‘The Makings of a Dictator’
The legal fight to stop Donald Trump from seizing control of the Federal Reserve rages on, as a judge holds their first hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawsuit against the President. The Weeknight hosts and guests break it down.
The Weeknight · Fmr. Gov. Marc Racicot, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Michael Steele, Corey Brettschneider, Gene Sperling, Rep. Maxine Waters, Symone Sanders-Townsend
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Show Notes
August 29, 2025 4p: In a special 4pm version of The Weeknight, Reps. Maxine Waters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz weigh in on Trump’s showdown over Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s attempted firing. Plus: Trump’s tariffs hike prices, and Cracker Barrel caves to political pressure.
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