What is life in Washington, DC like under Donald Trump? Artist and resident Carrie Adams shares her perspective on federal job losses, fear in the community, and the small acts that keep people connected.

Recorded in Washington, D.C., this Over Here, Over There interview goes beyond the political headlines to explore what changes in the US capital mean for people who call it home. Carrie has lived in the city on and off since 2004 and has also lived in several other countries. She discusses the impact of USAID funding cuts, uncertainty for families, Washington’s struggle over local self-government, and the role of protest and community support.

But this is also a conversation about what gets lost when America is seen only through its most prominent political voices. What could Europe learn from American diversity and community spirit? And what could the United States learn from European education, healthcare, and social safety nets? In this episode: Life in Washington, DC under the Trump administration; federal jobs, USAID funding, and the local economy; DC home rule and political representation; immigration fears, protests, and community solidarity; American identity beyond the headlines; what Europe and America could learn from each other. Carrie speaks from her own experience and political perspective; she does not speak for all Washington residents or all Americans.

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