
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Global Right’s Rising Influence and Biden’s Debate Fallout
Explore the global Right's response to being labeled threats to democracy, as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and other conservative leaders push back. Delve into the Democratic Party's turmoil following Biden's debate performance and the subsequent rise of Kamala Harris. Plus, a judge blocks Trump's order on DEI programs, and meet Dan 'Razin' Caine, Trump's unconventional pick for Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman. This episode unpacks the shifting dynamics in global and U.S. politics, offering insights into leadership, media influence, and military appointments.
Sources:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/giorgia-meloni-trump-milei-modi-democracy-global-left-9851305/
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-biden-advisor-says-party-lost-its-mind-after-debate-it-melted-down
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/politics/video/judge-blocks-trumps-order-targeting-dei-programs
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/who-is-dan-razin-caine-trumps-pick-to-be-the-next-joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Taking on the global Left, Meloni says, when Trump, Milei, Modi and I talk, we are called a threat to democracy
(00:03:44) Top Biden advisor says party 'lost its mind' after debate: 'It melted down'
(00:06:54) Judge blocks Trump’s order targeting DEI programs
(00:10:16) Who is Dan 'Razin' Caine, Trump's pick to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman?