Hour 2 examines Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to affix his name to major national institutions — from the Kennedy Center to the U.S. Institute of Peace to a newly announced class of nuclear‑capable Navy battleships — and unpacks the legal, political, and symbolic battles these moves have triggered. It explores what this pattern reveals about Trump’s governing style, his approach to legacy, and the broader fight over power, memory, and national identity in American public life. The show wraps with an interview featuring Lauren Tetenbaum, a therapist, advocate, and author whose work helps women navigate the emotional, physical, and identity shifts of midlife. She is the author of Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period, a candid, practical guide that demystifies the transition and equips women with real‑world tools.

Hour 2: The AI Crisis in the Classroom | Caroline J. Knight on Austen, Legacy & Identity
49:49

Hour 1: A Racist White House? | Melissa Henson on Media, Culture & Connection
54:40

Hour 2: The Melania Mythmaking | Shannan Kym on Finding Answers Within
49:50