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Carnegie Connects
Self-Dealing in the Trump Administration: A Conversation With Norm Eisen

Carnegie Connects

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 45:53


Corruption, illicit foreign bribery schemes, and family members trading on presidential reputations for self-enrichment have surrounded the American political system for years. But the Trump presidency has embarked on an unprecedented scale of self-dealing out in the open, muddying the line between the national interest and those of the Trump family's business enterprises. At the same time, the administration has hollowed out internal watchdogs, curbed ethics requirements, and undermined America's credibility in the war against illicit finance. As Peter Baker noted in the New York Times, the "death or dearth of outrage," over this tsunami of self-dealing may well reflect how the Trump Administration has reshaped the standards of what's acceptable in Washington. Where are the current constraints against presidential self-dealing? Why have the public and political elites not generated the kind of reaction that might have been seen in years past?  Are there historic parallels and ways to course correct? What impact do these actions have on U.S. standing globally? Join Aaron David Miller as he engages in conversation with Norm Eisen, founder of Democracy Defenders Action, on the next Carnegie Connects.  

TRENDIFIER with Julian Dorey
#309 - DARPA Docs Expert on Elon Musk, Vatican Bank & $35 Trillion “Black Hole” | Mike Benz

TRENDIFIER with Julian Dorey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 203:32


SPONSORS: 1) Brunt: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code JULIAN at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/JULIAN #Bruntpod 2) Huel: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code JULIAN at https://huel.com/JULIAN (Minimum $75 purchase). PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Mike Benz is a former official with the U.S. Department of State and current Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online, is a free speech watchdog organization dedicated to restoring the promise of a free and open Internet. MIKE's LINKS: X: https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber WEBSITE: https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Censorship, AI Wack-a-Mole, Deep Blue, DARPA Docs 12:34 – Weapons of Mass Deletion, NetzDG, Election Control, Russiagate, USAID, Trump Hold-Ups 23:29 – USAID Origins, Sopranos Agencies, Shadow Networks, EU DSA, CIA Outsourcing 32:40 – USAID Scandals, Identity Dominance, Cuba HIV Hoax, ZunZuneo 44:32 – Social Media Control, CIA & Rap, Media Machine, Vatican–CIA–Mafia 57:12 – George Kennan, Political Warfare, Plausible Deniability, CIA in Italy 1:07:32 – USAID = Plausible Deniability, Tom Donilon 1:22:55 – Mike Donilon, Shadow Cabinet, BlackRock, Pentagon Black Hole, Congressional Favors 1:34:17 – Gorbachev Pizza Ad, Systemic Corruption, Pepsi–Allende Coup 1:42:31 – The Blob, Friedman's Free Market Lie, Empire Blindspot 1:53:15 – USAID = Bribes, Mike Benz Dual Role, Dirty Roots 1:57:40 – MAGA Blindspot, Empire Preservation 2:09:02 – USAID–Supreme Court, Norm Eisen, Bread & Corruption 2:18:19 – Opium Wars, Institute of Peace, Syrian Democratic Forces, George Foote 2:35:13 – Peace Institute Overthrows, Drug-Funded Empire, Pitchfork & Scalpel 2:44:14 – State Dept vs CIA, 1961 Reorg, Visas for Terror 3:00:57 – Elon & DOGE, ROI, Reloading Strategy 3:12:25 – Tesla vs Unions, Unions as Ops Tools OTHER JDP EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Episode 307 - Roya Hakakian: https://youtu.be/NQeoCeSk_Zc - Episode 303 - Martin Dugard: https://youtu.be/rcoiIUfz_N4 - Episode 97 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/2PUs7l2jW9c - Episode 107 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/7jNz3-WPV5I - Episode 150 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/dUlc2d6fDzg - Episode 224 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/Gv-YWfNWwkM - Episode 249 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/5_FDZozJ9zE - Episode 250 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/5HuyORiWoDM - Episode 278 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/_CFWmuIgQIE - Episode 279 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/scrGRKVa-Q4 CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 309 - Mike Benz Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul
The Endgame 060225 - Audacious!

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 204:25


In today's episode:Did Trump just say Biden is a clone, a double, or a robotic engineered soulless mindless entity?Is Joe Biden a clone, a double, or a robotic engineered soulless mindless entity?Why is Joe Biden's vital status becoming such a pressing concern, and why now?Palantir's new contracts with the Trump admin are creating significant blowback, mostly from awful peopleCNN begins to promote Curtis YarvinMike Lindell's trial begins todayNorm Eisen, the author of the Color Revolution ("Democracy") playbook is behind 150+ lawfare cases against the Trump adminTrump offers to buy CanadaTrump tells the neocons they can't bomb Iran and instead brings peace proposalsWhat it means to destroy facilities when they're confirmed emptyUkraine's audacious attack of Russia's "nuclear" capabilities.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorLinks, articles, ideas - follow the info stream at t.me/veryreasonableHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/https://cancelcouture.comFollow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Republicans commit political malpractice with budget bill

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 35:05


Trump and Republicans take an axe to our healthcare system and our economy– but the Democrats can learn something from it. Brian interviews Senator Elizabeth Warren about the House budget bill that'll gut healthcare and food assistance for tens of millions of Americans and attorney Norm Eisen about a major update on the legal front.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Beat with Ari Melber
Heat on Trump Over Plan to Accept Luxury Jet from Qatar

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 41:50


MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 12, and reports on on President Donald Trump's openness to accepting a lavish jet from Qatar's royal family, his retreat from a trade war with China and day one of the Diddy trial. Nancy Erika Smith, Jacob Soboroff and Norm Eisen join.

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul
The Endgame 050725 - Hey, Houthis, Leave Them Ships Alone (Subscriber Stream)

Be Reasonable: with Your Moderator, Chris Paul

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 164:42


In today's episode:Una Panoona Banka attempts to do away with the Patriot ActGisele Fetterman wonders where the man she married is - a retrospective on the FettermenThom Tillis attempts to thwart Trump's nominee for US Attorney for the District of ColumbiaDon Bacon attempts to kill the Big Beautiful Bill formerly known as Mike Johnson's PackageGood news and bad news on election integrityThe company that produces the cloned version of Signal on Mike Waltz's phone was "hacked"India and Pakistan are totally at war and it'll totally lead to NOOKSIsrael bombs the Houthis just as Trump says he's not bombing the Houthis and the Houthis say they're not bombing eitherGood Twin vs Evil Twin and the narrative manipulations surrounding kinetic conflictThe National Intelligence Council releases a report on Tren de Aragua that makes quite clear Maduro has nothing to do with itMaduro visits Putin for Victory Day and signs a treaty of cooperationThe 2025 Democracy Playbook by Norm Eisen describes the subversion of President Trump, as expected.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorLinks, articles, ideas - follow the info stream at t.me/veryreasonableHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/https://cancelcouture.comFollow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2835 CWSA 05/10/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 59:54


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American Conservative University
Article- Lawless Judges Going to Jail as Trump Team Fights Lawfare Crippling the Executive Branch. John Zmirak

American Conservative University

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 34:52


Article- Lawless Judges Going to Jail as Trump Team Fights Lawfare Crippling the Executive Branch. Pope Elections. John Zmirak The Eric Metaxas Show John Zmirak  May 01 2025   Other Episodes More at stream.org Article mentioned- Lawless Judges Going to Jail as Trump Team Fights Lawfare Crippling the Executive Branch By John Zmirak Published on April 28, 2025 Read this article at- https://stream.org/the-brew-lawless-judges-going-to-jail-as-trump-team-fights-lawfare-crippling-the-executive-branch/ John Zmirak- You knew it was coming, didn't you? A full-on showdown between the Trump administration and the out-of-control federal courts.   It has gotten clearer by the day that a conspiracy of biased federal judges and left-wing nonprofits with teams of white-shoe lawyers has been operating to cripple the executive branch of government. The unprecedented use of judicial orders to hamstring and micromanage President Donald Trump's exercise of presidential power has created a constitutional crisis — amounting to a coup d'etat by unelected judges. Try to imagine if GOP-appointed judges had conspired to kneecap Barack Obama while he was in office. The nation would have been treated to earsplitting banshee cries of “racism,” judicial impeachment hearings, and well-funded riots in blue cities.   Don't believe me?   Remember the threats by members of Congress against Supreme Court justices when the decision overturning Roe v. Wade got leaked? (By whom, we'll never know). Think of the protests outside conservative justices' homes, and the near-miss assassination attempt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The Democrats tried to pack the court with new, preprogrammed leftist justices and talked about imposing term limits on SCOTUS. None on the left were warbling about the sanctity of “judicial independence” and “the rule of law” then. They only believe in the System when they can game it, like some bratty child demanding “do-overs” whenever he strikes out at bat.   No One's Above the Law Democrats were chanting “No one's above the law” when they invented fake crimes to try to imprison Donald Trump in New York, an effort led by Chief Justice John Roberts' crony Norm Eisen. The same Democrats are now suffering conniption fits as Attorney General Pam Bondi takes action against judges who committed genuine offenses. Let's look at the first two arrests, and pray that more follow wherever judges are flouting the law and undermining our democracy. CNBC reports:   Federal authorities have arrested a Wisconsin judge and a former New Mexico judge in two separate cases, accusing them of interfering with Trump administration immigration enforcement efforts.   Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested Friday morning and charged with obstruction. She is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers after he appeared in her courtroom April 18.   Dugan's arrest came one day after federal authorities arrested a former New Mexico judge, Joel Cano, and his wife on charges related to the Canos' reported harboring of an undocumented immigrant with alleged ties to the notorious gang Tren de Aragua.   It's hard to decide which of these arrests is more satisfying.   Before she became a judge who would help smuggle illegal aliens out of her courtroom to evade arrest by ICE, Dugan was formerly the executive director of Catholic Charities of southeastern Wisconsin. As The Stream has reported, that particular wealthy, taxpayer-funded nonprofit has been credibly accused of colluding with Mexican cartels to traffic immigrants into the country. Elon Musk's DOGE investigations have largely cut off government funds to Catholic Charities, which served as the main conduit for some $3 billion sluiced into the U.S. Catholic bishops' coffers over the past 15 years — reimbursing them, almost dollar for dollar, for sex-abuse settlements those bishops racked up.   Fool around, find out, indeed. Next there's the case of former judge Joel Cano, who was keeping an accused Tren de Aragua gang member at his house. Feast your eyes on this servant of the court and the rescue gangster he adopted:   On Fox News Pam Bondi explained just how far Cano had gone to help Lopez evade prosecution:   He took one of the TDA members' cellphones, beat it with a hammer, and destroyed it. Then he walked the pieces to a city dumpster to dispose of them to protect himself. … The judge and his wife gave [Lopez] assault rifles that belonged to their daughter. He goes to the shooting range with these assault rifles, with a suppressor, with other known TDA members, and they are shooting. This is the LAST person we want in our country. Nor will we ever tolerate a judge or anyone else harboring them.   The Biden regime intentionally engineered this perfect storm of lawlessness by refusing to enforce our just, democratically enacted immigration laws. The 10 million-plus illegals Biden imported are counted toward congressional representation, providing the Democrats with 20 seats in the House of Representatives they otherwise wouldn't hold, as Musk has estimated. And as we reported Friday, leftist judges are making it easy for those illegal aliens to vote in federal elections by striking down Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship.   When faced with such orchestrated chaos, the Trump administration has no choice but to take drastic action to reimpose order and the genuine rule of law. Faster, please.   Please Support The Stream: Equipping Christians to Think Clearly About the Political, Economic, and Moral Issues of Our Day. Trump Meets Zelensky at Impromptu Summit at Pope Francis's Funeral The petulant, demanding president of Ukraine, Volodomyr Zelenksyy, has been frustrating Donald Trump's peace-making efforts, making impossible demands such as the return of Crimea — which Russia seized in 2014, with hardly a protest from the Obama administration and no organized resistance by Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the Trump team's impatience last week, threatening to walk away from talks altogether. It's good to see that communications are still open, as evidenced by this hastily arranged meeting of Trump with Zelenskyy and French President Emanuel Macron at St. Peter's Basilica, which will host the funeral of Pope Francis.   Pray for an end to the futile, fratricidal conflict the Biden administration's bungling help to spark, which has claimed more than a million casualties from two historically Christian countries.   Our Diversity Is Our … Strength? Our out-of-control borders haven't just been flooding the country with foreign gang members and high school dropouts who compete with our least privileged fellow citizens for jobs. We're also importing aggressive, intolerant Islam — the religion that's fueling terrorism and the persecution of Christians all across the world. Take a look at this little video, which shows how Dallas, Texas, is being islamicized.   The First Amendment was written to prevent intra-Christian conflict and religious persecution. The Founders never intended it as a charter for the mass influx of religions entirely alien to our traditions. That's just one more reason to drastically and permanently reduce mass immigration into America.   Along The Stream… Could authentic prophetic dreams expose false prophecies and prophets? Join Wanda Alger and her guest Andrew Whalen later this morning for a fascinating exploration of that idea.   The ever-thoughtful Joseph Mattera's latest essay explains why we need not just healing but resurrection — a key insight this Easter season.     John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or coauthor of 14 books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First.     The Brew: Democrat Judge Doubles Down on Election Fraud. No Need to Prove Citizenship to Vote By John Zmirak Published on April 25, 2025 John Zmirak If you want Exhibit #108 proving that President Donald Trump has no choice but to defy judicial orders from lawless, biased jurists, check out the latest. The Daily Wire reports: A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump from implementing an executive order that requires voters to show documentation proving their U.S. citizenship to cast a ballot in federal elections. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, a Bill Clinton appointee, granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from going forward with the proof-of-citizenship requirements as a lawsuit plays out, the Associated Press reported. The lawsuit, filed by the Democratic National Committee and leftist voting rights groups, claims that Trump's order is “an unlawful action that threatens to uproot our tried-and-tested election systems and silence potentially millions of Americans.” … The judge's move means that yet another Trump action will be tied up in the courts and prevented from taking effect. Federal judges have blocked numerous Trump orders, including on cuts to federal agency staff, deportations, and birthright citizenship. As of Thursday, 108 different rulings have blocked or temporarily frozen Trump's attempts to carry out his agenda, according to The New York Times. There you go. The Democratic National Committee wants non-citizens voting. Or else it thinks that its voters are so clueless and unqualified that they don't have any ID. No drivers licenses, nothing they'd need to show in order to cash a check at a local bank. Check out this classic 2017 video whose host asks white liberals whether non-white Americans carry ID … then asks a series of non-white Americans whether they do. “Why would they think we don't have ID?” one of the questioners asks the host. He doesn't answer. He doesn't have to. Now consider what motive the Biden administration had for importing more than 10 million illegal aliens and sending them to swing states. Foreign Voters and Foreign Money Help the Left Grab Power While some in MAGA world are frustrated at the Trump administration's pace of progress, one man can only do so much. He is taking aim at some of the most important targets, the key players in corrupting American politics. He's going after Act Blue, for instance, as Politico reports: In a shot at ActBlue, the left's major online donation platform, President Donald Trump plans to sign a presidential memorandum on Thursday that he will cast as cracking down on foreign contributions in American elections, according to a person familiar with the policy and granted anonymity to discuss not-yet-public details. Attorney General Pam Bondi's office is expected to be involved in the effort, the person said. The order is expected to specifically target ActBlue. Republicans have long claimed the platform could be exploited by foreign actors, while Democrats have warned the action is an example of Trump baselessly targeting political opponents. … The memo will direct Bondi to “investigate and take appropriate action concerning allegations regarding the use of online fundraising platforms to make ‘straw' or ‘dummy' contributions and to make foreign contributions to U.S. political candidates and committees, all of which break the law” and report results to the president and his general counsel, according to the fact sheet. Why shouldn't foreign billionaires and hostile governments be able to pour billions into U.S. elections and organize non-citizen voters to decide who represents us? That would imply we make distinctions between countrymen and strangers, which the editors of Christianity Today (some of them donors to groups aligned with Act Blue) reliably inform us is alien to “gospel values.” Speaking of funny money, Ashley Biden's nonprofit is having trouble with the IRS. That's what happens when you don't report honestly. The Free Beacon has the real story: Ashley Biden's charity has a $500,000 discrepancy in its books, a watchdog alleged in a complaint filed with the IRS on Monday. … To Paul Kamenar, an attorney with the National Legal and Policy Center watchdog group, the documents show that Ashley Biden's charity clearly violated IRS rules by failing to disclose $500,000 in contributions it received in 2023. Let's remember the immortal words of now-embattled New York Attorney General Letitia James: “No one is above the law.” Abortion Clinic Targets Children for Sexual Grooming Remember the old libertarian talking point about “keeping the government out of our bedrooms”? Now we realize the government and the LGBTQ movement need to be kept out of the nursery, too. See the latest outrage, courtesy of Libs of TikTok: The State cannot sit neutral. It can't reach a stopping point at “consenting adults,” the way Classical liberals pretend. Either the government will make laws based on the Natural Law which God wrote on the human heart — which you don't need faith or grace to understand — or it will base laws on something darker and falser. It took the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire to rescue women and children from sexual slavery. As the Gospel recedes from people's hearts, the vacuum it leaves will be filled, and filled by spirits. The explosion of transgender madness, child castration, and attacks on Christians as “unfit parents” in the wake of the 2015 Obergefell decision shouldn't surprise us; it should goad us to counterattack with the truth. The Next Pope? I'm not following the conclave that's gathering to elect a successor to the disloyal Pope Francis, largely because the people he appointed to the College of Cardinals transformed that body into a lavender Jacuzzi. One of Francis's appointees, Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, is considered a frontrunner among “progressives” who wish to continue transforming the Catholic Church into the chaplaincy of the World Economic Forum. Here he is performing John Lennon's utopian, atheist anthem “Imagine” for a crowd that we can hope was duly puzzled by it. Imagine Pope Francis II. (It's easy if you try.) Catholics don't believe that God picks the popes — otherwise, we'd have to explain why during the Renaissance He always picked the cardinals who'd paid the biggest bribes or were the illegitimate children of previous popes. We just have to pray for Jesus to protect us from our shepherds, who seem to have developed a taste for lamb. Coming Soon: A New Ice Age to Save the Climate Gateway Pundit reports: The British government is reportedly just weeks away from approving bizarre experiments aimed at dimming sunlight in a bid to combat so-called climate change. Proposed outdoor trials may involve spraying aerosols into the upper atmosphere or artificially brightening clouds to bounce sunlight back into space in order to help cool the earth. … The experiments are being pushed under the premise that humanity isn't cutting emissions quickly enough to avoid an environmental apocalypse, at least, according to scientists still clinging to worst-case climate scenarios. Scientists backing the proposals believe that, if the tests yield promising results, the techniques could be expanded and rolled out on a wider scale within a decade. These people want to control the weather, to make the earth less fertile so it can feed far fewer people. But remember that the threat to our freedoms and our future are … conservatives and Christians. Along The Stream… Later this morning, join Allen Jackson, pastor and author of Angels, Demons & You, for a sobering look at how spiritual forces impact our daily lives in this 26-minute video. Why is it crucial that we consider each of our fellow human beings as made in the “image of God”? How does that change everything about how we live our lives? Find out from this insightful essay.   John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or coauthor of 14 books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First.   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  John Zmirak makes his weekly appearance and covers current events and shares recent articles available at-   https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/ Watch Eric Metaxas on Rumble-  https://rumble.com/c/TheEricMetaxasRadioShow  The Eric Metaxas Show- https://metaxastalk.com/podcasts/ Eric Metaxas Show on Apple Podcasts-    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eric-metaxas-show/id991156680 Check out- Socrates in the City   Find All of John Zmirak Articles at- https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/   John Zmirak is a Senior Editor of The Stream. He received his B.A. from Yale University in 1986, then his M.F.A. in screenwriting and fiction and his Ph.D. in English in 1996 from Louisiana State University. He has been Press Secretary to pro-life Louisiana Governor Mike Foster, and a reporter and editor at Success magazine and Investor's Business Daily, among other publications. His essays, poems, and other works have appeared in First Things, The Weekly Standard, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today, FrontPage Magazine, The American Conservative, The South Carolina Review, Modern Age, The Intercollegiate Review, Commonweal, and The National Catholic Register, among other venues. He has contributed to American Conservatism: An Encyclopedia and The Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought. From 2000-2004 he served as Senior Editor of Faith & Family magazine and a reporter at The National Catholic Register. During 2012 he was editor of Crisis. He is author, co-author, or editor of twelve books, including Wilhelm Ropke: Swiss Localist, Global Economist, The Grand Inquisitor and The Race to Save Our Century. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First. Zmirak can be found at https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/   John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or co-author of ten books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. He is co-author with Jason Jones of “God, Guns, & the Government.”   John Zmirak's new book: No Second Amendment, No First  by John Zmirak  Available March 19, 2024 Today's Left endlessly preaches the evils of “gun violence." It is a message increasingly echoed from the nation's pulpits, presented as common-sense decency and virtue. Calls for “radical non-violence” are routinely endowed with the imprimatur of religious doctrine.   But what if such teachings were misguided, even damaging? What if the potential of a citizenry to exercise force against violent criminals and tyrannical governments is not just compatible with church teaching, but flows from the very heart of Biblical faith and reason? What if the freedoms we treasure are intimately tied to the power to resist violent coercion?  This is the long-overdue case John Zmirak makes with stunning clarity and conviction in No Second Amendment, No First. A Yale-educated journalist and former college professor, Zmirak shows how the right of self-defense against authoritarian government was affirmed in both the Old and New Testaments, is implied in Natural Law, and has been part of Church tradition over the centuries.   --------------------------------------------------------------------  Check out our ACU Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ACUPodcast   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!  Please go to Apple Podcasts and give ACU a 5 star rating. Apple canceled us and now we are clawing our way back to the top. Don't let the Leftist win. Do it now! Thanks. Also Rate us on any platform you follow us on. It helps a lot. Forward this show to friends. 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Velshi
Courage & Dissent Could Save Democracy

Velshi

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 120:18


Ali Velshi is joined by Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Contrarian Jennifer Rubin, Executive Director of Aspen Digital Vivian Schiller, Co-Founder of The Contrarian Norman Eisen, Investigative Reporter with The New York Times Eric Lipton, former Federal Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Judge J. Michael Luttig, former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, Law Professor and Historian at UC Davis Law School Mary Ziegler, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Professor of Philosophy at Yale University Jason Stanley, Professor of History at NYU Ruth Ben-Ghiat

The Daily Beans
Refried Beans | Will Be Lit (feat. Norm Eisen) May 2, 2024

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 56:55


Thursday, May 2nd, 2024The Arizona Senate has voted to repeal the 1864 abortion ban which now heads to Katie Hobbs' desk for signature; Florida's six week abortion ban goes into effect; Democrats win a New York special election Congressional seat; Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force a vote to vacate Speaker Johnson next week; United Methodists repeal a longstanding rule against LGBTQ+ clergy; the Manhattan DA says they will retry Harvey Weinstein after the court overturned his conviction; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our Guest Norm Eisen:Book: https://www.amazon.com/Trying-Trump-Election-Interference-Criminal/dp/B0D1BR9333Twitter: https://twitter.com/NormEisenWebsite: https://www.normaneisen.comBrookings: https://www.brookings.edu/people/norman-eisenFlorida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care (AP News)Manhattan District Attorney prosecutor says they will retry Harvey Weinstein sex crimes case (CNN)Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson (CBS News)United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy (AP News) Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Trump's polling crashes & burns as support evaporates

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 67:36


Trump's approval rating craters. Brian interviews Representatives Robert Garcia and Maxwell Frost in El Salvador about their efforts to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the US, Katie Porter about her run for governor of California, David Hogg about his effort to oust Democratic incumbents to recruit younger candidates, and Norm Eisen about Trump arresting a judge in Wisconsin.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Weekend
The Weekend April 27 9a: Frog in the Microwave

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 41:01


Trump's sweeping policy changes have left the country reeling from federal worker layoffs to a massive immigration overhaul. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama, Norm Eisen weighs in. Plus, states nationwide are fighting back against those policy changes. One of those state attorney generals, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joins to discuss.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2818 CWSA 04/23/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 65:17


God's Debris: The Complete Works, Amazon https://tinyurl.com/GodsDebrisCompleteWorksFind my "extra" content on Locals: https://ScottAdams.Locals.comContent:Politics, Gene-Edited Super Soldiers, Klaus Schwab Allegations, Artificial Food Dye Ban, Low Testosterone Democrats, Micro-Drama Romance Videos, Catherine Herridge, DEW Weapons, Havana Syndrome, Kari Lake, VOA Rehiring, Government Funded Independent Agencies, Censorship Organizations, Geoffrey Hinton, Human Brains Analogy Machines, Laurence Tribe, Analogy Thinking, First Principle Thinking, Zelensky Peace Reluctance, Bill Pulte, State Department Agency Closures, Tim Poole, Economic Uncertainty, Iranian Drone Expertise, President Trump Negotiation Technique, Shake The Box Negotiations, UK Sunlight Reduction, EU Fines Apple META, Scott Jennings, Abby Phillip, Jen Psaki MSNBC Bias, Elon Musk, NATO of NGOs, Worldwide Shadow Government, Jennifer Rubin, Norm Eisen, Psychedelic Brain Therapy, Drone Manufacturing, Scott Adams~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you would like to enjoy this same content plus bonus content from Scott Adams, including micro-lessons on lots of useful topics to build your talent stack, please see scottadams.locals.com for full access to that secret treasure.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2801 CWSA 04/06/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 29:25


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The Trump Phenomenon w/ James Kelso
The Trump Phenomenon with James Kelso, April 4, 2025

The Trump Phenomenon w/ James Kelso

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 23:23


Chief Justice John Roberts and Norm Eisen sittin' in a tree, K, I, S, S, I, N, G…..” Norm Eisen is among the worst of the rats attacking President Trump.

Badlands Media
The Daily Herold: April 4, 2025 – NSA Shakeup, Infinite Tariffs & the Global Reorder

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 58:14 Transcription Available


Jon Herold wraps up the week from Nashville with updates on the Badlanders meetup and a jam-packed rundown of global and domestic power shifts. He digs into the firing of NSA Director Tim Haugh, what it means for Cybercom, and why Ezra Cohen-Watnick is sounding alarms about America's intelligence leadership. Jon breaks down Trump's escalating tariff war with China, potential 0% vs. infinite tariffs as the new global order, and how these moves could ultimately dismantle the globalist system. Other stories include Trump's $5 million gold citizenship card, Greenland's potential independence (and interest in joining the U.S.), Norm Eisen's eyebrow-raising Czech getaway with Justice Roberts, and Russell Brand facing new accusations. Jon also discusses SignalGate, the EU's war on X, and the strategy behind Trump's rumored stock market disruption. Unfiltered and packed with insight, this Friday edition delivers serious signal through the noise.

Badlands Media
Badlands Daily: April 4, 2025 – Tariffs, Lawfare & the Global Shakeup

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 110:45 Transcription Available


Hosted by CannCon and Chris Paul, this episode of Badlands Daily unpacks a whirlwind of breaking news, global intrigue, and political realignments. The hosts dive into the new Trump-era tariffs shaking up trade with China, exposing how the de minimis loophole has allowed billions in unchecked imports, many linked to fentanyl precursors. They tackle the fresh wave of MeToo-style allegations, with Russell Brand and Matt Taibbi both in the crosshairs, and discuss the strategic takedown of Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels to Trump's own legal persecution. They break down revelations about Chief Justice Roberts' shady week in a Czech mansion with lawfare architect Norm Eisen, the VA's shocking $380k monthly web contract scam, and explosive firings from Trump's National Security Council, rumored to be linked to SignalGate. Also featured: Macron's meltdown over Trump's trade war, Elon vs. the EU, GAO fraud stats that validate Doge, and a laughably ironic JFK Courage Award for Mike Pence. From America's economic sovereignty to the inner rot of global institutions, this one's a Friday firestorm.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2791 CWSA 03/27/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 80:12


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Tony Katz Today
Tony Katz Today Full Show - 03/24/25

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 108:08


Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about the U.S./Russia talks resuming in Saudi Arabia as Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Vladimir Putin. Tony also talks about Norm Eisen going on CNN to talk about his security clearance being revoked for the third time. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Howard Lutnick making a great point about raising the age on social security. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Hands Off, a protest on April 5 against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about the new live action Snow White movie and the new Robert DeNiro movie bombing at the box office. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Bill Maher. Tony also talks about Mark Duplass going on Ben Shapiro. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about a video of an Amazon delivery driver throwing away an Israel supportive sign. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about Chuck Schumer rejecting calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader after he voted for the continuing resolution. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about what kind of car to get his son. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about the latest on illegal immigration from Tom Homan and Byron Donalds after President Donald Trump revokes the legal status of 500K migrants. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about a girl reacting to Canadian health care who needs to wait until 2026 for an MRI. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony is joined with Jon Gabriel, contributor of Discourse Magazine and author of Sink the Rising Sun, to talk about DOGE. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about Stacey Plaskett bashing President Trump and his administration on CNN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Episode 3719: Tony Katz Today Hour 1 - 03/24/25

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 35:47


Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about the U.S./Russia talks resuming in Saudi Arabia as Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Vladimir Putin. Tony also talks about Norm Eisen going on CNN to talk about his security clearance being revoked for the third time. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Howard Lutnick making a great point about raising the age on social security. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Hands Off, a protest on April 5 against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about the new live action Snow White movie and the new Robert DeNiro movie bombing at the box office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Katz Today
Tony Katz on U.S./Russia/Saudi Arabia Talks & Norm Eisen

Tony Katz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 14:55


Tony starts the show talking about the U.S./Russia talks resuming in Saudi Arabia as Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Vladimir Putin. Tony also talks about Norm Eisen going on CNN to talk about his security clearance being revoked for the third time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend
The Weekend March 23 9a: “We Must Not Kiss the Ring”

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 40:06


Former Obama special counsel Norm Eisen joins to discuss the potential consequences of a private law firm bending the knee to Trump. Plus, California Congressman Jimmy Gomez on his effort to bring the Democrats' message into Republican districts.

All In with Chris Hayes
'Now is the time to break glass': Chris Hayes reacts to Schumer interview

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 42:35


Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Norm Eisen, Jameel JafferA five-alarm constitutional fire, and the case for political risk before it's too late. Plus, the Trump administration's actions to destroy higher education in America. And one of the key elections Democrats are pointing to as a place to start a comeback.  Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Democrats in dire trouble amid inability to fight

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 55:55


Democrats have to dig themself out of the hole they've created. Brian interviews Congressman Jamie Raskin about how he legally outsmarted Elon Musk, attorney Norm Eisen about his big court win against Trump and then being called out by Trump during his DOJ press conference, and Senator Mark Kelly about Elon Musk calling him a traitor.Support State Democracy Defenders: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/state-democracy-defenders-fund-2Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Feds
A House Misguided

Talking Feds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 64:49


Our monthly all-contrarian episode with Norm Eisen, Jen Rubin, & Katie Phang first analyzes Trump's address to Congress, which clocked in at about 2 hours and featured a series of lies and low blows. We then take up to the Supreme Court's narrow affirmance of the district court order to walk back the USAID withdrawal before moving to the series of cases, many litigated personally by Norm, in which courts for the main part are calling the Administration out for ignoring the commands of Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Alan Sanders Show
Culture of un-mental health, whistleblowers, USAID funded terrorism and politicians, DOGE, alien registration and astroturfers

The Alan Sanders Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 96:00


We open the show with a piece from Christopher Rufo, adding credence to the theory I talked about yesterday, about intentionally seeding the Federal government with people who are mentally unwell. General Flynn revealed that whistleblowers are coming out of the wood-work and criminality is going to be highlighted very soon, starting with former FBI Director James Comey. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) wanted to know if USAID money went to any other terrorist organizations besides the Taliban. Turns out we have funded dozens of them. When asked about safeguards, you will shocked to hear, as one example, how we funneled $2.1 billion to Hamas since October 7, 2023. We should not be surprised, given the corruption inside USAID. In fact, Sharyl Attkisson gives us a soundbite where she has been reporting about such corruption for many years. As further example, seems there has been over $160 million USAID dollars that have been funneled into an NGO, benefiting Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Even worse, it seems Rep. Hakeem Jeffries's (D-NY) campaign may have Smurfed his supporters to the tune of over $1.1 million dollars. And we have discovered more USAID funds flowing to Norm Eisen's own daughter's 501(c)4, Tamar Eisen. The good news is Chief Justice Roberts has put a stop to the activist lower court judges, allowing President Trump to continue his pause on money flowing out of USAID. We discussed the astroturfing PsyOp used to create the fake narrative that MAGA voters are now suffering from buyers remorse. This was tried on Speaker Mike Johnson, who blew it out of the water. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the creation of a new site to register illegal aliens. Those who self-register will get the aid of the US government in sending them back home, where they can then apply to return legally. And speaking of the border, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) reminds us of the big lie both Kamala Harris and Joe Biden were selling about not being able to secure it. As we wrap up, we introduce you to Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin who are funding the agitators to infiltrate GOP town halls and flood their phone lines. And, to once again prove how the Left uses such operations, we show you a panel discussion on MSNBC. Don't believe the manure they are shoveling. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2762 CWSA 02/26/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 77:22


Find my Dilbert 2025 Calendar at: https://dilbert.com/God's Debris: The Complete Works, Amazon https://tinyurl.com/GodsDebrisCompleteWorksFind my "extra" content on Locals: https://ScottAdams.Locals.comContent:Politics, Jeff Bezos, Washington Post New Chapter, Biden's Accidental Immigration Flood, Climate Model Credibility, NGO Judicial Spouse Funding, ICE Raid Leakers, Colony Ridge TX, Cartel US Takeover, Gold Card Migrants, President Trump, Hakeem Jeffries, Trump's Popularity, House Budget Passes, Thomas Massie, Covington Lawyer Security Clearances, 2016 Honeypot Allegations, DataRepublican, Norm Eisen, NGO Ocean Conservancy, Sheldon Whitehouse Wife NGO, Paid Agitator Town Halls, Eric Swalwell Allegations, Chaos Political Persuasion, DOGE, Ukraine Deal, LA Fires Cleanup, Scott Adams~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you would like to enjoy this same content plus bonus content from Scott Adams, including micro-lessons on lots of useful topicsto build your talent stack, please see scottadams.locals.com for full access to that secret treasure.

Inside with Jen Psaki
Misfires: Arbitrary Firings Jeopardize Nukes and Airlines

Inside with Jen Psaki

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 41:35


Jen Psaki sounds the alarm on Donald Trump and Elon Musk's latest round of firings that put the safety of everything from air travel to our nuclear warheads at risk. She is joined by David Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Union, to discuss Trump and Musk's firing of FAA workers amid internal turmoil and growing concerns about flight safety. Next, Jen is joined by Norm Eisen, lawyer and co-founder of The Contrarian, to discuss the concerning implications of Musk's latest attempts to access sensitive information at the IRS and the Social Security Administration. Then, Jen is joined by DNC Vice Chair David Hogg and Faiz Shakir, More Perfect Union executive director, to discuss protests across the country against Trump and Musk, and how that energy can be translated into real change. Later, Jen outlines a historical parallel to the mounting pressure New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing to remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office. She is joined by New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado to discuss his view on whether Hochul should remove Adams and what that process might look like. Finally, Jen shares another moment from her recent conversation with Rahm Emanuel who had an interesting take on the kind of candidates Democrats should be fielding - as part of her new podcast "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki".Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psakihttps://bsky.app/profile/insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart
The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: February 16, 2025

The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 42:30


On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Testing the Limits. President Trump is snatching authority from Congress, sparking accusations that he's breaking laws and raising real concerns that he'll defy court rulings that go against him. I'll ask Sen. Peter Welch of the Judiciary Committee and Norm Eisen of the States Defending Democracy Fund whether they think we are well on our way to a Constitutional crisis. The Next Phase of the Purge: More federal workers got the ax, and there's new reporting on the strategy behind who's on the chopping block next. My political panel of Jonathan Lovitz and Tara Setmayer will weigh in. The Soul of the GOP. What it says about the Republican Party that Sen. Mitch McConnell is the principled voice against President Trump's unqualified cabinet nominees. I'll ask Matthew Dowd why his former party is totally unrecognizable right now. And No Seat At The Table, yet. What the President of Ukraine is telling NBC's Kristen Welker about any American-led peace negotiations that don't include Ukraine, and how President Trump is responding tonight.  All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Badlands Media
Badlands Daily: Feb. 11, 2025 – Trump's War on the Swamp, USAID Corruption, and Deep State Panic

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 118:23 Transcription Available


CannCon and GhostofBPH break down the biggest power struggle in D.C. as Trump and Musk's deep state purge runs into predictable resistance from activist judges and lawfare hacks. USAID whistleblowers are spilling the beans on decades of corruption and foreign money laundering, and the swamp is losing its collective mind over Trump shutting off their cash flow. The deep state's favorite lawfare architect, Norm Eisen, is back in action, scrambling to stop Trump from exposing where the bodies (and billions) are buried. Meanwhile, federal judges are desperately trying to block Trump's executive orders, but the question remains—will Trump even listen? The Pentagon still can't pass an audit, and nobody in charge seems to care where the missing trillions have gone. Trump just shut down Japan's attempt to buy up U.S. Steel, forcing an investment deal instead of a buyout. In the Middle East, the geopolitical chessboard is shifting, with Trump baiting Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia into a realignment that no one saw coming.

Talking Feds
Too Many Musks on the Field

Talking Feds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 44:15


An all-contrarian roundtable—Paul Krugman, Norm Eisen, and Jen Rubin—chronicles the first signs of pushback against Trump's constitutional assaults and analyzes the vacuous tariffs initiatives. Norm provides some dispatches from the litigation front, which has secured multiple injunctions against Trump's lawless, harmful policies. Paul proceeds to explain how tariffs work and why they are at best counter-productive before considering Elon Musk's strange role through the prism of economics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Weekend
The Weekend February 9 8a: "Where's the Humanity?"

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 41:10


Trump has determined it's time for payback, announcing he'll strip security clearances from a former president, national security officials and multiple attorneys. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama and co-counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during Trump's first impeachment, Norm Eisen, discusses Trump's plan to strip him of his security clearance. Plus, Rep. John Garamendi talks about both the global and local impact of Trump targeting USAID.

Badlands Media
The Liberty Den Ep. 130: Big Balls, Deep State Meltdowns & USAID's Money Pit

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 133:40 Transcription Available


Welcome to The Liberty Den, where the beer is cold, the takes are hot, and the deep state is crying into their government-funded lattes. The crew is letting it rip tonight, diving into USAID's exposed slush fund, the FBI and CIA's ongoing collapse, and the Democrats' full-blown meltdown over losing their taxpayer-funded propaganda machine. Meanwhile, Big Balls is officially back, and CNN still can't stop saying his name. The Doge team's efficiency purge is putting bureaucrats on edge, and Chuck Schumer is out here screaming into the void trying to save his friends' paychecks. Also, Mark Elias and Norm Eisen are doing their best to stop Trump's mass firings, but spoiler: they're failing spectacularly. So grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the absolute clown show that is the deep state's slow demise. 

All In with Chris Hayes
‘The MAGA master plan': Project 2025 architect confirmed as Trump budget chief

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 41:18


Guests: Sen. Jeff Merkley, Norm Eisen, Barbara McQuade, Sen. Angela AlsobrooksAn architect of Project 2025 goes up for a vote in the Senate: why tonight's vote on Russell Vought is such a massive deal. Then, a stunning setback for the DOGE team as a key member of Elon Musk's staff suddenly resigns over racist internet posts. And just wait until the president hears about the great egg heist of 2025. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Lawrence: An ‘afraid' Trump sits idly by as Musk illegally seizes our data

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 41:51


Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump's Treasury Department is being sued over access granted to Elon Musk. Also, Senate Democrats speak out against OMB nominee Russell Vought. Plus, Democrats slam Trump and Musk efforts to dismantle government agencies. And Trump and Musk spread lies about USAID funding. Norm Eisen, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Raphael Warnock, and Jeremy Konyndyk join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Amanpour
Is the U.S. Sleepwalking Into Autocracy Under Trump 2.0?

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 34:41


Less than two weeks into Donald Trump's second term, the president is flooding the zone with executive orders, testing the very institutions that uphold democracy. The question now is how far can Trump bend these democratic institutions before they break? To find out, Christiane spoke to Princeton Professor and autocracy expert Kim Lane Scheppele and Norm Eisen, a former counsel to the House Judiciary Committee and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Then, as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to what is left of their homes in northern Gaza this week, and while hostages are released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Christiane sat down with Oliver Mcternan, a former Catholic priest turned hostage negotiator. They speak about possible next steps in the ceasefire deal and how to break the endless cycle of violence in the region. Plus, eighty years ago this week, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz. It marked the beginning of the end of the Holocaust, the darkest chapter in human history. From her archives, Christiane's 2008 reported from Auschwitz for a documentary called "Scream Bloody Murder" which chronicled the stories of those few brave souls who tried to expose genocide.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanpour
Are We Sleepwalking into an Autocracy?

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 61:04


Donald Trump's unprecedented power grab since regaining the presidency challenges the strength of democratic institutions to act as checks and balances. It's the kind of struggle that Norm Eisen and Kim Lane Scheppele have observed closely outside America. Eisen was US Ambassador to the Czech Republic and served as a counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, and Princeton professor Scheppele worked as a researcher at the Hungarian constitutional court. They join the show to discuss their recent New York Times opinion piece, "Are We Sleepwalking Into Autocracy?"  Also on today's show: Ian Bonhôte & Peter Ettedgui, co-directors, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story"; journalist/author Chris Hayes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Trump floods the zone -- by design

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 53:12


Trump accomplishes his strategy of flooding the zone—but importantly, there is a way for Democrats to overcome it. Brian interviews Congressman Daniel Goldman about Trump's pardon of January 6 insurrectionists, Pod Save America's Tommy Vietor about his surprise appearance on Fox News' Jesse Watters' show, and former Obama ethics czar Norm Eisen about him filing the very first lawsuit against Trump.Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Feds
A Cold Day in Hell

Talking Feds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 48:42


Published on the day of Trump's inauguration, this episode takes brief stock of Biden's unusual farewell address before pivoting to the perilous future. A great roundtable of Talking Feds stalwarts--Jonathan Alter, Norm Eisen, & Jen Rubin--assesses the confirmation hearings & what they suggest about the nature of Trump rule, as well as the prospects for the most controversial nominees, especially Kash Patel. We end with a set of open-ended reflections about what to expect in the next few months.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Archive: Norm Eisen on the Emoluments Clause

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 39:06


From February 11, 2017: Donald Trump's election as president brought a surge of interest in the previously obscure Emoluments Clause, which prohibits any “Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under [the United States]” from accepting “any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.” Norm Eisen and Richard Painter, ethics experts for Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, have been leading the charge to hold Trump accountable under the Emoluments Clause for his failure to divest of his businesses. Recently, they filed suit against him in their capacity as chair and vice-chair of the good government group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Benjamin Wittes chats with Norm about the Emoluments Clause, the lawsuit, and what all this has to do with national security.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep State Radio
What is the Future of Pro-Democracy Media?

Deep State Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 44:02


With traditional media outlets like the Washington Post bending the knee to Donald Trump, what is in store for the future of pro-democracy media? Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen join David Rothkopf to spill the details on their new media outlet, The Contrarian. Jen and Norm share what makes this new publication different and why searing critiques and biting humor are the best ways to fight authoritarianism.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep State Radio
What is the Future of Pro-Democracy Media?

Deep State Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 45:02


With traditional media outlets like the Washington Post bending the knee to Donald Trump, what is in store for the future of pro-democracy media? Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen join David Rothkopf to spill the details on their new media outlet, The Contrarian. Jen and Norm share what makes this new publication different and why searing critiques and biting humor are the best ways to fight authoritarianism.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal
Ep 868: Wherefore 'The Contrarian'?

The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 59:16


Have you noticed that truly independent liberal blogs have maintained their integrity while other "upstart" media ventures often drift toward centrism and "both-sides" reporting?  We have! In this week's episode, Driftglass and Blue Gal examine the current media landscape and the rise of self-proclaimed "contrarian" outlets. They also examine The Contrarian, a new media venture launched by Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen. Also: President Biden's historic job creation record, Pete Hegseth's absurd confirmation hearing, and Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report. Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance.  Podcast artwork by Bluegal via Bing AI. Support the podcast at proleftpod.com or become a patron at patreon.com/proleftpod. Support the show

The Daily Beans
Moist Girthy Chungus

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 26:02


Tuesday, January 14th, 2025Today, Judge Cannon has denied Nauta and DeOliveira's motion to block the January 6th volume of Jack Smith's final report; President Biden forgives student debt for another 150K borrowers; loyalty interviews have begun for federal workers; Jen Rubin quits the Washington Post and Norm Eisen quits CNN and together they've launched a new publication called The Contrarian; a North Carolina trial court has DENIED a Republican Party motion to throw out 60,000 votes cast in the November 2024 election; the US added 256K jobs in December; Zuckerberg met with Trump in secret before announcing new rules for Meta and the board of directors isn't happy; confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard are under fire for late and missing paperwork and background checks; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Helix For 20% Off Sitewide plus 2 Free Dream Pillows with your mattress purchase go to Helixsleep.com/dailybeans.Stories:Zuckerberg Secretly Met With Trump Right Before Trashing Meta's Rules (Edith Olmsted| The New Republic)Jen Rubin Brutally Shreds The Washington Post While Announcing Her Exit: Bezos ‘Bent the Knee' to Trump (Sarah Rumpf | Mediaite)Court Cases - North Carolina Incomplete Voter Registration Challenge - Democracy DocketBiden cancels student loans for another 150,000 borrowers (NBC News)Good Trouble - Contact Dick Durban re: Jack Smith Report and Kash PatelContact | U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of IllinoisWATCH DUTY APPWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Cleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/Something to dohttps://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justiceChoose “Message to the Attorney General” from the drop down.From The Good NewsIncidents | CAL FIREAutobuying consulting Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Inside with Jen Psaki
Irons in the Fire: Crises at Home and Abroad Complicate Biden-Trump Transition

Inside with Jen Psaki

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 41:06


Jen Psaki points out the signs that are showing why the upcoming presidential transition may be much different than transitions of power throughout history. Jen is joined by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss the White House's efforts to ensure that aid reaches those impacted by the LA wildfires, where U.S.-led ceasefire negotiations stand between Israel and Hamas, and more. Next, Jen is joined by Representative Dan Goldman to discuss what the American public stands to learn from Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's January 6th case which will likely be released in the coming days. Then, Jen is joined by reporter Jane Mayer to preview the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the DOD, and to discuss her reporting that the FBI's background check on Hegseth is lacking testimony from key sources. Later, Jen outlines the clear conflicts of interest that lie in the efforts of tech billionaires, like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, to align themselves, and their companies, with incoming President Trump. Finally, Jen is joined by Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen to discuss why they left their jobs to found a media outlet, The Contrarian, focused on combating authoritarian threats while maintaining independence and integrity amidst a media market saturated with billionaire owners. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

The Tent
Ambassador Norm Eisen on January 6 and Protecting Democracy

The Tent

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 37:33


Former Ambassador Norm Eisen joins the show to talk about the four-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, how President-elect Donald Trump has avoided accountability for his role in the violence, and how to protect democracy. Daniella and Colin also discuss what to expect from the 119th Congress, and speak with Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about the reconciliation process.

The Bulwark Podcast
Bill Kristol: The Preposterous and Ridiculous Lies About the FBI

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 50:58


Kash Patel's Jan 6 lie requires FBI officials to have been able to see into the future: to *know* that Trump would lose in 2020 and then try to get Congress to reverse the election results. And they also would have to have known they could get thousands of people to attack the Capitol—just to make MAGA look bad. Are GOP senators really going to clear this conspiracy theorist extraordinaire to run the bureau? Plus, the martyrology around Jan 6 and the mass exodus of journalists from The Washington Post. Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller. show notes: Tom Jocelyn and Norm Eisen on Kash Sgt. Gonell's reflection on Jan 6 Michael Kruse on Al Gore and Mike Pence

It's Complicated
Episode 101 | The Complexities of Defamation and Democracy in Today's Media Landscape

It's Complicated

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 50:29


Welcome back to It's Complicated, where we unravel the tangled web of recent developments threatening American democracy. Asha Rangappa is a former FBI special agent who teaches national security law at Yale. Along with renowned attorney and activist George Conway, and Norm Eisen, a CNN legal analyst and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, they explore the weaponization of defamation law and its implications for democracy. Subscribe to our Patreon here, where paid members will get access to exclusive portions of this show. patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia We'll kick things off with an in-depth analysis of the recent defamation case involving ABC News and Donald Trump. Many believe the controversial settlement reached by ABC sets a dangerous precedent—inviting more frivolous lawsuits and stifling free speech. The defamation lawsuit, rooted in a misinterpretation of legal terms like "rape" and "sexual abuse," highlights the complex relationship between media reporting and legal standards. Our hosts urge the Press, who play a critical role in defending democracy, to stand firm against intimidation. The trio discusses the challenges posed by the changing dynamics of the media landscape. And Asha stresses the importance of vigilance and critical thinking in an era where misinformation is so rampant. We'll also explore the broader implications of these defamation lawsuits for the survival of democracy. As Norm warns, the strategic use of legal battles to suppress dissent draws dark parallels to tactics used by authoritarian regimes throughout history.  Asha, George, and Norm underscore the importance of working together to provide support for people targeted by these oppressive legal strategies, which is exactly what Norm's organization-The State Democracy Defenders-Fund is all about. We'll wrap things up on a lighter note, as our hosts share their upcoming holiday plans, reflecting on the need for personal time and recharging. So, stay tuned, stay informed, and stay supportive of each other. And we'll see you next time, on It's Complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What A Day
Jack Smith Won't Back Down

What A Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 16:46


Special Counsel Jack Smith is on a roll this week. On Monday, he asked an Atlanta-based appeals court to revive his federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. A day later, he filed a revised indictment against Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The revisions were in response to the Supreme Court's decision earlier this year giving Trump and all future presidents broad immunity from prosecution for their official acts as president. But much of the indictment is the same as the original. Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee's Democratic majority during Trump's two impeachment proceedings, helps break down where things now stand with Trump's criminal cases.And in headlines: The Supreme Court dealt another blow to President Joe Biden's efforts to ease the burden of federal student loan debt, Israel carried out its largest raids in the occupied West Bank in at least two decades, and the 2024 Paralympics are underway in Paris! Show Notes:Check out Norm's piece for Just Security – https://tinyurl.com/yc5xbzk3Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday