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Elon Musk is running amok and pulling the string on Capitol Hill from his phone. Trump plays along and buys America a one-way ticket to a Government Shutdown. Who is running the show here? Is Mike Johnson going to survive? (Spoiler: We hope not).

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Government Shutdown Threat

13:00 Oligarchs Seeking Power

22:00 Georgia Case Fallout

31:00 Media and Disinformation

40:00 Building a Movement

46:00 Closing Thoughts

55:00 Outro and Upcoming Events

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In this episode, Mary Trump and the Nerd Avengers explore the ongoing issues with media corporations bowing to Trump’s demands, the dangerous implications of his lawsuits against critics, and the growing shift towards autocracy in America. They dive into the devastating effects of privatizing key services like the U.S. Postal Service, as well as the troubling stance on climate change and disaster management under Trump's influence. The conversation also touches on how Democrats have failed to effectively push back against the GOP’s extreme agenda, with a focus on the disastrous outcomes of their lack of leadership.

0:07 – ABC Settles with Trump

12:00 – Trump's Legal Assault on Media

24:00 – RFK Jr.'s Anti-Science Nomination

36:00 – Privatizing Government Services

48:00 – Media Control & Democratic Declin

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In this episode, the Nerds discuss the growing sense of Democratic capitulation in the face of mounting challenges, including FBI Director Christopher Wray’s retirement and the shifting political landscape. They criticize the lack of proactive communication and assert that the Democratic Party needs to be more vocal and assertive in addressing key issues like class warfare, media messaging, and voter perceptions. The conversation also touches on the increasing influence of oligarchs like Elon Musk and the dangers posed by Donald Trump’s potential second term. The hosts emphasize the need for Democratic leaders to stop conceding ground and to actively fight back against Republican narratives, urging more consistent communication to galvanize voters.

1:07 – Democrats Obeying

1:51 – FBI Director Christopher Wray’s Resignation

3:35 – Elon Musk’s Influence on Republican Strategies

5:02 – Media Siloing and Democratic Messaging Failures

8:00 – Democratic Party’s Abdication and Communication Crisis

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