Weekly Roundup: Valentines 2025: Elon and Trump. Hegseth and Putin. Vance and the Pope. (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

Brad and Dan break down Elon Musk’s alarming new influence over federal agencies after an executive order grants him hiring and firing power across the government. 

They dissect the surreal Oval Office press conference with Donald Trump and Musk, unpacking its implications for democracy and bureaucratic power. 

The conversation also covers Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s comments on Ukraine, J.D. Vance’s controversial theological take on immigration (and Pope Francis’ response), and what recent public opinion polls reveal about trust in the Supreme Court.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/weekly-roundup-valentines-2025-elon-and-trump-hegseth-and-putin-vance-and-the-pope/