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Podcast: Majority 54
Episode: Historic Corruption
Description: Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta unpack Trump’s chaotic first 100 days as warning signs of a recession mount and the administration stokes a bizarre culture war—this time over girls’ dolls. They examine Scott Bessent’s comments on “strategic uncertainty,” David Frum’s viral tweet on gendered consumer politics, and Trump’s backpedaling on trade deals despite earlier promises. Kander and Gupta also dive into alarming new reports on Trump family corruption, including billions made through crypto ventures and foreign-backed investments that blatantly conflict with Trump’s role as president. Plus, they break down the fallout from a scathing New York Magazine...