything, does it? 743 00:21:27,920 --> 00:21:29,960 But it does offer a challenge, I think. 744 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:30,800 Absolutely. 745 00:21:30,800 --> 00:21:31,620 It's a call to action. 746 00:21:31,620 --> 00:21:32,600 It's asking us, 747 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:34,600 are we willing to accept the status quo? 748 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:36,720 Or are we willing to demand more? 749 00:21:36,720 --> 00:21:39,280 More from our leaders, more from our institutions, 750 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:40,640 even more from ourselves. 751 00:21:40,640 --> 00:21:42,600 That's a question I think everyone needs to ask themselves. 752 00:21:42,600 --> 00:21:44,680 And hopefully this deep dive, you know, 753 00:21:44,680 --> 00:21:47,160 can be a starting point for those conversations. 754 00:21:47,160 --> 00:21:48,680 It's easy to feel overwhelmed, 755 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:50,720 but we can't let that paralyze us. 756 00:21:50,720 --> 00:21:51,560 Exactly. 757 00:21:51,560 --> 00:21:53,880 We have to channel that energy, that concern, 758 00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:56,320 into action, even if it's something small. 759 00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:58,440 Because remember, every action, every voice, 760 00:21:58,440 --> 00:22:00,760 every vote, it all matters. 761 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:03,000 Well, that about wraps it up for our deep dive 762 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:06,600 into this crazy day in the Trump news cycle. 763 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:09,060 Hopefully you found it informative, thought-provoking, 764 00:22:09,060 --> 00:22:11,840 and yeah, maybe even a little bit inspiring. 765 00:22:11,840 --> 00:22:12,760 It's been quite a ride. 766 00:22:12,760 --> 00:22:13,680 It has. 767 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:16,240 But remember, this is just one possible future, 768 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:17,440 one scenario. 769 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:18,800 The future isn't written yet, 770 00:22:18,800 --> 00:22:21,020 and it's up to all of us to shape it. 771 00:22:21,020 --> 00:22:24,800 Keep questioning, keep exploring, and keep diving deep. 772 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:31,800 And until next time, thanks for listening.