Charles Douglas III and Ahmed Baba break down the latest wave of resistance and repression. In this episode, they discuss the triumphant No Kings protests, Trump’s continued authoritarian escalation, and what it all means for our democracy.

Charles also checks in from the ground in Virginia, where he’s knocking on doors and mobilizing voters ahead of a critical election in the DMV.

Recorded & Released on Youtube 6/6/2025

Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba give a play by play of the Trump-Musk beef, walking through a timeline of every attack and the potential impact this feud will have long-term. From Trump’s threatening of Musk’s government contracts to Musk accusing Trump of being in the Epstein files, we covered it all.

CNN timeline of the Trump-Musk beef featured in the pod: https://www.cnn.com/business/timeline-elon-musk-trump-x-dg

Ahmed’s article that provides background on the fragile coalitions being fractured: https://www.ahmedbaba.news/p/gop-divisions-could-complicate-trumps

Recorded & Released on Youtube 6/1/2025

Charles Douglas III and Ahmed Baba unpack the unraveling of Elon Musk’s influence in the Trump era. From his failed DOGE initiative and the ripple effects across his businesses, to growing tensions with the Trump administration and new revelations about his alleged drug use, the cracks are starting to show.

This episode explores what Musk’s decline says about power, accountability, and the risks of aligning with authoritarianism.

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