Amanda Carpenter: Fake Emergencies

In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller and Amanda Carpenter discuss current affairs, focusing on Trump's actions and potential power grabs. They analyze the implications of sending troops to D.C., the appointment of E.J. Antony as commissioner of labor statistics, and Trump's "ransomware model" of extracting funds from institutions like Harvard and UCLA. They also touch on economic issues, including inflation and Trump's deal with Nvidia. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collective action and vigilance in safeguarding democratic institutions against authoritarian tendencies, and they critique the normalization of Trump's behavior by some media figures.