Trump is a lame duck president who is getting more desperate and unhinged. He’s exhausting, but his buffoonery is creating opportunities for solidarity that we previously didn’t know were possible.
Today, Heather and I examine Trump’s efforts to silence criticism — not only by banning CNN, Politico, and MSNOW from the White House this week, but, even more worrisome, putting his billionaire buddy Larry Ellison and Larry’s son David in control of CNN as well as CBS News, HBO, TikTok, and other news outlets. (The deal to let Paramount acquire Warner Bros. Discovery went through this week with little public notice.)
We also look at the larger issue of Trump’s billionaire buddies owning the media (Washington Post, X, Facebook, YouTube, etc.). Also: where the money is coming from to support Republican candidates in these last weeks before the midterm elections (spoiler alert: all of the above). Also: the attendees at Trump’s state dinner for Xi Jinping (spoiler alert: all of the above). Also: what this consolidation of wealth and power means for the upcoming midterms (no spoiler alert).
To see the movie THE WORK IN PROGRESS where you live, visit: https://theworkinprogressfilm.com/
Class 1: “What’s Happened to Income & Wealth” by UC Berkeley Professor Reich
Class 2: “The Investor’s View” by UC Berkeley Professor Reich\
These times have been given many names, harrowing, overwhelming, end of America, end timesk and more…. Midterms are coming up in 4 weeks. Vote. And do not let Trump’s threats of ICE, etc. drive you from polling places. Better yet find out where you can vote early in your area and do so.
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