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Is the Smithsonian too “woke”? Trump thinks so, ordering a review to root out negativity about America in its exhibits. Charles Fain Lehman, Neetu Arnold, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino debate whether it’s honest critique or political overreach. They unpack Gen Z’s political split—men leaning right, women left—driven by education and gender gaps. Plus: the Eric Adams scandal, with adviser Winnie Greco caught handing out cash in a potato chip bag. And why disillusionment with Democrats could reshape 2025.
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Neetu Arnold: https://x.com/neetu_arnold
Rafael Mangual: https://x.com/Rafa_Mangual
00:52 – Democrats Losing Voter Registration
06:30 – Gen Z’s Political Divide
12:12 – Who’s Leading the Democratic Party?
17:15 – Trump Targets the Smithsonian
24:25 – Are Museums Too Negative on America?
28:40 – Smithsonian vs. National Identity
34:10 – Eric Adams Potato Chip Bag Bribery Scandal
38:35 – Bribery, Influence & Media Trust
42:22 – Favorite Smithsonian Museums
Is the Smithsonian too “woke”? Trump thinks so, ordering a review to root out negativity about America in its exhibits. Charles Fain Lehman, Neetu Arnold, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino debate whether it’s honest critique or political overreach. They unpack Gen Z’s political split—men leaning right, women left—driven by education and gender gaps. Plus: the Eric Adams scandal, with adviser Winnie Greco caught handing out cash in a potato chip bag. And why disillusionment with Democrats could reshape 2025.
Get the best of City Journal, delivered weekly:
city-journal.org/email-alerts
Charles Fain Lehman: https://x.com/CharlesFLehman
Daniel DiMartino: https://x.com/DanielDiMartino
Neetu Arnold: https://x.com/neetu_arnold
Rafael Mangual: https://x.com/Rafa_Mangual
00:52 – Democrats Losing Voter Registration
06:30 – Gen Z’s Political Divide
12:12 – Who’s Leading the Democratic Party?
17:15 – Trump Targets the Smithsonian
24:25 – Are Museums Too Negative on America?
28:40 – Smithsonian vs. National Identity
34:10 – Eric Adams Potato Chip Bag Bribery Scandal
38:35 – Bribery, Influence & Media Trust
42:22 – Favorite Smithsonian Museums
