Episode Highlights:

1. Bill Penzey’s Story: A Powerful Example of Compassion in Action

Learn how the CEO of Penzey’s Spices stood up for Wisconsin teachers under attack, offering a blueprint for supporting federal employees in these challenging times.

2. The Devastating Impact of Trump’s Past Relocations of Federal Jobs

Discover the chaos and “brain drain” caused by Trump’s previous efforts to move federal agencies, leaving critical departments gutted and disrupting government work.

3. Project 2025: A Blueprint for Destroying the Federal Workforce

Understand how this Heritage Foundation plan threatens to dismantle the “deep state” by targeting federal employees for mass layoffs, relocations, and political loyalty tests.

4. Federal Employees Preparing for a Wave of Retaliation and Fear

Explore how civil servants are scrambling to protect themselves from potential purges, facing social media harassment, and even taking out liability insurance against Trump’s policies.

5. Lessons from History: The Consequences of Vilifying Public Servants

Connect the hate campaigns against Wisconsin teachers with the threats facing federal employees, highlighting the long-term damage of such divisive tactics.

6. A Call to Action: Stand with Federal Employees Against Hate and Fear

Find out how you can support federal employees, counter hate-filled rhetoric, and advocate for policies that respect their service and dedication to the nation.

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References for Podcast 113:

• Bill Penzey CEO of Penzey’s Spices, December 11, 2024, newsletter at 7:11 AM has a story about his company and activism that is inspiring, It is entitled, “Our 2011 Milwaukee Public Schools Excellence in Education award!” I encourage you to get on his newsletter list—Penzeys Spices penzeys@penzey’s.com.
• The Washington Post, December 5, 2024, “Here’s what happened the last time Trump moved federal jobs out of D.C.” by Todd C. Frankel.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/12/04/trump-move-federal-jobs/

• The Washington Post December 8, 2024, at 5:00 AM EST “Federal employees scramble to insulate themselves from Trump’s Purge” by Lisa Rein and Jeff Stein.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/08/federal-employees-trump-fear-purge/