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Episode 108 | Elon Musk: The Unstoppable Force or an Overblown Threat?
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In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss the dangers of Elon Musk's unchecked power and influence, and whether or not the traditional mechanisms in place will be enough to curtail his power.
Subscribe to our Patreon here, where paid members will get access to exclusive portions of this show. patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia
The last two weeks have been a bustling whirlwind of Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s audacious reshaping of the federal government. Through frenetic maneuvers, their objectives appear to be aimed at amassing power, with a startling disregard for traditional legal structures.
Asha and Renato paint a vivid picture of how Elon Musk’s takeover of key government agencies is happening so fast, existing legal guardrails are struggling to keep up.
From DOGE’s unsanctioned access into Treasury payment systems, to dismantling USAID, we’ll analyze the magnitude of Musk’s influence and the massive changes happening before our eyes.
Our hosts also examine the Trump administration’s abuse of legal technicalities, and shocking use of prosecutorial power to silence political opponents like Jack Smith. And we’ll take a look at how newly-minted Attorney General Pam Bondi has turned the DOJ’s focus away from pressing national security threats—instead spotlighting political vendettas.
In such uncertain times, Asha and Renato implore listeners to stay vigilant and proactive. In this episode, they stress the frontline role of public awareness and engagement in preserving democracy.
Stay informed, stay vigilant, stay empowered. And be sure to join us next time, as Asha and Renato break down the truths that can’t be fit into easy sound bites, or click-bait headlines.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
254 episodes
Manage episode 465993604 series 3079902
In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss the dangers of Elon Musk's unchecked power and influence, and whether or not the traditional mechanisms in place will be enough to curtail his power.
Subscribe to our Patreon here, where paid members will get access to exclusive portions of this show. patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia
The last two weeks have been a bustling whirlwind of Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s audacious reshaping of the federal government. Through frenetic maneuvers, their objectives appear to be aimed at amassing power, with a startling disregard for traditional legal structures.
Asha and Renato paint a vivid picture of how Elon Musk’s takeover of key government agencies is happening so fast, existing legal guardrails are struggling to keep up.
From DOGE’s unsanctioned access into Treasury payment systems, to dismantling USAID, we’ll analyze the magnitude of Musk’s influence and the massive changes happening before our eyes.
Our hosts also examine the Trump administration’s abuse of legal technicalities, and shocking use of prosecutorial power to silence political opponents like Jack Smith. And we’ll take a look at how newly-minted Attorney General Pam Bondi has turned the DOJ’s focus away from pressing national security threats—instead spotlighting political vendettas.
In such uncertain times, Asha and Renato implore listeners to stay vigilant and proactive. In this episode, they stress the frontline role of public awareness and engagement in preserving democracy.
Stay informed, stay vigilant, stay empowered. And be sure to join us next time, as Asha and Renato break down the truths that can’t be fit into easy sound bites, or click-bait headlines.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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