Why, America? with Leeja Miller

Leeja Miller
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Sep 17, 2025 โ€ข 17min

How RICO Could Be Used Against Leftists

Trump and the DOJ have threatened retaliation against leftist organizations and protesters through the use of RICO investigations, as well as designating certain leftist groups as terrorist organizations. This is the latest on the weaponization of the death of Charlie Kirk against the left. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/leeja to try 14 days and let Aura go to work protecting your private information online! ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/9/17/how-rico-could-be-used-against-leftists ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒSign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com 
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Sep 15, 2025 โ€ข 30min

Is Charlie Kirk's Killer A Leftist?

I have so many thoughts on this, but it felt most important to address the immediate messaging from the Trump regime blaming Charlie Kirk's death on leftists. Today's episode is a deep DEEP dive into the likely online lore that at least attempts to explain what the motivation was, if there even was one. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan. ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/9/15/is-charlie-kirks-killer-a-leftist  ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com
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Sep 10, 2025 โ€ข 24min

Racial Profiling is Back, Baby!

In a ruling from the Supreme Court Shadow Docket on Monday, the court, without explanation, allowed ICE to move forward with racially profiling individuals in LA and, presumably, in raids around the country. Brett Kavanaugh issued a concurring opinion that laid bare his complete disdain for reality or the truth. And the court seems unlikely to let up on this problematic shadow docket work any time soon. Youโ€™re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/miller.  FURTHER READING: The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic by Stephen Vladeck https://bookshop.org/a/83711/9781541605183 ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/9/10/racial-profiling-is-back-baby  ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒSign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com 
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Sep 8, 2025 โ€ข 25min

What Is Happening with Venezuela & The US? EXPLAINER

Venezuelan migrants are suffering under the weight of harsh U.S. policies, revealing the human cost of political decisions. The rise of the Tren de Aragua cartel adds layers of fear and stigmatization for immigrants in the U.S. Examining the long tumultuous history of Venezuelan politics, the role of U.S. intervention raises complex questions about legality and morality. The podcast also critiques the xenophobia interconnected with drug demand, highlighting how misconceptions about immigrants overshadow their contributions to society.
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Sep 5, 2025 โ€ข 17min

WTF Is Happening With Vaccines In America?

Can you still get vaccinated? What's up with new COVID vaccine restrictions? Who's been fired at the CDC? What happened at the RFK Jr. hearings yesterday? Today we break down wtf is up at the US department of health and how you can still protect yourself despite The Horrors. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan. ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/9/5/wtf-is-happening-at-the-cdc ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com
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Sep 3, 2025 โ€ข 25min

Trump's Biggest Grift Yet

Trump and his sons Don Jr and Eric have turned the presidency into the world's biggest grift. Their latest profit scheme involves a new crypto coin and a bitcoin mining firm. This is the literal definition of corruption, and Trump is quickly making it the status quo. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan. ๐Ÿ“– Further Reading: Burned By Billionaires by Chuck Collins https://bookshop.org/a/83711/9781620979099  ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/9/3/trumps-biggest-grift-yet ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com 
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Aug 27, 2025 โ€ข 24min

Why Trump REALLY Cares About Flag Burning

It's for nefarious reasons, per usual. Trump's latest executive order bans the burning of US flags despite the fact that it's protected free speech thanks to Texas v. Johnson from 1989. Precedent is of course of very little worry to this regime. Youโ€™re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/miller. ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/8/27/who-cares-about-flag-burning  ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com 
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Aug 25, 2025 โ€ข 20min

Are Americans Eligible For Asylum?

I've gotten a lot of questions about whether Americans, living under Donald Trump, would be eligible to seek asylum, to be officially labelled as refugees. The answer isn't as clear as you may think. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan.   ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/8/25/are-americans-eligible-for-refugee-status  ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com   
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Aug 22, 2025 โ€ข 21min

Nazis Hated Museums, Too

The Trump administration is targeting The Smithsonian to ensure that it aligns with MAGA ideology and talking points. We have seen this before in the way Nazis treated history and culture, erasing it and rewriting it to suit their whim. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan. Book Rec: Ministry of Truth by Steve Benen https://bookshop.org/a/83711/9780063393677    ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/8/22/nazis-hated-museums-too  ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com 
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Aug 20, 2025 โ€ข 29min

Gay Marriage Is On The Chopping Block

Certain Supreme Court Justices have been keen to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the case granting marriage equality to same-sex couples, since the moment it was decided. Kim Davis is back in the news again for yet another appeal up to the Supreme Court over her denial of marriage licenses in Kentucky back when Obergefell v. Hodges was decided in 2015. This case is a softball to the now conservative supermajority, giving them the opportunity they've been waiting for to gut marriage equality. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 40% off for unlimited access on the Vantage plan. Further Reading: On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other Essays by John Stuart Mill  https://bookshop.org/a/83711/9780199670802  ๐Ÿ”— Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2025/8/20/gay-marriage-is-on-the-chopping-block  ๐Ÿ‘‘ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller ๐Ÿ‘• Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ ๐Ÿ“ƒ Sign up for Why, America? The Newsletter for news insights every Friday: https://leejamiller.substack.com 

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