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The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup
Season 2 · Episode 450

The Chaotic Funding Freeze—The Weekly Roundup

Funding Freeze and the Last Boys

Politicology

February 1, 20251h 17m

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Show Notes

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This week, we discuss the chaos that ignited after the White House pushed for a freeze in federal funding and the Trump Administration backing down


Then, we talk about Trump-supporting, young men and their desire to be recognized for greatness 


Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss the government-run snitch lines in seven states and localities 


Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 


Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)


James Lynch (Communications Strategist)  


Segments this week:


(03:19) Funding Freeze Chaos 


(39:15) The Last Boys 


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Related reading:


Segment 1: 

The Dispatch - Impoundment and the Discretionary Presidency - The Dispatch

CNBC - White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo

Washington Post - Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos - The Washington Post


Segment 2: 


The Point Magazine - Last Boys at the Beginning of History | The Point Magazine


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