New York Times columnist David Brooks is theoretically supposed to be PBS News Hour’s conservative half of its weekly Friday news recap with Washington Post associate editor and MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart. However, he constantly fails to live up to this arrangement, and this Friday was no exception, as he alleged that people all over the world will die because the Trump administration simply wants to “break things.” Host Geoff Bennett set the table for Brooks by reading part of one of his recent columns, “And you wrote about this your — past week in a column, where you said that it's ‘the working-class communities that will continue to languish because Trump ignores their main challenges and focuses instead on culture war distractions,’ that people who voted for change want to see that change.”     Brooks began by trying to contrast the mindset of Trump voters with the Trump administration, “Yes, the people who voted for Trump had a good reason to. Like, high school-educated people die eight years sooner than college-educated people. High school-educated people, their kids, by sixth grade are four grade levels below college-educated people. They're much more likely to say they're lonely. They're much more likely to live in devastated communities without social capital. So, if you had a populist government, they would have policies to address these serious issues.” Instead, Brooks alleged: The Trump administration is not leading with that. They really don't have plans for any of this. And when you look at who's in the administration, it's obvious why. The president and Elon Musk are University of Pennsylvania graduates who are billionaires. Pete Hegseth went to Princeton and Yale. J.D. Vance went to Yale. Stephen Miller went to Duke. These are the highly educated right-wingers. And I have been around these — all these people all my life. I used to be one. And there are two types. There are, one, people who believe in conservative governance. And then there's the other type. They're just anti-left. They don't have a positive vision for conservative governance. They want to tear down the institutions that they believe the left controls. Dialing up the rhetoric, Brooks continued, “He goes after USAID. He goes after the Forest Service. He goes after the Department of Education. And so it's all tearing down institutions that they believe the left controls. And the problem with that is that the pain is born by the woman in Namibia who's going to die of AIDS, the kid in Ohio who's going to die of cancer because NIH, medical research has been gutted. And so it's — F. Scott Fitzgerald put it well. Rich people are careless. They break things. And I think that's what's happening here. Brooks chose to immediately go for the most sympathetic examples, but what do the Department of Education or USAID’s funding of Serbian DEI initiatives have to do with cancer research? Here is a transcript for the February 21 show: PBS News Hour 2/21/2025 7:44 PM ET GEOFF BENNETT: And you wrote about this your — past week in a column, where you said that it's “the working-class communities that will continue to languish because Trump ignores their main challenges and focuses instead on culture war distractions,” that people who voted for change want to see that change. DAVID BROOKS: Yes, the people who voted for Trump had a good reason to. Like, high school-educated people die eight years sooner than college-educated people. High school-educated people, their kids, by sixth grade are four grade levels below college-educated people. They're much more likely to say they're lonely. They're much more likely to live in devastated communities without social capital. So, if you had a populist government, they would have policies to address these serious issues. The Trump administration is not leading with that. They really don't have plans for any of this. And when you look at who's in the administration, it's obvious why. The president and Elon Musk are University of Pennsylvania graduates who are billionaires. Pete Hegseth went to Princeton and Yale. J.D. Vance went to Yale. Stephen Miller went to Duke. These are the highly educated right-wingers. And I have been around these — all these people all my life. I used to be one. And there are two types. There are, one, people who believe in conservative governance. And then there's the other type. They're just anti-left. They don't have a positive vision for conservative governance. They want to tear down the institutions that they believe the left controls. And so that's what they're doing. That's what Bush — that's what Trump goes after. He goes after USAID. He goes after the Forest Service. He goes after the Department of Education. And so it's all tearing down institutions that they believe the left controls. And the problem with that is that the pain is born by the woman in Namibia who's going to die of AIDS, the kid in Ohio who's going to die of cancer because NIH, medical research has been gutted. And so it's — F. Scott Fitzgerald put it well. Rich people are careless. They break things. And I think that's what's happening here.

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a simple dinner made with tender chicken breast in a creamy, Italian inspired sauce served over a bed of tender angel hair pasta! A SIMPLE, CREAMY CROCK POT CHICKEN RECIPE This Crock Pot Angel Chicken is the epitome of belly warming, comfort food! My good friend Victoria says her family always called this Chicken Italiano and her mom had it in an old family cookbook. Housewives got creative with recipe names back in those days and I love seeing all the variations! It is such a simple recipe with lots of flavor: tender, juicy chicken is slow-cooked in a creamy, Italian seasoned sauce that’s perfect for spooning over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes. It’s a no-fuss recipe that lets your dinner cook away in the crock pot while you get on with your day. Perfect for those busy weeknights or to serve as a cozy weekend dinner! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  How to serve Crock Pot Angel Chicken? You can remove the chicken breasts from the soup and add the cooked pasta to the crockpot. Toss the pasta to coat and serve a portion of the chicken along with the pasta. You can leave the chicken breasts whole or shred them. Or you can just serve the chicken and sauce on top of the cooked pasta on your plate. Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley, cracked black pepper and/or grated parmesan cheese. What to serve with Angel Chicken? Just spoon the sauce over whatever pasta you choose. It makes a really filling meal. I like to serve this with Garlic Bread or Breadsticks and a salad to round it out. Can I make this with different pasta? You bet. I used angel hair, but any pasta will work. Long pastas like fettuccini, spaghetti, or linguini work fine. But you could even use smaller pasta options like penne, rigatoni, or bow tie pasta. I’ve even served this over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice. Any thing that helps soak up the sauce. How much is a serving size? I used a serving size of 4 ounces of chicken with 1 cup of pasta for one serving. Can I skip searing the chicken to save time? You do not need to sear the chicken before cooking in the crock pot. This just adds nice color to chicken and that browning does add flavor. To save time, skip the browning of the chicken and place it directly into the bottom of the crock pot. Follow the rest of the directions except you’ll need to cook on low for closer to 6 hours. How to store leftovers? Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. You can freeze leftovers up to 3 months in the freezer. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) boneless skinless chicken breasts– you could make this with chicken thighs if you enjoy dark meat and are looking for a more affordable option. cream of chicken soup– grab a can or make some Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. I highly recommend low or no sodium options if you have any sensitivity to salt. You can always add additional salt later if you find it needs some. You can add salt but you can’t take it away once it is in there. cream cheese – If you forget to set it out early, try these Tips for Softening Cream Cheese Quickly. butter– If you need to soften it quickly, these Tips to Soften Butter Faster should help. I recommend unsalted butter here so you can control the salt levels garlic – Personally I always love fresh garlic, I think you get a better garlic flavor than the jarred stuff but use what you prefer. chicken broth– grab a carton of your favorite brand or make some Homemade Chicken Broth. Again, I highly recommend low or no sodium options if you have any sensitivity to salt. Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix– any brand of dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix will work though. Also, there are a few different brands that make low sodium versions of this if you need to use them. This brand is just one of my personal favorites. If you don’t want to use a salad dressing mix, just use a couple of teaspoons of Italian Seasoning. salt and pepper– to taste. Use less at first and add after you taste. Always best to start with little and add more, you can’t take it out once you’ve already added it. angel hair pasta– you can use other pasta types. I shared some ideas in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) section above. HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT ANGEL CHICKEN: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of each chicken breast. Note: If you have salt sensitivities, just season with pepper. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and sear each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat.In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese and softened butter. Whisk until smooth. Add the can of cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken stock and the dry salad dressing mix to the same bowl. Whisk to fully combine. Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot. Pour the soup mixture over the top of the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours or until the chicken reaches a temperature of 165F degrees. I don’t recommend cooking it on high because I don’t think the chicken gets quite as tender but if you absolutely must, you can cook on high for 1.5-2 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F degrees. Never go only by time when cooking meat – you must go by internal temperature for doneness. Shortly before serving, cook the pasta according to the package instructions to al dente. Drain when cooked. Serve and enjoy. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie 75 Fall Crock Pot Dinner Recipes 10 Crock Pot Mississippi Recipes 30 Chicken Breast Recipes Print Crock Pot Angel Chicken Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a simple dinner made with tender chicken breast in a creamy, Italian inspired sauce served over a bed of tender angel hair pasta! Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 3 hours hoursTotal Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings 4 Calories 840kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oilsalt and pepper, to taste1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt – see notes below)3 cloves garlic, minced¾ cup chicken broth (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt – see notes below))1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix16 ounce box angel hair pastachopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving) InstructionsHeat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper, to taste over both sides of 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts.Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and sear each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, add 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature and 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature. Whisk until smooth. Add10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, 3 cloves garlic, minced, ¾ cup chicken broth and 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix to the same bowl. Whisk to fully combine. Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot. Pour the soup mixture over the top of the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours or until the chicken reaches a temperature of 165F degrees.NOTE: Always go by internal temperature of the meat to know when it is done – especially with crock pot cooking. Never base it solely on time since crock pots, depending on their age and brand, can cook at different speeds. Shortly before serving, cook 16 ounce box angel hair pasta according to the package instructions to al dente. Drain when cooked. Ways to serve:You can serve the chicken breasts whole or you can shred the chicken. You can toss the pasta directly in the sauce or you can spoon the chicken and sauce onto the pasta for each individual serving.Optional: Serve it topped with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese. Notes NOTE: If you are sensitive to sodium or you find that canned goods or often too salty to your tastes, I recommend getting no sodium products (cream of chicken and chicken broth) and then just add salt to your taste. I don’t recommend cooking it on high because I don’t think the chicken gets quite as tender, but if you absolutely must, you can cook on high for 1.5-2 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F degrees. Never go only by time when cooking meat in the crock pot – you must go by internal temperature for doneness. Just keep in mind the chicken may not be fall apart tender. Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 23g | Sodium: 1833mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

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