Episode

3/8 Matt Taibbi: How America Made Trump Unstoppable

March 8, 2016

Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi explains the power of Donald Trump on the stump. Trump’s fusion of bigotry and populism. Joe Scarborough admits that trickle down does not trickle down. Can Trump be stopped? The difference between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Bernie Sanders success and limits. The Clinton’s advantages with the African American community. The modern Democrats awful record on race. Does Bernie have any leverage? Can Trump force Hillary in a populist direction? Trump’s Sexism and running against Clinton.

On The Fun Half: Understanding Trump’s appeal. The latest pathetic from Sam Harris. Clinton scandals and the general election. Mitt Romney robocalls for not Donald Trump. Michael Bloomberg is not running for President. Predictions for tonight’s primary results and your calls and IMs.

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