EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 37 MIN
Democracy at the End of the Universe Episode 2
from Democracy at the End of the Universe · host Democracy at the End of the Universe
The Trump Administration's relentless dismantling of the Federal Government raises the question: Is this just ideological? "Smaller Government" has been a Republican mantra throughout our lifetimes. Meanwhile, a hell of a lot of money is changing hands. We explore the question, and Jon shares what Senator Chris Murphy has to say about the corruption endemic to the whole process.And what do we need from the Democratic Party? More than what we're getting, that's for sure.Plus a coda about Mahmoud Khalil.This time, it's just Jon and Joseph, but we're expecting a third team member in episode three.
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The Trump Administration's relentless dismantling of the Federal Government raises the question: Is this just ideological? "Smaller Government" has been a Republican mantra throughout our lifetimes. Meanwhile, a hell of a lot of money is changing hands. We explore the question, and Jon shares what Senator Chris Murphy has to say about the corruption endemic to the whole process.And what do we need from the Democratic Party? More than what we're getting, that's for sure.Plus a coda about Mahmoud Khalil.This time, it's just Jon and Joseph, but we're expecting a third team member in episode three.
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