{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"the Left hook - The Enabling Act of 2025","description":"On "The Left Hook with Mark Bland," aired every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST on WIBHradio.com and CBS affiliates, host Mark Bland discusses Donald Trump's controversial actions, focusing on the deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Bland criticizes Trump\u2019s claims of cities being "war zones," arguing they lack evidence and reflect an East Coast-West Coast divide. He highlights Stephen Miller\u2019s CNN claim that Trump has "plenary authority" to deploy troops, a term Bland links to authoritarian tactics, drawing parallels to Hitler\u2019s 1933 Enabling Act. Bland suggests Trump\u2019s moves, including a government shutdown, aim to protect himself from potential Epstein file revelations, alleging he\u2019s targeting citizens rather than illegal immigrants. He condemns groups like Rose City Antifa for fueling Trump\u2019s narrative by engaging in confrontational protests, urging non-violent resistance. Bland warns of Trump\u2019s authoritarian push, enabled by Republican support, and calls for accountability, especially if Epstein allegations prove true. The episode concludes with a lighter segment on Halloween activities, noting popular choices like watching scary movies (48%) and consuming pumpkin-flavored items (46%) ","author_name":"The Left Hook","author_url":"http:\/\/www.markbland.net","html":"