This news podcast discusses the first week of Donald Trump's second term as US President. The hosts, Oliver Conway, Gary O'Donoghue, and Katrina Perry, field listener questions about Trump's executive orders, focusing on their enforceability and impact on various areas. Key topics include the Inflation Reduction Act, Trump's stance on the "deep state," policies affecting the military and transgender service members, and the implications of his actions for refugees and international relations. For example, the discussion highlights that while Trump can slow down provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, he cannot fully dismantle it without further Congressional action. The podcast concludes with analysis of Trump's potential impact on global affairs and the broader implications of his populist approach.
