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Nicolle Wallace on Trump doubling down on tariffs despite pushback, benefits for law firms who stood up to intimidation from the White House, and Ukraine's large scale attack on Russian airbases.Joined by: David Gura, Justin Wolfers, Sarah Longwell, Mitch Landrieu, Marc Elias, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Reilly, John Brennan, Claire McCaskill and Amb. Michael McFaul.

Live from Chicago, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and JVL break down the latest wave of Trump pardons, the rising authoritarian behavior from GOP leaders, and the Democratic Party's identity crisis. Also, who is the worst (and best?) cabinet member so far, and what comes next. Go to https://zbiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL and use NEXTLEVEL at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

Pro-democracy progressives are their own worst enemy when it comes to recruiting conservative Americans to their cause. In part two of our conversation, political strategist Sarah Longwell offers suggestions for how to connect with anti-Trump conservatives. Her ideas draw on what she hears from voters in her frequent focus groups, as well as on her experience as a gay conservative fighting for inclusion in American society and politics in the 2010s. Longwell is the publisher of The Bulwark and the cofounder and executive director of the advocacy organization Defending Democracy Together. She hosts The Focus Group podcast and is a senior fellow at the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. https://www.thebulwark.com/ https://www.defendingdemocracytogether.org/

Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, explains how America's Christian nationalist forces are exporting extremism abroad while cloaking domestic corruption in the guise of faith. Plus a suicide bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic introduces the public to the dark ideology of “efilism”. Plus, Then, another look at the Yale professors fleeing to Toronto: their self-congratulatory tone is punctured by Sarah Longwell and Ben Wittes, who argue that true anti-fascist courage means staying and fighting. Produced by Corey WaraEmail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did one of our major political parties abandon its principles? And what do voters make of that shift? Host Alex Lovit is joined by Sarah Longwell—a political strategist who broke from the Republican party when it acquiesced to Trump's authoritarian tendencies. She went on to cofound a media outlet (The Bulwark) and an advocacy organization (Defending Democracy Together) to advance pro-conservative causes. She's also the host of The Focus Group podcast and a senior fellow at the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation. Come back next week for part two. https://www.thebulwark.com/ https://www.defendingdemocracytogether.org/

George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk the Supreme Court case on nationwide injunctions, the Trump administration's attempts to undermine birthright citizenship, and why a $400M plane from Qatar raises serious constitutional questions. Go to https://surfshark.com/askgeorge or use code ASKGEORGE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

Nicolle Wallace on the Supreme Court hearing arguments on Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship, the FBI folding the public corruption squad, and Walmart hiking prices due to Trump's tariffs.Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, Mary McCord, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Steve Liesman, David Frum, Claire McCaskill, and Sarah Longwell.

George Conway and Sarah Longwell discuss Ed Martin's nomination for US Attorney for DC being dropped, the 102 page opinion striking down the executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, more district courts block Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act while continuing to roadblock bringing Kilmar Abrego Garcia home, and Donald Trump's refusal to uphold the constitution. For a very limited time, shop the @hexclad Mother's Day Sale for up to 49% OFF sitewide and find your forever cookware at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE ! #hexcladpartner Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod

Nicolle Wallace on Trump drowning in the fallout caused by his sweeping tariffs, a federal judge striking down his use of the Alien Enemies Act, and how the fight against Trump has gained momentum across the nation.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Robert Armstrong, Frank Figliuzzi, Rep. Dan Goldman, Dahlia Lithwick, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Lee Gelernt, and Stephanie Ruhle.

Yascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell also discuss who—if anyone—can save the Democrats. Sarah Longwell is the publisher of The Bulwark, which she helped found in 2019. She regularly conducts focus groups with voters across the political spectrum and hosts the podcast “The Focus Group,” which is in its fifth season, and co-hosts “The Next Level” podcast and “The Secret Podcast.” In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Sarah Longwell discuss which voter segments support Donald Trump, what might change their minds, and which potential candidates could help the Democratic Party stage a comeback. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following ⁠this link on your phone⁠. Email: goodfightpod@gmail.com Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Google⁠ X: ⁠@Yascha_Mounk⁠ & ⁠@JoinPersuasion⁠ YouTube: ⁠Yascha Mounk⁠, ⁠Persuasion⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace on the political price of Trump's handling of the U.S. economy, the Trump family's increased efforts to profit from cryptocurrency, and dire circumstances in Ukraine as the Trump administration attempts to secure a peace deal.  Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Sarah Longwell, David Gura, David Yaffe-Bellany, Amb. Michael McFaul, Ben Rhodes, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Kevin Baron, and Harry Litman.

A Reagan-appointed judge just delivered a powerful rebuke to Trump's lawless deportation tactics. George Conway and Sarah Longwell break down the powerful message and what it means for the fight to save the rule of law as Trump's deportations and attacks on institutions, including Harvard, are hitting resistance.

George Conway joins Sarah Longwell to discuss the Supreme Court ruling people detained by the Alien Enemies Act are entitled to due process, the footnote in Justice Jackson's dissent, the lawyer put on leave after telling the truth about a man sent to El Salvador, and more Trump executive orders against law firms and two for investigation into two former government employees who have spoken out against him. Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code ASK GEORGE at mudwtr.com/ASKGEORGE ! #mudwtrpod

In this week's America at a Crossroads, political strategist Sarah Longwell and attorney George Conway join veteran journalist Warren Olney for a candid, forward-looking conversation about where the country is headed. Amid deep polarization and political uncertainty, they explore signs of optimism, the resilience of democratic institutions, and what it will take to secure a better future for the United States.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration reducing tariffs on most countries while increasing tariffs on China to 125% and Trump signing new executive orders targeting two former officials.Joined by: Jason Furman, Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, Sean Patrick Maloney, Tim Miller, and Basil Smikle.

Sarah Longwell and George Conway discuss a powerful letter by lawyer Paul Weiss's granddaughters on the importance of the rule of law, the legality of recent deportations and their implications for American citizens, market reactions to “Liberation Day,” and whether Trump could legally pursue a third presidential term.

Nicolle Wallace on stock markets plummeting as Trump's tariffs wreak havoc across the global economy.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Steve Rattner, Gene Sperling, Charlie Sykes, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Mitch Landrieu, Sarah Longwell, Derek Thompson, and Tim Miller.

Sarah Longwell returns to Break Fake Rules, this time at the Forward Global Summit! In this episode, Sarah breaks down the state of American democracy and the fractured media landscape in the wake of the election. How can philanthropists play a positive role in the effort to defend democracy and counter misinformation? Listen to Sarah to find out.

George Conway and Sarah Longwell discuss the courts ordering federal agencies to reinstate probationary workers, Donald Trump's executive order on birth right citizenship, the legality of Mahmoud Khalil's arrest, and the judge blocking Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod 

The DOGE wrecking ball keeps swinging, but the Supreme Court, and even Donald Trump himself, might finally be slowing Elon down. Trump backs off his trade war with Canada and Mexico—without extracting a single concession—as economic indicators begin their predictable slide. Jon and Dan break down the latest on government cuts, why Social Security is in danger, and the Democratic infighting over censuring Rep. Al Green for heckling Trump. Then, The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell joins Jon to discuss how voters are reacting to Trump's big speech—and why the economy remains their top concern.

George Conway explains to JVL, in for Sarah Longwell, SCOTUS rejecting Trump's foreign aid freeze, the executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, Trump's plans to revoke Ukrainians' legal status, and the not so subtle interactions with Supreme Court Justices at Trump's address to congress. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE ! #hexcladpartner 

Tommy Tuberville is undeniably the dumbest human being currently serving in the United States Senate, but that might not be giving him enough credit. There's a good chance that he might actually be the dumbest person in the entire country. During an appearance this week on Fox News, he forgot that triangles existed while discussing cuts to the Pentagon, and instead suggested that we turn it into a "trigon," which is not a shape and any kindergartener could tell you that. A federal judge has ordered officials in the Trump administration to sit for depositions - which are sworn testimonies that can result in perjury charges if someone lies - to discuss the role of the Department of Government Efficiency and what they've been up to. This is a massive blow to the administration, as it could force officials to admit that sensitive data HAS been breached by the minions at the agency, and this ruling comes just days after the agency suffered a mass exodus of staffers. A top Republican pollster, Sarah Longwell, says that MAGA voters in the focus groups that she's been conducting are not happy AT ALL with what's going on with the Trump administration. She went as far as to say that many of them are already expressing buyers' remorse for putting him back in power. There have been reports of voters here and there saying this, but when a pollster is constantly running into this theme then it is clearly more widespread than we knew. Farron explains why this is such a positive sign.Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, discuss Chief Justice Roberts' late night decision to pause order to pay foreign aid, the constitutional legality of DOGE, Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, and what the future holds for the conservative legal establishment. Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code ASKGEORGE at https://laundrysauce.com/ASKGEORGE  #laundrysaucepod

Nicolle Wallace on growing unrest within the GOP as Elon Musk continues to unleash chaos throughout the government, Trump's new visa plan for wealthy foreigners, and the measles outbreak in West Texas. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, Basil Smikle, Claire McCaskill, Melanie Zanona, Governor JB Pritzker, Naureen Shah, Rick Stengel, Molly Jong-Fast, Kristy Greenberg, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Heilemann's flying solo this week, but fear not! In the absence of Axe & Murphy, Heilemann is joined by two Hacks renowned for their razor-sharp analysis and impeccable wit: Sarah Longwell and Ambassador Patrick Gaspard. Together, they break down Trump's presser with Macron, the latest in the Russia-Ukraine saga, the fine art of hiding behind empathy, Elon's latest 4D chess move (or tantrum?), playing possum, and much more!

A month into Donald Trump's second term, how do voters feel about the job he's doing? We talk to Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast. We discuss how Trump is currently in the "honeymoon" period of his presidency and how plenty of voters are just happy that Trump is doing SOMETHING. Sarah also gives advice to Democratic leaders about messaging and how to fight back against the onslaught of bad policy coming from the White House.Listen to Sarah's podcast, The Focus Group: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-focus-group-podcast/id1586423406Check out The Bulwark: https://www.thebulwark.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Longwell — Republican political strategist, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast — joins Marc Elias to discuss the cowardice of so-called moderate Republicans, why Elon Musk is one of the GOP's biggest liabilities and the media landscape.Check out The Bulwark: https://www.thebulwark.com/-Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe-Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt-Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket!-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com-⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket-⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocketThis video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk Donald Trump's quoting of Napoleon and calling himself a king, the resignations in SDNY over Mayor Eric Adams corruption case, Elon Musk's control with DOGE, and Trump's tanking approval ratings. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod

Nicolle Wallace on nationwide protests against the Trump administration's anti-democratic actions, Trump's alarming attempts to expand presidential power, and the emergency meeting held by European leaders in Paris today. Joined by: Ali Velshi, Jeff Guzzetti, Angelo Carusone, Carol Leonnig, Sarah Longwell, Glenn Thrush, Berit Berger, Frank Figliuzzi, John Hudson, Amb. William Taylor, and Igor Novikov.

George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk what's happening in the Southern District of NY Courts, with NY Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon resigning with an explosive letter in protest of orders to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Also, with Elon Musk and DOGE facing legal pushback, what can the courts do to protect targeted federal institutions. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 

There's new insight into a group of voters that helped swing the 2024 presidential race, those who voted for Democrats in prior elections but for Donald Trump this November. The analysis comes from recent focus groups conducted by Republican strategist Sarah Longwell. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what led these voters to shift political allegiances. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

There's new insight into a group of voters that helped swing the 2024 presidential race, those who voted for Democrats in prior elections but for Donald Trump this November. The analysis comes from recent focus groups conducted by Republican strategist Sarah Longwell. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what led these voters to shift political allegiances. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sarah Longwell and George Conway take on Trump 2.0's grim vision of a government stripped of legal limits. Agencies dismantled, courts defied, and the Constitution in jeopardy. When no one enforces the law, will chaos prevail? Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE! #hexcladpartner

Nicolle Wallace on the initiative potentially endangering CIA staffers and the retribution efforts already underway within Trump's administration. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, John Heilemann, Rep. Jim Himes, Mary McCord, Marc Elias, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Tyler McBrien, and Alex Wagner.

BigTentUSA was thrilled to host a compelling conversation with Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, and Jonathan V. Last (JVL), editor of The Bulwark. They unpacked the first 10 days of Donald Trump's administration; from major policy moves to early signals about the administration's priorities. They explored what these initial actions reveal about the next four years, AND what we can do.ABOUT OUR SPEAKERSSarah Longwell is the publisher of The Bulwark, which she helped found in 2019. She regularly conducts focus groups with voters across the political spectrum and hosts the podcast “The Focus Group,” which is in its fourth season, and co-hosts “The Next Level” podcast and “The Secret Podcast.”Jonathan V. Last is the editor of The Bulwark, and previously worked as a senior writer and digital editor at The Weekly Standard. He co-hosts “The Next Level” podcast and “The Secret Podcast” with Sarah.For more Information: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

In this episode, George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, talk Donald Trump's pardons for rioters on January 6th, the executive order on birth right citizenship, and if law will withhold through Trump's second term. Start the New Year off right with an upgraded wardrobe. Save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE! #trueclassicpod

Nicolle Wallace discusses President Trump's first actions including pardoning all January 6th defendants and attempting to revoke birthright citizenship – as well as new bombshell allegations against Department of Defense nominee and former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth.Joined by: Harry Dunn, Michael Fanone, Alex Wagner, Mike Schmidt, Sarah Longwell, Andrea Flores, Jacob Soboroff, Cecillia Wang, Julie Tsirkin, Marc Elias, and Angelo Carusone.

While some media outlets may be moving to accommodate Trump out of fear he'll target them, The Bulwark will not be recalibrating. We'll keep providing the (sometimes funny) content you expect, we'll try not to chase Trump's bait (Canada, Greenland, Panama), and we'll disaggregate the real from the trolling. Plus, when one of the worst people in the world makes a good point, and how much is Trump stuck with Elon?  Sarah and JVL join Tim for the last show of 2024. Happy New Year! show notes The NBC News president's comment on their Nebraska bread story that JVL referenced NBC segment on the Omaha bakery

The Bulwark's Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell debate Reason's Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch on choosing a side in politics.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Senator Dick Durbin, Vaughn Hillyard, David Jolly, Sarah Longwell, Amy McGrath, Angelo Carusone, Tim Heaphy, Mary McCord, Eamon Javers, and Christine Romans.

In this episode, George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, break down Christopher Wray's resignation, Trump's escalating legal troubles, and the dangerous implications of his authoritarian revenge agenda for a second term. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/50askgeorge and use code 50askgeorge to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code ASKGEORGE at checkout to save!

-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of The Page Perspective, fills in for David. Check out her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Texas Senator Ted Cruz gets called out on his contradictions during a CNN interview with Kaitlan Collins -- Outgoing Senate leader Mitch McConnell gives a tepid response to Trump returning to power -- Anti-Trump strategist Sarah Longwell dunks on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the DealBook Summit -- Florida State Representative Susan Valdes changes her party registration from Democrat to Republican, growing the GOP's supermajority -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace claims she was “physically accosted” by a transgender youth advocate who shook her hand -- During Trump's first term, the Justice Department obtained records of media figures and elected officials who opposed them -- Representative Sean Casten, a Democrat, calls out Republicans for protecting Matt Gaetz and blocking the ethics report from getting released -- Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is expected to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, signaling a new generation of Democratic leadership -- Daniel Penny, who was found not guilty of manslaughter this week for his involvement in the death of Jordan Neely, says to Fox News's Jeanine Pirro he has no regrets -- On the Bonus Show: Jesse Dollemore joins Brittany Page to discuss RFK Jr.'s agenda in the Trump administration, prominent Democrats acquiescing to Trump, and much more...

The Focus Group podcast's Sarah Longwell examines her assumptions about the 2024 election and how they can be improved for the future. Senator Chris Murphy discusses how Democrats can appeal to the American people with a more populist message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country is now paying for the pathologies of the oligarchs and baddies who were stuffed into lockers when they were kids. And let's be honest: A chunk of MAGA doesn't mind the sexual assaults at all—they "put women in their place." Meanwhile, Gaetz's replacement, Pam Bondi, was an active member of the attempted coup, Elon's plan to slash the federal workforce would cut a minuscule part of the budget, the oil men don't want to produce more oil, and Democrats have to go back to their 90s-style economic messaging.  Sarah and JVL join Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes The Secret Podcast JVL's Triad newsletter from Thursday Tim's playlist

The best way to understand what happened on Tuesday is to listen to what the actual voters have been saying. Dan checks back in with two strategists who run focus groups with key parts of the electorate: Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark, who's been talking to Trump-curious swing voters for months, and Carlos Odio of Equis Research, an expert on the Latino vote. Sarah and Carlos discuss some of the warning signs that were blinking red long before last week, and how we can recognize them—and act on them—in the future.

Kamala's tailored campaign message and ground game didn't matter. Voters were unhappy with Biden and didn't want a 'regular' politician. They also didn't care about the infrastructure bill or the CHIPS Act—but they do care about demagoguery and grievance.  Sarah and JVL join Tim to take in the pain, but also to chart The Bulwark's next phase: doing everything we can to protect our country, our democracy, and our institutions.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sarah Longwell, Matt Dowd, Ian Sams, Stephanie Ruhle, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Rep. Ruben Gallego, and Marc Elias.

John is joined by George Conway, Bill Kristol, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller from The Bulwark—the #NeverTrump startup that emerged as one of the 2024 election cycle's breakout media success stories—to discuss the presidential campaign's final sprint to the finish line. The Bulwark Fab Four discuss Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris's closing arguments; the tightness of the race in the battleground states and what might sway the tiny cadre of remaining undecided voters; Michelle Obama's return to the hustings and Steve Bannon's release from prison; and the political fallout from the profusion of provocations, out-front racism, and full-boil rage on display at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Harris holds events with Liz Cheney in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Also, early voting begins in Texas amid the tight Senate race. And Democrats try to prevent an election spoiler from Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Sarah Longwell, Ben Wikler, and Rep. Colin Allred join Lawrence O'Donnell.

A few weeks ago, we had Sarah Longwell and David French, two prominent conservatives, on Honestly to explain why they're supporting Vice President Kamala Harris this presidential election.  There are a lot of people like them—conservatives who are so staunchly never Trump that they are supporting the Democratic candidate. What's less common—or, at least, less talked about—are the Democrats who are voting for Donald Trump. Maybe there are fewer Democrats crossing the aisle to vote for Trump in 2024, but I'd guess that there are more who are just not willing to speak up because of the stigma.  Today, we are talking with three people, all of whom have spent their lives identifying as liberal or progressive and are voting for Trump this year—and are loud and proud about it. Shaun Maguire is a partner at the VC fund Sequoia Capital and has previously started five companies himself. In 2016, he said he was terrified of Trump winning and actively supported Hillary Clinton. But this year, Shaun gave Trump $300,000, saying he believes that “the Biden administration has had some of the worst foreign policy in decades.”  Maud Maron is a lifelong progressive. She's dedicated her career to those causes. She was a Planned Parenthood escort and worked for Kathleen Cleaver, the former Black Panther and professor, who called Maud her “excellent research assistant.” She worked for many years as a public defender at The Legal Aid Society until she was canceled by the organization for “wrong think.” Maud ran for NYC's City Council in 2021 and then for Congress in 2022 as a moderate Democrat. She says she's no longer a Democrat and will vote Republican for the first time in a presidential election because of, among other things, the Democratic Party's fixation on race over merit. Shabbos Kestenbaum is a recent graduate of Harvard, who's currently suing his alma mater for its failure to combat antisemitism. He says he disagrees with former president Trump on most issues, but on the most important ones, he's in lockstep with him. Shabbos supported Bernie Sanders and Jamaal Bowman in the past, but has moved right because he has seen firsthand how the excesses on the left have impacted college campuses—and particularly Jewish students—for the worst.  There are a lot of people who are deeply dissatisfied with the options in this year's presidential race, and are planning to write in someone on that line of their ballot. Shaun, Maud, and Shabbos are not doing that. They've gone the full 180 and are supporting the candidate they once hated. Why? On today's episode, how these three former Democrats got so disaffected with their party, how they grapple with the antisemitism on the right, how they contend with Trump's questionable character, how they square Trump and J.D. Vance's comments on Ukraine with their hawkish foreign policy views, and much, much more. Quick note: We are calling on all Free Press readers, listeners, commenters, and lurkers: we want to learn more about you and what you're craving from The Free Press. Click here to complete a quick survey to help us make our work (even) better. Plus: everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a raffle to win Free Press swag. If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices