Ep. 2 - Trump's First 100 Days

On January 20th, Donald Trump was sworn into office with the
message of carnage, destruction, and fear-mongering for the
American people who found themselves officially in a new era of
politics and discourse. From day one, he proclaimed to be the
hero but on day two protests erupted all over the nation and
different parts of the world in opposition to the sexist, white
supremacist, xenophobic rhetoric used by the newest leader of the
free world. BrownTown pours a drink and toasts to the resurgence
of activism that has culminated since his election recalling
their time in Washington for both the inauguration as well as the
Women's March and their time since. But it's been 100 days and
we're curious about what Trump has been up to (other than golfing
at his own resort).


Since January, he has signed 90 Executive Actions, attempted to
implement an immigration ban (which has failed twice), and has
put together one of the worst cabinets in history. While Trump
claimed in many of his campaign speeches to “drain the swamp,”
meaning that he would help the little guy get rid of all of the
rich, corrupt politicians, he proceeded to fill his cabinet with
people who are the antithesis of the ideal person for each role.
Michael Flynn, the National Security Advisor appointed by Trump,
resigned 24 days after taking office amid the Russia
investigation. Our newest EPA director Scott Pruitt does not
believe in climate change and John F. Kelly, now in charge of the
Department of Homeland Security, is against women and transpeople
in the military. The outspoken response to Trump has been
overwhelming from media and politicians to artists and athletes.
The Trump Administration's absurdity provides a never-ending
supply of laughable and ridiculous content while simultaneously
making it impossible to take lightly without critical analysis
and opposition. In conclusion, call your state representatives,
get in the streets, block some traffic, have conversations with
people, and, most importantly, don’t normalize Trump, our new
#TweeterInChief.


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CREDITS: Audio engineered by Genta Tamashiro.
Episode art and Bourbon 'n BrownTown logo by Desirae Gladden.


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