2025-1-16 Matters of Democracy: Rise of the Oligarchy; Rubio's appointment; Fox news lawsuits
Matters of Democracy podcast · THOMAS MARINO
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Show Notes
President Biden's farewell address warned against an emerging tech-oligarchy and advocated for constitutional amendments to ensure no individual is above the law. Senate confirmation hearings for several Trump appointees are analyzed, with concerns raised about their potential loyalty conflicts. Marco Rubio's expected appointment as Secretary of State is discussed, along with doubts about his longevity in the role. Other articles cover the race to replace Rubio in the Senate, Senator John Curtis's likely opposition to Tulsi Gabbard's nomination, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, West Virginia's potential as a political bellwether under its new governor, Republican senators' divided opinions on aid to California, Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News, an analysis of House committee chair demographics, and a comparison of the success of various Senate candidates. concludes with information about Charles Koch's efforts to preserve the 2017 tax cuts.