The War Against Expertise
President Trump has intensified his attacks on experts leading key government agencies.
The Weekend · Neera Tanden, Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, George Conway, Jackie Alemany, Laura Barron-Lopez
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Show Notes
August 30, 2025; 7am: CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after refusing to resign. Her attorneys said the firing came after she refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives in line with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In response, top officials at the agency quit, and hundreds of staffers staged a clap out in support. Plus, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration over their attempt to oust her. In an emergency hearing, the judge expressed concern over Trump’s comments about securing a majority on the board. Neera Tanden and George Conway join “The Weekend” to discuss how this could impact everything from your finances to your physical health.
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