[George from New England]

Except in Calif for one, they outlawed the fireplace in the living room.

[Morgana]

“The Bonfire Chats”?

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Agreed. I’ve been saying that here for a few weeks. He needs direct-to-the-people chats to show progress, why he is pursuing corruption, why he is deporting illegals, why he is doing the work he was elected to do, and why it benefits all citizens.

[dmzTahoe]

This would force the Democrats the publicly defend their crazy policies. It would be an eye opener for many Americans

[Publius]

Didn’t Jimmy Carter try this with a fire going on in a fireplace behind him?

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Did you know there is no definitive evidence that Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats were delivered next to an actual fireplace. The term "fireside chat" was coined by CBS reporter Harry Butcher in 1933 to evoke a cozy, intimate image, suggesting FDR was speaking directly to Americans in their homes. Roosevelt delivered these radio addresses from various locations, primarily the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, which does have a fireplace. However, historical accounts and photos—like those from his first chat on March 12, 1933—show him seated at a desk covered with microphones, not visibly by a fire. The room’s fireplace was likely more decorative than functional during broadcasts, and no records confirm a fire was lit.

The "fireside" bit was marketing genius, not a literal setup.

[frogjerk]

Time for the Trump Administration to do a version of the "Fireside Chats"

No

If you haven't noticed no one is interested in having a discussion or the free and open exchange of ideas.

[dmzTahoe]

He could have cabinet heads and other government officials making the case as well. This would give great exposure to the administration members, add to credibility and give them momentum for the future

[suasponte137]

Does Chat GDP still think its the best choice to wipe out humanity with a thermo-nuclear strike then to risk someone being misgendered?

[dmzTahoe]

Would also be a great opportunity to make the case of the roadblock he’s being forced to deal with... radical forces and political opponents, much to the detriment of his agenda meant to help the American people and make America great again

[Sequoyah101]

Agreed. Every Friday evening on podcast from the White House. Just him and facts.

[ansel12]

My father’s ship was mentioned in one of those fireside chats.

[rdcbn1]

I think Joe Rogan/ Sean Ryan style podcasts with the President or high level administration members would be a great idea.

[b4me]

I thought he should do it in first term so yes I agree he should do weekly televised and then released to internet for those who missed it.

[subterfuge]

I prefer some MMA beat downs.

[teeman8r]

DJT: welcome americans to texting at the table... with me is Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard...(beep) yes, and this text from JD, “Hi y’all, merica” . We’re doing these chats to let (beep) Americans know, hehehe Barron sent me a meme of Lindsey Graham... hehehe liked. Let americans know what’s going on (beep) J. Goldblurb? deleted.

[joesbucks]

Excellent idea. Hold them on Signal and invite us all.

[MalPearce]

Surprised you haven’t been doing this for years.

The UK’s had “Question Time” on BBC1 since 1979 - it’s gone downhill in recent years, but is based on the BBC Radio 4 program “Any Questions?” which started in October 1948 and is still going.

Vladimir Putin has Q&A sessions every now and again.

it’s a good idea, but the questions (and the answers) need to be unscripted and unfiltered - otherwise all you get is predictable softball questions with boring, predictable answers.

It used to be a common thing on British chat shows for the PR team or agent for an American celebrity guest to insist on filtering the questions. But the format improved immensely with Graham Norton, who has a knack for getting guests to relax so much they’ll tell the audience something that their handlers would’ve never allow to happen on a more tightly managed e.g. American talk show.

It has created hundreds of cracking, and totally unexpected, interview gems - where one guest’s bizarr-o story has the other guests crying with laughter.

For example, the time when Sir Patrick Stewart was steered into explaining how he found out that he isn’t circumcised...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFipAtefUWw

Hugh Jackman absolutely corpses with laughter.

Matt Damon once said, being on the Graham Norton show was the most fun he’s ever had on any talk show. If you could get the Trump administration on a show like that, now I’d buy that for a dollar!

[DNME]

Lately I’m hearing more people expressing doubts about Trump’s actions and programs, i.e. tariffs, removal of some non-violent illegals, mass layoffs, agency closures, personnel moves, etc.

I don’t have heartburn about any of it, but then I’m looking at the long game. I’d hate to be laid off from a cushy gummint job — who wouldn’t — but Trump has a plan. More and more, I think Trump has a plan.

Tariffs in particular look like a massive plan on Trump’s part. Remember that the U.S. once ran entirely on tariff revenue, which if resurrected could mean the end of the IRS. (Yay!)

But I see Trump SWIMMING in the negotiations behind international tariffs. He loves negotiating and tariffs have already been threatened, imposed, raised, lowered, delayed and/or canceled, all at the direction of the Grand Lion in the White House! I think he’s having fun with it! And I believe we all will soon, too.