The podcast discusses the alarming legislation in Alabama and Oklahoma targeting reproductive rights, the current state of the Republican Party, and the tragic death of a non-binary high school student in Oklahoma. They explore the erosion of trust in politics, the contrast between courage and cowardice in leadership, and the urgent need to defend democracy amidst political turmoil.

Discussing the $364 million fraud suit against Trump, GOP's problematic campaign messaging, and Biden's need to stay ahead. Exploring the clash between religious beliefs and legal judgments, rise of Nazi symbols in public, and challenges faced by the Democratic Party. Analyzing Republican campaign issues on economy and immigration, economic recovery post-COVID, and reflections on war legacies and incidents of bigotry.

Brandon Wolf, national press secretary of the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the alarming rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws pushed by MAGA Republicans, highlighting the dangers of outing LGBTQ+ youth and emphasizing the need to defend civil liberties. The podcast also touches on Trump's sarcastic remarks, irrational claims by his supporters, and the importance of active support for the LGBTQ community.

Investigative reporter Josh Kavinsky discusses Trump attorneys' strategy to stop Congress from certifying Biden's election. Concerns are raised about Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The hosts criticize Mayor Eric Adams' lawsuit against social media companies. Frustration with failed leadership and offensive views. Analyzing Marjorie Taylor Greene's defense of the account known as Libs of TikTok.

The podcast discusses Nikki Haley's fading chances at the 2024 Republican nomination, Special Counsel Robert Hur's attacks on President Biden's memory, the media's biased coverage of Biden's mental fitness, an individual in the Justice Department exceeding authority, and condemnation of transphobic actions by the Attorney General of Kansas.

Curtis Sliwa, leader of the Guardian Angels, discusses their recent violent detainment in Times Square. Laurie Kilmartin, a stand-up comedian and former Conan O'Brien writer, talks about her new comedy special. Other topics include trouble in NYC, skewed perceptions, backlash over controversial jokes, discrimination against women, reflections on gender identity, and navigating cancel culture.

This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie discuss the horrifying Supreme Court hearing today that weighed whether Donald Trump will be allowed on the ballot in Colorado. Then, Jay Willis, the editor-in-chief of Balls & Strikes, joins us to weigh in on the case. Plus! Katherine Stewart, author of “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism,” talks to us about how the role faith is playing in the 2024 election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast discusses the Senate's proposed immigration border bill, Elon Musk's latest tantrum, and the attempted kidnapping of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. It also explores the rise of domestic terrorism in the US, Ted Cruz's proposal for increased security, and concerns over a bill to ban children from social media.

DEI expert Denise Hamilton discusses the importance of being indivisible and challenges the traditional understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The podcast also discusses Donald Trump's declining mental state and his defense of his dementia, as well as the factionalism within a political party and the controversy surrounding an elected official's speech.

Samuel Dickman, the medical director at Planned Parenthood Montana, discusses a study showing the increase in rape-related pregnancies after Roe v Wade banning. Andrew C. McKevitt talks about his book on gun capitalism, culture, and control in Cold War America. Topics include Taylor Swift, border crisis, child tax credit, allocation of funds, immigration, gun culture, rape-caused pregnancies, and discriminatory laws against the LGBTQ community.