<p>This week Rachel and Aaron discuss the Trump Administration’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death, his martyrdom, and what’s next on the march into authoritarianism. Plus, a trip to the front lines of Trump’s tariffs: rural America. Why are farmers are feeling the pinch first? And Trump crosses a thin red line by ordering the U.S. Department of Justice to target his political enemies, facts be damned.</p><p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://thecycle.substack.com/p/from-goebbels-to-google">Substack - </a><a target="_blank" href="https://thecycle.substack.com/p/from-goebbels-to-google"><em>The Cycle</em></a><a target="_blank" href="https://thecycle.substack.com/p/from-goebbels-to-google">: From Goebbels to Google: Same S**t, Different Century</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115239044548033727">Truth Social: Trump says opponents are “guilty as hell” – without evidence</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YAMPOP7VGaw">Hot Mic: “Our brand is in crisis”</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NC0xXoMM27s">Imperial March in Washington, DC</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hitemwhereithurts.com/">Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thecycle.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">thecycle.substack.com/subscribe</a>