Vlogging Pod

In this episode of The Vlogging Pod, we dive deep into the flood of executive orders issued by the current administration, analyzing their impact on our democracy. Are we witnessing mere politics, or a quiet bureaucratic coup? With over 80 executive orders in the first month alone, the discussion centers on how these decisions are reshaping the government's framework and the potential long-term implications of Project 2025.

We exp...

Welcome to the Vlogging Pod, where we dive into the intricacies of recent Senate hearings that have left many questions unanswered. While advisors proposed strategies for economic growth, they conspicuously avoided discussing tariffs, a significant policy affecting the U.S economy. These tariffs have shrunk GDP by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, yet remain unaddressed by those in power.

Moreover, media aligned with political nar...

Join us on the Vlogging Pod as we delve into the history and significance of May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. Originating in the late 19th century, May Day has become a powerful symbol of the global labor movement, marking the struggle for fair labor practices and social justice.

In this episode, we revisit the pivotal events of May 1, 1886, when over 300,000 workers in the United States demanded an eight-hour wor...

In this episode of the Vlogging Pod, we delve into the first hundred days of an administration and what they signify in comparison to the previous administration. We explore the changes in tone, policy direction, and leadership style as Biden had navigated a nation in crisis, emphasizing unity and proactive measures like the American Rescue Plan to where we are now under our current administration.

Join us as we analyze these contr...

In this episode of the Vlogging Pod, we delve into the multifaceted impacts of the recent tariffs imposed by the current administration. While intended to support domestic industries, these tariffs have resulted in increased costs and economic strain for the average American, particularly in the housing market, where construction expenses have soared.

Furthermore, we explore how certain insiders within the administration and tech ...

In times of political uncertainty, it's natural for hopeful rumors to emerge, suggesting that international justice mechanisms are stepping in to address perceived domestic injustices. One such rumor gaining traction is that Jack Smith, the former U.S. Special Counsel, is now involved in the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into alleged crimes in Venezuela. Although there are some truths to the rumors the dates fo...

Today we're diving into a story that sits at the crossroads of Silicon Valley and Washington D.C.

In December 2024, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, made headlines by donating $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move came just weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Notably, Meta had not contributed to Trump's 2017 or President Biden's 2021 inaugural funds...

Today, we explore the troubling case of a two-year-old U.S. citizen, identified as V.M.L., who was deported to Honduras without due process. This incident has raised serious concerns about the treatment of U.S. citizens in immigration enforcement.

It all began during a routine check-in at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in New Orleans. Jenny Carolina Lopez Villela, a Honduran national, arrived with her two dau...

You ever get that feeling where something just doesn’t sit right anymore? Like the country you were raised to believe in, the one where law matters, where checks and balances are supposed to mean something, is being played like a rigged game?

Let’s talk about the president. Not the name. Just the title. Because the title carries weight. And right now, the person holding it is pushing the limits of that power, sometimes crossing lin...

Tonight’s a little different.

This isn’t the episode I planned, and honestly, I almost didn’t hit record at all. But I felt like I needed to speak, not as a host, not as a commentator, but just as a person sitting in the dark with way too many thoughts.

So here goes.

When I was younger, I genuinely believed the future would look like Star Trek. Not in the shiny-uniformed, warp-speed kind of way, but in the spirit of it. I thought w...

Over the past few years, a silent crisis has been unfolding across our nation, a crisis that began in the skies, descended into our farms, and is now knocking on our doors. I'm talking about the H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.​

Initially, H5N1 was a concern primarily for poultry. But in March 2024, the virus made an unprecedented jump to dairy cows, marking the first time such a transmission had been documented in...

Today, we confront a pivotal development: the recent dismissal of the top legal officers, the Judge Advocates General (JAGs), across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. These individuals have long served as the impartial legal conscience of our military, ensuring that actions taken in defense of our nation align with both domestic and international law.

These firings were justified by leadership as necessary because the JAGs were not "w...

Today, we examine a situation that has sent ripples through the corridors of power, a series of information leaks involving the current Secretary of Defense.​

In recent months, the Secretary of Defense has come under intense scrutiny for sharing sensitive military information through unsecured channels. Specifically, details about planned operations against Houthi militants in Yemen were disseminated via the Signal messaging app. T...

​Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III's seven-page opinion in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivers a powerful critique of the Trump administration's handling of Garcia's deportation. Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a 2019 court order protecting him from removal due to threats from local gangs. The administration's failure to comply with this order and its subsequent ...

Regrettably, in my experience as a 52-year-old woman, I have observed that a significant portion of people remain inactive in the face of a crisis unless it directly impacts their own lives. The urgency and gravity of the situation often escapes them, leaving them indifferent until the consequences knock at their own door.

While there may not be a single study explicitly stating that most Americans will not act in a crisis unless...

Today, I want to talk about a development that has serious implications for our democracy. A group of law professors testified before Congress regarding the use of universal injunctions, court orders that can halt federal policies nationwide. These injunctions have been instrumental in checking executive actions that may overstep legal boundaries.

Professors for various Law Schools provided insights into the history and function of...

Recently, a prominent political figure (the president) has called upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke the broadcast license of a major television network. The catalyst? A report aired on a renowned investigative journalism program that scrutinized the administration's deportation practices.

Let's unpack the contents of that report.

The investigative piece revealed that 238 Venezuelan men were deported from Te...

Social Security has long been a cornerstone of American life, a promise that after years of hard work, there would be a safety net in our later years. But recent developments have cast a shadow over this promise.

In the wake of the 2024 elections, a new governmental body was established, the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Tasked with trimming federal expenditures, DOGE has set its sights on various programs, includin...