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Trump 2.0 - The first 100 days

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Chapter 1

Immigration

Caleb Morrison

Alright folks, settle in, because this one’s, uh, layered like a seven-layer dip, and spoiler alert—it’s not tasty. Let’s kick things off with the first point—students. College students, the supposed bright minds of tomorrow, are apparently disappearing if their views don’t align with Trump or Rubio’s political map. And by disappearing, I mean not just ignored or cancelled, I mean poof, gone. It’s like an Orwellian magic trick. What happened to free exchange of ideas? Oh wait, that—that probably requires, you know, valuing ideas in the first place.

Caleb Morrison

Now, onto another strategy straight out of some dystopian parody—or maybe bad summer fan fiction—I don't know. Hundreds of undocumented immigrants are being sent to, wait for it, a prison in El Salvador. Court orders? Nah, who needs rules when you’ve got, uh, executive impulse in your back pocket? Can you imagine? “Hey, we’re deporting you to... well, whatever country tops this week’s spin-the-globe justice.” But in this case, it's worse because these immigrants were, apparently, just shuffled off without any due process. Like no hearings, no paperwork. It feels like someone just stamped a giant “REJECTED” across their lives—metaphorically, of course.

Caleb Morrison

And, because that wasn’t quite enough to make you question the fabric of reality, let’s talk about deporting U.S. citizens. Yes, actual citizens, to Honduras of all places. Like, imagine waking up, and suddenly, the government decides, “Oh, you—you don’t belong here anymore. Off you go.” The kicker? No due process there either. It’s just, what? A casual Tuesday in the administration? “Deport first, ask questions never” seems to be firmly inked in their playbook. I mean, it’s absurd. Like, how do you even mix that up? Misfiling a DMV form is one thing, but this? This is like playing ‘Guess Who’ but with citizenship rights.

Caleb Morrison

And the comedy—or, the tragedy—of this episode just deepens when you realize it’s not about mistakes or misunderstandings but an intentional trudging over the rules. The law, due process—it’s all just smoke, mirrors, and distractions for, I don't know, the headline of the week, probably. Meanwhile—

Chapter 2

Tariffs

Caleb Morrison

Alright, now for everyone’s favorite economic whiplash—tariffs. These things are like the official mood swings of the Trump administration. One day they’re on, the next day they’re off, and then—surprise!—they’re back on again, only this time with an extra coat of uncertainty to really, you know, spice things up. It’s like trying to plan a road trip when the map keeps changing midway. Fun, huh?

Caleb Morrison

And speaking of unpredictability, the stock market seems to be the biggest victim in this game of tariff dodgeball. Investors are out here doing mental gymnastics, trying to figure out whether today’s tweet-storm means tariffs are the enemy or the friend. Spoiler alert: it’s neither, but don’t tell Wall Street that. We wouldn’t want to ruin the drama.

Caleb Morrison

Let’s break this down, though. Tariffs aren’t just some quirky accessory to drape over foreign policy—they’re a massive economic lever. But in the hands of this administration, they feel more like a sledgehammer. You’ve got businesses scrambling to adjust prices, farmers stuck between a trade war and, well, bankruptcy, and consumers footing the bill whether they want to or not. It’s like a bad group project where everyone ends up losing points, but no one wants to admit it was their fault.

Caleb Morrison

Oh, and let’s not forget the international picture. Countries are watching this tariff tango and wondering, “Should we retaliate or just grab the popcorn?” Some are hitting back with their own tariffs, others are using it as a chance to tighten alliances without the U.S.—you know, just to show they can. It’s a mess, but hey, when was international trade ever boring, right?

Caleb Morrison

So, what are we left with? A rollercoaster of uncertainty that doesn’t just mess with markets—it messes with people's lives. Jobs, livelihoods, the cost of goods—it’s all on the line. And all we can do is brace ourselves for the next twist in this drama-filled saga. And on that note, folks, we’ll call it a wrap for today. Keep your seatbelts fastened, because, well, who knows what the next curveball will be. Until next time, take care and try to stay sane out there.