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This week, guest host Jeff Mays interviews New York Times reporter Nicholas Fandos about Mayor Eric Adams' dramatic political shift toward Donald Trump and the Republican party. They discuss Adams' attendance at Trump's inauguration, his federal corruption charges, and speculation about a potential presidential pardon and also explore how these developments might affect Adams' relationship with his traditional Democratic and Black voter base, as well as the implications for a potential challenge from former Governor Andrew Cuomo.  Then, author and Times Opinion contributor James Pogue explains the complex relationship between Silicon Valley tech leaders and the MAGA movement in the early days of Trump's second term. Pogue discusses the tensions between traditional MAGA supporters and the "tech right," focusing on figures like Elon Musk, neo-reactionary movement and “Dark Enlightenment” founder Curtis Yarvin, and debates over H-1B visas. Jeff and James explore how this coalition is navigating fundamental ideological differences, with Vice President J.D. Vance potentially serving as a bridge between the two factions.

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