This is America

With Labor Day behind us, Trump’s honeymoon is over and his march into fascist authoritarianism is in full force. This week Rachel and Aaron look at his latest distraction from a nosediving economy and the Epstein Files: an armed, federal invasion of America’s third-largest city. Plus, market instability rocks America’ farmers as Trump’s tariffs take a toll, a grilling for RFK junior (and no, we’re not talking about his face), and Gov. Newsom’s master class in political mockery looks awfully familiar. LINKS: * Substack - The Cycle: A Blue Tsunami is Headed for Virginia and New Jersey * Substack - The Cycle: Democrats Want to Run on Affordability: Here’s How to Do it Right * American Soybean Association: ‘A trade and financial precipice’ * Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game The Cycle- On Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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