If people are wondering where the pushback to the nightmare of the Trump administration is, it’s in the courts. In the absence of executive leadership, and with the abandonment of of legislative leadership, the judicial branch has gone from democracy’s last line of defense to it’s first. In fact, there are lawyers and activists working day and night to hold off the worst instincts of presidency. As Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman says, “The most powerful tool the Trump administration has is to convince us we have no power, but it’s not true. There are people fighting everyday, not just to hold off the worst decisions, but to continue to move us forward towards something better.”Our country’s under attack and our media isn’t even talking about it. Which is why, now more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work to tell the truth, when it’s increasingly hard to find. Help create a counterweight to the lies and propaganda by supporting the show and SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social: https://democracyforward.org/Blue Sky: @democracyforward.orgInsta: @democracyforward           YouTube: @democracyforwardTwitter:@DemocracyFwdAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://oneskin.co code: politicsgirlhttps://laundrysauce.com code: politicsgirl20https://3dayblinds.com/politicsgirlhttps://mudwtr.com code: politicsgirlDeleteMe: Text PolticsGirl to 64000

Trump’s first cabinet meeting was basically run by Elon. Republicans voted for a budget that would cut Medicaid and SNAP to ensure billionaires get even more money. Republican representatives are choosing to forego town halls after realizing they can’t answer for their party’s actions. Trump put out the disgusting Trump Gaza video and showed the world America is now Russia’s ally in the Oval Office. So, how do we look at all this and still have hope? Well that’s why we’re talking to Simon Rosenberg the author of Hopium Chronicles. To see what we can do to not only protect our country, but protect ourselves. Our country’s under attack and our media isn’t even talking about it. Which is why, now more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work to tell the truth, when it’s increasingly hard to find. Help create a counterweight to the lies and propaganda by supporting the show and SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much!xoPG Guest social:https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/simonwdcTwitter: @SimonWDCYouTube:@SimonWDCAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://wildgrain.com/politicsgirl code: PoliticsGirlhttps://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirlhttps://rocketmoney.com/politicsgirlhttps://faynutrition.com/politicsgirlhttps://publicrec.com code: PoliticsGirl

Michael Steele, former Chair of the Republican National Committee and co-host of MSNBC's The Weekend, delivers a frank analysis of America's political chaos. He stresses the urgency for citizens to engage in political discourse and critiques the detrimental effects of current leadership. Steele highlights the importance of grassroots activism, accountability, and protecting personal privacy in today’s digital age. With a call to action, he inspires listeners to confront political neglect and advocate for democratic values amidst rising authoritarianism.

On the campaign trail for DNC chair Ken Martin said the Democrats need a work horse not a show pony and, now that he has the job, he’s being clear the ultimate goal is to win - to beat back this horrible, far right extremist Republican Party so the party can start making real change from a place of power. Join us as we discuss how he plans to do that.The mainstream media is a joke. Our country’s under attack and they aren’t even talking about it. Now, more than ever, we need to support those of us doing independent work bringing the public the truth when it’s increasingly difficult to find. Help me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda by SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social:https://democrats.org/Twitter: @DNCAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://mdhearing.com code: politicsgirlhttps://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirlhttps://3DayBlinds.com/POLITICSGIRLhttps://wildgrain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirlhttps://faynutrition.com/politicsgirl

Stripping women of their rights has never been about one specific issue. It’s always been about control, and how you exercise control over women. But this war on women won’t just stop with us. Project 2025, which is being implemented line by line is about remaking society so it aligns better with one specific set of far right, nationalistic, religious values. The target is moving one, and these actions if not opposed, will end up harming everyone, because once you allow the government to strip one group of their freedoms, you inevitably open the door for them to strip everyone of their freedoms. That’s simply how it works.The mainstream media is a joke. Our country’s under attack and they aren’t even talking about it. Now, more than ever, we need to support those of us doing independent work bringing the public the truth when it’s increasingly difficult to find. Help me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda by SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social:https://emilyslist.orgTwitter: @emilyslistAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://PDSdebt.com/politicsgirlhttps://3DayBlinds.com/POLITICSGIRLhttps://oneskin.co code: politicsgirlDelete Me: TEXT politicsgirl to 64000

The amount of criminal activity, criminally adjacent behavior, unconstitutional oversteps, and just piss poor leadership that happened over the weekend is astonishing. We’re 14 days into this presidency and taking in information is drinking from a firehose - overwhelming and it hurts - but that’s the point. The Trump Administration is using a deliberate tactic to overwhelm the public with chaos and crisis in order to push through radical changes when people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn’t politics as usual. This is a full on attack on the American government and its people and we need to talk about it.The mainstream media is a joke. Our country is under attack and they aren’t even talking about it. Now, more than ever, we need to support the people doing independent work to bring the public the truth when it’s increasingly difficult to find. Help me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda we’re drowning in. If you find worth in this work, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social:Website: https://mswmedia.com/Substack: The Breakdown https://substack.com/@muellershewrotePodcast: The Daily Beanshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-beans/id1473747182Twitter: @MuellerSheWrote@allisongill@dailybeanspod Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://rocketmoney.com/PoliticsGirlhttps://oneskin.co code: politicsgirlhttps://wildgrain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirlDelete Me: TEXT politicsgirl to 64000

Well, the Dictator has arrived and it’s self reliance time. We need to grow partner groups, our own media ecosystems, and thicker skin. As guest Andrea Chalupa, expert on dictatorships and authoritarian leaders says, we can grieve what happened to our country and that our institutions didn’t save us, but we can’t cling to the status quo or disconnect from society alone and depressed. There is a future where we return to freedom, but we need to work for it. So be visible, stand out, and show your humanity, because as Andrea says, “In an age of cruelty, empathy is an act of rebellion.” No. It’s not overThe mainstream media is a joke. So now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it’s harder and harder to find. Help people like me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible in this horrible new reality.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social:https://www.andreachalupa.com/Twitter: @AndreaChalupa                  @GaslitNationInstagram: @andreachalupaYouTube: @gaslitnation As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://publicrec.com code: politicsgirlhttps://laundrysauce code: politicsgirl20https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirlhttps://MudWtr.com code: politicsgirl

Well. It happened. He’s been inaugurated. He’s pardoned the insurrectionists. He’s starting his round ups and Elon gave, not one but two, stiff arm salutes. Now what?The mainstream media is a joke. They’re already telling us we didn’t see Elon do what he did. Now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it’s harder and harder to find. Help people like me be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information still possible in this horrible new reality.If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social:Democracy Docket signup link: https://www.democracydocket.com/pg-subscribe/https://www.democracydocket.com/https://www.elias.law/team/marc-eliasTwitter:    @marceelias                  @DemocracyDocket As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors! https://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirlhttps://wildgreain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirlhttps://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirlhttps://ShopMDHearing.com code: politicsgirlhttps://MudWtr.com code: politicsgirl

America is about to change and we need to counter what’s coming with philosophy not politics. We have to lead with our values, not our party. We can’t give into fear or lose hope, but must reengage in the shared principles of freedom, justice and independence. Opinions are not facts. Information is not knowledge. MAGA has created their own reality dictated from the top down. The opposition needs to find a way to build something real from the ground up. The mainstream media has let us down. Now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the truth when it’s harder and harder to find. Extremists have been able to shape the mindset of this nation because the far right invested in their voice. Allow people like me the opportunity to fight back and be a counterweight to the lies and propaganda. If you find worth in what we do, please SUBSCRIBE to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Benderhttps://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/david-bender-880000044220As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!https://3DayBlinds.com/politicsgirlhttps://rocketmoney.com/politicsgirlhttps://oneskin.co code: PoliticsGirlhttps://PDSDebt.com/politicsgirl

We’re at the start of a new year, a new quarter century, and a new administration and a lot is up in the air, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to chat with one of the smartest people I know, about where she thinks America stands in the course of history and what to expect next. The mainstream media has let us down, so now more than ever we need to support those doing independent work. The extremists have been able to shape the mindset of the majority of this nation because the far right invested in their voices. Give people like me a chance to fight back. If you find what we do worthwhile, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, the rants directly to your inbox, and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGuest social:Letters from an American: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/Insta: @heathercoxrichardsonTwitter: @HC_RichardsonAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl THANK YOU to today’s sponsors!https://WildGrain.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirlhttps://rocketmoney.com/politicsgirlhttps://CookUnity.com/politicsgirl code: politicsgirl