This podcast episode by Ezra Klein analyzes the current political climate in 2025, focusing on the Republican-controlled Congress's inaction in the face of President Trump's power grabs. Klein argues that the Republican party has become overly submissive to Trump, failing to act as a check on his executive power, mirroring the "NPC" meme previously used to describe liberals. He cites examples of Trump's actions, such as impounding funds and attempting to dismantle agencies, and contrasts this with the historical role of Congress as a powerful, independent branch of government. The episode concludes by highlighting the dangers of political conformity and the failure of the current system's checks and balances. The core argument is that the current political landscape is characterized by a non-player Congress, undermining the intended balance of power.
