9/8/25: Chicago under militarization threat as authoritarianism grows
September 8, 2025
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Summary
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump sent federal troops into Washington, D.C., but daily protests only grow stronger
-- Gavin Newsom teases 2028 while Wes Moore bows out of 2028, raising questions about Democratic strategy
-- Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago against the will of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker
-- Illinois leaders, including JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton, keep protests peaceful to deny Trump a pretext for military action
-- Trump briefly praises vaccines in a rare moment that contradicts his own Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr
-- Trump rambles incoherently about immigrants, Putin, Chicago, and beef prices in a series of disastrous answers
-- American farmers post viral videos showing anger and despair over Trump's policies
-- Trump attends the US Open with broadcasters ordered to avoid boos, but fan videos expose the crowd reaction
-- Corporate media downplays Trump's visible health issues while independent outlets highlight his disappearance and confusion -- House Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Trump of secretly working with the FBI, raising questions about his loyalty
-- On the Bonus Show: Republicans are turning on Thomas Massie, Democrats are more focused on young leadership than Republicans, food makers phasing out artificial dyes, and much more...
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(00:00) -- Trump sends troops; protests rise (08:12) -- Newsom teases 2028, Wes Moore out (17:51) -- Trump threatens Chicago troops (23:56) -- Illinois leaders keep protests peaceful (29:46) -- Trump briefly praises vaccines (39:31) -- Trump rambles incoherently (45:37) -- Farmers post viral anger videos (50:25) -- Trump at US Open faces boos (56:38) -- Media downplays Trump's health (1:03:14) -- Johnson claims Trump an FBI informant