Point of Disorder - Episode 45: “Here We Go Again: Trump’s Inauguration, Elon’s Extremes, and Protecting our Sanity.

Episode 45: “Here We Go Again: Trump’s Inauguration, Elon’s Extremes, and Protecting our Sanity.

01/23/25 • 28 min

In this episode of Point of Disorder, we unpack Trump’s second inauguration, Elon Musk’s shocking Nazi salute moment, and the rise of extremist rhetoric.
We also share how can we protect our psyches and maintain resilience over the next four years. From finding ways to stay engaged without burning out to creating communities of care, we’re here to remind you that resistance starts with preserving your well-being.

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This week on Point of Disorder, we dive into the chaotic circus that was Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearings—spoiler alert: it’s as messy as you'd expect. We also share our thoughts on the upcoming inauguration, celebrating Michelle Obama’s decision to protect her mental health by skipping the spectacle. Plus, we expose the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association’s sneaky tactics, including paying servers to testify against their own interests in Lansing.

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Episode 46: Trump’s Plan to Gut Government Programs, Michigan’s Open Senate Seat, and the MAGA Loyalty Payout Scandal

The Trump administration is gearing up for a second term by gutting every government program that helps people—what’s on the chopping block, and who will suffer most? Plus, Trump’s team is offering cash payouts to federal employees who aren’t MAGA loyalists—will they take the money and run? (Reddit says no.)
And in Michigan politics, the 2026 Senate race just got interesting—Gary Peters is out. What does this mean for Democrats, and which Michigan midterm races should we be watching closely? We break it all down.Tune in now for the latest political chaos!