Is It Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds?

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump launched a thousand conspiracy theories about the shooter and who was or was not involved. The former president survived, but many of the conspiracies live on. Listen to John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea - with over 60 years of combined experience in the CIA Clandestine Service - share stories and insights as they teach us to discern between fact and fiction, conspiracy and truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Who is targeting women in swing states and what's their message? Brittany Prime is the founder of a new effort - Women4US - to move right-leaning women in AZ, GA, MI, NV, NC, PA, and WI to either vote for Joe Biden or write-in candidate to defeat Donald Trump. Their motto is "Biden or Write-In" and they have a lot to say!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Republican Geoff Duncan was the GA Lt. Governor in 2020 when Donald Trump tried to steal a presidential election. Duncan refused to go along with the "Stop the Steal" effort and has now endorsed Joe Biden for re-election in 2024.  But why is he the only high-ranking Republican who has done so? Join us for an engaging conversation about how Duncan hopes his public support of the Democrat candidate can make it easier for others to do the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Is Trump really an autocrat-wannabe? Or is that just overreacting by anti-Trumpers? Jill Lawerence is a longtime writer and editor whose insightful political pieces you've read in USA Today, the AP, National Journal and she's the author of "The Art Of The Political Deal."  Today, she joins us to take a closer look at Trump's leadership style and argues that a second Trump term would meet the definition of autocracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Jim Swift, Sr. Editor of The Bulwark, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about what's happening today.  Will Donald Trump "sell" fake elector seats to raise money? What does it take to make it to the shortlist for VP? And, if decline is a choice, why are so many GOP leaders making that choice?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Independent journalist Aron Rupar has followed the Trump legal saga from the beginning. Join us for a conversation about the status of the former President's trials, election interference, how a loss in the courtroom could lead to a loss in November, and other pertinent topics!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Women voters are less of a monolith than ever before. They make up 53% of the overall turnout which means you have to win women if you're going to win. So how does that impact the Biden and Trump campaigns? Longtime Political strategist and founder of Zelt Communications, Lauren Zelt joins for a lively conversation on what women want when it comes to presidential politics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

National Security expert and former Obama Deputy Assistant Secretary of State gives us an update on what is happening in Israel.  How can an American President satisfy the factions within his party, keep promises to our allies, and be confident he is doing the "right" thing at the same time? Hear about President Biden's behind-the-sense efforts to coordinate a defense against Iran's attacks and what we're doing to both maintain our relationship with Israel and move somehow toward peace. These are frightening and complicated times - Joel Rubin brings insights and clarity to what is happening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

There's a major shift in voter demographics happening right before our eyes. Yet, many candidates and strategists don't see it. It's a shift that will have an outsized impact on the 2024 races - and beyond. Strategist and data expert Mike Madrid walks us through the minefield of political data and explains how it will impact the way we vote - and what kind of an America we will leave to our grandchildren.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Everything you need to know about defeating Trump in 2024: an in-depth conversation with Bill Kristol. Bill has been a leader of the pro-democracy movement from Day One. As part of that effort, he founded The Bulwark, an online media source that includes some of the sharpest voices of the day. Listen in as Bill shares his insights on Trump, the election, how voters are changing and crossing over past barriers, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Jennifer introduces her new collaboration with CenterClip.com and shares five of her short audio opeds ranging in topics from politics to the economy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Jacob Heilbrunn, author of America Last: The Right's Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators, joins us to discuss the history of the right's infautuation with foreign dictators, how nothing Trump says is new and he's regurgitating filth from the past, and how the path could lead to The 2025 Presidential Transition Project.

Adam Kinzinger, former congressmen and author of Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country, joins us to talk about preserving democracy, how the GOP has lost their sense of ethics, where the US fits in in the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and toxic masculinity in politics.

Political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid and Meghan Milloy of Republican Women for Congress join Jennifer to discuss what the results in New Hampshire will be, what that will bode for Trump and Biden in November, and the shifting composition of the Republican base.

Jennifer breaks down her predictions for the Republican GOP primary, which states Trump already has a hold on, and why it's important for political campaigns to be surrounded in truth and positive messages instead of misinformation and slander.

Mike Madrid, GOP Political Consultant, and Jim Merrill, attorney and former New Hampshire campaign manager, join us to discuss predictions for the New Hampshire primary and the important distinction between voting to support a candidate and voting against a candidate.Jim Merrill: @JimMerrillNHMike Madrid: @madrid_mike

Jennifer speaks to us about the rabid response to Taylor Swift being named Time's "Person Of The Year."

This is a recording of a Twitter (X) space; We're joined by Tom Nichols, Staff writer at The Atlantic, and Washington Reporter Olivier Knox to take questions from listeners about how the Republican party has changed socially the past ten years and how a second Trump term would change it further.

Alice Stewart, Republican political commentator for CNN and the co-host of Hot Mics From Left To Right alongside Maria Cardona, joins us to discuss the debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, predictions for the next election, and why the Republican party needs to band together not work against each other.

Michael Steele joins us to discuss if Nikki Haley will denounce Trump, the predicted chaos of the 2024 election, and why people should be worried ahead of time before the election and not just choosing to care when it circles around.

As the Republican insanity continues, Jennifer describes a new addition to her family.

This is a reupload of Jennifer's recent appearance on The Michael Steele Podcast: "One year out until the 2024 presidential election, Michael Steele speaks with former New Hampshire GOP chairwoman, Jennifer Horn. The pair discuss the polls showing Biden losing to Trump in swing states and whether his approach to the Israel/Hamas war will cost him Gen Z voters, Nikki Haley's approach at the third GOP debates, the cost of abandoning Ukraine and what Mike Johnson being elected Speaker of the House means for the future of our country and white Christian nationalism."Check out The Michael Steele Podcast on Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QRzHkFzFKkbbVk1n85ByQ

Lee McIntyre, author of On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy, joins us to break down the important distinction between misinformation and disinformation, why the truth is often hidden behind a paywall, and why it's important to know your sources.

This is a recording of a Twitter (X) Space with Mike Madrid, political consultant and author of "The Latino Century”, discussing concerns about the new Speaker of the House and what's to follow.

Alice Stewart and Maria Cardona are the hosts of Hot Mics From Left To Right talk to Jennifer about the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, ME and the end of the chaos in the House with the swearing in of Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Listen to more episodes of the podcast here.

Dan McMillan, Executive Director of Save Democracy in America, joins us to discuss Democracy Dollars, a public campaign financing program that allows everyday voters, rather than big money, to fund political campaigns by giving them campaign cash. Dan explains how Democracy Dollars would lead to voter owned elections and campaign finance reform by putting money in the hands of the people.Check out more of Dan's work here: https://savedemocracyinamerica.org/

We're joined by Antonia Deignan, the author of "Underwater Daughter: A Memoir of Surviving and Healing." She discusses the impacts of childhood trauma, generational trauma and the potential healing path out of suffering and finding forgiveness in the hardest places. This is the first episode in our "mental health is human health" series.Check out Antonia's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Underwater-Daughter-Memoir-Survival-Healing/dp/1647424224

Alex Traiman, award-winning documentary filmmaker and the Jerusalem bureau chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, joins us for an intense discussion of current events in Gaza, misinformation surrounding the hospital bombing, and what we might expect to see in the upcoming days.

We're joined by Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of The Bulwark, to discuss the differences between the wars in Israel and Ukraine. We also talk Kevin McCarthy and potential candidates for Speaker of the House.

Mike Madrid, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and GOP political consultant, joins us on a Twitter Space to discuss Kevin McCarthy's removal as House Speaker with our followers.

Guests Ray Brown and Andrew Howell join us to discuss their film '83 Days', a film that highlights George Stinney Jr.: A black teenager executed by electric chair after he was wrongfully convicted of murdering two white girls in 1944 South Carolina.

In an episode that comes from one of our recent Twitter Spaces, we're joined by Matt Lewis, columnist for The Daily Beast. Our Twitter followers unpack whether we as a society are lowering our expectations of decency, what it means to be a "good politician," and why we feel we have to settle.

Will Hurd, former US Representative, former CIA clandestine officer, and Republican presidential candidate, joins us to discuss Donald Trump, the upcoming election, and what values Americans look for in a worthwhile president.

We're joined by Michael Steele, Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and political analyst, to discuss how the Republican Party has changed over time, the negative influence of Trump across the party, and its future after the next election.

Geoff Duncan, Former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and author of GOP 2.0: How the 2020 Election Can Lead to a Better Way Forward for America's Conservative Party, joins us to analyze the potential trajectories of the Republican Party following the 2020 election, and whether the party will sink or swim.

Roger Sollenberger, senior political reporter with the Daily Beast, navigates Ron DeSantis' moral and political past. We discuss Ron DeSantis' encouragement of force-feeding protesting prisoners in Gitmo, a cancelled DeSantis documentary pulled the day after his run for presidency was announced, and suspicious suicide pacts. Note: This episode contains descriptions of force-feedings, torture, suicide pacts, and other graphic content.

This episode is a recording of a Twitter Space after the first GOP primary debate; We're joined by Mike Madrid and our Twitter followers to unpack the debate and discuss the big differences between Republicanism and Nationalism.

First, we're joined by guest Maria Cardona, political strategist and CNN commentator, to discuss the status of the curent Biden reelection campaign. Then we're joined by Jill Lawrence, opinion writer/editor, to discuss Hunter Biden's legal troubles and how the Trump indictments have impacted the Biden reelection campaign. @MariaTCardona@JillDLawrence

Timothy Heaphy, white-collar criminal defense attorney, law professor, and a former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, joins us to talk about January 6th, a slip in our country's democracy, and how the Trump trial will establish the future of our country.

Is a third party effort in 2024 guaranteed to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump? Or is it an important long-term option for voters in a country where most people aren't satisfied with either Democrats or Republicans. Jennifer speaks with Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist with No Labels.

Allan Lichtman, distinguished Professor of History at American University joins us to discuss his 13 keys to the White House, a methodology that he's created to accurately predict the President of the United States since Reagan in 1984. He also discusses the modern conservatism movement and the factors that led him to predict Donald Trump as the winner in 2016.Follow Allan Lichtman @AllanLichtman

Former congressmen and former presidential candidate Joe Walsh joins us to talk Trump and how MAGA-followers have given up on democracy, why they want a dictatorship, and the controversy in that statement. Find Joe Walsh: @WalshFreedom

Guests Joel Rubin and Mark Galeotti both join us to give a rundown on what's been happening in Ukraine, NATO and how it applies, and what it means to call for diplomacy with Russia.

First, we're joined by Pam Hemphill, 70, who is a self-avowed “ex-MAGA Granny” who served jail time for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. After repudiating her former beliefs, she called out Donald Trump on social media for exploiting her story for political gain and she joins us to describe her experience in the riot, the dangers, and how she came to terms with Trump's manipulation.Then, we're joined by Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control. He breaks down his own history being in a cult and how his experience allowed him to get a better insight on other cultish behaviors and gaslighting. He discusses Trump's manipulation tactics and how they align with cult ideals.

Founder of the Republican Women for Progress Jennifer Lim and political strategist Mike Madrid both join us to discuss how America's demographic has changed over time, stepping away from a white, Christian nation, the upcoming election, and the future of the Republican party. Find Mike Madrid: @madrid_mikeFind Jennifer Lim: @JenPLimhttps://www.gopwomenforprogress.org/

With pride month coming to an end, Jennifer Horn is joined by political strategist Conor Rogers to discuss being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in America. They unpack how LGBTQ+ people see politics different, how conservatives contradict themselves from an equal rights standpoint, and what gay Americans may expect from conservatives in the future. Find Conor Rogers: @https://twitter.com/conorjrogers

Jennifer Horn and guest Jim Swift, Senior Editor of The Bulwark, discuss ERIC. ERIC is the Electronic Information Resistration Center, a non-partisan organization that works to keep voter polls accurate, why Republicans should be thrilled to have accurate voting, and why Trump and others are instead trying to attack the effort.https://ericstates.org/Find Jim Swift: @JimSwiftDC

In her premiere episode, Jennifer talks with commentator, Trump critic, and recovering attorney George Conway about the documents case, the 2024 presidential race, and the bizarre psychology behind the man who would be president again.

Coming soon: Is It Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds? With Jennifer Horn.