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Podcast: Beyond Politics
Episode: How to Feel Better About the Trump Mess
Description: Matt Robison and Howard Monroe explore not only why things under Trump may not be as bad as they seem at first, but why it's so critical for people to feel better, more upbeat, and more positive about politics.
00:39 The Dismal Seriousness of American Politics
01:08 The Election and Trump's Cabinet Nominations
02:18 Making Politics Fun Again
03:39 The Impact of Media and Messaging
07:07 Challenges for the Democratic Party
16:33 Trump's Nominations and Their Implications
28:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook