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

01/30/25 • 25 min

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!

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

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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Episode 47: Is This a Coup? Billionaires, Betrayal, and Love or the Super Bowl?

In this episode of Point of Disorder, we’re asking the big question: Is this a coup? From billionaire nepo babies being handed the keys to our government to Trump’s latest genocidal real estate scheme in Gaza, we break down how democracy is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. We’ll also dive into Elon Musk’s unprecedented access our most sensitive government systems—why does he get carte blanche, and who the hell is holding him accountable?
And finally, in a true test of priorities, we tackle a hypothetical rocking Detroit: If it meant finally seeing the Lions in the Super Bowl, would fans give up on love?