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The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
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The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part One
NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and what comes next.
Introduction The unthinkable has happened — Donald Trump has been re-elected president. Despite experiencing the most destructive presidency in history, America chose him again. In this series, we'll explore the enormous impact Trump's presidency will have on America, the world, and the planet.
In This First Episode: America stands at a crossroads in 2025. Is American democracy at a tipping point? Does our unique blend of democracy and power make us exceptional, or are we witnessing its decline? Join us to explore this pivotal moment.
What Makes America Exceptional? "Make America Great Again" is much more than a campaign slogan. The U.S. became the world's superpower after WWII. Our strength comes from our size, resources, military, economy, and culture. But Trump's "America First" attitude risks destroying our global partnerships.
The End of the American Experiment? Trump's win shows Americans are turning away from global leadership. Many have lost hope in the "American Dream" as life gets harder for regular people. Trump preys on anger and division. His policies, like deportations and tariffs, will make America weaker as rivals like China get stronger. The choices we make now will determine if the American Empire survives.
Coming Up Next in Part 2: The next episode in the series will examine the institutions that defined American exceptionalism that are now under unprecedented threat from Trump. These span national security, justice, federal agencies, healthcare, environment, trade, energy and the free press. Trump's systematic assault on the heart of democracy could redefine and destabilize the foundational pillars of The United States of America forever.
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