Topic: Politician

3 chapters across the catalog

45: 45 Savage
34:03 - 35:39

45: 45 Savage

Maureen Dowd, Narcissism in Washington DC

Maureen Dowd characterizes Donald Trump as an extreme version of the "garden variety" narcissism common among Washington D.C. politicians. She notes his inability to take a punch or let go of criticism, comparing him to a "dog with a bone." The hosts suggest that Trump's narcissism is a tool that exposes the similar narcissistic behaviors of his critics in the media.

11: Alley-Oop
37:45 - 41:08

11: Alley-Oop

Woke Branding Versus the Bottom Line

The NBA's "woke" era is facing a crisis of hypocrisy as the league prioritizes its bottom line over the human rights issues in China. This exposure has left the league without its usual protection from the media or politicians, as figures from both sides of the aisle have criticized the subservience to Beijing. The situation demonstrates that corporate social responsibility often ends where significant financial loss begins.