Podcast appearances and mentions of ian bassin

Nicolle Wallace discusses brand new reporting on the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facility as President Donald Trump lashes out at both Iran and Israel, his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the latest example of the administration's cruel immigration policy going viral, a whistleblower's claim about a top DOJ official, and more. Joined by:  Rep. Jason Crow, Courtney Kube, Michael Crowley, Ned Price, Justin Wolfers, Charlie Sykes, Alejandro Barranco, Jacob Soboroff, Ian Bassin, and Mike Schmidt.

Donald Trump's unprecedented second term is upon us. As we prepare to endure another (at least) 4 years of this, we are joined by Ian Bassin, the co-founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy. Trump has already promised to undermine democracy in America. How can we fight back? And how can we mount a defense to the coming onslaught? We also discuss where Democrats went wrong trying to counter Trump's message during the election and, more importantly, how to address it moving forward.Learn more about Protect Democracy at https://protectdemocracy.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, Allison Jaslow, Angelo Carusone, Andrew Weissmann, Claire McCaskill, Lisa Rubin, Ian Bassin, Tim Miller, Eddie Glaude, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Guests: Edward Wong, Ian Bassin, Jeff Sharlet, Jane Mayer, Elaina Plott Calabro, State Sen. Sydney BatchLawmakers break into the capitol to save democracy after an autocrat declared martial law. Tonight: the reverse Jan. 6 in South Korea—and why Americans are paying close attention. Then, new reporting on major trouble for Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon and as another Trump pick suddenly drops out. And why the MAGA loyalist tapped for FBI is such a dire threat to American democracy.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Host Brian Stelter is joined by Ian Bassin, a lawyer who served in the Obama administration and co-founder of Protect Democracy, and Michael Calderone, editor of Vanity Fair's the Hive, just days after Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough revealed their Mar-a-Lago detente with Donald Trump, to discuss what the meeting suggests about the president-elect's influence on the media and, more broadly, how news outlets are already reeling from Trump's potential retaliatory efforts. The group also discusses how the press will respond in courageous ways, telling the truth loudly in the face of a president known to threaten journalists.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ali Vitali, David Jolly, Mary McCord, Ian Bassin, Michele Norris, Paul Rieckhoff, Alexis McGill Johnson, Matt Dowd, and Donny Deutsch.

We are, most of us, still very much in the post-election fog. It's early days and while the fog persists, some of the shape of the future is very clear: despite his felonies, his lies, his promised mass deportations and threats of vengeance, President Donald J Trump will re-enter the White House in 2025 better organized, with a clearer mandate, and with the seal of approval of the popular vote. On this week's Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin to discuss navigating the challenges that lie ahead for American democracy, as we collectively struggle to make sense of this pivotal moment and to emerge from the fog with a flicker of hope.   Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are, most of us, still very much in the post-election fog. It's early days and while the fog persists, some of the shape of the future is very clear: despite his felonies, his lies, his promised mass deportations and threats of vengeance, President Donald J Trump will re-enter the White House in 2025 better organized, with a clearer mandate, and with the seal of approval of the popular vote. On this week's Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin to discuss navigating the challenges that lie ahead for American democracy, as we collectively struggle to make sense of this pivotal moment and to emerge from the fog with a flicker of hope.   Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are, most of us, still very much in the post-election fog. It's early days and while the fog persists, some of the shape of the future is very clear: despite his felonies, his lies, his promised mass deportations and threats of vengeance, President Donald J Trump will re-enter the White House in 2025 better organized, with a clearer mandate, and with the seal of approval of the popular vote. On this week's Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin to discuss navigating the challenges that lie ahead for American democracy, as we collectively struggle to make sense of this pivotal moment and to emerge from the fog with a flicker of hope.   Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace is joined by David Jolly, Stephanie Cutter, Claire McCaskill, Jacob Soboroff, Michele Norris, Basil Smikle, Cornell Belcher, John Heilemann, Alicia Menendez, Shaquille Brewster, Rev. Al Sharpton, Ian Bassin, and Gadi Schwartz.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Joy Reid, Claire McCaskill, John Heilemann, Yamiche Alcindor, Victor Martinez, Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Rep. Jim Himes, Ian Bassin, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, and Mini Timmaraju.

As the election approaches, conspiracy theories have flooded social media. On this week's On the Media, hear why journalists are struggling to keep up with disinformation, on and offline. Plus, what does The Washington Post's non-endorsement really mean? And, a look at the media coverage of the Uncommitted movement.[01:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Brandy Zadrozny, senior reporter at NBC, about the growing swirl of disinformation around the election—and the toll it's taking. [14:26] Host Brooke Gladstone takes a close look at the implications of The Washington Post's decision to skip a presidential endorsement, and what it means to “obey in advance.”[24:07] Host Micah Loewinger interviews democratic strategist Waleed Shahid, a co-founder of the Uncommitted Movement, about how the press has covered Arab and Muslim voters.[37:34] Host Brooke Gladstone talks with historian Ira Chinoy, author of Predicting the Winner: The Untold Story of Election Night 1952 and the Dawn of Computer Forecasting, about how newspapers in the 1800s, radio stations in the 1920s, and television in the 1950s helped to make election night the spectacle it is today. Further reading:“Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns,” by Brandy Zadrozny"On anticipatory obedience and the media," by Ian Bassin and Maximillian PotterPredicting the Winner: The Untold Story of Election Night 1952 and the Dawn of Computer Forecasting, by Ira Chinoy On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Rep. Ritchie Torres, Alicia Menendez, Tim Miller, Ian Bassin, Claire McCaskill, Maya Wiley, Eddie Glaude, Eric Holder, and Ken Burns.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Mara Gay, Rev. Al Sharpton, Charlie Sykes, Vaughn Hillyard, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Ian Bassin, Andrew Weissmann, Juanita Tolliver, Jason Johnson, Matt Dowd, and Kevin Muñoz.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Al Roker, Secy. Pete Buttigieg, Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Stephanie Gosk, Mayor Liz Alpert, Tom Nichols, April Ryan, Ian Bassin, and Rep. Eric Swalwell. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Mara Gay, Yamiche Alcindor, Mara Gay, Andrew Weissmann, Ian Bassin, Vaughn Hillyard, Maya Wiley, and Sofia Nelson.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Tom Winter, Mara Gay, Dave Aronberg, Michael McFaul, Ian Bassin, Amy McGrath, Bill Karins, Marissa Parra, David Jolly, Aaron Zebley, and Andrew Goldstein.

Jen Rubin and Ian Bassin discuss the current state of democracy in the U.S., focusing on the upcoming election, the myth of illegal voting, the integrity of the electoral process, and the role of the Supreme Court. He emphasizes the need for reforms to strengthen democracy, including addressing the filibuster and exploring innovative voting systems. Bassin also highlights the importance of community and collective action in overcoming the challenges facing democracy today.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Yamiche Alcindor, Mini Timmaraju, Rev. Al Sharpton, Ian Bassin, Antonia Hylton, Tim Miller, Eddie Glaude, Basil Smikle, Ryan Nobles, Lisa Rubin, Amanda Zurawski, and Dan Reed. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Mary Trump, Marc Elias, Ian Bassin, and Michael Steele. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Tim Miller, Cornell Belcher, Rev. Al Sharpton, Andrew Weissmann, Mara Gay, Ian Bassin, Charlie Sykes, Rep. Colin Allred, and David Rohde. 

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Lauren Leader, Basil Smikle, Maya King, Charlie Sykes, Lisa Rubin, Barbara McQuade, Quentin Fulks, Foday Turay, Jaxhiel Turay, Brandon Galli-Graves, Tim Heaphy, Mike Murphy, Ian Bassin, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Amy McGrath, Marc Elias, and Greg Bluestein. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Michael Cohen, John Heilemann, Harry Litman, Hugo Lowell, Marc Elias, Ian Bassin, Admiral James Stavridis, Michael Crowley, Matt Miller, Mini Timmaraju, Gabe Roth.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Andrew Weissmann, Tim Heaphy, Marc Elias, Dahlia Lithwick, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Claire McCaskill, Ian Bassin, Maya Wiley, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and J. Michael Luttig.

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Claire McCaskill, Eddie Glaude, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Ian Bassin, Ben Rhodes, Kim Atkins Stohr, Rep. Ted Lieu, Harry Litman, and Dr. Michael Anderson.

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make.

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Andrew Weissmann, Claire McCaskill, Tim Heaphy, Justin Elliott, John Brennan, Ian Bassin, Rep. Madeleine Dean, McKay Coppins, Cedric Richmond, and Jordan Rubin.

Ian Bassin is the former associate White House counsel and co-founder and executive director of Protect Democracy. Protect Democracy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group focused on anti-authoritarianism, how to protect our democracy, and safeguarding our free and fair elections.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Susanne Craig, Vaughn Hillyard, Andrew Weissmann, Kristy Greenberg, David Kelley, Yasmin Vossoughian, Harry Litman, Melissa Murray, Lachlan Cartwright, and Ian Bassin. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Andrew Weissmann, Susanne Craig, Vaughn Hillyard, Lachlan Cartwright, Michael Steele, Kristy Greenberg, Yasmin Vossoughian, Mary McCord, Ian Bassin, Molly Jong-Fast, and Cornell Belcher.

On today's episode, The UnPopulist's editor-in-chief Shikha Dalmia and senior editor Berny Belvedere are joined by guest Ian Bassin.Ian previously served as Associate White House Counsel under President Obama and is the founder and Executive Director at Protect Democracy, a cross-ideological coalition defending America's system of government against the threat of authoritarianism. They discuss the challenges of recognizing and addressing threats to democracy when they don't fit traditional narratives, how to implement measures to slow down autocratic tendencies, and the importance of our rapidly shrinking civil society. We hope you enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theunpopulist.net

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Harry Litman, Patricia Hurtado, Vaughn Hillyard, Judge Michael Luttig, Ian Bassin, Maya Wiley, Florida State Senator Lauren Book, Mini Timmaraju, Antonia Hylton, and Mayor Eric Adams.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, Molly Jong-Fast, Andrew Weissmann, Susanne Criag, Ian Bassin, Dahlia Lithwick, Maya Wiley, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Lisa Rubin, Marc Elias, and Ari Berman. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, Andrew Weissmann, Tim O'Brien, Susanne Criag, Ian Bassin, Jessica Roth, Glenn Kirschner, Lisa Rubin, Isaac Arnsdorf, Tim Miller, and Charlie Sykes.

Just like private companies, many not-for-profit organizations begin when a founder sees a gap in the market and makes something new to fill it. Ian Bassin is a lawyer, former White House counsel and not-for-profit leader who saw a need to better protect and preserve the building blocks of America's democratic systems, and steer things away from authoritarianism. His organization, Protect Democracy, brings together stakeholders across political divides to develop products, systems and services related to good governance. And Ian's workforce has been entirely distributed - with employees now in more than 20 states - from the very beginning.Host Jeff Berman draws out Ian's story of crafting Protect's Democracy's mission alongside its culture. Hear how Ian gained the confidence, political and financial capital to start his work, and how he aligns an all-remote team. This episode is packed with insights for business leaders who navigate difference, and who aim to drive positive change. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Mara Gay, John Heilemann, Rev. Al Sharpton, Lisa Rubin, Ian Bassin, Kim Lane Scheppele, Rick Stengel, Masha Gessen, Harry Litman, and Mary McCord. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Carol Leonnig, Melissa Murray, Andrew Weissmann, Katie Phang, Michael Steele, Mini Timmaraju, Jocelyn Benson, Andrew Weissmann, Ian Bassin, Vaughn Hillyard, and Igor Novikov. 

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Ian Bassin, Charlie Sykes, Jason Johnson, Mitch Landrieu, Michele Goodwin, Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Rubin, Glenn Kirschner, Mary McCord, Alexi McCammond, Dave Aronberg, Marc Elias, Matt Dowd, and Ali Vitali.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell explains how the 2024 presidential election's consequences will come into focus for American voters. Run for Something's Amanda Litman examines the down-ballot races that will make a difference in the 2024 election. Then, we'll talk to Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin about how we can actually defend democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, Ian Bassin, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Russ Beuttner, Tim Miller, Lisa Rubin, Ryan Reilly, Charlie Sykes, Cornell Belcher, and Rep. Madeleine Dean.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Ian Bassin, Tim Heaphy, Basil Smikle, Vaughn Hillyard, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Joyce Vance, Tim Heaphy, Aaron Gilchrist, Katie Benner, Pete Strzok, Frank Figliuzzi, Joyce Vance, Tom Nichols, and Michael McFaul.

Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Claire McCaskill, Ian Bassin, David Jolly, Eddie Glaude, Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley, Aaron David Miller, Jesse Eisenger, Mark Joseph Stern, Jon Ralston, Mini Timmaraju, and Luke Broadwater.

SUBSCRIBE TO BIGTENTUSABigTentUSA hosted an engaging discussion with authors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, facilitated by Ian Bassin, Executive Director of Protect Democracy and recipient of the 2023 MacArthur Fellowship. The conversation focused on Levitsky & Ziblatt's new book 'Tyranny of the Minority,' a follow-up to their previous bestseller, 'How Democracies Die.' Investigating the consequences of ‘ruling by the few,' they dove into the emergence of minority rule and examined necessary reforms to address these issues before they become intractable.ABOUT OUR SPEAKERSSteven Levitsky is the David Rockefeller Professor of Latin American Studies and Professor of Government at Harvard University. His research focuses on democratization, authoritarianism, political parties, and weak and informal institutions.Daniel Ziblatt is the Eaton Professor of Government at Harvard University. He specializes in the study of European politics, democracy, state-building, and historical political economy.Ian Bassin is the co-founder and executive director of Protect Democracy. He previously served as Associate White House Counsel under former President Barack Obama.For More Information: Protect DemocracyReading Recommendations:Tyranny of the MinorityHow Democracies DieHow American Democracy Fell So Far Behind Let the People Pick the President  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

Has the United States done enough to minimize the risk of election subversion in 2024? How might problems in Congress affect a fair tallying of electoral college votes on January 6, 2025? How much danger of authoritarian rule does the U.S. face going forward? On Season 5, Episode 4 of the ELB Podcast, we speak with Ian Bassin and Jess Marsden of Protect Democracy.

Ali Velshi - in for Nicolle Wallace - is joined by Jeffrey Goldberg, Ian Bassin, Tara Palmeri, Lisa Rubin, Alexander Vindman, Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord, David Jolly, Tim Alberta, and Courtney Kube. 

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Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses breaking news that House Speaker Mike Johnson will release January 6th footage to the public, new extreme and bigoted comments from Johnson, updates in the ex-president's various cases, a growing number of voices warning about the danger of his second term, backlash from advertisers over Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic comment, and more.Joined by: Tim Heaphy, Lisa Rubin, Molly Jong-Fast, Harry Litman, Rev. Al Sharpton, Ali Vitali, Matt Dowd, Amy McGrath, Ian Bassin, Paul Rieckhoff, Raf Sanchez, Jake Ward, Frank Figliuzzi, and Barbara McQuade.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the ex-president's disastrous day in court for his civil fraud trial as he takes the witness stand, a fiery response from Special Counsel Jack Smith over efforts to get his election case against the ex-president dismissed, new reporting detailing the threats to democracy that could be in store if he wins a second term, an update on the conflict in the Middle East as Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues, and more.Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Tim Heaphy, Russ Beutner, Lisa Rubin, David Jolly, Kim Atkins Stohr, Susanne Craig, Ian Bassin, Mike Schmidt, John Kirby, and Michal Cotler-Wunsh.

Jen is joined by the co-founder of Protect Democracy Ian Bassin to explore the growing threat of authoritarianism at home and abroad by laying out the cultural, institutional, and personal forces that Trump and the MAGA Right are exploiting to undermine our democracy.  They examine how times of uncertainty allow the siren song of the strong man to encourage voters to compromise on our national values, how the politicization of the SCOTUS is weakening the independence of the justice system, and why our institutions are essential to fighting back.  In addition to reform, they emphasize the role we all play in becoming single issue voters against tyranny and participating in communities that bind us together in the democratic experiment.  Will it be enough to save us? HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50greenroom and use promo code: 50GREENROOM Get More From This Week's Guest: Ian Bassin: Twitter | Protect Democracy | MacArthur Foundation Get More From Jennifer Rubin: Twitter | WaPo | Author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy From Donald Trump”

As MAGA Republicans engage in extremist arm wrestling in the House Speaker race, and the sins of the 2020 election subversion scheme catch up with Donald Trump's closest allies, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by brand new MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy to take a look at the stakes of this moment for American democracy. An attempt to walk and chew gum at the same time, Protect Democracy's work focuses on the incremental ways the law can be applied to protect election workers and inhibit disinformation, while also looking to the big constitutional and cultural questions we have to answer if we're going to reject authoritarianism. Sign up for Slate Plus now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As MAGA Republicans engage in extremist arm wrestling in the House Speaker race, and the sins of the 2020 election subversion scheme catch up with Donald Trump's closest allies, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by brand new MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy to take a look at the stakes of this moment for American democracy. An attempt to walk and chew gum at the same time, Protect Democracy's work focuses on the incremental ways the law can be applied to protect election workers and inhibit disinformation, while also looking to the big constitutional and cultural questions we have to answer if we're going to reject authoritarianism. Sign up for Slate Plus now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As MAGA Republicans engage in extremist arm wrestling in the House Speaker race, and the sins of the 2020 election subversion scheme catch up with Donald Trump's closest allies, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by brand new MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy to take a look at the stakes of this moment for American democracy. An attempt to walk and chew gum at the same time, Protect Democracy's work focuses on the incremental ways the law can be applied to protect election workers and inhibit disinformation, while also looking to the big constitutional and cultural questions we have to answer if we're going to reject authoritarianism. Sign up for Slate Plus now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses bombshell reporting on the ex-president's loose lips, details on his failed quest to become speaker of the House, updates on his civil case as trial hits day five, continued chaos on Capitol Hill, disturbing anti-democratic rhetoric calling for war from a Fox News personality, Alabama's new congressional map for 2024, the story behind Desantis's Migrant Flights to Martha's Vineyard, and more. Joined by: Jonathan Karl, Pete Strzok, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Garrett Haake, Ian Bassin, Neal Katyal, Nick Confessore, Lisa Rubin, Marc Elias, Mara Gay, David Heilbroner, and Ivan Espinoza Madrigal.

Ayman Mohyeldin – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses President Biden's warning on the far-right's threat to democracy, Democrats blasting the House Republican impeachment inquiry into Biden as a “sham,” the implications of possible testimony from the ex-president in the New York civil fraud case, bombshell revelations about the pressures the previous administration put on journalists, breaking news out of Fulton County, and more. Joined by: Ian Bassin, Matt Dowd, Mara Gay, Rep. Gerry Connolly, Sue Craig, Harry Litman, Amy McGrath, John Heileman, Ben Rhodes, Cindy McCain, Jack McCain, Amy McGrath, Charlie Sykes, and Pete Strzok.

Nicolle Wallace discusses updates from Fulton County as the ex-president's associates trickle in to surrender in District Attorney Fani Willis' election probe, a preview of the first GOP debate, the question of the constitutionality of allowing the ex-president to run for office if he is convicted of insurrection, and more. Joined by: Greg Bluestein, Neal Katyal, David Jolly, Vaughn Hillyard, Barry McCaffrey, Nick Corasaniti, Ian Bassin, Marc Elias, Jocelyn Benson, Basil Smikle, Kim Atkins Stohr, and Paul Rieckhoff.

Make a peaceful meme, get 10 years in prison. Install deadly hospital protocols, get called a national treasureThese are the days through which God has decided we will live . . . As the Republicans question former Twitter execs who, as Joint State Actors, illegally censored Americans in an effort to rig the 2020 election, we need to perform a quick contrast and compare analysis. Time wrote a detailed piece bragging about the rigging of the 2020 Election. Included in it, was the willingness of government actors to call for street violence. From the piece:“This is the inside story of the conspiracy to save the 2020 election, based on access to the group's inner workings, never-before-seen documents and interviews with dozens of those involved from across the political spectrum. It is the story of an unprecedented, creative and determined campaign whose success also reveals how close the nation came to disaster. “Every attempt to interfere with the proper outcome of the election was defeated,” says Ian Bassin, co-founder of Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan rule-of-law advocacy group. “But it's massively important for the country to understand that it didn't happen accidentally. The system didn't work magically. Democracy is not self-executing.”No one has been prosecuted. A meme-maker, on the other hand, has the Department of “Justice” threatening him with 10 years in prison for the treasonous act--yes, a “judge” used that word--of posting memes . . . memes like this. Here is a full list of brave Republican office holders standing up against the DOJ on this:1.2.3.4.5. What does God say? An election is a measurement of the opinions of the people. While this verse applies to physical measurements, I cannot imagine The Lord sees rigging an election differently. Deuteronomy 25:15-1615 You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. 16 For the Lord your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly.Everyone involved in the rigging celebrated by Time was, in one way or another, allowed to have some earthly power. God is clear about how we are to steward such a privilege.1 Peter 5:2-42 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.The LinksThe Last Thing: The Big LieCybersecurity officials say 2020 election was "the most secure in American history"Homeland Security: "Most secure election in history"Most Important First Amendment Case You've Never Heard Of: Biden Regime Tries to Toss a Young Man in Jail for 10 Years for Anti-Hillary MemesFormer Twitter Employee Anika Collier Navaroli: "Twitter's leadership bent and broke their own rules in order to protect some of the most dangerous speech on the platform. I'm going to talk a little bit about what happened in the months leading up to January 6th."Theater of the Absurd in J6 Courtrooms; As judges hand down one absurd sentence after another, one might be inclined to laugh at the absurdity of it all except, of course, it's not funny.Obama's “Chief Propagandist” Richard Stengle is exposed…again…Show AdvertisersAlan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price. Bonefrog Coffee https://bonefrog.us Enter promo code TODD at checkout to receive 5% off your subscription. Bulwark Capital https://knowyourriskradio.comGet your free copy of “Common Cents Investing” Call 866-779-RISK or visit the website. Healthycell https://healthycell.com/todd Journey to better health and save 20% off your first order with promo code TODD.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com Sleep cool with the new MyPillow 2.0 now Buy One Get One Free with code TODD.RuffGreens https://ruffgreens.com/todd Get your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. SOTA Weight Loss https://sotaweightloss.com SOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART!Texas Superfoods https://texassuperfoods.com Texas Super Foods is whole food nutrition at its best.GreenHaven Interactivehttps://greenhaveninteractive.comGet more customer online with a world class website and Google

Guests: Michael Beschloss, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Ian Bassin, Carol Leonnig, Rep. Katie PorterThe President makes the case to preserve democracy as the other political party openly advocates for ending it. Then, the newly leaked Eastman emails and the explicit goal to use Justice Clarence Thomas to overturn the will of the voters. Plus, Carol Leonnig's new reporting on the violent attack targeting the Speaker of the House. And Rep. Katie Porter on why grocery stores, oil companies and others are openly admitting that your inflated prices are making them record profits.

Guests: Claire McCaskill, Ian Bassin, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Tressie McMillan CottomA political party that threatens democracy and ends reproductive rights may have trouble winning elections. Tonight, national political shockwaves from an election in upstate New York. Then, it just gets worse at Mar-A-Lago where Donald Trump reportedly refused to return "the most sensitive secrets" American intelligence holds. Plus, why is the January 6th committee sending investigators to Denmark? And what does it have to do with Roger Stone? And measuring the impact on tens of millions of young American lives after President Biden's student debt cancellation.

Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Joshua Green, Ian Bassin, Danya Perry, Sarah Longwell, Miles Taylor, Paul Butler, Kyle Cheney, Al Franken, George ConwayThe January Sixth committee's most damning hearing yet. Tonight: Congressman Jamie Raskin on what we learned last night—and what comes next. Then, Steve Bannon is found guilty of contempt of Congress. Plus, new research suggesting the January 6th hearings may be sinking in with Trump supporters. New details on the criminal investigation of the Secret Service. And former Senator Al Franken on Josh Hawley's sprint to safety. Plus, George Conway on the DOJ, Steve Bannon and more.

Guests: Jane Kleeb, Tim Miller, Symone Sanders, Ian Bassin, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Quinta JurecicTonight: A new test of the Trump brand—and what it all means for November. Then, an update on the election worker targeted in 2020. Plus, Senator Stabenow on what the Senate is trying to do to protect abortion access. And is American democracy able to hold with Donald Trump returning to Twitter?

Guests: Jacqueline Alemany, Rep. Elaine Luria, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ian Bassin, Yevheniya KravchukWho did the Trump call and when did he call them? Blockbuster new evidence from the January 6th committee showing a missing record of White House phone calls on the day of the insurrection. Tonight: What we know about the disappearing records and what they could tell us about criminal intent. Plus, as the Ginni Thomas scandal grows, new calls for recusal and the resignation of a Supreme Court justice with Senator Elizabeth Warren. And what we really know about peace talks between Russia and Ukraine—and why the U.S. government remains skeptical. 

Will American fantasies of purifying violence dissolve upon contact with reality or will the illusion break into civil war? Find out on this eps w/ ⁦Stephen Marche‬⁩ author of The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future We also get into: American wildness, bloodlust, foment, genius, and the apocalyptic longing for an endless frontier. The United States is coming to an end. The only question is how. No matter your political leaning, most of us can sense that America is barreling toward catastrophe—of one kind or another. Relevant and revelatory, The Next Civil War plainly breaks down the looming threats to America and is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of its people, its land, and its government. “Should be required reading for anyone invested in preserving our 246-year experiment in self-government . . . The book alternates between fictional dispatches from a coming social breakdown and digressions that support its predictions with evidence from the present. The effect is twofold: The narrative delivers Cormac McCarthy-worthy drama; while the nonfictional asides imbue that drama with the authority of documentary.” —Ian Bassin, The New York Times Book Review Stephen Marche is a novelist, essayist and cultural commentator. He is the author of half a dozen books, including The Unmade Bed: The Messy Truth About Men and Women in the Twenty-First Century (2016) and The Hunger of the Wolf (2015). Theme music by Joseph E. Martinez of Junius Follow us on social at: Twitter: @WakeIslandPod Instagram: @wakeislandpod David's Twitter: @raviddice Stephen's Twitter: @StephenMarche --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wake-island/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wake-island/support

Guests: Rep Elaine Luria, Ian Bassin, Amy Gardner, Josh Gerstein, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Ro KhannaTonight: Jaw-dropping new documents released to the January 6 committee—including the executive order Donald Trump was considering that could have ended democracy as we know it. Then, what we learned today about the Trump World control of the plot to fake electors. Plus, the Justice Department announces the first arrest of someone threatening the lives of election officials. 

Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Brian Schatz, Ian Bassin, Heather McGheeTonight: What history will record a full year since Donald Trump's failed coup, the fight to stop the slow-motion insurrection in the states, and what happens next in a country where one of the two major political parties has abandoned democracy.

Guests: Rep. Adam Schiff, Ian Bassin, Anna Merlan, Nina Perales, John PodestaTonight: The January 6th Committee votes to hold Steve Bannon accountable. So what now? Congressman Adam Schiff is here to tell us. Then, the pro-Covid right continues courting infection over vaccines. Plus, the first lawsuit in Texas over intentionally discriminatory political maps. And guess which Congressman packed his family into a pickup truck to announce his own indictment. 

Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin joins to discuss how he's working to counter threats. Also the VA governor's race. Mentioned articles: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/07/our-planet-is-not-doomed-that-means-we-can-must-act/ Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Ian Bassin, and Linda Chavez.

Our democracy is in a crisis, but there's also a growing movement across the country to join forces to fight for it. Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Special Guest: Ian Bassin.

Tonight: Texas enacts a radical law to effectively end legal abortion, the Supreme Court lets it happen, and Republicans can finally stop pretending. Then, can lawmakers facing scrutiny over the Capitol attack threaten their way out of an investigation? And breaking news from the American Medical Association regarding doctors giving livestock medicine to Covid patients. Plus, new data shows just how hard Covid hit Trump counties.Guests: Irin Carmon, Melissa Murray, Elie Mystal, Dahlia Lithwick, Ian Bassin, Dr. Gerald Harmon, David Jolly, Mona Charen

Tonight: Donald Trump's failed coup was even more serious than we knew. Then, CDC director Rochelle Walensky on the surge in vaccinations, the Delta variant spread, and the push for masks as kids head back to school. Plus, what the new Biden push to phase out gas powered vehicles means for you. And the sudden death of an American labor giant: remembering AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka. Guests: Rep. Ro Khanna, Ian Bassin, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Phil LeBeau, Sam Seder, Rina Shah

Air Date 12/5/2020 Today we take a look at what's behind Trump and his autocratic instincts. The enablers, the supporters and the long lineage of authoritarianism. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript MEMBERSHIP and Gift Memberships! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) EPISODE SPONSORS: GROUND.NEWS/BEST Want to advertise/sponsor the show? Details -> advertisecast.com/BestoftheLeft SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The crisis isn’t Trump. It’s the Republican Party - The Ezra Klein Show - Air Date 11-11-20 If the past week — and past four years — have proven anything, it’s that we are not as different as we believed. No longer is the question, "Can it happen here?" It’s happening already. Ch. 2: Is Democracy in Danger? Legal Experts Dahlia Lithwick and Ian Bassin On Trump, Barr and The Abuse of the Criminal Justice System - The Al Franken Podcast - Air Date 2-23-20 Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy discuss Trump's sickening lurch toward autocracy post-impeachment with the cooperation of Bill Barr. Ch. 3: Trump's Authoritarian Lineage w/ Ruth Ben-Ghiat - The Majority Report - Air Date 11-12-20 Sam speaks with Ruth Ben-Ghiat (@ruthbenghiat), professor of History and Italian studies at New York University, about her new book "Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present." Ch. 4: Check Your Blindspot 12-4-20 Today's episode of America's favorite political game show! Ch. 5: From Dictator to Demigod - Power Corrupts - Air Date 8-1-19 We explore the strategic logic of cults of personality with stories that you won’t believe but are all too real. Ch. 6: Juan González The Media Has It Wrong. Record Latinx Turnout Helped Biden. White Voters Failed Dems Part 2 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-5-20 “How come none of the experts are asking why white voters underperformed the Democratic Party?” Ch. 7: How Trump Hacked the Presidency - Trumpcast - 11-13-20 Why Donald Trump’s violation of norms come with more social or political penalties than legal ones Ch. 8: The Secret Code of the Proud Boys - Trumpcast - Air Date 10-1-20 Virginia Heffernan talks to historian Nicole Hemmer about the Proud Boys—breaking down their hazing and hyper-masculinity, how to be initiated, conservative cults, and how Trump incites them. VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: Call to increase existing membership pledges - Josh from Wilmington, DE Ch. 11: Responding to Rutger Bregman - Linda from Illinois FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on utopian thinking and criticizing ideas and implementation separately MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Listen Anywhere! Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Joe Biden delivered a victory speech. His team is planning to take power. But rather than concede, President Trump has instead turned to the courts, with election lawsuits in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona. It's a historic moment, and for many an unsettling one. But could these lawsuits actually be good for democracy? Two competing legal minds weigh in, with Intelligence Squared host and moderator John Donvan at the helm.      Arguing "YES," is Rebecca Roiphe, a Manhattan prosecutor and law professor who focuses on ethics and the history of the legal profession.  Arguing “NO” is Ian Bassin, a former attorney in the Obama White House and the co-founder of Protect Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fmr. House Majority Leader and the Founder of Protect Democracy discuss the perils of the 2020 election and Its immediate aftermath

Crisis of confidence | Ian Bassin is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy, a non-profit created to fight threats to democracy in America. Bassin explains some of the factors eroding liberal democracy in the United States, including economic causes. From tackling voter suppression and checks and balances in the federal government, this interview covers a wide range of challenges to healthy democracy in the United States.

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Ian Bassin, former associated White House counsel from 2009-11 and co-founder of Protect Democracy for a look at the pain points, tensions, and glimmers of hope in how this constitutional democracy is handling the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19.  In the Slate Plus segment, Mark Joseph Stern on why Justice Elena Kagan is voting with the conservatives, the unanimous decision in Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American Media and what it means for future civil-rights cases, and the crisis unfolding in the immigration courts. Sign up for Slate Plus now to listen and support our show. Podcast production by Sara Burningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Ian Bassin, former associated White House counsel from 2009-11 and co-founder of Protect Democracy for a look at the pain points, tensions, and glimmers of hope in how this constitutional democracy is handling the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19.  In the Slate Plus segment, Mark Joseph Stern on why Justice Elena Kagan is voting with the conservatives, the unanimous decision in Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American Media and what it means for future civil-rights cases, and the crisis unfolding in the immigration courts. Sign up for Slate Plus now to listen and support our show. Podcast production by Sara Burningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy discuss Trump's sickening lurch toward autocracy post-impeachment with the cooperation of Bill Barr.

Ian Bassin served as Associate White House Counsel from 2009-2011. In addition to counseling the President and senior White House staff on administrative and constitutional law, his responsibilities included ensuring that White House and executive branch officials complied with the laws, rules and norms that protect the fundamentally democratic nature of our government. He received his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he was an Editor of the Yale Law Journal and President of the American Constitution Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia Lithwick pans back this week to assess what’s holding and what’s buckling in terms of norms and institutions, two years and change into the Trump presidency. She’s joined by Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy, a new kind of litigation shop looking at global trends toward authoritarianism and trying to resist those trends in the United States. This episode is brought to you by Simplisafe. Start protecting your home today at simplisafe.com/amicus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia Lithwick pans back this week to assess what’s holding and what’s buckling in terms of norms and institutions, two years and change into the Trump presidency. She’s joined by Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy, a new kind of litigation shop looking at global trends toward authoritarianism and trying to resist those trends in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Elie chat with Ian Bassin, the Executive Director of Protect Democracy about the unfortunately pressing task of defending democratic institutions from creeping authoritarianism. Protect Democracy is on the front lines challenging both federal and state governments as they chip away at participatory democracy and constitutional limits. As a special bonus -- in the middle of the episode breaking news results in the guest beginning the process of filing suit on the spot. So that's cool. Special thanks to our sponsor, Smith.ai.

On today's Bulwark podcast, ProtectDemocracy.org (http://www.ProtectDemocracy.org)Executive Director Ian Bassin joins Charlie Sykes to discuss the state of liberal democracy in America and around the world, the nomination of Bill Barr to be Attorney General, and why norms and traditions have separated America from the rest of democracies throughout the world. Special Guest: Ian Bassin.

Ian Bassin served in the White House Counsel's office under President Obama. At the dawn of the Trump administration, he became the impresario behind the litigating organization Protect Democracy, which has become an increasingly cross-ideological mechanism for using litigation to protect democratic values. Benjamin Wittes sat down with Ian to talk about the differences between Protect Democracy and more traditional litigating organizations, what sort of projects they do take on, and what sort of projects they don't take on. And they talked about the role litigation can and cannot play in preserving the norms that make democracy vibrant.

THE Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Everything Trump Touches Dies and more, as well as an insightful discussion with Ian Bassin and Ben Berwick of Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting attacks, from at home and abroad, on our right to free, fair, and fully informed self-government. Enjoy! If you like the show please leave a review. Become a Patreon subscriber (www.patreon.com/strangedays) to gain access to exclusive bonus content such as our interview with John Kaag , author of Hiking with Nietzche, available now to subscribers.

This is an interview with Ian Bassin, former associate White House Counsel under President Obama and executive director of the group, Protect Democracy (protectdemocracy.org). The subject is how Special Counsel Robert Mueller can protect himself from Trump's latest political interference and make sure his investigation is completed and action taken.

Ian Bassin explains why we should see all of Trump's violations of democratic norms as related—and how we can fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Bassin explains why we should see all of Trump’s violations of democratic norms as related—and how we can fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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