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What Every American Can Do To Fight DOGE | Rep. Jamie Raskin
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Defending Democracy to discuss the state of democracy, how Republicans are ceding their constitutional powers…
1 year, 7 months ago
The United States is in a "Soft Coup" | Joyce Vance
Former U.S. Attorney and legal expert Joyce Vance talks with Marc Elias about whether the court system can hold Trump accountable, how Trump loyalist…
1 year, 7 months ago
Republican Explains Why Musk is Trump's Biggest Liability | Sarah Longwell
Sarah Longwell — Republican political strategist, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast — joins Marc Elias to discuss the cowa…
1 year, 8 months ago
Trump is Making Us Less “Safe” | Rep. Eric Swalwell
California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins the podcast to discuss the first few weeks of the second Trump administration, how Trump’s actions are har…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Lawyers Fighting Trump's Executive Orders | Skye Perryman
Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins Marc Elias to discuss the legal efforts to fight against Trump's illegal and unconstitut…
1 year, 9 months ago
Rep. Dan Goldman Calls Out “Dangerous” Cabinet Nominees, Jack Smith Report
New York Congressman and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman gives his opinion on Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s election subversion indictm…
1 year, 9 months ago
Trump's “Dangerous” Cabinet Nominees and the Jack Smith Report | Rep. Dan Goldman
New York Congressman and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman gives his opinion on Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s election subversion indictm…
1 year, 9 months ago
The GOP Is Trying To Steal a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs (D) won her reelection bid two months ago, but her Republican opponent is still in court trying to…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Issue with Democrats and the Media with Jen Rubin
Washington Post opinion columnist Jen Rubin joins Marc Elias to discuss how media companies are capitulating to President-elect Trump, what it actual…
1 year, 10 months ago
Rep. Dan Goldman on Jan. 6 Pardons, Trump’s Nominees and Project 2025
New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to discuss how Trump’s proposed January 6 pardons would harm our justice system, political nominees…
1 year, 10 months ago