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America"s Fractured Politics

This is a podcast for listeners who are passionate about politics, policy and the future of our nation. It is different-it not only describes the problems we face but offers real solutions.I"m an attorney, a longtime Democratic activist and Capitol Hill staffer. I"m passionate about politics myself, and I hope you"ll join me on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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10:51

A Republic of One: The Court, the President, and the...

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2026/03/21

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the current term of the Supreme Court, the cases, their meaning, especially for addressing the administrative power of the president and his ability to fire federal employees at will. Support the show

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16:39

From Watchdog to Warning Sign: How America Joined...

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2026/03/18

Send a text International organizations have classified America as a backsliding democracy. Thanks to Donald Trump and his acolytes, we have lost our ability to serve as a beacon for the rest of the world. Please join me as we explore what happened to our democracy, why, and what we can do about it. Support the show

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14:41

The Destruction of Lebanon

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2026/03/14

Send a text Benjamin Netanyahu is not defending Israel. He is gambling with its future—and with Lebanon’s survival—to save his own political skin. What he calls a security strategy is, in truth, a rolling catastrophe written in rubble, displacement, and dead and wounded stretching from the border villages of southern Lebanon to the heart of Beirut. Join me as we explore Netanyahu's strategy and its impact on the broader region. Support the show

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16:11

Iran's Invisible Battlefield: The Growing Cyber...

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2026/03/11

Send a text Iran's cyber warfare capability is a threat to the United States in the best of times. In the situation we find ourselves today, the threat is exacerbated a hundred fold. Support the show

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11:34

The Myth of Isolationism in an Age of Great Power...

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2026/03/07

Send a text Donald Trump has effectively isolated America from the rest of the world. Except for the fact that he is willing to engage the world at the point of a gun. Join me as we explore the effects of isolationism on the United States, and n the rest of the world, especially our trading partners. Support the show

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18:04

Trump's War of Choice

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2026/03/04

Send a text This episode explores Trump's phony claims about why he and Bibi Netanyahu attacked Iran, the implications for both the Middle East and the United States and above all, what must be done by Congress and the American people to stop this vicious cycle of undeclared wars. I hope you'll listen in. Support the show

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15:53

The Delusion of Trump's "Golden Age" and How the Myth...

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2026/02/28

Send a text The State of the Union was classic Trump gaslighting. Join me as I explore the myth behind the "Golden Age" and how it ends. Support the show

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19:16

Rockbridge, Claremont, SACR and the New Authoritarian...

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2026/02/25

Send a text Rockbridge, Claremont and SACR represent the most dangerous threat to democracy we know. Trump may be the bete noire now, but the project of these organizations is built to last. Join me as we explore each of them, who they are, how they function together, their objectives and what we can do about them. Support the show

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12:50

This Electoral System Is Not Sustainable: Here Are...

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2026/02/21

Send a text Citizens United exacerbated an already corrupt electoral system. Here is what is happening, what it means and what we can do about it. It is a no-holds-barred indictment of a system that has rendered our votes nearly irrelevant, leavened by an optimistic note addressing how we fix it. Support the show

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14:57

The Elections Of 1864 And 2026: The Challenges Are...

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2026/02/18

Send a text In this episode we explore the similarities and differences between the elections of 1864 and 2026. Both elections represent existential periods, but in different ways. Listen to how Lincoln navigated a free election during a war, and about our challenge in preserving the integrity of our elections in the age of Trump. Support the show

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12:29

How to Make it Hard for Trump to Tamper with the 2026...

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2026/02/14

Send a text We worry-rightly-that Trump will prevent free and fair elections in November. This episode discusses in detail the things we-all of us-can do to keep our elections free and fair in the face of a man who will lie, cheat and steal in order to win. Together, we can do it. Support the show

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19:25

Palantir: What it is and Why it is So Dangerous

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2026/02/11

Send a text Palantir has been around since 2003. But under the Trump regime, it has become the literal brain behind myriad government actions. In this episode, I discuss Palantir's origins, how it insinuated itself into the bowels of government, the gross misuse of its products by the Trump regime, the threat it poses and what Democrats must do, if it isn't already too late to dismantle this giant spy network. Please listen in. Support the show

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21:15

The Supreme Court and the 2026 Election

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2026/02/07

Send us a text This November we will vote again. This episode will discuss how the Supreme Court puts its thumb on the scale for the Republicans. We will never truly have free and fair elections until they and the Court are put in their places. Support the show

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14:46

Trump, Fixed Elections and the Future of Our Democracy

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2026/02/04

Send us a text Donald Trump's trial balloon about nationalizing elections must be taken seriously. In this episode, we address what that would entail, what the opposition would like and what we can do about it. Time is growing short. Support the show

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15:44

The Supreme Court Has No Business Taking Up...

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2026/01/31

Send us a text The Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case should never been granted certiorari. In this episode, we'll address what is the real agenda. Support the show

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14:06

The Myth of Guardrails

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2026/01/24

Send us a text The Supreme Court and Congress are not guardrails. In fact, there are no guardrails. Hear how they collapsed, and ideas on how to restore them. Support the show

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35:48

Donald Trump's War on the Judiciary and What it Means...

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2026/01/21

Send us a text Join longtime attorney Marc Friedman and me as we delve into Trump's war on the judicial branch and what it means for all of us. Support the show

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49:40

A Conversation: Mark Mansour and J.W. Mansour

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2026/01/17

Send us a text Join J.W. Mansour and me for a stimulating, thought-provoking and wide-ranging discussion about Minneapolis, Greenland, Iran, Trump's activities, AI and a host of other issues. Support the show

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33:14

A Conversation: Mark Mansour and Ramona Grigg

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2026/01/14

Send us a text Join author Ramona Grigg and me as we discuss current events, writing and life in general. Support the show

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11:14

Cold Blooded Murder in Minneapolis

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2026/01/10

Send us a text The murder by an ICE agent of Renee Nicole Good on a Minneapolis street is a moment of truth. Will we and our political leaders rise to the occasion, or will this horrific tragedy be forgotten in a few weeks? We are at an inflection point, and it is time for meaningful action by all of us. Support the show

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