Best Joe Trippi Podcasts (2025)

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Kimmel, Tylenol, and a Ukrainian TACO... 30:44

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What a week. Joe gets into what Jimmy Kimmel's suspension - and his triumphant return - really means. What can we learn? And more importantly, what can we DO? And yeah, Trump's going after Tylenol now. How does Joe see this ending? Plus, Joe and Alex get to a bunch of your questions - what's with Trump's Ukraine flip flop? Is it game on for 2026 as…

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"Time to start flipping tables" with James Talarico 26:03

7d ago26:03

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Texas State Rep and US Senate candidate James Talarico joins Joe and Alex to discuss a new path forward for Democrats - and how he talks about the issues differently. Why does he think love is the most important word in the English language - and how do we heal a divided country without folding on the issues we care about? How do we win on issues l…

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"The goal? It should be to WIN" with Congressman Tom Suozzi 31:59

10d ago31:59

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Congressman Tom Suozzi joins Joe and Alex to discuss the path forward for Democrats. What four factors does he diagnose as contributing to division in America? From social media to cable television - why is the Democratic brand in trouble? How do Democrats define themselves - and do it in a way that breaks through with everyday people? And as we lo…

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"Paved roads lead to dead ends. Find new maps" with Mike Podhorzer 36:17

14d ago36:17

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Alex returns! But that's not all - Mike Podhorzer joins Joe and Alex to discuss the fight we're in - and the fights a lot of people might not know about. Why is Trump going after labor so strongly? Also - why Mike thinks the old red vs. blue framing is outdated - and why the Republican Party is now an agent of the "Neo-Confederacy," as Mike calls i…

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How can we have a fair conversation about Trump’s health? With Trygve Olson 43:17

21d ago43:17

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Trygve Olson joins Joe to discuss whether Donald Trump is trying to distract the American people or cover up the Epstein case. What would happen to the MAGA movement if Trump went away? How can we have a fair election in 2026? Read Trygve's latest at ⁠https://trygveolson.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Learn more about your ad choices…

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"It's getting really bad for Trump. Focus." 31:46

28d ago31:46

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Another big win for Democrats in Iowa - why this one (and the earlier special this year) spells bad news for Trump, who isn't on the ballot next year... plus, is Trump OK? Joe explains what we really have to pay attention to. And Alex has a few numbers that show exactly how bad things have gotten on the economy. What are we supposed to do about Chi…

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"TRUMP'S NUMBERS ARE TANKING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER." 37:07

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Gavin Newsom is taking the fight to Trump - by being Trumpy on social media. Why Joe thinks it can be really effective - and why Democrats shouldn't get bent out of shape about it. Also: You've probably heard about record numbers of Americans "ashamed" Trump is president - but why is it so much worse for Trump under the hood? Just how bad is the ec…

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"Donald Trump fired reality" 33:20

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Trump's taking over DC - what are we supposed to do about it? Is this just the tip of the iceberg for Trump? And he's got to see his numbers with independents taking - can Trump do anything to save himself ahead of midterms? Plus: Beyond ICE or the tariffs or the deportations - what's the most damaging thing Trump has done so far? Joe has a take yo…

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"This is a battle MAGA cannot win" 35:21

2M ago35:21

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Why Joe thinks the American people are really starting to turn on Trump. Yes, enough of them to make a difference. No, we can't let up. Will Democrats fighting back in NY/CA move the needle? Joe thinks so - and we need more of it! What numbers are Alex looking at showing all this is even worse for Trump than people realize? Joe has NEVER seen one n…

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How to win bigly 24:58

2M ago24:58

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OK, so we're winning on Epstein. They're losing. But what about everything else? How do Democrats put together a cohesive message that can actually win? It turns out it's pretty similar to last year's message from Trump. They're screwing you. They're part of the cover up. Everything benefits the rich and the powerful. Not you. And Joe's got a nugge…

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"Trump's losing control" 27:58

2M ago27:58

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Want proof that Trump's lost control of the Epstein situation? Just look at how they're trying to respond. A majority of Americans - including a majority of Republicans - think there's a coverup. And why Democrats need to stay on target. Take a lesson from the guy who's won two of the last three presidential elections (and is, you know, currently i…

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How to fight back against the AI autocratic takeover, with Trygve Olson 34:33

2M ago34:33

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How do you take on an AI-powered autocracy? What does truth even mean in an algorithm-driven ecosystem? Trygve Olson joins Joe and Alex to discuss how we can wrestle control back into the hands of we, the people - and use the tools we've built for good. What are Trygve's 7 rules for winning back control of the public square? If you're looking for m…

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"A $170 billion private vigilante force" 35:29

3M ago35:29

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A $170 billion private army - more than Putin's entire defense budget. Joe explains the race we're in now - and what we have to do to stop Trump's ICE takeover of America. And what does actual transformation look like in our politics? Hint: It's not what Elon Musk is peddling... but yeah, Joe and Alex lay out what's really going on with the "Americ…

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The big, beautiful murder hole MAGA just dug for themselves 24:32

3M ago24:32

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When your "big beautiful bill" is actually a MAGA Murder Bill... you have to distract voters from what's really going on. Hello there, Alligator Alcatraz! Joe explains what's going on... and why when voters do pay attention to the big orange man behind the curtain, it's not going to end well for MAGA. How do we craft a winning message and deliver i…

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"It's all about muscle memory..." how to win a Presidential race 37:24

3M ago37:24

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We dive into Zohran Mamdani's historic victory in New York - and why Joe thinks too many are already taking the wrong lessons from the win. Hint: it's the tactics, not the message. And what really happened with turnout in 2024? Why Joe's skeptical about any turnout claims. Why are primaries so important to building a successful operation? Trust the…

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"We can cripple Trump and Trumpism in months" 31:43

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Why the No Kings protests were such a positive step for the pro-democracy movement - and what we have to do next. When you ask someone else to join you, it really is easier than you think. Especially with some new poll numbers showing that half the country is with us...And what's going on in the Middle East? Why Joe thinks this will not end well. H…

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"Four square blocks in Los Angeles" 31:05

4M ago31:05

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Why this is an opportunity not to just rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic - but actually fix what's wrong with America. How can the Democratic Party change its mindset? How, according to Joe, must it change - from a party to a movement? How can we talk about defending democracy and break through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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A hidden wave for 2026? With Trygve Olson 36:42

4M ago36:42

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Is Elon Musk... really an ally? Why Trygve thinks the "Stalin Rule" applies here. How to avoid falling into the binary trap Trump has forced us into - and to win, we have to play the game we're in. Joe and Trygve think 2026's Senate map could get really interesting, including in some places Democrats might not be expecting to compete... and what re…

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Every day is Taco Tuesday with Trump! 32:31

4M ago32:31

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It's TACO Time for Trump... and he hates it. Great. Why this one sticks and why it's a lesson for us moving ahead. What about Elon? Is he sticking around? Why we shouldn't dance on DOGE's grave yet. Why "Drain the Swamp" makes perfect sense, if you're Trump... and how do we talk about corruption in a way Americans can understand? And the path forwa…

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"Call it the MAGA Murder Budget! Repeat repeat repeat!" 26:29

4M ago26:29

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In light of the House passing the MAGA Murder Budget - Joe digs up some stats you have to hear to believe. Think America knows the truth about Medicaid cuts? Think again. Joe has a solution - but it's going to take a lot more than Democrats are doing right now. Americans generally like tax cuts... when they think it's for them. But when those cuts …

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"A Big For Sale sign on America" 29:37

4M ago29:37

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Joe and Alex discuss the new revelations about President Biden's decision to run - but what's the really scary thing looking forward no one is talking about? Plus - do Democrats have an age problem? What does Joe think the solution is? And yeah, we talk about the plane - and why $300m from a random previously-broke Chinese company is a MUCH bigger …

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"It's us." 32:05

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With another week of Trump chaos, Joe's just about had enough. Stop hoping for someone else to do the work we need to do. Stop hoping an election is going to change things or wishing national Democrats will magically fix everything and unite. The responsibility is on our shoulders. Joe explains how we, the people, can get it done. Learn more about …

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"12 million of us can shut his ass down" 35:42

5M ago35:42

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How bad has Trump's first 100 days been? Don't ask the Canadian conservatives, either. New PRRI data shows that crucial parts of Trump's coalition aren't just eroding - they might already be gone. And why it's not just about "democracy being on the line" - what key question do 52% of Americans already agree on? Stick around to the end for some clas…

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Winning time starts NOW. Don't wait. Don't hope. Go. 34:33

5M ago34:33

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Another week on the Trump clown show train - but Joe points out there's a whole lot of intentional destruction happening, too. What's Joe's unexpected idea to cause chaos within MAGA? How can Democrats campaign on what the Trump regime has done so far? Don't run on the idea that we have to save the system! Is it time for Democrats to stop talking a…

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"If you want to touch a nerve, you have to touch a nerve" with Anat Shenker-Osorio 37:45

5M ago37:45

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Special guest Anat Shenker-Osorio joins Joe and Alex for one of our favorite shows to date. You won't want to miss the energy. What is the entire Democratic political ecosystem getting wrong? What's broken about "testing?" And how do we take the fight more directly to Trump - with what Anat calls "the only thing that truly fells an autocrat?" Plus:…

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Trump caved. The roller coaster continues. Now what? 28:31

6M ago28:31

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Joe sums up the crazy tariff roller coaster in two words: Trump caved. So now what? Where do we go from here? When are his supporters going to start feeling the pain - and moving away from Trump? Joe thinks it might already be happening - but what do we need to do to make it a long-term win for the pro-democracy side? And do Democrats still have an…

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"The many over the money" 22:36

6M ago22:36

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A big win for Democrats in Wisconsin - why Joe sees no sunshine for MAGA/Trump in these results. A refuse/resist movement is growing and it is growing everywhere. Looking ahead: How do we fight everywhere but stay efficient? Where should Democrats look to in 2026? How long of a leash does Elon have left? And yes, we have to talk about the economy. …

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"We're so far beyond tough love" with Reed Galen 40:07

6M ago40:07

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Description: Our friend Reed Galen joins the pod to discuss what he's seeing traveling around the country to town halls with The Union - and what the path forward for the opposition movement is. Turns out, when 75% of Americans agree with you, and you're still losing, then it's not the issues - it's the message! We go beyond tough love for the Demo…

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Big news for the pro-democracy fight! 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Joe and Alex are back with two huge announcements. We've talked about what we need to build to take on anti-democratic forces - now we're doing it. Join the new pro-democracy social network. Sez.us, online or in your app stores. And Resolute Square is Lincoln Square on Substack! Join us and help us keep building the town square. Finally - what numb…

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It's not play dead time! 33:47

7M ago33:47

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Are we buying Putin's latest con job? Why Joe and Alex think the proposed "ceasefire" in Ukraine might be broken before it's even agreed to. And returning home, Joe and Alex finish their look at the state of our union. What's going on with the economy - and why has Trump seemingly already broken one of his signature promises? How much pain are Trum…

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The REAL State of the Union, Part 1 28:17

7M ago28:17

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If you skipped Trump's "State of the Union" record-setting ramble, this show's for you. Joe and Alex dive in - what actually is the state of our union? Part 1 of where we see the world, the economy, and the state of both parties... Starting with how Joe thinks Trump's second term has completely remade American foreign policy. It's Trump and Putin a…

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"Trump's Imperial King Presidency" 30:24

7M ago30:24

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Will Trump and the House GOP end up becoming the dogs that caught the car? What happens with the impending shutdown - and should Democrats try to keep the government open? And why all those horrible polling numbers for Trump in House seats really don't matter to Trump and Elon. It's all a race - can Trump derail democracy before we win back the Hou…

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"Project 2025 is just the beginning" with Dave Troy 47:33

7M ago47:33

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Dave Troy, publisher of "America 2.0," joins Joe and Alex to look under the surface at what Elon and Trump are doing. What's Elon's endgame - and is there any way to stop it? How Project 2025 is just a small piece of the puzzle - what's "Project Russia" and why is it a MUCH bigger threat? And why do the crypto-bros keep attacking the dollar? And wh…

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"Here's something to fight FOR" 32:55

7M ago32:55

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Another crazy week of the Trump administration is in the books. Why Joe thinks Trump's Ukraine "negotiations" are one of the most incompetent things he's ever seen... which is saying something. Why Alex thinks this is just another long-term problem the Republican Party faces post Trump. Plus - Joe's take on what Democrats can rally around, right no…

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"The most important lesson" for beating Trump and MAGA, with Katherine Stewart 29:55

8M ago29:55

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The question isn't just how we got here - it's what we do next. Joe and Alex are re-joined by Katherine Stewart for a special guest episode. Katherine has been researching the far right- from Christian nationalists to MAGA - for over 15 years, and her new book, "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy" is a powerful …

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Good news for the fight ahead 20:47

8M ago20:47

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Joe and Alex lead today's pod with some good news! Why wins in Minnesota and Iowa are good signs as we gear up for Virginia and NJ this year - and for 2026. How can Democrats' message evolve? Why Joe views this as a long-term battle - and we can win it. What does Trump's freeze fiasco tell us about what's coming? Turns out, when you put the Project…

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"Untraceable, unimaginable amounts of bribery" - the Hidden Trump Endgame 33:16

8M ago33:16

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Joe and Alex discuss how everything you've probably read about this week was a distraction from Trump's endgame. We all have to pay very, very close attention to what's happening behind the curtain. Why Trump's crypto capture scheme could be the biggest story in our lifetimes. And how social media is quickly becoming an arm of the state. TikTok, X,…

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"Trump's got it wrong. It's an American diplomatic triumph." 25:46

8M ago25:46

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We're back with our last show of Joe Biden's presidency. Why Joe thinks the Gaza ceasefire is an American diplomatic triumph - not Trump's. And looking back at the last four years - why Joe Biden's grade is NOT an "incomplete." Trippi looks back and honestly grades the Biden presidency. And - looking back even farther - how do we make sure what hap…

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The scariest misinformation truths you'll ever hear 34:35

9M ago34:35

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This might be the scariest fact we've ever seen about social media. You know it's bad, but this bad? And it explains a lot about how crazy political discussions have gotten online. 0.1% of users? No really. The amount of disinformation is staggering. And what does it do to our brains? Plus: What people miss when Trump lies. When we roll our eyes, w…

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A plan for the New Year and beyond... and remembering one of the greats 23:57

9M ago23:57

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Joe starts the show by remembering Jimmy Carter with a story you've got to hear to believe. Of all the interactions with presidents Joe has had - why this one with President Carter has stuck with him. And our first look ahead to 2025 - what has Joe and Alex feeling optimistic going into the New Year? Hint: It's people like you listening to this... …

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"Governing by rally and chaos" - A look ahead to 2025 26:13

9M ago26:13

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In the last show of 2024, Joe and Alex discuss a possible war with... checks notes... Greenland? Panama? It's just another day in the world of Trump. Why Joe thinks it's all governing by rally - and why it shows that the Trump coalition is still more fragile than many understand. Is Joe Manchin right? Is the Democratic brand toxic? Finally: What ar…

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"The biggest BS line ever devised by anyone ever" 30:50

9M ago30:50

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Trump's going off the rails. And there's nobody left to stop him. Why his lawsuits against ABC and Ann Selzer aren't only ridiculous - they're really dangerous. And those tax cuts? Why Joe and Alex aren't holding their breaths. And how about all those tariffs bringing down inflation and gas prices? Joe thinks this might be Trump's biggest lie of al…

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The one thing every candidate for President needs to understand 29:45

10M ago29:45

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MAGA's mobilization continues. What can we do to fight back? Plus: Kari Lake at Voice of America? More yikes. And what's Joe's take on the latest from Syria? As we look ahead - what does Joe's ideal candidate for President look like for 2028? It's not a trick question. What do they need to be doing right now to build the strongest possible base? Jo…

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Joe Trippi, Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, host of That Trippi Show sits down with Mary Angela Perna to discuss disinformation and strategy! 27:19

10M ago27:19

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I sat down with the incredible, Joe Trippi, seasoned campaign strategist, senior advisor to The Lincoln Project and host of That Joe Trippi Show to discuss the 2024 election, disinformation and strategies for winning in 2025 and beyond!By Mary Angela Perna

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Let's get real about the next two years of Trump 29:31

10M ago29:31

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How can we hold Trump accountable? That work starts now. What can we do about some of these insane nominees? Plus - Joe explains why the Trump coalition is much more fragile than many people realize. Why the next two years are a huge opportunity for yet another realignment - and why Democrats have to take advantage. Learn more about your ad choices…

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The way forward begins now 28:33

10M ago28:33

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Turns out, Joe called a lot of this... way back in 2008. Seriously. What does "the overthrow of everything" look like now? What can the pro-democracy movement learn from what MAGA has been able to build? Joe and Alex talk about the difference between "resistance" and "opposition" and why we have to start building the opposition yesterday. Happy Tha…

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Noah Berlatsky, journalist. We discuss how blue states can resist Trump 40:20

10M ago40:20

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The fantastic Noah Berlastky joins Mary Angela Perna to discuss his piece about how blue states can resist the Trump administration and more!By Mary Angela Perna

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"Most of us would've been Nazi's" with Yevgeny Simkin 44:48

10M ago44:48

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Yevgeny Simkin joins us today to discuss how social media shaped this election. Did the propaganda train win them this election? Does whoever control the information control the nation? He's also here to help promote the new social media platform that looks to overtake X, and it's called Sez.us. Simkin and Joe explain the importance of this app and…

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Focused on the Future 40:31

10M ago40:31

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Alex is out, so Trygve Olsen is back like he never left. It's a week after the election, but we're focused on the future. In the coming years, we have much to learn, but what do we need to make the change? What can we learn from Tammy Baldwin winning? The Matt Gaetz transition has been questionable, are you surprised? Making the change starts with …

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Looking forward 30:54

11M ago30:54

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No sugarcoating this one, folks. Joe and Alex dive into - why? And what's next? Joe breaks down three factors the pro-democracy coalition needs to address, and fast. It all comes down to networks. How do we get out of the Stone Age and start meeting people where they really are? There's a better network around the corner. Go check out Sez.us. Learn…