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Judge tells state election board it must welcome two controversial GOPers; Geoff Duncan, long accused of being a RINO [Republican in name only], cleared all that up today by jumping to the Democratic party; and Fulton County seems likely to pass double-digit property tax hike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's revelation that she voted for something she's dead-set against is just another in a long line of self-inflicted face-plants by MAGA. The Trump-backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill' wouldn't have passed out ot the House were it not for her vote, so now she and other Republicans and Democrats against a ten-year moratorium on state A.I. regulations are scrambling to try and undo that damage. But wait - there's more.'Fearless leader' has such seething rage-hatred at the man who defeated him in 2020 that he and MAGA are doing all they can do undo green energy initiatives in the Inflation Reduction Act, but many of those initiatives led to (or are - or were - leading to) manufacturing jobs in red states and counties. Say all you want (and we do) about Governor Brian Kemp in Georgia, but the clear delineation between he and MAGA is he knows the next American industrial revolution will be fueled by green energy, and the results keep revealing themselves in his state. That's if A.I. doesn't get us all killed like in some 'Terminator' flick.
In a series of public remarks, President Trump has lashed out at Vladimir Putin for keeping up his attacks on Ukraine in defiance of Trump's stated desire for peace. Trump has called Putin “crazy,” has admitted he has no idea what Putin is thinking, and has even tweeted that Putin is “playing with fire!” Trump is plainly feeling embarrassed by Putin—who has only escalated his attacks amid Trump's peacekeeping efforts—and his humiliation shines through in his recent eruptions, given his campaign vow to end the war quickly due to his toughness and better relations with the Russian leader. Meanwhile, Republicans are now beginning to demand tougher sanctions on Putin, which would constitute another break with Trump—and a tacit admission that his efforts are failing. We talked to Cathy Young, a staff writer at The Bulwark who regularly analyzes Trump-Putin dynamics. She explains what Trump doesn't understand about Putin, how this leaves Trump badly unsuited for this moment, and why the long-term prospects for the war are pretty grim. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a series of public remarks, President Trump has lashed out at Vladimir Putin for keeping up his attacks on Ukraine in defiance of Trump's stated desire for peace. Trump has called Putin “crazy,” has admitted he has no idea what Putin is thinking, and has even tweeted that Putin is “playing with fire!” Trump is plainly feeling embarrassed by Putin—who has only escalated his attacks amid Trump's peacekeeping efforts—and his humiliation shines through in his recent eruptions, given his campaign vow to end the war quickly due to his toughness and better relations with the Russian leader. Meanwhile, Republicans are now beginning to demand tougher sanctions on Putin, which would constitute another break with Trump—and a tacit admission that his efforts are failing. We talked to Cathy Young, a staff writer at The Bulwark who regularly analyzes Trump-Putin dynamics. She explains what Trump doesn't understand about Putin, how this leaves Trump badly unsuited for this moment, and why the long-term prospects for the war are pretty grim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a series of public remarks, President Trump has lashed out at Vladimir Putin for keeping up his attacks on Ukraine in defiance of Trump's stated desire for peace. Trump has called Putin “crazy,” has admitted he has no idea what Putin is thinking, and has even tweeted that Putin is “playing with fire!” Trump is plainly feeling embarrassed by Putin—who has only escalated his attacks amid Trump's peacekeeping efforts—and his humiliation shines through in his recent eruptions, given his campaign vow to end the war quickly due to his toughness and better relations with the Russian leader. Meanwhile, Republicans are now beginning to demand tougher sanctions on Putin, which would constitute another break with Trump—and a tacit admission that his efforts are failing. We talked to Cathy Young, a staff writer at The Bulwark who regularly analyzes Trump-Putin dynamics. She explains what Trump doesn't understand about Putin, how this leaves Trump badly unsuited for this moment, and why the long-term prospects for the war are pretty grim. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social this week when it became clear that MAGA loyalist and insurrectionist Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. is in trouble. Trump even called GOP Senators to demand their support. But then GOP Senator Thom Tillis announced his opposition, leading even staunch Trump loyalists to concede he might not survive. MAGA personalities lashed out in response. Lost in this saga has been the basic reason we don't want a MAGA-brained January Sixer in such a crucial law enforcement role in the first place. We talked to former prosecutor Kristy Parker, counsel at Protect Democracy. She explains why this position is so critical to the legal order, why Martin has no business in it, and why she has cautious optimism that Trump's assault on the rule of law might ultimately get repelled. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social this week when it became clear that MAGA loyalist and insurrectionist Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. is in trouble. Trump even called GOP Senators to demand their support. But then GOP Senator Thom Tillis announced his opposition, leading even staunch Trump loyalists to concede he might not survive. MAGA personalities lashed out in response. Lost in this saga has been the basic reason we don't want a MAGA-brained January Sixer in such a crucial law enforcement role in the first place. We talked to former prosecutor Kristy Parker, counsel at Protect Democracy. She explains why this position is so critical to the legal order, why Martin has no business in it, and why she has cautious optimism that Trump's assault on the rule of law might ultimately get repelled. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social this week when it became clear that MAGA loyalist and insurrectionist Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. is in trouble. Trump even called GOP Senators to demand their support. But then GOP Senator Thom Tillis announced his opposition, leading even staunch Trump loyalists to concede he might not survive. MAGA personalities lashed out in response. Lost in this saga has been the basic reason we don't want a MAGA-brained January Sixer in such a crucial law enforcement role in the first place. We talked to former prosecutor Kristy Parker, counsel at Protect Democracy. She explains why this position is so critical to the legal order, why Martin has no business in it, and why she has cautious optimism that Trump's assault on the rule of law might ultimately get repelled. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump's defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is imploding again. We just learned that he shared still more highly sensitive data on a private signal chat. A GOP Congressman just basically called for his resignation. And a former chief Pentagon official who is a Trump supporter himself also tore into Hegseth's tenure, calling it a “full-blown meltdown.” That triggered a furious response from Donald Trump Jr., who declared this turncoat critic “exiled” from the Trump movement. Other MAGA figures raged at Hegseth's critics as well. We talked to Juliette Kayyem, a former national security official under Barack Obama. She takes us through this latest scandal and explains why the profoundly unfit Hegseth will become a much, much bigger problem for Trump—with no easy way out for the president. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump's defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is imploding again. We just learned that he shared still more highly sensitive data on a private signal chat. A GOP Congressman just basically called for his resignation. And a former chief Pentagon official who is a Trump supporter himself also tore into Hegseth's tenure, calling it a “full-blown meltdown.” That triggered a furious response from Donald Trump Jr., who declared this turncoat critic “exiled” from the Trump movement. Other MAGA figures raged at Hegseth's critics as well. We talked to Juliette Kayyem, a former national security official under Barack Obama. She takes us through this latest scandal and explains why the profoundly unfit Hegseth will become a much, much bigger problem for Trump—with no easy way out for the president. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump's defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is imploding again. We just learned that he shared still more highly sensitive data on a private signal chat. A GOP Congressman just basically called for his resignation. And a former chief Pentagon official who is a Trump supporter himself also tore into Hegseth's tenure, calling it a “full-blown meltdown.” That triggered a furious response from Donald Trump Jr., who declared this turncoat critic “exiled” from the Trump movement. Other MAGA figures raged at Hegseth's critics as well. We talked to Juliette Kayyem, a former national security official under Barack Obama. She takes us through this latest scandal and explains why the profoundly unfit Hegseth will become a much, much bigger problem for Trump—with no easy way out for the president. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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President Trump is furious with a federal judge who is trying to block his ludicrous deportations of migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Trump and his allies are demanding the judge's impeachment. But this has Republicans privately in a big panic. They know they won't have the votes to impeach the judge, and they dread Trump's escalating pressure. Meanwhile, evidence is mounting that the Trump administration has violated the judge's order. And Trump's attorney general suggested on Fox News that the deportations might continue, even in defiance of the court. In short, this confrontation will intensify, and Republicans will go along with Trump. We unraveled all this with Liz Dye, a legal writer who has a good new piece for the Public Notice Substack on this battle. She explains just how lawless Trump's conduct has gotten, and why this case is headed in a “terrifying” direction. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump is furious with a federal judge who is trying to block his ludicrous deportations of migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Trump and his allies are demanding the judge's impeachment. But this has Republicans privately in a big panic. They know they won't have the votes to impeach the judge, and they dread Trump's escalating pressure. Meanwhile, evidence is mounting that the Trump administration has violated the judge's order. And Trump's attorney general suggested on Fox News that the deportations might continue, even in defiance of the court. In short, this confrontation will intensify, and Republicans will go along with Trump. We unraveled all this with Liz Dye, a legal writer who has a good new piece for the Public Notice Substack on this battle. She explains just how lawless Trump's conduct has gotten, and why this case is headed in a “terrifying” direction. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump is furious with a federal judge who is trying to block his ludicrous deportations of migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Trump and his allies are demanding the judge's impeachment. But this has Republicans privately in a big panic. They know they won't have the votes to impeach the judge, and they dread Trump's escalating pressure. Meanwhile, evidence is mounting that the Trump administration has violated the judge's order. And Trump's attorney general suggested on Fox News that the deportations might continue, even in defiance of the court. In short, this confrontation will intensify, and Republicans will go along with Trump. We unraveled all this with Liz Dye, a legal writer who has a good new piece for the Public Notice Substack on this battle. She explains just how lawless Trump's conduct has gotten, and why this case is headed in a “terrifying” direction. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump's anger at Canada has darkened: He's kept up the menacing threats even after it's become clear Canadians take them seriously. Indeed, Canada's foreign minister just openly declared that Canadians are “anxious.” Meanwhile, even some Republicans are growing unnerved. Some tell NBC News he appears deadly serious—and that they're flummoxed by his failure to explain what he really wants from our ally. We keep hearing Americans don't care about such things. But what if that's wrong? We talked to Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message Substack. He explains how this standoff is an area where Democrats can graphically demonstrate how degenerate Trump and his GOP have truly become. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump's anger at Canada has darkened: He's kept up the menacing threats even after it's become clear Canadians take them seriously. Indeed, Canada's foreign minister just openly declared that Canadians are “anxious.” Meanwhile, even some Republicans are growing unnerved. Some tell NBC News he appears deadly serious—and that they're flummoxed by his failure to explain what he really wants from our ally. We keep hearing Americans don't care about such things. But what if that's wrong? We talked to Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message Substack. He explains how this standoff is an area where Democrats can graphically demonstrate how degenerate Trump and his GOP have truly become. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump's anger at Canada has darkened: He's kept up the menacing threats even after it's become clear Canadians take them seriously. Indeed, Canada's foreign minister just openly declared that Canadians are “anxious.” Meanwhile, even some Republicans are growing unnerved. Some tell NBC News he appears deadly serious—and that they're flummoxed by his failure to explain what he really wants from our ally. We keep hearing Americans don't care about such things. But what if that's wrong? We talked to Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message Substack. He explains how this standoff is an area where Democrats can graphically demonstrate how degenerate Trump and his GOP have truly become. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Copperopolis incorporated, March 3, 1861“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”Lateefah Simon rips Trump — and mod DemsCalifornia's Moneyed Elite Selects 'Abolish the Police' Operative to Serve in CongressWho's afraid of Medicaid reform?Return to office: Newsom orders California state workers back four days a weekCan't make rent because of the fires? L.A. County considers a six-month lifelineReturn to office: Newsom orders California state workers back four days a weekRivas purges five GOPers from Assembly committee posts in ‘Friday Night Massacre'After landslide victory, will Sacramento fund Prop. 36 enforcement? First signs say no.California fast-food workers could see another pay increasePOINT REYES: Niman Ranch challenges Point Reyes Seashore settlement in lawsuit over ranchingYolo County program gave cash payments to families. Here's what worked — and what didn'tMedi-Cal reform with Marc Joffe:Marc JoffeContaining Medicaid costs at the state level
President Trump looks increasingly vulnerable on the very thing that helped him win the election: Rising costs. On Thursday, Trump announced that his tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin on March 4th. Yet only hours later, a new Bloomberg poll found that 59 percent expect the tariffs to drive up prices further. Only 31 percent say they'll be good for the economy. Meanwhile, Republicans are starting to cancel their town halls, fearing voter blowback over Elon Musk's rampage. We talked to Andrew Bates, a former White House communications adviser, who argues that the Trump-GOP political mess will only get worse once Republicans start cutting Medicaid—and says Democrats have a big opening to capitalize. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump looks increasingly vulnerable on the very thing that helped him win the election: Rising costs. On Thursday, Trump announced that his tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin on March 4th. Yet only hours later, a new Bloomberg poll found that 59 percent expect the tariffs to drive up prices further. Only 31 percent say they'll be good for the economy. Meanwhile, Republicans are starting to cancel their town halls, fearing voter blowback over Elon Musk's rampage. We talked to Andrew Bates, a former White House communications adviser, who argues that the Trump-GOP political mess will only get worse once Republicans start cutting Medicaid—and says Democrats have a big opening to capitalize. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump looks increasingly vulnerable on the very thing that helped him win the election: Rising costs. On Thursday, Trump announced that his tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin on March 4th. Yet only hours later, a new Bloomberg poll found that 59 percent expect the tariffs to drive up prices further. Only 31 percent say they'll be good for the economy. Meanwhile, Republicans are starting to cancel their town halls, fearing voter blowback over Elon Musk's rampage. We talked to Andrew Bates, a former White House communications adviser, who argues that the Trump-GOP political mess will only get worse once Republicans start cutting Medicaid—and says Democrats have a big opening to capitalize. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The growing outrage over the delayed release of the Epstein files has reached a boiling point, with critics accusing authorities of deliberately stalling transparency in one of the most high-profile sex trafficking cases in modern history. The public was promised the full unsealing of documents that would expose key associates, enablers, and potentially high-profile figures tied to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal enterprise, yet months have passed with no significant updates. Many see this as another example of a two-tiered justice system, where the wealthy and powerful are shielded from scrutiny while the public is left in the dark. The delay has only fueled suspicions that critical information is being withheld to protect influential individuals, further eroding trust in institutions tasked with upholding the law.ocial media platforms, independent journalists, and advocacy groups have amplified calls for accountability, demanding to know why the files remain sealed despite previous commitments to release them. Hashtags like #EpsteinFiles and #ReleaseTheList continue to trend, with mounting frustration directed at both the justice system and mainstream media for their perceived lack of urgency in pursuing the full truth. The secrecy surrounding these documents only deepens concerns that the legal system is working to bury damning evidence rather than expose those complicit in Epstein's trafficking network. Without full disclosure, many fear justice will remain elusive, and the powerful figures linked to Epstein will continue to evade consequences.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:GOPers press for release of JFK, Epstein files: Here's why they're not out yet | Fox NewsFor those of you who would like to support my work you can do so here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support
The growing outrage over the delayed release of the Epstein files has reached a boiling point, with critics accusing authorities of deliberately stalling transparency in one of the most high-profile sex trafficking cases in modern history. The public was promised the full unsealing of documents that would expose key associates, enablers, and potentially high-profile figures tied to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal enterprise, yet months have passed with no significant updates. Many see this as another example of a two-tiered justice system, where the wealthy and powerful are shielded from scrutiny while the public is left in the dark. The delay has only fueled suspicions that critical information is being withheld to protect influential individuals, further eroding trust in institutions tasked with upholding the law.ocial media platforms, independent journalists, and advocacy groups have amplified calls for accountability, demanding to know why the files remain sealed despite previous commitments to release them. Hashtags like #EpsteinFiles and #ReleaseTheList continue to trend, with mounting frustration directed at both the justice system and mainstream media for their perceived lack of urgency in pursuing the full truth. The secrecy surrounding these documents only deepens concerns that the legal system is working to bury damning evidence rather than expose those complicit in Epstein's trafficking network. Without full disclosure, many fear justice will remain elusive, and the powerful figures linked to Epstein will continue to evade consequences.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:GOPers press for release of JFK, Epstein files: Here's why they're not out yet | Fox NewsFor those of you who would like to support my work you can do so here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support
The growing outrage over the delayed release of the Epstein files has reached a boiling point, with critics accusing authorities of deliberately stalling transparency in one of the most high-profile sex trafficking cases in modern history. The public was promised the full unsealing of documents that would expose key associates, enablers, and potentially high-profile figures tied to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal enterprise, yet months have passed with no significant updates. Many see this as another example of a two-tiered justice system, where the wealthy and powerful are shielded from scrutiny while the public is left in the dark. The delay has only fueled suspicions that critical information is being withheld to protect influential individuals, further eroding trust in institutions tasked with upholding the law.ocial media platforms, independent journalists, and advocacy groups have amplified calls for accountability, demanding to know why the files remain sealed despite previous commitments to release them. Hashtags like #EpsteinFiles and #ReleaseTheList continue to trend, with mounting frustration directed at both the justice system and mainstream media for their perceived lack of urgency in pursuing the full truth. The secrecy surrounding these documents only deepens concerns that the legal system is working to bury damning evidence rather than expose those complicit in Epstein's trafficking network. Without full disclosure, many fear justice will remain elusive, and the powerful figures linked to Epstein will continue to evade consequences.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:GOPers press for release of JFK, Epstein files: Here's why they're not out yet | Fox NewsFor those of you who would like to support my work you can do so here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support
President Donald Trump unleashed a long, angry tirade on Wednesday that falsely blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia's invasion. Trump pushed many other lies that sounded unsettlingly like Russian propaganda, even calling Zelensky a “dictator.” This forced Republicans into wild, comically evasive contortions. Which raises a question: What should Democrats say about all this? It seems like an unusually good opportunity to indict the craven GOP embrace of Trump and all he represents. We talked to Brian Beutler, author of the great Off Message Substack, who explains how Democrats can seize on moments like this to drive a wedge into the GOP—and why the Russia-Ukraine war will get much more brutal politically for Trump and Republicans going forward. Listen to this episode here. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump unleashed a long, angry tirade on Wednesday that falsely blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia's invasion. Trump pushed many other lies that sounded unsettlingly like Russian propaganda, even calling Zelensky a “dictator.” This forced Republicans into wild, comically evasive contortions. Which raises a question: What should Democrats say about all this? It seems like an unusually good opportunity to indict the craven GOP embrace of Trump and all he represents. We talked to Brian Beutler, author of the great Off Message Substack, who explains how Democrats can seize on moments like this to drive a wedge into the GOP—and why the Russia-Ukraine war will get much more brutal politically for Trump and Republicans going forward. Listen to this episode here. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump unleashed a long, angry tirade on Wednesday that falsely blamed Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia's invasion. Trump pushed many other lies that sounded unsettlingly like Russian propaganda, even calling Zelensky a “dictator.” This forced Republicans into wild, comically evasive contortions. Which raises a question: What should Democrats say about all this? It seems like an unusually good opportunity to indict the craven GOP embrace of Trump and all he represents. We talked to Brian Beutler, author of the great Off Message Substack, who explains how Democrats can seize on moments like this to drive a wedge into the GOP—and why the Russia-Ukraine war will get much more brutal politically for Trump and Republicans going forward. Listen to this episode here. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Little by little, congressional Republicans are waking up to discover that their own voters are in revolt against Elon Musk's efforts to wreck the federal government. New reports from CNN and The Bulwark show that Republicans are quietly seeking to tamp down voter angst in all kinds of revealing ways. These are voters in GOP districts, but very few Republicans will prominently take on Musk, even though he is usurping their power. We talked to political science professor Elizabeth Saunders, author of a new piece for Foreign Affairs about the threat posed by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. She reflects on how complicit GOP lawmakers are in the destruction we're seeing unfold—and on what, if anything, might prompt them to defend the system before the damage is irreversible. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Little by little, congressional Republicans are waking up to discover that their own voters are in revolt against Elon Musk's efforts to wreck the federal government. New reports from CNN and The Bulwark show that Republicans are quietly seeking to tamp down voter angst in all kinds of revealing ways. These are voters in GOP districts, but very few Republicans will prominently take on Musk, even though he is usurping their power. We talked to political science professor Elizabeth Saunders, author of a new piece for Foreign Affairs about the threat posed by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. She reflects on how complicit GOP lawmakers are in the destruction we're seeing unfold—and on what, if anything, might prompt them to defend the system before the damage is irreversible. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Little by little, congressional Republicans are waking up to discover that their own voters are in revolt against Elon Musk's efforts to wreck the federal government. New reports from CNN and The Bulwark show that Republicans are quietly seeking to tamp down voter angst in all kinds of revealing ways. These are voters in GOP districts, but very few Republicans will prominently take on Musk, even though he is usurping their power. We talked to political science professor Elizabeth Saunders, author of a new piece for Foreign Affairs about the threat posed by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. She reflects on how complicit GOP lawmakers are in the destruction we're seeing unfold—and on what, if anything, might prompt them to defend the system before the damage is irreversible. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on China, he unleashed some angry, ranting tweets about the move, with his ire at Canada growing particularly unsettling. This comes amid new indications that many Republicans are suffering high “anxiety” about Trump's presidency. So what is the likelihood that Trump's allies in the GOP and the corporate world will step up and challenge this madness? We talked to Cathy Young, a staff writer at The Bulwark who's written on these issues, about why the very fact that Trump seems so unhinged and unshackled could lead them to muzzle themselves—and why that makes this moment more perilous. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on China, he unleashed some angry, ranting tweets about the move, with his ire at Canada growing particularly unsettling. This comes amid new indications that many Republicans are suffering high “anxiety” about Trump's presidency. So what is the likelihood that Trump's allies in the GOP and the corporate world will step up and challenge this madness? We talked to Cathy Young, a staff writer at The Bulwark who's written on these issues, about why the very fact that Trump seems so unhinged and unshackled could lead them to muzzle themselves—and why that makes this moment more perilous. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on China, he unleashed some angry, ranting tweets about the move, with his ire at Canada growing particularly unsettling. This comes amid new indications that many Republicans are suffering high “anxiety” about Trump's presidency. So what is the likelihood that Trump's allies in the GOP and the corporate world will step up and challenge this madness? We talked to Cathy Young, a staff writer at The Bulwark who's written on these issues, about why the very fact that Trump seems so unhinged and unshackled could lead them to muzzle themselves—and why that makes this moment more perilous. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Christopher Wray resigned as FBI director, Donald Trump unleashed a long, angry rant on Truth Social, suggesting that a major purge of the bureau is coming—and that the targeting of his enemies will commence the moment Kash Patel is installed. Meanwhile, leading MAGA figures are ramping up pressure on GOP senators not to stand in Trump's way—and some of them are already signaling they'll likely fold. We talked to The Bulwark's William Saletan, author of a good new piece on the dangers of this moment. He explains that this is what it looks like “when a criminal takes control of law enforcement,” and lays out what it will take for us to resist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Christopher Wray resigned as FBI director, Donald Trump unleashed a long, angry rant on Truth Social, suggesting that a major purge of the bureau is coming—and that the targeting of his enemies will commence the moment Kash Patel is installed. Meanwhile, leading MAGA figures are ramping up pressure on GOP senators not to stand in Trump's way—and some of them are already signaling they'll likely fold. We talked to The Bulwark's William Saletan, author of a good new piece on the dangers of this moment. He explains that this is what it looks like “when a criminal takes control of law enforcement,” and lays out what it will take for us to resist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Christopher Wray resigned as FBI director, Donald Trump unleashed a long, angry rant on Truth Social, suggesting that a major purge of the bureau is coming—and that the targeting of his enemies will commence the moment Kash Patel is installed. Meanwhile, leading MAGA figures are ramping up pressure on GOP senators not to stand in Trump's way—and some of them are already signaling they'll likely fold. We talked to The Bulwark's William Saletan, author of a good new piece on the dangers of this moment. He explains that this is what it looks like “when a criminal takes control of law enforcement,” and lays out what it will take for us to resist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These are heady times for MAGA. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elon Musk are teaming up to slash the government to ribbons as part of Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency. What could give MAGA a bigger thrill than that high-wattage duo? But Politico reports that some Republicans quietly fear that Greene's involvement could become a major distraction from the Trump/GOP agenda. We talked to tech writer Gil Duran, a close observer of Musk's machinations, who explains why the right-wing “techbro” worldview is so dangerous—and how Greene could make it even more combustible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These are heady times for MAGA. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elon Musk are teaming up to slash the government to ribbons as part of Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency. What could give MAGA a bigger thrill than that high-wattage duo? But Politico reports that some Republicans quietly fear that Greene's involvement could become a major distraction from the Trump/GOP agenda. We talked to tech writer Gil Duran, a close observer of Musk's machinations, who explains why the right-wing “techbro” worldview is so dangerous—and how Greene could make it even more combustible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These are heady times for MAGA. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elon Musk are teaming up to slash the government to ribbons as part of Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency. What could give MAGA a bigger thrill than that high-wattage duo? But Politico reports that some Republicans quietly fear that Greene's involvement could become a major distraction from the Trump/GOP agenda. We talked to tech writer Gil Duran, a close observer of Musk's machinations, who explains why the right-wing “techbro” worldview is so dangerous—and how Greene could make it even more combustible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is hanging by a thread. GOP senators are clearly signaling that he's in deep trouble. Yet powerful right wing influencers are now angrily rushing to Hegseth's defense, urging those senators to stand behind him. We chatted with Matt Gertz of Media Matters, who has a good new piece reporting on Fox News's efforts to save Hegseth. Gertz explains how MAGA is turning this into a test for GOP Senators: Will they surrender to the “liberal media” when it reports facts about Trump, or will they side with Trump and MAGA? If GOP Senators fail now, it bodes badly for what's coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is hanging by a thread. GOP senators are clearly signaling that he's in deep trouble. Yet powerful right wing influencers are now angrily rushing to Hegseth's defense, urging those senators to stand behind him. We chatted with Matt Gertz of Media Matters, who has a good new piece reporting on Fox News's efforts to save Hegseth. Gertz explains how MAGA is turning this into a test for GOP Senators: Will they surrender to the “liberal media” when it reports facts about Trump, or will they side with Trump and MAGA? If GOP Senators fail now, it bodes badly for what's coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is hanging by a thread. GOP senators are clearly signaling that he's in deep trouble. Yet powerful right wing influencers are now angrily rushing to Hegseth's defense, urging those senators to stand behind him. We chatted with Matt Gertz of Media Matters, who has a good new piece reporting on Fox News's efforts to save Hegseth. Gertz explains how MAGA is turning this into a test for GOP Senators: Will they surrender to the “liberal media” when it reports facts about Trump, or will they side with Trump and MAGA? If GOP Senators fail now, it bodes badly for what's coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a blow to Donald Trump, Politico reports that GOP Senators are privately telling him that Matt Gaetz has little chance of getting confirmed as attorney general. Yet these Republicans hope Trump doesn't make them “walk the plank,” meaning they remain reluctant to publicly challenge him, even to sink the profoundly unfit Gaetz. In short, it's now clear that one of our only bulwarks against an authoritarian Trump will be the GOP Senate. We talked to writer Jill Lawrence, who has a new piece for The Bulwark arguing that Trump is assembling a “team of outlaws” to run the country. She explains what it means that Republicans are drawing a line against Gaetz—and why the pressure on them will be intense to challenge him when it really counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a blow to Donald Trump, Politico reports that GOP Senators are privately telling him that Matt Gaetz has little chance of getting confirmed as attorney general. Yet these Republicans hope Trump doesn't make them “walk the plank,” meaning they remain reluctant to publicly challenge him, even to sink the profoundly unfit Gaetz. In short, it's now clear that one of our only bulwarks against an authoritarian Trump will be the GOP Senate. We talked to writer Jill Lawrence, who has a new piece for The Bulwark arguing that Trump is assembling a “team of outlaws” to run the country. She explains what it means that Republicans are drawing a line against Gaetz—and why the pressure on them will be intense to challenge him when it really counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a striking piece, Politico reports that many GOP operatives are alarmed about a new dynamic in the presidential race. It's that the surge in enthusiasm among Democrats for Kamala Harris's candidacy is driving a big disparity in fundraising between the parties, leaving GOP Senate and House candidates underfunded and in danger. As Politico puts it: “Panic is starting to set in.” To gauge how serious this is, we talked to veteran organizer Leah Greenberg, co-founder of the progressive group Indivisible, about whether on-the-ground enthusiasm and organizing strength constitute a hidden advantage for Democrats that the media is missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to a new report in The Hill, GOP aides and strategists fear that Donald Trump's inability to adjust to Kamala Harris's surge is shifting the Senate map against them. That's striking, given how heavily the Senate map is tilted towards Republicans. So we checked in with Justin Barasky, a veteran Democratic operative who has worked on many Senate races over the years and is now involved in contests in Ohio and Arizona. He helps us break down the map, and assesses how realistic these GOP fears are, as well as what all this says about the true nature of Harris's surge and Trump's struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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