Podcast appearances and mentions of Amanda Carpenter

Nicolle Wallace on testing the independence of federal watchdogs, Democrats searching for ways to counter Trump 2.0, and a moving new memoir from Molly Jong-Fast.Joined by: Miles Taylor, Amanda Carpenter, Barbara McQuade, Michael Bender, Joe Walsh, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Molly Jong-Fast.

Nicolle Wallace on the firing of two of the National Intelligence Council's top officials, Pete Buttigieg's message for Americans at an Iowa town hall, and Trump's trip to the Middle East. Joined by: Carol Leonnig, John Brennan, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Gene Seroka, Tim Miller, Lis Smith, Basil Smikle, Angelo Carusone, Anne Applebaum, and Amanda Carpenter.

First, the Vatican chose a Bulwark pope, not an AR-15 loving, immigrant-hating pope. Then, in a major blow to Steve Bannon, Trump pulled his nominee for U.S. attorney in D.C.—forcing the avid TV watcher in the Oval Office to turn to Fox News for the 23rd time to help fill his administration—this time with Jeanine Pirro. And in the North Carolina Supreme Court race, the Stop the Steal candidate finally conceded to his Democratic opponent seven months late. Plus, Trump is acting like a Soviet central planner, the reconciliation bill fight is starting to look ugly, and the economy proves yet again that it does not lie. Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Leave a comment show notes Tim's and JVL's 'Bulwark Take' on the new pope JVL's Triad on Pope Leo XIV Damon Linker's tweet about the elderly Fox viewer Linda McMahon's letter to Harvard Poster in Josh Hawley's dorm room Tim and Sam on Trump's fake trade deal with the UK Tim's playlist

Nicolle Wallace on U.S. intelligence contradicting Trump's justification for mass deportations, Sen. Chris Van Hollen's press conference upon his return from El Salvador, and an influx of donations to Harvard University in the face of its stand against Trump.  Joined by: John Brennan, John Hudson, Amanda Carpenter, Rep. Seth Moulton, Harry Litman, James Pindell, George Conway, and Teddy Schleifer.

Nicolle Wallace on U.S. markets nosediving as China retaliates against Trump's tariffs, and the irrevocable damage done to America's global standing. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Charlotte Howard, David Jolly, Michael Linden, Lisa Rubin, Rep. Jim Himes, John Heilemann, Amanda Carpenter, Ben Rhodes, and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow.

Trump is siccing the thought police on the Smithsonian, he's got an FBI task force set up to protect Elon's car company, and he's turning random tattoos into gang insignia—unless they're on Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, Greenlanders did not come to play, Elise Stefanik gets benched, the DOJ won't do its real job, and next week's elections are making Republicans nervous. Plus, courage is contagious—make them come after everybody. Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes "Hands Off" demonstrations on April 5 Protect Democracy's "If You Can Keep It" newsletter Tim and JVL on JD and Usha Vance's Greenland trip MTG lashing out at a British reporter Tim's playlist

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the continued fallout over the Atlantic's bombshell reporting that their editor was added to a group chat where U.S. national security officials discussed military operations, as senators get to question some of the members of the chat on Capitol Hill, as well as the Trump administration's defiance of the judicial branch in its quest to deport Venezuelan nationals without due process, and more.Joined by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, Tyler Pager, Cait Conley, Amanda Carpenter, Lee Gelernt, Mondaire Jones, and Phil Holsinger, Zerlina Maxwell, and Angelo Carusone.

BigTentUSA hosted another "must listen" conversation with writer and editor for Protect Democracy, Amanda Carpenter and PoliticsGirl, Leigh McGowan.Amanda's work at Protect Democracy, combined with Leigh's work at the award-winning PoliticsGirl brand, brought their expertise in breaking down complex issues for a diverse audience. Together they explored what we can learn from The Tea Party's success as an opposition force and the concrete steps we must take now to build a movement to counter Trump 2.0.About the Speakers:Amanda Carpenter is a writer and editor at Protect Democracy. Her work involves collaborating with Protect Democracy advocates and experts to promote the organization's mission, ideas, and key priorities. Before joining Protect Democracy she was a writer for The Bulwark and CNN Contributor. Prior to that she worked on Capitol Hill as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's communications director and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint's speechwriter. She brings over 15 years of political and media experience with her to Protect Democracy.Leigh McGowan is the New York Times bestselling author of A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It, and the host and creator of the viral, award winning digital brand PoliticsGirl. First launched on YouTube in 2015 and relaunched on TikTok in 2020, PoliticsGirl has become a trusted source of information in the age of polarized media, helping a diverse audience reconnect with politics and the American experiment. Known for her KitchenRants, breaking down key issues of the day into digestible pieces, Leigh has amassed hundreds of millions of views, won two Webbys, and launched the highly successful PoliticsGirl Podcast.Watch YouTube Recording HERELearn More: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

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Nicolle Wallace discusses market uncertainties, tensions with Canada over tariffs, Trump's threats to Social Security, the DOJ lawyer fired over refusing to restore Mel Gibson's run rights, new reporting on requests for ominous document shredding at USAID and office closures at the Department of Education – and more.   Joined by: Claire McCaskill, Amanda Lang, Annie Lowrey, Vaughn Hillyard, Tim Miller, Devlin Barrett, Amanda Carpenter, Kristy Greenberg, Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Craig Spencer, and Ryan Nobles.

Dr. Amanda A. Carpenter, PT, CProT, CEAS, is transformational life and leadership coach. __________________________ Amanda is a transformational coach, author, speaker, and the CEO of IAH.fit, a platform dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic wellness through innovative fitness solutions. With a compelling personal story and a dynamic approach to personal growth, Amanda's work resonates deeply with entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. You can learn more about Amanda through her LinkedIn profile. Amanda's message is clear: resilience is not about avoiding challenges but about using them as a platform for growth. She recounts moments of profound struggle that shaped her perspective and taught her the value of self-awareness. Her coaching philosophy centers on the idea that transformation begins with embracing vulnerability and committing to personal growth. “When you lean into discomfort, you discover your true strength,” Amanda shares. This principle is not only central to her coaching but also a guiding light for her clients who seek to lead with authenticity and courage. One of Amanda's key insights in this episode is the distinction between reacting and responding to life's challenges. She encourages leaders to cultivate mindfulness and intentionality, enabling them to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. Amanda also highlights the significance of aligning actions with core values. By staying true to one's principles, she believes leaders can inspire trust and foster meaningful connections. This authenticity, she asserts, is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Through her engaging storytelling and actionable advice, Amanda invites listeners to reframe their challenges as opportunities for growth. Her practical strategies and relatable anecdotes provide a roadmap for navigating adversity while staying grounded in one's values. Resilience is not innate; it's a skill that can be developed through intentional practices like mindfulness and self-reflection. Take Action: Identify one recent challenge and reflect on how it has helped you grow. Journal your insights. The Power of Vulnerability Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. Embracing it fosters genuine connections and personal growth. Take Action: Share a personal story of growth with your team or community to inspire authenticity. Respond vs. React Thoughtful responses, grounded in mindfulness, are more effective than impulsive reactions. Take Action: Practice pausing before reacting in a challenging situation this week. Reflect on the difference it makes. Aligning Actions with Values Staying true to your values builds trust and strengthens leadership. Take Action: List your top three core values and assess how your recent decisions align with them. Turning Setbacks into Setups Every setback holds the potential for a comeback. Reframing challenges as opportunities fuels resilience. Take Action: Reframe a current obstacle as an opportunity and outline steps to leverage it for growth. Connect with Amanda A. Carpenter IAH.fit Website https://iah.fit/ LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-a-carpenter Amanda's insights challenge us to embrace discomfort, lead with authenticity, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth. What's your biggest takeaway from this episode? Write it on a paper napkin and share it on social media with the hashtag #PaperNapkinWisdom. Let's continue the conversation about resilience, authenticity, and leadership!

Anyone who opposes Donald Trump isn't feeling great this week. And where there was "resistance" when Trump took office in 2017, there was more resignation among the voters we talked to this week as he began his second term. Bulwark alum Amanda Carpenter of Protect Democracy joins Sarah to talk about what we should (and should not) be focused on over the next four years.

"Mother" Pence is owed an apology. She snubbed Trump so hard and so beautifully at Jimmy Carter's funeral—and wasn't about to make nice with the man who was all-in on Jan 6 rioters trying to lynch her husband. Meanwhile, the catturd crowd is mad at Amy Coney Barrett for not falling in line, and running off to Greenland while American neighborhoods are on fire is not America First. Plus, the risks of Trump dominating the battlespace with all the stupid stuff. Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes: Amanda's and Protect Democracy newsletter Amanda's book, "Gaslighting America" Tim's playlist charity links: LA Fire Department Foundation California Fire Foundation Los Angeles Regional Food Bank United Way "Watch Duty," the nonprofit app that's been providing invaluable, real-time fire information

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, Rev. Al Sharpton, Alicia Menendez, Dr. Michael Anderson, Major General Randy Manner, Andrew Weissmann, Amanda Carpenter, Angelo Carusone, Ambassador Michael McFaul, Erin Edwards, and Matt Dowd.

Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Ryan Schmelz, Wren Baker, Amanda Carpenter, Jonathan Savage, Jared Halpern, and John Peck.

Ted Cruz and Jim DeMint ground things to a halt in the Senate quite effectively during the Obama era, and Democrats should take a cue from them for Trump's appointments: Demand hearings or hold their own. More broadly, the opposition has to be loud and make a scene, while also staying unified and focused. We are a big country with big ideas, and there are more of us than there are of them.  Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes Part 1 of the "Behind the Bastards" podcast on RFK, Jr. Tim's playlist

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Mike Schmidt, Paul Rieckhoff, Amy McGrath, Matt Dowd, Rep. Jason Crow, Charlie Sykes, Amanda Carpenter, Donny Deutsch, and Bob Woodward.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Claire McCaskill, Amanda Carpenter, Carol Leonnig, David Jolly, Mini Timmaraju, Retired General Barry McCaffrey, and Allison Jaslow.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Mitch Landrieu, Rev. Al Sharpton, Cornell Belcher, Alicia Menendez, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Mike Schmidt, Amanda Carpenter, Mini Timmaraju, and Oren Jacobson.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 4th, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Bill de Blasio joins for a Fallback Friday segment. Kurt Andersen, Chai Komanduri, and Amanda Carpenter also join.

If Mitt Romney and Mike Pence really want to have influence over a future GOP, then they need to join the Cheneys in what may be the greatest cross-partisan movement in history. Meanwhile, the MAGA retribution agenda keeps ramping up, we need more Mark Cuban, and Kamala hits the border.  Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend podcast. show notes Mark Cuban on Theo Von's podcast Amanda's analysis of the authoritarian playbook Tim's playlist

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Mark Cuban, Stephanie Ruhle, Sarah Longwell, Cornell Belcher, Matt Dowd, John Heilemann, Vaughn Hillyard, Amanda Carpenter, and Paul Reickhoff.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Claire McCaskill, Alexi McCammond, Sarah Longwell, Oren Jacobson, Tim Heaphy, Angelo Carusone, Amanda Carpenter, Mike Schmidt, and Dana Bash.

Jen Psaki – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Keisha Lance Bottoms, Cornell Belcher, Sarah Longwell, Errin Haines, Harry Litman, Mike Memoli, Amanda Carpenter, Anthony Coley, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Paul McLeary, and Randi Weingarten.

Every day, people are dying in Gaza. As the death toll there approaches 40,000 it's a stark reminder of those caught in the middle of these negotiations: the Israeli hostages held in Gaza, their families, and ordinary Palestinians facing starvation and the brutality of Israel's bombs. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the death of newborn twins and their mother, and the excruciating grief of their father.  Also on today's show: Yuli Novak, Executive Director, B'Tselem; Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation; Amanda Carpenter, Writer and Editor, Protect Democracy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump may be holed up at Mar-a-Lago because he's afraid of another attempt on his life. Meanwhile, he keeps trying to take away Kamala's identity. Plus, the stunningly different way the media is handling hacked campaign docs in 2024, the threat from rando county clerks who may try to block the electoral vote count, and more from the mailbag. Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller. show notes: A.B.'s piece on Republican election officials refusing to certify a Harris win Tim's 2021 story on voting machine tampering coming from inside the MAGA house Tweet thread on Florida's smooth election process

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Eddie Glaude, Cornell Belcher, Claire McCaskill, Chris Quinn, Tim Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, Amanda Carpenter, Andy Kroll, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Imran Ahmed, and Tiffany Hsu.

Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that Donald Trump is deeply unsettled about Kamala Harris's successful launch, even as polls show her edging into a small lead. His anger has led him to escalate the private conspiracy-mongering about Democrats supposedly cheating in the election. We talked to Amanda Carpenter—a leading Never Trump conservative and an editor at Protect Democracy—about why it's so disturbing that Trump is already laying the groundwork to overturn a loss, a novel way he might try to pull this off, and whether the GOP will ever move beyond MAGA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Dan Kanninen, Jasmine Wright, Eddie Glaude, Vaughn Hillyard, George Conway, Marc Elias, Amanda Carpenter, Nick Corasaniti, Paul Rieckhoff, Amy McGrath, and Tom Winter

Michael Steele – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Cornell Belcher, Donny Deutsch, Yamiche Alcindor, Amanda Carpenter, Skye Perryman, Charlie Sykes, McKay Coppins, Pete Strzok, and Ryan Reilly.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Aaron Blake, David Plouffe, Charlie Sykes, Rev. Al Sharpton, Former Rep. Tim Ryan, Mike Murphy, Amanda Carpenter, Carol Leonnig, and Anne Applebaum.

What’s Trending: The Trump-Vance campaign stated JD Vance will not debate Kamala Harris until after the convention. Project Democracy editor Amanda Carpenter claims that if Trump is elected again he will not leave office. The Lakewood City Council has passed an ordinance that allows police to remove people from public camping. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce joins the show to discuss her new book Fear Itself: Exposing the Left's Mind-Killing Agenda. // The Quick Hit: This is one of the most important speeches of the convention and MSNBC skipped it entirely.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by McKay Coppins, Amanda Carpenter, David Jolly, Hadley Duvall, Sheldon Whitehouse, David Jolly, Nick Corasaniti, Jim Rutenberg, Claire McCaskill, Jonathan Martin, Mike Murphy, and Frank Figliuzzi. 

Not having dementia is not enough to change the dynamic. Biden needs a proactive message against Trump. Meanwhile, you don't have to play 'Connect the Dots' to see the overlap between Project 2025 and Trump—and members of the media claiming he has a 'new tone' are like frogs in boiling water. Plus, more from the mailbag. Amanda Carpenter is back with Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes: Tim's playlist The Authoritarian Playbook for 2025

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Carol Leonnig, Barbara McQuade, David Jolly, Spokesman for the White House Counsel's Office Ian Sams, Susanne Craig, Kristy Greenberg, Amanda Carpenter, Angelo Carusone, Ben Rhodes, Basil Smikle, and Ramin Setoodeh.

Democrats are pushing to address an 1873 law they say could be used to create a national abortion ban if Trump wins. Plus, new details on the first presidential debate. And new reporting on what colleagues told the judge overseeing the Mar-a-Lago documents case. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Juanita Tolliver, Tara Setmayer, Amanda Carpenter, Joyce Vance, David Gura, and Peter Spiegel join.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, John Heilemann, Kristy Greenberg, Amanda Carpenter, Karine Jean Pierre, Courtney Kube, John Brennan, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Mark McKinnon, Tara Setmayer, and Michelle Kinney. 

Republicans had a tête-à-tête with Trump to remind him how, if he wins, he should extend the tax cuts before he gets tied up with punishing all his enemies. Meanwhile, should Biden suggest extending the tax cuts so CEOs can end their flirtation with authoritarianism? Plus, the value of 'agreeing to disagree' in the pro-democracy coalition. JVL and Protect Democracy's Ben Raderstorf join guest host Amanda Carpenter. show notes: Protect Democracy's "If you can keep it" newsletter JVL's newsletter piece on Truth Social JVL's newsletter piece on the Epoch Times 

President Biden gave a speech at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy on Friday, warning about the dangers of isolationism. Historian Garrett Graff and Protect Democracy editor Amanda Carpenter join Anderson to discuss. And New York Times opinion columnist Frank Bruni joins Anderson to discuss the 2024 presidential election and why he says it's a mistake to think Donald Trump can't win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president observes D-Day's 80th anniversary in France and calls on U.S. allies to defend Democracy. Plus, Steve Bannon is ordered to report to prison to serve time for contempt of congress. And, a cross-country trip in an RV to find out if America is really as divided as it seems. Mike Memoli, Luke Broadwater, Nayyera Haq, Amanda Carpenter, Max Rose, Garrett Graff, and Francis Barry join. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Paul Rieckhoff, Anthony Scaramucci, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Rick Stengel, Marty Schladen, Harry Litman, Ian Millhiser, Amanda Carpenter, Frank Figliuzzi, Mary McCord, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Andrew Weissmann, Susanne Craig, Lachlan Cartwright, Vaughn Hillyard, Claire McCaskill, Tim Heaphy, Harry Litman, David Kelley, Andrew Rice, Greg Bluestein, Amanda Carpenter, and Basil Smikle. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Susanne Criag, Kristy Greenberg, Vaughn Hillyard, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tim Heaphy, Kristy Greenberg, Yasmin Vossoughian, Harry Litman, Donny Deutsch, Mara Gay, Isaac Stanley-Becker, Amanda Carpenter, and Frank Figliu

Guests: Lisa Rubin, Harry Litman, Amanda Carpenter, Luis A. Miranda, Jr.Donald Trump's attorneys mock and shame Stormy Daniels—and the people's witness apparently holds her own. Tonight: the wild cross examination of the woman at the center of the cover-up and the two big rulings that caused the defendant to storm off. Plus, is a sitting Republican Senator helping skirt the judge's gag order?   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Stormy Daniels took the stand telling her story in Trump's criminal trial, as the former president stood 10 feet away. Plus, President Biden delivered a speech condemning antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's attacks on Gaza. And, breaking down how DC lobbyists are getting even more creative with how they influence the nation's capital. Katie Phang, Barbara McQuade, Susan Glasser, Ben Rhodes, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Brody Mullins, and Luke Mullins join.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Susanne Criag, Andrew Weissmann, Donny Deutsch, Claire McCaskill, Charlie Sykes, Antonia Hylton, Amanda Carpenter, Mike Memoli, David Jolly, Eddie Glaude, and Marc Elias. 

Hey, look: Republicans and Democrats are working together! Meanwhile, Trump is still trying to destroy our institutions, Bill Barr is comfortable playing Russian roulette, and Mark Esper speaks the truth. Plus, more from the mailbag. Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes: Amanda on the pardon power Amanda's piece about Trump's attacks on the courts Bill Kristol's interview with Mark Esper The Times' Mike Bender on Trump's VP contenders Trump being scared of a bald eagle Trump claiming a protester was from ISIS https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch?si=483904c57d4e4535

Seven jurors have been chosen for the former president's New York criminal trial. Trump's defense asked the judge to excuse several jurors for cause, pointing to social media posts and arguing that those jurors were unfairly biased against the former president. Then, the outrage over top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark's $333,000 salary. In contrast, last year's No. 1 NBA draft pick received a $55 million four-year contract. Plus, a special conversation with Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Susan Glasser, Mark Joseph Stern, Harry Litman, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Jemele Hill, Stephanie Gosk, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Claire McCaskill, Vaughn Hillyard, Susanne Craig, Lisa Rubin, Charles Coleman, Tim Heaphy, Mary McCord, Andrew Weissmann, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Amanda Carpenter, and Jim Young. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Basil Smikle, Charlie Sykes, Mitch Landrieu, Harry Litman, Amanda Carpenter, Frank Figliuzzi, Anthea Butler, Miles Taylor, and Maya Wiley.