01/17/2025 - Weekly Wrap Up

Summary

In this Weekly Wrap Up, Eddie reflects on the complexities of current events, including the ceasefire in Gaza, domestic political dynamics, and the implications of Biden's farewell address. He emphasizes the need for community resilience and the importance of refusing to accept the normalization of harmful political practices as the Trump era approaches. Eddie calls for a collective effort to rebuild community ties and resist isolation, urging listeners to choose the America they want to fight for.

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