In Good Faith With Philip DeFranco

Philip DeFranco
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Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 1min

Trump Is Stealing The Midterms with Gov JB Pritzker

Governor JB Pritzker gets personal with Philip DeFranco and talks about his upbringing and what got him interested in politics. Pritzker talks about the importance of activism, the challenges of confronting Donald Trump, and the implications of authoritarianism in modern politics. Pritzker emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform and critiques the current state of law enforcement. He also addresses the gerrymandering crisis happening in America with California and Texas, and whether Illinois will do the same. JB Pritzker also addresses the man in the bean and his nomadic warriors! Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 JB’s upbringing 15:37 JB v Trump 20:12 How Does Trump compare to the Nazis? 24:11 Is ICE the gestapo? 31:37 Immigrants make America great 32:26 Are Democrats conflating immigration? 35:57 Rebellion in the streets? 37:22 Will Trump steal the 2026 midterms? 38:52 Trump distractions? 42:45 Do Issues Matter? 46:07 Are Democrats undemocratic? 50:37 Gerrymandering 55:37 The Great Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 53min

RFK Jr’s Reign Of Terror With Doctor Mike

Doctor Mike joins Philip DeFranco to discuss RFK Jr’s reign of terror on American healthcare, the impact of funding cuts, and the death of mRNA technology in America. They also discuss various health topics, including the debunking of vaccine myths, the role of GLP-1 medications in obesity treatment, and the impact of food noise on mental health. They explore the complexities of weight loss, the challenges of medication availability, and the rise of hormone clinics. They also touch on the controversial NAD+ treatments and the future of AI in healthcare. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:11 The State of Healthcare Innovation 04:19 The Impact of Funding Cuts on Medical Research 07:09 Role of mRNA Technology in Future Healthcare 10:17 Dangers of Misinformation and Vaccine Hesitancy 13:04 The Long Road to Recovery in Healthcare 16:10 The Information War in Healthcare 19:08 The Human Element in Healthcare Decisions 22:04 The Need for Bravery in Medical Advocacy 25:10 The Political Landscape and Healthcare 28:02 Importance of Expertise in Healthcare 31:12 The Slow Process of Change in Healthcare 34:10 The Role of Media in Shaping Healthcare Conversations 42:35 The Impact of Public Perception on Vaccines 43:55 Reflections on the Jubilee Experience 47:20 Navigating Vaccine Conversations 50:37 Understanding Vaccine Harms and Benefits 53:41 Evolving Perspectives on Public Health Messaging 57:22 The Role of Expertise in Health Administration 01:03:27 The Nuances of GLP-1 Medications 01:11:15 The Challenges of Medication Accessibility 01:17:41 Personal Reflections and Future Directions 01:18:42 Comfort Food and Maintenance Challenges 01:19:48 The Journey of Weight Management 01:20:56 Mental Health and Eating Habits 01:23:22 The Role of Physical Activity 01:25:24 Mindfulness in Eating and Lifestyle Changes 01:27:23 Understanding Metabolism and Weight Regain 01:30:08 Navigating Health Information and Research 01:32:32 AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Concerns 01:37:39 The Future of Information and Digital Literacy 01:41:38 Conspiracy Theories and Stilts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 2min

Can The Texas Democrats Outlast The Republican Siege? – With Dan Pfeiffer From Pod Save America

Philip DeFranco and Dan Pfeiffer From Pod Save America debate how long the Texas Democrats can hold out in Illinois and New York, along with a full breakdown of the redistricting standoff. They do a deep dive into how Trump has politicized US economic data to the point of breaking trust in it. DeFranco and Pfeiffer also get into the challenges Democrats face with fundraising, the rise of scam PACs, shifting attitudes towards Israel, and who the 2028 nominee will be. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters 00:00 Trump Fired The BLS Head 06:09 Federal Reserve Independence 08:59 Will Republicans Ever Stand Up To Trump? 15:02 The Israel-Gaza Conflict 18:05 Democratic Fundraising 26:54 Texas Redistricting Standoff 41:47 Who’s The 2028 Nominee? 46:40 Dan’s News Diet 52:05 Online Is Real Life Now 58:28 Impending Government Shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 31, 2025 • 39min

Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? — With Brian Tyler Cohen

Bryan Tyler Cohen joins Philip DeFranco to talk about surviving in the age of Trump crackdowns https://BeautifulBastard.com Get 25% OFF Tees, Tanks, & Prints w/ code “TY25” Get more of Bryan Tyler Cohen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0066rKCBIycIMI4os6Ec5V https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-lie-with-brian-tyler-cohen/id1515399733 Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. 00:00 - 04:20 Do you fear getting sued by Trump? 04:21 - 12:20 Best communicators in the Democratic party? 12:21 - 18:22 Will Trump pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? 18:23 -  26:30 Will Republicans ever stand up to Trump? 26:31 - 28:40 How can democrats fight back? 28:41 - 34:30 How can Democrats defend in 2028? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 53min

The Trump Media Problem With Alex Pearlman

Philip DeFranco and Alex Pearlman, the host of Too Many Tabs, get to the core of Trump's free speech crackdown on the media. They debate the outcome of the Trump v Murdoch lawsuit and how it will change the future. They also discuss how Jubilee is a "Psy-Op", the Nelk Boys Interview with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Epstein Files, and if Ghislaine Maxwell will get pardoned. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Chapters: 0:00:00 Trump's Lawsuits Are Changing the Media Landscape 0:04:55 Jubilee is a Psyop 0:14:49 NELK BOYS Netanyahu Interview Scandal 0:23:38 Trump's WSJ Lawsuit 0:30:44 Is Colbert Cancellation Connected to Trump's Pressure Campaign 0:36:35 Phil Not Talking About The Coldplay Couple 0:42:05 Are Joe Rogan, Andrew Shulz, & NELK BOYS all the same? 0:48:08 Is Public Opinion Changing on Immigration? 0:54:14 Using AI and Robots Replacing Human Workers in America 1:00:08 Dems Lost the Election Over This 1:08:15 Ghislaine Maxwell Live Update 1:16:25 The Problem with Recording a News Show in a Trump Presidency 1:19:00 Wanting to Quit Youtube 1:20:35 Hunter Biden Channel5 Interview 1:31:35 Wanting to go back to 1998 1:34:00 NELK BOYS vs Ms Rachel 1:37:42 Hard Power & Gavin Newsom 1:41:30 Democrat Strategy is Chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 15, 2025 • 47min

Trump & Epstein vs MAGA With Tim Miller

Tim Miller of The Bulwark Podcast Joins Phil today to discuss the messy Jeffrey Epstein scandal/cover up. They discuss whether Trump can escape the anger of his base, the dark clouds of Epstein, and the impending collapse of his justice department. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. 00:00 -- Breaking Down the Epstein Conspiracy 4:46 -- What Do You Think Is the Truth Behind Epstein? 5:20 -- Can Trump Make the Epstein Issue Go Away? 13:20 -- Republicans Are Exposing Themselves As Not Caring About the Victims 17:07 -- How Connected Is Trumpism with Epstein? 19:21 -- Why Are People Just Now Connecting the Dots? 23:43 -- Is Trump Going to Turn Bondi or Patel into a "Fall Guy?" 25:55 -- The Government Is All Vibes Right Now 29:51 -- Are the Democrats Hypocrites for Their Epstein 180? 32:04 -- Is Trump's Credibility Now Unrecoverable? 34:48 -- What Should Democrats Do in This Specific Moment? 41:44 -- Should Democrats Go on Conservative Platforms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 15, 2025 • 25min

The Big Beautiful Bill with Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg joins In Good Faith with Philip DeFranco to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and it's consequences for the American people such as Medicaid cuts, the expansion of ICE, and tax cuts for the wealthy. Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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