cover of episode American Amnesia with Tressie McMillan Cottom [VIDEO]

American Amnesia with Tressie McMillan Cottom [VIDEO]

2025/3/27
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The episode kicks off with a discussion on Trump's unexpected Tesla infomercial at the White House, comparing it to a car sales show and questioning his awareness of technology.
  • Trump was involved in a Tesla infomercial at the White House.
  • His lack of familiarity with technology was highlighted as he reacted to Tesla's digital interface.
  • The discussion touches on Trump's ability to deflect criticism and maintain his supporter base.

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Tressie McMillan Cottom is back on the podcast. Tressie, Trevor, and Christiana discuss Donald Trump’s Tesla infomercial at the White House, the psychology of the American voter, and why so many of us unwittingly vote for candidates whose views are actually the opposite of ours. The three also explore our tendency to not appreciate what we have until it’s gone, and how that ties into America’s current war on women.

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