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  • 42 minutes 23 seconds
    A Confederacy of Nutlicks

    Corruption, dark money, and dangerous leadership - three elements that have characterized the Trump administration. We are governed by a maniac and his corrupt cronies, such as Howard Lutnick. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss the rampant corruption within the current administration, the degradation of integrity within our public institutions, and the mess of Trump’s war in Iran.

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    9 April 2026, 9:47 pm
  • 40 minutes 42 seconds
    Depravity as Far as the Eye Can See

    Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Todd Blanche is set to replace her, at least according to Trump. Why did Bondi’s firing come now? Was it the result of her mismanagement of the DOJ, or did this decision have more to do with Donald Trump and the Epstein Files? And what does her supposed processor Todd Blanche have in store for our justice system? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss the state of the DOJ, Bondi’s firing, and more.

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    3 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 29 minutes 21 seconds
    Top House Dem: Trump’s Got No Good Options in Iran

    Donald Trump’s war in Iran is turning into quicksand. With every decision he makes, we sink deeper into this conflict, and our President is nowhere close to achieving his goals. So what will the next phase of the war look like? Representative Adam Smith, ranking Democrat of the House Armed Services Committee, joins David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein to share his perspective from Congress on this war and more.

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    27 March 2026, 6:35 pm
  • 42 minutes 13 seconds
    A Fiasco Wrapped In A Disaster Inside a Catastrophe

    Trump cannot avert a national embarrassment even if he tried. From alienating our closest European allies, to destabilizing the global economy with his attack on Iran, and now to joking about Pearl Harbor to the face of Japan’s Prime Minister - things are only getting worse. Tune in as Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf reflect on our current state of global affairs and Trump’s domestic and foreign policy agenda.

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    19 March 2026, 10:15 pm
  • 45 minutes 29 seconds
    Kleptocracy, Kakistocracy, Nihilocracy, Schemeocracy! This is a F**ckedupocracy

    The Trump administration is a shining example of every terrible -ocracy you can imagine. As global oil prices skyrocket and conflict with Iran rages on, it’s clear that this administration continues to succumb to its worst impulses. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf breakdown the uniquely corrupt dealings of Trump and how the battle for American democracy is about to reach new heights.

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    13 March 2026, 6:35 pm
  • 46 minutes 24 seconds
    Trump’s Mental Meltdown (feat. Mary Trump)

    Donald Trump is clearly declining - mentally, physically, and at the polls - and he knows it. What does this mean for the rest of Trump 2.0? What does the dismissal of Kristi Noem and appointment of Markwayne Mullen tell us about loyalty and competence within the administration? Mary Trump joins David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein to discuss our sunsetting president’s personal and political downfall.

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    6 March 2026, 6:10 pm
  • 46 minutes 58 seconds
    Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread

    The SAVE Act is the next assault on democracy by this administration — and it might just be the biggest yet. Trump and his cronies are focusing on pulling out all the stops to get this voter suppression bill passed including calls to end the filibuster. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to break down the cataclysmic effects this bill would have on our democracy and the mounting danger that threatens to pass the point of no return. 

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    26 February 2026, 9:55 pm
  • 47 minutes 2 seconds
    Special Edition: Why the SCOTUS Tariff Decision May Lead to More Abuses of Power by Trump

    The Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump’s tariff agenda in a major blow to his economic policy. Are we finally seeing real pushback against this administration? What does this decision mean for our democracy? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf react to this evolving story, discussing the SCOTUS decision, the SAVE Act, and the corruption within the Trump administration. 

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    20 February 2026, 8:35 pm
  • 52 minutes 18 seconds
    American Democracy at a Point of No Return

    Concerns about an impending government shutdown are growing, and it is critical that the Democratic Party can adopt strong messaging to voters. There is no oversight for the Republican cult in Washington - Bondi, Bovino, Blanche, the list is endless. If we can still save our democracy, we need to do so now. Tune in as David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss the looming government shutdown, the threats to voting rights, and the hideousness of Pam Bondi.  

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    13 February 2026, 1:00 am
  • 41 minutes 25 seconds
    Surveying the Devastation of the Past Week of Business as Usual Under Trump

    Welcome to another week in Trump’s America. The President is “renovating” the Kennedy Center a la the East Wing of the White House, the Washington Post continues it’s descent into darkness, and MAGA cronies are looking for any way to undermine democratic elections this November. What is going on in America? David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein discuss all this and more.

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    5 February 2026, 9:15 pm
  • 46 minutes 5 seconds
    Don't Believe the BS That Trump & His Goons Are Changing Tactics

    Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Where is the accountability? The Republican Party appears more concerned with public relations than addressing the violence and intimidation of MAGA. What path forward do we have? Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf discuss all this and more. Tune in here.

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    28 January 2026, 10:30 pm
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