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— On the Show:
— Rutger Bregman, historian and bestselling author, joins David to discuss his new book “Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference”
— A new generation of left-wing leaders like Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie is challenging the Democratic establishment with a grassroots movement that seeks to rebuild the party from the ground up
— Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove was exposed for illegally ordering DOJ lawyers to defy court rulings, raising alarms about the dismantling of the rule of law
— Trump stumbled through bizarre, confused NATO remarks—blasting Spain and fumbling questions—while visibly disoriented and mocked by reporters
— Trump spent the night in an unhinged meltdown on Truth Social, ranting about conspiracies, enemies, and imaginary Pentagon briefings in a terrifying spiral of instability
— Senator Ted Cruz and Fox News absurdly rebranded Trump’s chaotic rants as “extraordinary leadership,” showcasing the authoritarian gaslighting now common in MAGA circles
— Trump exploded on a CNN reporter at a press conference, lashing out uncontrollably and attacking the media while dodging questions about intelligence reports
— Pete Hegseth demanded pro-Trump propaganda from the press, dismissing tough questions and declaring Trump’s military mission the greatest in history with cult-like fervor
— On the Bonus Show: Trump’s “big beautiful bill” in trouble, Republicans want Trump to revoke Mamdani’s citizenship, White House gets creepy about Trump getting called “daddy” at NATO, and much more…
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