Chaos, Crackdowns & a Crumbling Democracy

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This episode is 1 hour and 6 minutes long.

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This episode was published on August 29, 2025.

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RFK Jr. is dismantling the CDC without a shred of medical expertise, leaving America exposed to the next pandemic. Meanwhile, Donald ramps up his attacks on Black-led cities and openly undermines democracy itself. From public health chaos to voter suppression, we break down how these reckless moves threaten America’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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