Trump's Headwinds: Epstein, Economy, and a "Lame Duck" Presidency
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Resources & Recommendations
Podcasts
- On the Media - Season two of "The Harvard Plan" was mentioned, discussing a battle over who controls American universities.
- Advisory Opinions Podcast - Sarah Isgur hosts this podcast.
Articles & Papers
- "What's Going On" (New York Times, by David Leonhardt) - An interview with Sarah Isgur was mentioned where she discussed politics.
People Mentioned
- Zoran Mandani - Mentioned as a politician in New York whose campaign focused entirely on affordability, leading to a significant win.
- G.K. Chesterton - A British philosopher and mystery writer, quoted for his saying, "Thanks are the highest form of thought."
- Will Consovoy - A lawyer and friend of Sarah Isgur, remembered as a professional mentor.
- John Palombi - A federal public defender in Alabama, remembered for his dedication to defending death row inmates and for his compassion.
- Susan Stamberg (Public radio host, NPR) - Remembered as a foundational voice in public radio, a beloved mentor, and an institution at NPR.
- Barack Obama (Former President) - Mentioned for using the phrase "pick yourself up and dust yourself off."
- Fred Astaire (Dancer/Actor) - Mentioned in relation to the movie "Swing Time."
- Ginger Rogers (Dancer/Actor) - Mentioned in relation to the movie "Swing Time."
- Steve Bannon (Political strategist) - Mentioned for openly stating his belief that the current administration's agenda won't be accomplished without Trump running again or manipulating power.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Atlantic - Liz Bruenig and McKay Coppins are staff writers for this publication.
- The Dispatch - Sarah Isgur is a senior editor for this publication.
- Department of Justice - Sarah Isgur was a former spokesperson here during President Trump's first term. Also mentioned in relation to the Jeffrey Epstein case and the Texas redistricting issue.
- California Policy Center - Will Swain is from this organization.
- Jewish Women's Archive - Mentioned as the source of a 2011 interview with Susan Stamberg.
- NPR - Susan Stamberg was an institution at this organization, and David Green worked there.
- Catholic Church - Mentioned for being outspoken about resisting indiscriminate mass deportations in the US.
Websites & Online Resources
- Substack (kcrwlrc.substack.com) - The platform for the Left, Right & Center community conversation.
- Vanguard (vanguard.com/audio) - A resource for financial advisors to learn about their bond offerings.
Other Resources
- Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Recipe - Susan Stamberg's mother-in-law's controversial cranberry relish recipe, which Susan used to talk about on air during Thanksgiving.
- "Swing Time" (Movie) - A Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movie for which the song "Pick Yourself Up" was written.