What Does It Mean to Resist Trump in 2025?

From The Political Scene | The New Yorker The New Yorker

The essayist and cultural critic Brady Brickner-Wood talks with Tyler Foggatt about the opposition Donald Trump encountered in his first Presidential term, why many liberals are feeling a sense of resignation, and the Democratic Party’s struggle to present a unifying message. Plus, the political commentary embedded in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. This week’s reading: “ What Happened to the Trump Resistance? ,” by Brady Brickner-Wood “ The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ,” by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor “ The Fears of the Undocumented ,” by Geraldo Cadava “ The Madness of Donald Trump ,” by David Remnick “ Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are Not Fixing U.S. Foreign Aid but Destroying It ,” by John Cassidy “ Elon Musk’s A.I.-Fuelled War on Human Agency ,” by Kyle Chayka “ What Happens if Trump Defies the Courts ,” by Isaac Chotiner To discover more podcasts from The New Yorker , visit newyorker.com/podcasts . To send feedback on this episode, write to [email protected] . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices