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Campaign Finance

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Trump PANICS as Nation FINALLY WAKES UP…
Political ReformMedia ConsolidationCampaign Finance
Apr 11, 2026

Trump PANICS as Nation FINALLY WAKES UP…

Peter Coyote argues that American democracy is undermined by unchecked money in politics and a corporatized media landscape, a systemic issue rooted in a decades-long plan to dismantle government regulation and liberal democracy.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Elissa Slotkin LASHES OUT Over Israel Lobby Question
Elissa SlotkinIsrael LobbyAPAC
Apr 10, 2026

Elissa Slotkin LASHES OUT Over Israel Lobby Question

Elissa Slotkin's defensive reaction to questions about pro-Israel funding at a town hall reveals a critical disconnect with the Democratic base, whose voters overwhelmingly distrust candidates who accept money from groups like APAC.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Massie Ruins Trump Term As Leak He Feared Finally Comes Out
Republican Party politicsDonald Trump's influencePrimary elections
Apr 9, 2026

Massie Ruins Trump Term As Leak He Feared Finally Comes Out

Thomas Massie's primary election victory against a Trump-backed opponent signals a significant weakening of Donald Trump's control over the Republican party and the fracturing of the MAGA movement.

Jack Cocchiarella Show
Jack Cocchiarella Show
Cory Booker GOES OFF on Trump and Democrats’ Tax Plan
US PoliticsTax ReformDepartment of Justice
Apr 5, 2026

Cory Booker GOES OFF on Trump and Democrats’ Tax Plan

Senator Cory Booker delivers a passionate critique of Trump's administration and Congressional inaction, while advocating for bold Democratic policies, including a controversial tax plan that would eliminate federal income tax for most Americans.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
NO WAR WITH IRAN | 'CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTERS' ANTI-WAR RALLY LIVE
Anti-war movementUS foreign policyIran war
Mar 29, 2026

NO WAR WITH IRAN | 'CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTERS' ANTI-WAR RALLY LIVE

This anti-war rally mobilizes progressive candidates and activists to oppose the escalating war in Iran, exposing the corrupting influence of money in politics and the Democratic Party's disconnect from its anti-war base.

The Kyle Kulinski Show
The Kyle Kulinski Show
Trump Abruptly Cancels MAGA Rally As All Hell Breaks Loose
US PoliticsDonald TrumpRepublican Party
Mar 26, 2026

Trump Abruptly Cancels MAGA Rally As All Hell Breaks Loose

Donald Trump's abrupt cancellation of a CPAC appearance signals deepening internal MAGA feuds and his declining electoral viability, while Democrats struggle to offer a compelling systemic critique beyond individual figures.

Jack Cocchiarella Show
Jack Cocchiarella Show
AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.
Political CampaignsCampaign FinanceSuper PACs
Mar 25, 2026

AIPAC Spent $7 Million to Stop Daniel Biss. He Won Anyway.

Daniel Biss details his successful campaign strategy against a $7 million AIPAC spending blitz in Illinois's 9th congressional district, offering a template for candidates facing similar super PAC interference.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Tulsi Gabbard BETRAYS Donald Trump!
Political HearingsNational IntelligenceIran Nuclear Threat
Mar 18, 2026

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Tulsi Gabbard BETRAYS Donald Trump!

Don Lemon dissects two contentious Senate hearings, highlighting Tulsi Gabbard's testimony that contradicted the White House's 'imminent threat' narrative on Iran and Mark Wayne Mullen's combative confirmation exchange with Rand Paul, alongside an analysis of Trump's controversial fundraising tactics and shifting Democratic primary strategies.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
The Trump Self-Deportation Leak is Crazy & AIPAC Spent Hidden Millions to Crush Progressives
DHS ConfirmationMark Wayne MullinSelf-Deportation
Mar 18, 2026

The Trump Self-Deportation Leak is Crazy & AIPAC Spent Hidden Millions to Crush Progressives

A deep dive into the controversial DHS Secretary nominee Mark Wayne Mullin, the failed $1 billion 'self-deportation' program, the escalating Middle East conflict's global impact, and the significant influence of PAC money in recent Democratic primaries.

The Philip DeFranco Show
The Philip DeFranco Show
AIPAC $20 MILLION Bet FLOPS In Major Elections
AIPACCampaign FinanceIllinois Elections
Mar 18, 2026

AIPAC $20 MILLION Bet FLOPS In Major Elections

Despite spending over $20 million in Illinois congressional races, AIPAC and other corporate/crypto PACs saw significant losses and mixed results, exposing vulnerabilities in their high-spending, often covert, election strategies.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Ro Khanna GOES TO WAR With ADL Jonathan Greenblatt
US-Israel relationspolitical lobbyingantisemitism accusations
Mar 18, 2026

Ro Khanna GOES TO WAR With ADL Jonathan Greenblatt

Representative Ro Khanna directly challenges ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and AIPAC, accusing them of political alignment with Trump and Netanyahu, and weaponizing antisemitism accusations against critics of Israeli government policy.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
WOKE Gen-Z Radical Socialist IN TEARS As She FACES PRISON After HUMILIATING Election LOSS!
Progressive PoliticsDemocratic PartyUS Elections
Mar 18, 2026

WOKE Gen-Z Radical Socialist IN TEARS As She FACES PRISON After HUMILIATING Election LOSS!

A Gen-Z progressive candidate faces federal charges and a primary election loss, while another progressive with similar 'abolish ICE' rhetoric wins her primary, prompting the host to label the modern Democratic party as 'radical' and 'socialist'.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Jasmine Crockett BREAKS SILENCE With INSANE EXCUSES As Police Drop Ghetto Bodyguard Shooting Footage
Political ScandalCongressional EthicsSecurity Vetting
Mar 17, 2026

Jasmine Crockett BREAKS SILENCE With INSANE EXCUSES As Police Drop Ghetto Bodyguard Shooting Footage

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces scrutiny after her bodyguard, a wanted fugitive with a history of impersonating police, was killed by Dallas SWAT, leading to host speculation about their relationship and Crockett's accountability.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Trump's CounterTerrorism Chief Resigns, Calls Iran War a Lie
geopoliticsIran warIsrael lobby
Mar 17, 2026

Trump's CounterTerrorism Chief Resigns, Calls Iran War a Lie

Trump's counterterrorism chief resigned, alleging the Iran war was driven by Israeli pressure, while a journalist faced death threats from gamblers over war reporting, and college Republicans sued for the right to display Nazi salutes, highlighting a concerning trend in conservative youth groups.

The Philip DeFranco Show
The Philip DeFranco Show
AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live
US PoliticsForeign PolicyCampaign Finance
Mar 17, 2026

AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live

The hosts dissect the pervasive influence of dark money in US elections, Trump's contradictory foreign policy on Iran and Cuba, and the broader implications of a US government driven by ideological and financial self-interest rather than strategic thinking.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The “F-Trump” Ad That Broke the Illinois Senate Race | The Focus Group
Illinois Senate PrimaryPolitical AdvertisingVoter Behavior
Mar 14, 2026

The “F-Trump” Ad That Broke the Illinois Senate Race | The Focus Group

An Illinois Senate primary reveals how an aggressive, profane anti-Trump ad can cut through a crowded media landscape, polarizing voters but significantly shifting poll numbers, while a well-funded frontrunner struggles with a lack of coherent narrative.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
Target boycottDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Environmental Justice
Mar 12, 2026

Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill

Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the complex conclusion of the Target boycott, exposes environmental threats from XAI's gas turbines, and critiques Florida's anti-DEI legislation, alongside deep dives into Southern political races and misleading campaign tactics.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?
Conspiracy TheoriesMisinformationPolitical Influence
Mar 11, 2026

Is This The Dumbest DC Conspiracy Yet?

A self-proclaimed 'data republican' with a history of misinterpreting facts is pushing a convoluted conspiracy theory alleging Punchbowl News controls Senator John Thune, leading to real-world consequences despite its absurdity.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Primaries are Creating a Political Doom Loop (w/ Nick Troiano) | Mona Charen Show
Political PolarizationPrimary ElectionsElectoral Reform
Mar 9, 2026

Primaries are Creating a Political Doom Loop (w/ Nick Troiano) | Mona Charen Show

Partisan primaries, decided by a small fraction of voters, are driving political polarization and preventing effective governance, but a solvable path exists through open all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
The GOP Scandal So Twisted They Can’t Spin It
Political ScandalCongressional EthicsRepublican Party
Mar 7, 2026

The GOP Scandal So Twisted They Can’t Spin It

Congressman Tony Gonzalez's career ended not just due to a staffer affair and suicide, but because political and financial pressures made his re-election too risky for the GOP, paving the way for a controversial replacement.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Bernie Sanders issues NIGHTMARE blow to Trump
Job LossEconomic InequalityArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Mar 7, 2026

Bernie Sanders issues NIGHTMARE blow to Trump

Senator Bernie Sanders details the economic and societal threats posed by unregulated AI and unchecked billionaire power, advocating for a wealth tax and a moratorium on data centers while criticizing Trump's job record and foreign policy.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Midterm Primaries LIVE Coverage
US Midterm Elections 2026Primary ElectionsNorth Carolina Politics
Mar 4, 2026

Midterm Primaries LIVE Coverage

A chaotic midterm primary night saw North Carolina's Senate race set with Michael Watley and Roy Cooper, while Texas primaries were plagued by voting irregularities and headed for costly runoffs, highlighting deep partisan divides and election administration challenges.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: TEXAS PRIMARY RESULTS
Texas PrimaryElection ResultsDemocratic Party
Mar 4, 2026

LIVE: TEXAS PRIMARY RESULTS

The Texas primary elections concluded with James Talarico securing the Democratic Senate nomination, while the Republican Senate race heads to a costly and contentious runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Most hated politician in America gets BAD NEWS
Local PoliticsState Senate ElectionsMaryland Politics
Mar 1, 2026

Most hated politician in America gets BAD NEWS

Maryland State Senate candidate Bobby Le Pin details his campaign against incumbent Bill Ferguson, highlighting the critical importance of local politics and grassroots funding to challenge establishment figures and address issues like high energy bills and redistricting.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
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