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Nov 26, 2025 • 39min

A Curmudgeon's Guide to What to Be Thankful For

As we approach Thanksgiving in our current political climate, Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf ask - what is there to be thankful for? Donald Trump’s influence appears to be waning and Democratic leaders have started to push back on Republican policies in significant ways, yet there are many major challenges that remain. Tune in as Norm and David attempt to find thankfulness in the midst of political chaos. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2025 • 44min

How Much Worse Can It Get? (Spoiler Alert: Way Worse)

Norm Ornstein, a seasoned political analyst, joins David Rothkopf to dissect the alarming state of democracy as Donald Trump calls for extreme political violence against his opponents. They discuss the implications of Trump's rhetoric, the rise of militias, and potential threats of martial law. Ornstein warns of the Supreme Court's role in enabling presidential immunity, while the duo examines the Republican Party's responses and the escalating dangers as Trump's fortunes fade. Their conversation exposes the risks facing democratic norms in these turbulent times.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 39min

The Cruelty Is The Point

As deeply disturbing as our current political situation is, the consequences of dysfunction in Washington on average Americans is what really matters. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss the devastating impact on real people of everything from DC corruption to MAGA efforts to gut essential healthcare and social services upon which tens of millions of us depend. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 6, 2025 • 27min

We Moved a Step Closer to the End of MAGA This Week

The Tuesday elections were a massive success for the Democrats and a beacon of hope for the United States. Nevertheless, we are still living under a Donald Trump presidency, and the impact of these victories are yet to be seen. Will these successes have a lasting effect for the Democrats? David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein are back to discuss the elections, Nancy Pelosi’s retirement, California's Proposition 50, and more. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 30, 2025 • 27min

Crazier Craziness from Trump Lies Ahead

You may think you’ve seen crazy, but when it comes to Trump, you ain’t seen nothing yet. With SNAP benefits set to expire and the effects of the shutdown mounting by the day, Republicans face a difficult political question: is it time to do the right thing? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf break down this fraught moment, why Republicans just might cave, and the lights at the end of the tunnel for Democrats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 24, 2025 • 36min

Searching Through the Rubble of the White House for One Little Bit of Positive News

Donald Trump just tore down the East Wing of the White House. Yup, that’s right - the President of the United States, in the middle of a government shutdown, decides that what America really needs is a new grand ballroom in Washington, DC. Where is the accountability? How is such corrupt politics being normalized? Join David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein as they search through the rubble and try to find answers. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 17, 2025 • 32min

The Government's War on Democracy is a War on You

Words matter to the Trump administration, and their willingness to accept and embrace the most vile language and discourse is despicable. At the same time, popular media is normalizing the administration's antidemocratic agenda while we slide further into authoritarianism. Why can’t anybody call out the Trump administration for the authoritarian regime it is? Tune in as David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss this chilling behavior, the dangers of Trump’s political discourse, and the state of our slowly dying democracy. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2025 • 54min

The Big Reason Trump and MAGA Must Be Held to Account

Join Norm Ornstein, a seasoned congressional scholar and commentator, as he teams up with David Rothkopf to dissect the urgent need for accountability regarding Trump and the MAGA movement. They criticize Democrats for their timid strategies, arguing it’s time to abandon the 'go high' mantra. Discussion also covers federal provocation of violence, the economic fallout from current policies, and the necessity of leveraging popular ACA subsidies. They emphasize protecting elections from intimidation and advocate for robust legal actions against constitutional violations.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 38min

Welcome to a Government Shutdown Only A Mussolini Could Love

Norm Ornstein, a political scholar and congressional expert, shares his insights on the unprecedented government shutdown. He discusses how Trump weaponizes the shutdown against blue states and infrastructure, along with the legal and moral violations involved. Ornstein critiques GOP leadership's complicity and highlights disturbing tactics used by ICE and the FBI. He examines the erosion of democratic norms and the urgent need for public education on government roles. Norm argues that a solid Democratic stance could sway public opinion in their favor.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 36min

“Budgets? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Budgets!"

Make no mistake - we are headed towards a government shutdown and it is a strategic move from the Trump administration. So what are the Democrats doing to avert a disaster? What does this signify about the current political landscape in America and why aren’t news outlets calling out this clear constitutional crisis? Tune in as David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein tackle all this and more. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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