The State of the Union (Neon Liberalism #65, with Jamelle Bouie)

Samantha and returning guest Jamelle Bouie take a step back and assess the overall arc of the Trump administration. Bouie argues that Trump’s theory of the case when he came into office was fundamentally based on speed: move fast, break things, and present American society with strongman rule as a fait accompli. But instead of producing compliance and popularity, Trump’s authoritarian policies have produced increasing backlash from numerous sectors of society. Now we see a presidency adrift, out of ideas and trapped in its own echo chamber. What comes next?

Listen to this podcast with Samantha Hancox-Li and Jamelle Bouie, “The State of the Union,” here: https://www.liberalcurrents.com/the-state-of-the-union-neon-liberalism-65-with-jamelle-bouie/