Trump’s Second Act: Power, Resistance, and the Limits of Governance

Originally aired March 6, 2025

Donald Trump’s return to the White House raises urgent questions about the future of democracy, governance, and institutional resilience in the United States. How will power be wielded? What are the implications for policy, social cohesion, and global stability?

Rather than engaging in partisanship, this webinar steps back to examine history, human behavior, and power dynamics — exploring how individuals and institutions can respond in ways that strengthen democracy, foster resilience, and avoid the pitfalls of authoritarianism.

Speakers

Richard Heinberg

Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute

Richard Heinberg is the author of many award-winning books on energy and the environment, including Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival, The End of Growth, and Our Renewable Future. Few thinkers have done more to demystify the systemic forces shaping our world — from fossil fuel dependency to economic instability and societal resilience.