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One Thing: How Trump’s Coal Cuts are Hitting His Diehards

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One Thing: How Trump’s Coal Cuts are Hitting His Diehards

CNN 5 Things

2025/06/08
CNN 5 Things

CNN 5 Things

2025/06/08
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President Donald Trump wants coal to be king again – but what about the people who have risked everything to extract it? A CNN investigation has revealed how the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have slashed protecti...

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This podcast explores the complex relationship between political promises and their real-world impacts on coal miners in West Virginia. Through an investigation by CNN senior correspondent Kyung Lah, listeners gain insight into how policy changes affect those who have dedicated their lives to the coal industry.
03:03
David Bounds, a coal miner with black lung, fights for miners' protections.
06:20
President Trump signed executive orders boosting coal while reducing protections.
13:17
Trump's coal-related cuts lead to disillusionment among miners.
16:49
Paul Corbett Brown shares his father's battle with black lung

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Why Are Musk and Trump Clashing Over Budget Cuts?
00:00
Meeting David Bounds: A Coal Miner’s Fight for Justice
03:03
How Safe Is It Now? Trump's Orders and Their Impact
06:20
What Happens When Safety Rules Get Suspended?
09:53
Are Promises Being Kept in West Virginia?
13:17
Can Miners Still Trust Political Support?
16:49

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