Jonathan Lemire: A Bubble-Wrapped Trump
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Hey guys, quick scheduling note on what's been up with the podcast. So you got two podcasts yesterday. So in case you're one of those who, you know, wakes up in the morning, it does this on the morning commute, just goes to the most recent show. I taped Amanda Carpenter yesterday morning and then Olivia Nuzzi yesterday afternoon.
Why has Trump stopped holding rallies?
So don't miss out on all caps Amanda yesterday. That podcast was excellent. The Nuzzi podcast. We had some mixed views on the Olivia Nuzzi podcast. You'll be surprised to hear that. And I'm going to have some more extended thoughts on that over on the next level. But the reason why we did that bonus podcast style, understand folks' views on it. But, you know... When you have somebody that can personally testify to the horrific way in which the current Secretary of Health and Human Services handles a crisis and how he's hiding his drug use from his wife and a bunch of other stuff, I think that's some relevant information for us in this moment. So I'll have more on that over on the next level, as I mentioned.
So please go check that out. Me, Sarah, and JVL are taping that every week. It's where we get to let our hair down a little bit more. On this show, it's a little tight because I'm flying to D.C. and I'm going to be doing the next level in person in D.C. And so I had a short window this morning and we had a little guest shuffle. And so I appreciated Jonathan Lemire jumping on with me in between his Morning Joe segments. That dude works, all right? While you were in bed, Jonathan Lemire was on TV, leaving TV, doing this podcast, going back to TV. He's not a coal miner or anything, but... You know, you got to respect the grind. And so we had a little bit of abbreviated pod with Lemire and then I gave you some extended remarks at the end of the show on the Tennessee special election results last night.
So there is no limit of content. Carpenter yesterday, Nutsy yesterday. Today we got Jonathan Lemire. We got the next level coming out later. Stick around for all of that. Appreciate you guys. Up next, Jonathan Lemire.
Hello and welcome to the Bulwark Podcast. I'm your host, Tim Miller. Delighted to welcome to the show a staff writer at The Atlantic, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW. He's covered the White House since 2016 for a bunch of outlets, Politico, AP. It's Jonathan Lemire. What's up, man? Hey, man. Good to see you. Good to see you, too. You had a great piece for The Atlantic this week I wanted to grab you on called The Bubble-Wrapped President regarding Trump. And I think it's interesting because it's kind of like – Sort of a traditional type of piece that you could have written about Joe Biden or George Bush. Trump is different in a lot of ways and unique in a lot of ways. But this has been an issue kind of as old as time with presidents.
How do you, when you're inside this White House, maintain touch with what's happening in the country? Trump avoided that a little bit through his rallies and other ways throughout his time.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:30
2
Why has Trump stopped holding rallies?
1:30–4:19
3
How has Trump's approach to connecting with voters changed?
4:19–7:50
4
What are the implications of Trump's dining with billionaires?
7:50–12:06
5
How is Trump's travel schedule impacting his presidency?
12:06–16:03
6
What challenges does Trump face with his Cabinet meetings?
16:03–20:25
7
How does Trump's focus on foreign policy affect domestic issues?
20:25–26:10
8
What does the Tennessee special election reveal about voter sentiment?
26:10–45:01
Speakers
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