Has Donald Trump just taken his biggest step yet towards authoritarian rule? Can America, and the Democrats, fight back before it’s too late? Is this the week that marks a true turning point for U.S. democracy? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. --------------------------------------- 0:00 – Intro 1:10 – Trump’s Bizarre Cabinet Meeting (Marco Rubio doodling, Whit practically disappearing inside Trump) 4:32 – Is American Democracy at a Breaking Point? 7:26 – The Truth About Fed Governor Lisa Cook 18:50 – Weaponizing the CDC (and Bobby Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine crusade) 22:00 – Inflation, Innovation & Trump’s Economic Gamble 26:00 – Anthony’s Hug with Trump Jr. & the “Not a Stooge” Fed Picks 28:49 – Pivotal AD 33:12 – Can Democrats Fight Back? 37:40 – Trump’s Playbook: Personal Attacks, Shock Jock Politics, & Memes 41:00 – JD Vance Meme Wars & the Power of Ridicule 44:50 – Wes Moore, Obama Comparisons & Why “Authenticity” Wins Now 47:40 – Who Can Actually Beat Trump? 48:49 – Founding Members --------------------------------------- Visit https://drivePivotal.com/TRIPUS to find out more and use code TRIP50 for 50% off the joining fee. --------------------------------------- Support the podcast and gain early access to our mini-series, ad-free watching and a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII84rxnNkEjtk1zC3qTtbg/join ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@RestPoliticsUS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TRIP.US.YT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restpoliticsus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restpoliticsus Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS --------------------------------------- Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Dom Johnson