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John Fugelsang discusses Trump's behavior and policies while interviewing guests about the struggles of grocery workers and indigenous culinary traditions.

John talks about Trump’s repeated declarations of imminent deals with Iran, questioning the credibility of his statements as he seems increasingly detached from reality. He highlights Trumps bizarre behavior during public appearances, including falling asleep on stage and his weird drugged demeanor. John also discusses Trumps ​new ​nominee ​for ​Director ​of ​National ​Intelligence, ​Jay ​Clayton. ​And ​if ​you're ​wondering ​what ​intelligence ​experience ​Clayton ​has ​that ​qualifies ​him ​to ​oversee ​your ​country's ​entire ​intelligence ​apparatus, ​the ​answer ​is... ​he ​went ​on ​CNBC ​this ​week ​and ​hinted ​that ​California ​elections ​might ​be ​rigged. Next, Ann Larson , author of "Clean Up on Aisle Five," joins the conversation, shedding light on the struggles of grocery workers during the pandemic and the systemic issues of poverty and exploitation in the food industry. Together, they explore the implications of corporate greed and the urgent need for a living wage for essential workers. Then, Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella , return for another edition of "We're Still Here". One of the standout moments in the episode is the discussion around the…

People in this episode

Host: John Fugelsang

Guests: Ann Larson, Simon Moya Smith, Julie Francella

Topics covered

• politics
• Trump
• grocery workers
• food industry
• indigenous cuisine
• corporate greed
• living wage

Keywords

• Trump
• stroke
• grocery workers
• food sovereignty
• living wage
• corporate greed
• California elections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: James Beard Foundation

Books & works: Clean Up on Aisle Five

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