This is America

This week Rachel and Aaron chase the firetrucks to the dumpster fire of the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress who’re trying to defend it. How do you explain an unprecedented security breach involving secret war plans accidentally shared with a news editor? Where do voters draw a line in the sand? Plus, a closer look at why Elon Musk is trying to break the Overton Window. And are spring breakers really this… dumb? LINKS: * The Atlantic: The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans * New York Times: Musk Is Positioned to Profit Off Billions in New Government Contracts * Campaign Website: Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court * Greenland’s Prime Minister: “Taking over our country over our heads” * CNN: Angry voters confront GOP lawmaker at town hall in Washington * LibertyHangout.tv on YouTube: Spring Breakers Fail American History Trivia * Rachel at The Cycle: What is the Overton Window and Why is Elon Musk Breaking It? * Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecycle.substack.com/subscribe