Democracy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.
BOMBSHELL: Trump official CAUGHT in ELECTION scheme
A top Trump administration official, the Director of National Intelligence, was photographed at a Georgia ballot seizure, raising concerns about the politicization of intelligence agencies and the legitimization of baseless election fraud claims.
Mark Carney Bodies Trump Without Even Saying His Name | Matt Duss | TMR
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney's Davos speech, quoting Vaclav Havel, exposed the hypocrisy of the 'rules-based international order' and signaled the end of an American-led global era, interpreted by Matt Duss as a self-serving realization by Western elites that their privileges are eroding.
Steve Schmidt on ENDING the TRUMP NIGHTMARE...FOR GOOD | PoliticsGirl
Steve Schmidt, former Republican strategist and co-founder of the Save America Movement, outlines a fierce, uncompromising strategy for Democrats and American citizens to actively resist and dismantle the 'fascist' Trump administration and its allies.
Death of Centrism with Gov. JB Pritzker
Governor JB Pritzker and the hosts declare the death of centrism, advocating for an 'upstander' approach against authoritarianism and emphasizing economic justice and human rights as core Democratic principles.
Trump Creates HIS OWN CRISIS on the WORLD STAGE
Former Ambassador Michael McFaul dissects how Trump's foreign policy, driven by ideological alignment with Putin and a transactional approach, actively dismantles American soft power and alliances, creating a global vacuum exploited by adversaries like Russia and China.
Retired Judges STEP IN as Trump’s PRESSURES COURTS
Retired federal judges are stepping in to defend the rule of law after major law firms capitulated to Trump administration pressure, highlighting a critical failure of the legal profession to prioritize constitutional principles over financial interests.
LIVE: Trump GUTTED by TOP Lawyer Over Back-to-Back DISASTERS | The Weekend Show
A top lawyer and public defender dissects the visible decline of Donald Trump's mental state and the weaponization of US government agencies, arguing these actions fundamentally undermine American democracy and global standing.
The Future of Iran: Restore the Crown or Start Over?? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 725
Two prominent Iranian voices clash over the future of Iran, debating US intervention, the role of Reza Pahlavi, and whether the nation should restore a monarchy or establish a republic after the current regime.
Trump Looks Unwell on the World Stage (w/ Mike Murphy) | The Bulwark Podcast
Veteran political strategist Mike Murphy and host Tim Miller dissect Donald Trump's erratic international behavior, the Republican Party's complicity, and the dangerous 'short-termism' driving current economic and political decisions.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS!! 1/22/2026
This episode delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline and the alleged authoritarian actions of his administration, from ICE operations to international diplomacy.
LIVE: Meiselas AND DEM AGs on MAJOR BREAKING NEWS!!
Three Democratic Attorneys General from California, Illinois, and Massachusetts detail their collective legal victories and ongoing struggles against what they characterize as the Trump administration's lawlessness and overreach, emphasizing the critical role of state-level legal defense.
The Dark Money DISASTER at the Supreme Court REVEALED
The Citizens United Supreme Court decision, now 16 years old, is analyzed as a catastrophic ruling that unleashed billions in dark money, eroding public trust and obstructing popular policies from gun control to climate action.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode exposes Alabama's 'trigger bill' designed to dilute Black voting power, dissects Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and critiques the political hypocrisy in the Epstein investigation, alongside the global and domestic impacts of Trump's rhetoric and policies.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 21, 2026
President Trump backpedaled on threats against Greenland and European tariffs, while the Supreme Court heard arguments on Federal Reserve independence, and local officials pushed back against aggressive federal immigration enforcement, all against a backdrop of shifting global alliances and a mixed economic picture.
IHIP News: Trump FACEPLANTS at Davos as World Leaders LAUGH AT HIM!
This episode dissects Donald Trump's controversial Davos appearance, framing his gaffes and rhetoric as symptoms of a leader surrounded by loyalists, eroding international alliances, and accelerating America's decline while China rises.
Sen. Bernie Sanders | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #635
Senator Bernie Sanders details the systemic failures in American healthcare, the corrupting influence of wealth on politics, and the existential threats posed by unchecked AI development, advocating for a political revolution to empower working people.
GLOVES OFF: Fed up world leaders GO OFF on Trump ON STAGE
European leaders at Davos openly criticized Trump's policies, prompting the host to advocate for strong, coordinated action against his 'imperialism 2.0' agenda.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS!! 1/20/2026
Ben Meiselas addresses internal network changes, critiques Donald Trump's recent press conference as 'demented and deranged,' and highlights global leaders' responses to perceived US instability, including Canada and Greenland preparing for potential American invasions.
LIVE: MLK Memorial Foundation wreath laying ceremony
This wreath-laying ceremony at the MLK Memorial serves as a powerful call to action, reminding attendees that Dr. King's fight for justice, democracy, hope, and love remains an ongoing responsibility for all generations.
Justice Department issues SHOCKING announcement
The Justice Department's subpoena of Minneapolis's mayor and Minnesota's governor for their public statements, following an ICE shooting, is framed as a 'radical legal theory' and a direct assault on the First Amendment.
HOT TOPICS | BREAKING: Was This Another F*cking ICE Murder?!
Don Lemon and guest Elizer Daryus expose alleged ICE brutality, including a detainee's likely homicide and a family's tear-gassing, framing these incidents as a direct assault on civil liberties and democracy.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 1/15/26
The MeidasTouch hosts dissect a series of alarming political developments, from alleged financial corruption involving Venezuela and Qatar to domestic abuses of power and the erosion of democratic norms.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & ICE Are On A Deadly Power Trip!
Don Lemon and guests condemn ICE's 'terrorizing' actions in Minneapolis and Donald Trump's 'deranged' fixation on Greenland, framing both as dangerous manifestations of unchecked power and authoritarianism.