The Occupy Democrats Podcast EP #12
Update: 2025-05-31
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On the Occupy Democrats podcast, hosts Mark Bland and Jason Kull dive into a fiery critique of former President Donald Trump’s recent actions and statements, focusing on his controversial response to Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Initially, Trump and Melania wished Biden well via tweet, but when pressed by a reporter, Trump called Biden a “vicious” and “not smart” person, retracting his empathy. The hosts condemn this as a “douche move,” highlighting Trump’s pattern of projection and lack of character, with Bland noting it’s a “human being to human being issue” where Trump fails.
The episode also covers Elon Musk’s exit from his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), alongside Katie Miller, sparking rumors of tension due to her husband Steven Miller’s clash with Musk over Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill, criticized for increasing the deficit by $2.5–4 trillion, includes $700 billion in Medicaid cuts and $267 billion in SNAP reductions, with work requirements extended to age 64. The hosts argue these cuts disproportionately harm lower-income households while permanent tax cuts favor the wealthy, labeling the bill “stupid” and poorly planned.
Bland and Cole also address a misleading Trump tweet claiming tariffs devastated China’s economy, debunking it with evidence that China adapted by finding alternative markets. They criticize Trump’s outdated economic worldview, ignoring modern global shipping dynamics. Additionally, they discuss Iowa Senator Joni Ernst’s dismissive response to constituents’ concerns about Medicaid cuts, where she deflected with “we’re all going to die,” drawing ire for her lack of empathy.
The episode concludes with a segment on a local “Hands Off” protest, emphasizing grassroots resistance to Trump’s policies, and a lighthearted mention of a new relationship trend celebrating “arbitrary anniversaries.” The hosts urge listeners to stay engaged and follow Occupy Democrats online.
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