Politics 2025, with Larry Geneen
Politics 2025, with Larry Geneen
Thur, 1:00-2:15, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Donald J. Trump returns to the White House, with promises about his 2nd term, starting with Day 1: massive deportations, new tariffs on foreign goods, changes in civil service, and more. His recess appointments as heads of departments go into effect, many of them controversial, perhaps none more so than Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of Health and Human Services, an opponent of covid vaccines. Elon Musk is a key player, called a co-president by some, in charge of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Abortion continues as a key issue. Republicans have a slight advantage in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, so support for the Trump agenda is expected but there may be some battles between MAGAites and conservatives on these and cultural issues. What is happening on the Democratic side as the party deals with its loss, deals with Trump and looks ahead to new leadership? Larry discusses these developments as well as on the local level with New York State’s Gov. Kathy Hochl and NYC’s Mayor Eric Adams. As always, he encourages interactive discussions and welcomes student suggestions of topics to cover; write to judy@langerqual.com.