Some More News: Trump's Desperate Attempts To Rewrite History

In this biting and satirical episode of 'Some More News,' host Cody Johnston delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's post-presidential attempts to rewrite American history and culture through a series of increasingly absurd and authoritarian actions. From renaming the Kennedy Center after himself to forcing his name onto federal monuments, national parks, and even currency, Trump's efforts are portrayed as a desperate 'retcon'—a retroactive continuity campaign to manufacture a legacy of greatness. The episode dissects how these moves are not just vanity projects but part of a broader strategy to erase marginalized histories, suppress scientific truth, and weaponize education through AI-generated propaganda and far-right content like PragerU. Johnston argues that these actions are less about nostalgia and more about creating a generation of ideologically conditioned citizens who accept a falsified version of reality, with long-term consequences for democracy, science, and cultural institutions. The episode culminates in a surreal, darkly comedic parody of a fictional 'Warmbo U'—a dystopian learning institution that satirizes the very real dangers of data exploitation, authoritarian education, and the normalization of absurdity in public life.