Best Siege On Democracy Podcasts (2025)

1
US Jobs Market CRASHES: Only 22K Added in August as McDonald’s CEO Sounds Alarm 1:04:39

Play Pause

1d ago1:04:39

1:04:39

August’s jobs report is brutal: just 22K jobs added, June revised to a 13K loss, and unemployment up to 4.3%. Even McDonald’s CEO warns families are so strapped they’re skipping breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Trump MIA: 25th Amendment Calls, Economy in Crisis & Measles Return 1:06:39

7d ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Donald has disappeared from the public eye, while his team insists he’s “just fine.” But with Rep. Maxine Waters calling for the 25th Amendment, questions about his fitness for office are impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy is in free fall, tourism is drying up, immigrant workers are fleeing, and — shockingly — measles is making a com…

1
Chaos, Crackdowns & a Crumbling Democracy 1:06:59

10d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

RFK Jr. is dismantling the CDC without a shred of medical expertise, leaving America exposed to the next pandemic. Meanwhile, Donald ramps up his attacks on Black-led cities and openly undermines democracy itself. From public health chaos to voter suppression, we break down how these reckless moves threaten America’s future. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

1
Trump’s Authoritarian Turn Is Here 1:09:00

15d ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Donald has dropped the mask and gone full authoritarian—just as he promised. From sending the FBI after political enemies to deploying troops on U.S. soil, hinting at suspending elections, and even floating a 2028 run, American democracy is on life support. This isn’t a warning anymore—it’s happening in real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

1
Pro-Life & Pro-Death Penalty: Hypocrisy & Hypoxia. How Does One Reconcile These Polar Opposites? An In-depth Examination of the Pelican State of Louisiana. 1:03:04

18d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Welcome! We’re thrilled and excited that you joined us as we celebrate an enormous milestone — our 100th episode of Light ‘Em Up. This achievement has been 5 years in the making and something we honestly never envisioned accomplishing when we started this project in January of 2020. Email us here, [email protected] and let us know how …

1
Trump Invades D.C.: National Guard Deployed as Fascism Accelerates 57:26

29d ago57:26

57:26

Donald’s deployment of the National Guard to D.C. isn’t about crime—it’s about consolidating power. We unpack how this calculated move fits the authoritarian playbook, why America’s institutions are caving, and what history tells us about leaders who militarize civilian spaces. The slide into fascism isn’t coming—it’s here. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

1
The Grift Is Wide Open: Dems Back Israel & Resistance Grows 1:08:08

1M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Unmasking America: Birthright Citizenship, Mass Deportation & the Cost of Exclusion. The 14th Amendment on Trial, Citizenship Under Siege. The Use of the Executive Order to Bypass the Constitution ... 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

We welcome you to this in-depth, investigative, fact-finding episode of Light ‘Em Up. Thank you for joining us — as we march one step closer to achieving an enormous milestone, our 100th episode! In this episode we are diving into complex and impactful topics. We’ll drill down on the concept of Birthright Citizenship — enshrined by the 14th Amendme…

1
Trump Spirals: Gaza Lies, Epstein Panic & Poll Freefall 1:08:11

1M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Donald is unraveling—lying about Gaza aid, deflecting on Epstein, and ranting about windmills. As the truth catches up, his distractions aren't landing—and now Democrats are sliding in the polls too. We cut through the noise and expose the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Trump Under Siege: Epstein Files, Fox Mutiny & Culture Wars 1:04:59

1M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Donald’s bad week just got worse. Explosive new revelations tie him even closer to Jeffrey Epstein—including a handwritten note calling Epstein “the greatest.” Fox News turns on Tulsi Gabbard, and Donald lashes out at South Park, The View, and Obama in a frantic bid to distract. But the usual smears aren’t landing. As media cracks and cultural push…

1
Trump Unravels: Racism, Epstein & Economic Freefall 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

With poll numbers tanking and the Epstein scandal closing in, Donald is flailing—resorting to racist stunts, AI lies, and economic chaos to distract from the truth. From ICE abuses to a collapsing dollar, we expose the regime’s desperation and connect the dots behind the culture war smokescreen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

1
Trump's Distractions Are Crumbling 53:38

2M ago53:38

53:38

From Epstein transcripts to rainbow streets and sudden medical leaks, Donald is throwing everything at the wall to hide the truth. But his distraction playbook is falling apart. This week, we unpack the Epstein card scandal, Breonna Taylor’s disgraceful verdict, culture war chaos, and Trump’s lawsuit panic. What is he really trying to bury—and is t…

1
Epstein Fallout & MAGA Cracks 1:17:17

2M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

The Epstein coverup is unraveling—and even MAGA loyalists are starting to break ranks. Trump’s usual distractions are failing, his immigration numbers are crashing, and he's getting ratioed on Truth Social. Waj and Danielle unpack the chaos, the infighting, and what Trump might do next as his grip weakens. This isn’t just scandal—it’s the collapse …

1
Detained & Damaged: Kids, Cash & the Trump Immigration Machine. A dumpster fire of greed, cruelty & cowardice: The human cost of the relentless, xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Do Trump's policies actually ... 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

As we rapidly approach another enormous milestone — our 100th episode (currently #98) we’ve e-x-p-a-n-d-e-d our global footprint to 131 countries. ONLY through your unyielding support could this achievement have been realized. Thank you! Immigration is a “3rd rail” hot topic in the U.S. The issues of immigration decided the ’24 presidential electio…

1
America on the Brink: ICE, NASA & Flood Chaos 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This week, Waj and Danielle break down the terrifying acceleration of MAGA-driven collapse: ICE agents terrorize families, flood victims in Texas are left stranded, and top NASA scientists flee as the Trump regime purges expertise. Add to that economic freefall in red states—and it’s clear this isn’t just dysfunction. It’s destruction by design. Ho…

1
Children Died in Texas Floods—Trump’s Cuts Made It Inevitable | 1:06:58

2M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Over 80 people—including children—lost their lives in the devastating Texas floods. But this tragedy wasn’t just about extreme weather—it was the direct result of MAGA policy. On this episode of democracyish LIVE, Waj and Danielle expose how Donald’s April cuts to the National Weather Service forced out key forecasters, just weeks before hurricane …

1
Millions to Suffer So Billionaires Get Richer 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Special #democracyish LIVE with Guest Rep. Ro Khanna 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

As New York City’s mayoral primary upends the Democratic establishment, Wajahat Ali and Danielle Moodie sit down with Rep. Ro Khanna to unpack what this progressive surge means for the future of the Party. Can the Left build lasting power? What lessons should national Democrats take from this moment? Tune in for a special LIVE episode of democracy-…

1
Trump Bombed Iran Without Intelligence — Now We’re on the Brink 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Uncharted Waters, Unprecedented Times: Will Your Hard-won Civil Liberties be Lost? The Trump DOJ Green-lights Police Brutality. The Push to Pardon George Floyd's Killer. Will America's Experiment in ... 1:11:05

3M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Welcome to this educational and explosive, brand-new edition of Light ‘Em Up! Share us with a friend! We are now being actively downloaded in 131 countries! We continue our intense focus on how the Rule of law and democracy are being endangered. Democracy hangs in the balance and is under constant daily attack — threatened on every front. What bett…

1
Trump’s Chaos Week: ICE Lies, WW3 Threats & MAGA Civil War 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Trump FANATIC Targets 70 Democrats--What's Next?! 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

A Trump-supporting, religious extremist from Minnesota was arrested with a hit list of over 70 Democratic targets—including elected officials and abortion clinics. This wasn’t random—it was politically motivated domestic terrorism. And it’s not an isolated event. As Donald ramps up ICE raids in Blue states, we break down the dangerous connection be…

1
'Unprepared, Part Two: There is No Plan’ (from NPR’s Up First) 26:33

3M ago26:33

26:33

From The Sunday Story on NPR’s Up First, hosted by Ayesha Rascoe. As North Carolina struggles to build back after Hurricane Helene, NPR correspondent Laura Sullivan travels to New York and New Jersey years after Superstorm Sandy to find how recovery efforts fell short. And we learn special interests are shaping how we put communities back together.…

1
‘Unprepared, Part One: Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning’ (from NPR’s Up First) 24:10

3M ago24:10

24:10

From The Sunday Story on NPR’s Up First, hosted by Ayesha Rascoe. NPR correspondent Laura Sullivan examines how the nation is failing to rebuild after major storms in a way that will protect them from the next one. As climate-related storms become more frequent and severe, NPR and FRONTLINE investigate the forces keeping communities from building r…

1
Trump's POWER GRAB? L.A. Used as a Test Case! 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
After Hurricane Helene, Are We Ready for the Next Big Storm? 22:03

3M ago22:03

22:03

Last fall, Hurricane Helene tore through multiple states, leaving millions without power, billions of dollars in damage, and more than 200 people dead. In the days that followed, NPR correspondent Laura Sullivan and a team from FRONTLINE began reporting on the ground in Western North Carolina, one of the hardest-hit areas — despite being inland and…

1
"An Ignorant People Can Never Remain a Free People" The Attack on the "Great Writ" Habeas Corpus, Due Process, the Rule of Law & Democracy by the Trump Administration. Are we on a Collision Course with ... 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Welcome to this explosive edition of Light ‘Em Up! In these critical and delicate times that we find ourselves in — democracy is in clear and present danger. As nothing feels certain or safe and everything appears to be in “transition” we interrogate and examine the Trump Administration and its efforts to suspend the “great writ” of Habeas corpus. …

1
Is A.I. Making Health Policy Now?! 53:42

3M ago53:42

53:42

Is A.I. writing our health policy now?! Is the government wiretapping itself?! Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali are back with another live, unfiltered episode of democracy-ish, where the idiocracy is getting harder to ignore. Tune in as they break down the latest absurdities in our crumbling democracy—and remind you why staying informed (and outrage…

1
America's Last Wake Up Call?! 1:04:35

4M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Siege On Democracy Podcasts

1
democracy-ish

Mary Trump Media

1
Siege On Democracy

FOX 5 DC

1
Light 'Em Up

Phillip Rizzo

1
The Asset

District Productive

1
The FRONTLINE Dispatch

GBH

1
US Jobs Market CRASHES: Only 22K Added in August as McDonald’s CEO Sounds Alarm 1:04:39

1
Trump MIA: 25th Amendment Calls, Economy in Crisis & Measles Return 1:06:39

1
Chaos, Crackdowns & a Crumbling Democracy 1:06:59

1
Trump’s Authoritarian Turn Is Here 1:09:00

1
Pro-Life & Pro-Death Penalty: Hypocrisy & Hypoxia. How Does One Reconcile These Polar Opposites? An In-depth Examination of the Pelican State of Louisiana. 1:03:04

1
Trump Invades D.C.: National Guard Deployed as Fascism Accelerates 57:26

1
The Grift Is Wide Open: Dems Back Israel & Resistance Grows 1:08:08

1
Unmasking America: Birthright Citizenship, Mass Deportation & the Cost of Exclusion. The 14th Amendment on Trial, Citizenship Under Siege. The Use of the Executive Order to Bypass the Constitution ... 1:05:08

1
Trump Spirals: Gaza Lies, Epstein Panic & Poll Freefall 1:08:11

1
Trump Under Siege: Epstein Files, Fox Mutiny & Culture Wars 1:04:59

1
Trump Unravels: Racism, Epstein & Economic Freefall 1:05:07

1
Trump's Distractions Are Crumbling 53:38

1
Epstein Fallout & MAGA Cracks 1:17:17

1
Detained & Damaged: Kids, Cash & the Trump Immigration Machine. A dumpster fire of greed, cruelty & cowardice: The human cost of the relentless, xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Do Trump's policies actually ... 59:59

1
America on the Brink: ICE, NASA & Flood Chaos 1:04:51

1
Children Died in Texas Floods—Trump’s Cuts Made It Inevitable | 1:06:58

1
Millions to Suffer So Billionaires Get Richer 46:53

1
Special #democracyish LIVE with Guest Rep. Ro Khanna 1:03:49

1
Trump Bombed Iran Without Intelligence — Now We’re on the Brink 1:06:02

1
Uncharted Waters, Unprecedented Times: Will Your Hard-won Civil Liberties be Lost? The Trump DOJ Green-lights Police Brutality. The Push to Pardon George Floyd's Killer. Will America's Experiment in ... 1:11:05

1
Trump’s Chaos Week: ICE Lies, WW3 Threats & MAGA Civil War 1:02:55

1
Trump FANATIC Targets 70 Democrats--What's Next?! 1:00:01

1
'Unprepared, Part Two: There is No Plan’ (from NPR’s Up First) 26:33

1
‘Unprepared, Part One: Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning’ (from NPR’s Up First) 24:10

1
Trump's POWER GRAB? L.A. Used as a Test Case! 1:03:17

1
After Hurricane Helene, Are We Ready for the Next Big Storm? 22:03

1
"An Ignorant People Can Never Remain a Free People" The Attack on the "Great Writ" Habeas Corpus, Due Process, the Rule of Law & Democracy by the Trump Administration. Are we on a Collision Course with ... 1:04:16

1
Is A.I. Making Health Policy Now?! 53:42

1
America's Last Wake Up Call?! 1:04:35