9/8/25: Chicago under militarization threat as authoritarianism grows

— On the Show:

— Donald Trump sent federal troops into Washington, D.C., but daily protests only grow stronger

— Gavin Newsom teases 2028 while Wes Moore bows out of 2028, raising questions about Democratic strategy

— Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago against the will of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker

— Illinois leaders, including JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton, keep protests peaceful to deny Trump a pretext for military action

— Trump briefly praises vaccines in a rare moment that contradicts his own Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr

— Trump rambles incoherently about immigrants, Putin, Chicago, and beef prices in a series of disastrous answers

— American farmers post viral videos showing anger and despair over Trump’s policies

— Trump attends the US Open with broadcasters ordered to avoid boos, but fan videos expose the crowd reaction

— Corporate media downplays Trump’s visible health issues while independent outlets highlight his disappearance and confusion — House Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Trump of secretly working with the FBI, raising questions about his loyalty

— On the Bonus Show: Republicans are turning on Thomas Massie, Democrats are more focused on young leadership than Republicans, food makers phasing out artificial dyes, and much more…

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