We look at an article from TruthOut that examines the auspicious timing of Trump being inaugurated on MLK Day- and what lessons we can take from the later King, the democratic socialist spiritual leader engaged in class struggle, in the dark days ahead.
We look at an article from LeftVoice laying out the internal contradictions of the incoming administration and the potential for organizers to take those weaknesses to their advantage.
An article from The Nation lays out how mainstream media is bending the knee to Trump, and we're then joined by our co-host Lawrence to discuss the inauguration, Day One of his presidency, and the legacy of the Biden administration.
02:40- 22:30 MLK's Legacy and Class Struggle Under Trump 2.0
24:20- 36:10 Capitalist In-Fighting in the Trump Administration
36:20- 42:30 The Capitalist Media Capitulates to Trump
45:00- 1:18:00 Welcome to the Terrordome, Trump's Inauguration and Day 1
1:18:10- 1:37:30 Nothing Will Fundamentally Change: Parting Thoughts on the Biden Years
SOURCES/ FURTHER READING
MLK’s Legacy Is One of Class Struggle. To Fight Trump, We Must Carry His Torch. https://truthout.org/articles/mlks-legacy-is-one-of-class-struggle-to-fight-trump-we-must-carry-his-torch/
Trump Has No Mandate and His Incoming Administration Is Full of Contradictions https://www.leftvoice.org/trump-has-no-mandate-and-his-incoming-administration-is-full-of-contradictions/
The Media Is Giving Away Its Rights Even Before Trump Tries to Take Them https://www.thenation.com/article/society/media-capitulation-to-trump/
Kamala Harris Paid the Price for Not Breaking With Biden on Gaza, New Poll Shows https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/kamala-harris-gaza-israel-biden-election-poll
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