On this episode of As The World Churns, Andy and Danielle break down Zoran Mamdani’s stunning mayoral primary win over Andrew Cuomo and the Islamophobic, billionaire-backed smear campaign that failed to stop him, then dig into the Supreme Court’s latest wave of deadly decisions, from denying rights to migrants and trans youth to opening the door for more political violence. Danielle speaks with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center about how grassroots organizers are preparing for a post-democracy future and why community power still matters. Then! Brandon Mancilla of UAW Region 9A joins to explain why his union broke with the political establishment to back Mamdani, and why labor is done waiting for crumbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1:03:57
Trump's War Plans Are Wild
On this episode of As The World Churns, Andy and Danielle break down Donald Trump's unauthorized bombing campaign in Iran, the international fallout, and Democrats' weak response to his illegal power grab. They then discuss the terrifying rise of unaccountable ICE raids and paramilitary-style detentions happening across America. Then! Emmy-nominated writer Jesse Joyce joins us to talk about The Rabbit Hole, his new comedy conspiracy series for Jimmy Kimmel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Could Be Trump's Losing Deal
On this episode of As The World Churns Andy and Danielle unpack the MAGA infighting over Trump's push toward war with Iran and the public backlash to his immigration crackdown, including ICE raids in red states. Danielle speaks with investigative journalist and The Lever founder David Sirota about how billionaire donors are hijacking Democratic messaging and what Cuomo's mayoral campaign says about the party's direction. Then! Andy talks to Joshua Block, senior counsel with the ACLU’s LGBTQ and HIV Project, about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1:09:12
Trump's War On Blue States Will Fail
On this episode of As The World Churns Andy and Danielle unpack Trump’s pathetic military birthday parade, the massive No Kings Day protests, and the shocking assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman by a right-wing extremist. Andy talks with G. Elliott Morris about protest turnout, public opinion on the LA anti-ICE demonstrations, and why Democrats need to stop fearing activism. Then! Danielle speaks with Dr. Jonathan Metzl about America’s normalization of political violence, the NRA, and how Trump’s rhetoric is fueling real-world terror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1:01:37
Freedom Is Canceled
On this episode of As The World Churns, Andy and Danielle dig into the Trump regime’s most deranged and dangerous moves yet, from gutting public health to threatening rule of law and militarizing the streets of Los Angeles. They expose how the administration is removing vaccine protections, ignoring court orders, and trying to turn the country into an authoritarian playground. Political scientist Norm Ornstein joins to explain why this moment is more dangerous than anything the United States has faced in modern history. Civil liberties attorney Jameel Jaffer breaks down what protesters and journalists need to know as the First Amendment is systematically undermined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the minds that brought you The New Abnormal– As the world seemingly spins out of control, Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie will be your navigators, and with the help of some of the country’s most brilliant minds, they’ll steer through the political turmoil and turbulence, looking for clearer skies ahead. The constant stream of daily chaos we’re experiencing requires an entirely new lens to process it through. Join Andy and Danielle along with 2 guests per episode to help make sense of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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