Alright lets get into it. This week we're were covering a variety of stories over the past few weeks: Mike Johnson retains the speakership, Deb Fischer’s Husband and Karen Pence snub their enemies, Trump’s Expansionist vision for Greenland, Panama and Canada, Amy Coney Barrett has fallen from the grace of MAGA, The Trump team explicitly asks NSC staff about loyalty and Pam Bondi & Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearings.

Read about it:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/incoming-trump-team-is-asking-white-house-national-security-council-civil-servants-about-their-loyalty

https://www.newsweek.com/amy-coney-barrett-maga-fury-trump-sentencing-2013185

https://www.fairobserver.com/politics/hail-caesar-trump-and-the-new-american-empire/#

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/14/us/hegseth-confirmation-trump

In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Dr. Wendy Jacobson joins Paige for a compelling discussion on cognitive dissonance in politics. Together, they delve into the psychological mechanisms that shape the beliefs and behaviors of Trump supporters, exploring the nuanced answer to the question, "Why does my family act like that?" Dr. Jacobson sheds light on the intersection of the mind and political allegiance, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how cognitive dissonance plays a pivotal role in shaping political landscapes and family dynamics alike. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that connects the personal with the political.

Check out Dr. Wendy's article here! https://www.newsweek.com/how-deprogram-cult-donald-trump-opinion-1978684

Welcome to Current Affairs Unfiltered. Learn more about the show, Paige's story and what we're going to talk about.