HeyJaredThe Weekly List
The “new normal” of American politics is not normal. The Weekly List reminds us of that. On a weekly basis, the List tracks specific news stories representing eroding norms under the Trump regime.
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- Sep 30, 2026
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Week 99 - The Return (opens the original)
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Experts in authoritarianism advise to keep a list of things subtly changing around you, so you’ll remember.“The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.” — Animal Farm.That was how I described Trump’s lavish state dinner, thrown for Chinese President Xi Jinping, which included billionaires, chief executives, Fox News hosts, three Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, and a slew of Trump loya
Episode 98- TOP TEN Things You Need to Know (opens the original)
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Hi everyone,Trump is cratering this week as we head into midterms. Ensconced in his bubble, he seems oblivious to what the American people want, and voters are noticing!For listening, here is Episode 98 (Ep 98).For reading, here is Week 98’s list (Week 98).If you want to support my work - which continues - consider a subscription.Thank you,Amy<div class="subscription-widget-wrap-edit
Week 98 - The Return (opens the original)
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Experts in authoritarianism advise to keep a list of things subtly changing around you, so you’ll remember.This week, amid mounting political losses and sagging polls, Trump struck out at a frequent and familiar target, the free press. In an unprecedented act, Trump banned three media outlets from the White House. When the networks banded against his clear violation of the First Amendment, Trump and his regime clumsily rolled out a version of state-television, Trump TV, another first, that immed
Episode 97- TOP TEN Things You Need to Know This Week (opens the original)
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Hi everyone, This was a CRAZY week with so many themes and alarming broken norms. This episode will catch you up on all you need to know!For listening, here is Episode 97 (Ep 97).For reading, here is Week 97’s list (Week 97).If you want to support my work - which continues - consider a subscription.Thank you,Amy<div
Week 97 - The Return (opens the original)
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Experts in authoritarianism advise to keep a list of things subtly changing around you, so you’ll remember.This was a crazy week of alarming broken norms. There are so many important, concurrent themes that deserve attention as we pass 50 days until the midterm elections mark, it’s breathtaking! Please take the time to read this list in its entirety.Trump’s Iran war has spun out of control, and the impacts of record fuel prices are not only hitting U.S. consumers and businesses, but economies wo
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