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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

    Trump's Team: We'll Accept The Election If We "Feel" It's Fair

    Trump's Team: We'll Accept The Election If We "Feel" It's Fair

    Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, recently became the head of the RNC aka the Grifter-in-Chief. She recently said that the Trump campaign will accept election results if they "feel" that it was a free and fair election. For the record, 2020 was the most fair election on record. And yet, they're trying to subvert it and put doubt into MAGA voters' minds. What does that mean for America, especially when our media institutions aren't covering this issue like they should? And what does it mean when the Biden campaign has a messaging problem? We have 174 days to turn this around, otherwise we face disaster.

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    • 22 min
    Trump's MAGA Posse Shows Up To His Courtroom

    Trump's MAGA Posse Shows Up To His Courtroom

    First it was Florida Senator Rick Scott. Then it was Senators J.D. Vance and Tommy Tuberville. Now, House Speaker Mike Johnson has showed up to a New York courtroom to support the former president in his hush money trial. What does this say about the Republican party? It comes as new polling suggests Trump will win the election. Biden is losing and his messaging is nonexistent. He has 175 days to turn it around and save America.

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    • 16 min
    She's a Teacher, Lawyer & Military Wife. Now She's Trying to Unseat an Election Denier

    She's a Teacher, Lawyer & Military Wife. Now She's Trying to Unseat an Election Denier

    Callie Barr was born and raised in Northern Michigan. Now, she's running for Congress to represent the state's 1st District. The incumbent, Jack Bergman, is a Trump-endorsed retired Marine who tried to overturn the 2020 election. As a military wife who knows the sacrifices American armed forces make to defend democracy, that doesn't sit well with Callie. "When you see a confederate flag in our nation's Capitol, that should strike outrage." She told Steve Schmidt. "And for that not to be the case, to me was against everything that we have fought for." Callie is also a teacher and a lawyer and is advocating for her fellow Michiganders in the Upper Peninsula.

    Learn more about Callie Barr and donate to her campaign here: https://www.callieforcongress.com/

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    • 37 min
    Dogs or Democracy? Fox News Hosts (Finally?) Draw a Moral Line

    Dogs or Democracy? Fox News Hosts (Finally?) Draw a Moral Line

    The Fox News Anchors are worked up and angry at one of their "MAGA princesses." It's because South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote a book and admitted to shooting her 14 month old puppy. But is that where their moral line should be drawn? Where was the outrage during the Trump presidency and the erosion of democracy? What about attacking the Capitol building or trying to overturn an election? What about being afraid to share election results? Where was their moral line with Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll? Steve Schmidt calls out the hypocrisy.

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    • 14 min
    How a Lying Politician Unravels on Live TV: An Analysis

    How a Lying Politician Unravels on Live TV: An Analysis

    This is an analysis of how a lying politician unravels on live TV. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem appeared on Fox Business to promote her new book. The book was an effort to sell herself to the American people, in the hopes of becoming Trump's choice for Vice President. But the anchor wanted to focus on one anecdote: why she shot a puppy. Steve Schmidt analyzes this interview and explains how politicians become unraveled when they are asked (legitimate) questions they don't like.

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    • 15 min
    MONUMENTS OF IDIOCY: Trump's VP Contenders are Shameful

    MONUMENTS OF IDIOCY: Trump's VP Contenders are Shameful

    These are the best Republicans Donald Trump has to choose from for a running mate? The puppy killer and political liar from South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem, won't take responsibility for lying in her new book. And Senator Tim Scott is pissing on the grave of the Unknown Soldier by denying a free and fair election. On this VE Day, we call out the threats to America in an effort to preserve democracy.

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