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Hey folks,
This one’s a must-watch. Stefan and I went deep on the performance of power, Trump’s dangerous theater of crime, and the Democrats’ communication crisis. We started light (yes, there’s a hooded tank top involved), but what followed was one of the most important and emotional conversations we’ve had about race, fear, and political messaging in 2025. Don’t miss this one.
00:01:57 — We kick things off with banter about Stefan’s hooded tank top and our “work husband” Tuesday dates—then pivot hard into Trump’s authoritarian turn and why today’s conversation is all about crime, power, and political theater.
00:08:09 — I break down the terrifying implications of Trump pulling FBI agents off serious crime to police drunk girls in Georgetown—and what that says about his real agenda .
00:10:48 — Stefan unpacks the concept of “police theater” and how the militarization of D.C. is more about vibes than safety, with references to 9/11-era security tactics .
00:26:02 — A powerful, layered takedown of the “myth of crime,” how it's rooted in racism against white people, and why Trump is betting on that racism to enable fascism .
00:47:02 — A masterclass in how whiteness is constructed and expanded in America, from the Civil War to the current sorting of Latino identities. Don’t miss Stefan’s book rec .
This episode isn’t just commentary—it’s essential political education. If you’re tired of feeling helpless, confused, or outraged about where this country is headed, this is your hour of clarity.
With urgency,
—Mike.
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