The Tony Michaels Podcast

Tony Michaels
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Independent political commentary for people who are done with the corporate media filter, billionaire bootlicking, and party-approved talking points — focused on constitutional accountability, concentrated power, and working-class democracy. Tony Michaels delivers sharp, in-your-face coverage of American politics, democracy, constitutional power, authoritarian threats, corruption, courts, elections, media propaganda, and the working-class fight against oligarchy. No scripts from the establishment. No pretending both sides are equal when power is being abused. Just news, accountability, and the kind of political talk built for people who still believe democracy is worth fighting for. Follow The Tony Michaels Podcast for new Opening Argument episodes Monday–Friday. Watch the full show free on Rumble, or get the ad-free version, full show archive, and deeper analysis as a paid subscriber to The Coffman Chronicle: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/s/the-tony-michaels-podcast

  1. 10h ago

    I Didn't Expect This From Elon Musk — Here's Why | TMP #1071

    Send us Fan Mail Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. But here's the question nobody seems to be asking: Did some of the workers get rich too? In today's Opening Argument, I tell the story of a former Walmart employee who remembers when Sam Walton walked the aisles, knew workers by name, and gave employees a chance to own a piece of the company they helped build. That story led me to a surprising question about SpaceX. Not whether Elon Musk is a hero. Not whether billionaires should exist. But whether workers deserve a chance to share in the prosperity they help create. If SpaceX workers received ownership in the company they helped build, that's worth talking about. Not because Elon Musk deserves praise, but because it proves something important: Shared prosperity is possible. The bigger question is whether it should depend on the goodwill of the billionaire at the top. This is a story about workers, ownership, dignity, and what a square deal should look like in America. ☕ Today's Opening Argument is brought to you by Squawk Boss Coffee. Fresh roasted coffee for people who still believe in hard work, personal responsibility, and a fair shake. 👉 Get yours at SquawkBossCoffee.com If you love your country but don't trust concentrated power, subscribe to the channel and share this video with someone who still believes America can do better. https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/spacex-may-share-some-wealth-elon You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    5 min

  2. 3d ago

    Tucker Carlson CALLED Big Banks Drug Dealers | TMP #1070

    Send us Fan Mail Tucker Carlson just called America's biggest banks "drug dealers." And whether you agree with Tucker or not, he stumbled onto a question nobody in Washington seems willing to ask: If borrowers have responsibilities, don't lenders have responsibilities too? In today's show, Tony Michaels explores how Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal still speaks to the modern credit card crisis, why millions of Americans are using debt to maintain a standard of living their parents achieved with a paycheck, and how responsibility is supposed to run both ways. This isn't really a story about credit cards. It's a story about wages. It's a story about affordability. It's a story about whether the deal is still square for working people. Featuring analysis from General Coffman's latest Coffman Chronicle article, "The Credit Card Crisis Is the Affordability Crisis." https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/the-credit-card-crisis-is-the-affordability If you love your country but don't trust concentrated power, you're in the right place. You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    12 min

  3. 4d ago

    A Bag Of Groceries Costs $50 — Trump Says He Loves It | TMP #1069

    Send us Fan Mail Donald Trump said he “loves inflation.” Working people heard that while staring at a fifty-dollar bag of groceries. Inflation is not a chart to regular people. It is dinner. It is gas. It is rent. It is the paycheck that shows up already spent. Trump can argue context all day long. Bills do not get paid with context. They get paid with our paychecks. Watch the opening argument, then get the full ad-free episode and second-half analysis at The Coffman Chronicle. Read The Coffman Chronicle: Trump Said He Loves Inflation. Americans Are Paying for It. https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/trump-said-he-loves-inflation-americans Become a paid subscriber: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/subscribe You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    6 min

  4. 5d ago

    We Already Know How to Beat Trump | TMP #1068

    Send us Fan Mail Everybody keeps asking the same question: How do we beat Donald Trump? Today, I argue that we already know the answer. The Constitution already has Trump in a straight jacket. The problem isn't the jacket. The problem is whether the people responsible for enforcing the limits of power are willing to tighten the straps. In this episode, I break down a recent federal court decision blocking Trump administration efforts to attach new conditions to federal nutrition assistance and explain why that ruling matters. More importantly, I show how the Constitution isn't failing—it's working when judges, states, Congress, and citizens actually use the authority they already have. Trump's political strategy depends on convincing people that he's unstoppable. But if he's so unstoppable, why is he constantly testing limits, searching for loopholes, and daring institutions to stop him? Because a man who's free doesn't fight the straight jacket. A man in a straight jacket fights the buckles. Let's talk about the buckles. SUBSCRIBE TO THE COFFMAN CHRONICLE: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/the-constitution-worked-but-dinner Support the show: https://www.thetonymichaels.com You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    6 min

  5. 6d ago

    America Isn't A Two-Party System (And I'll Prove It) | TMP #1067

    Send us Fan Mail For decades, Democrats and Republicans have sold Americans the same story: There are only two choices. Vote for us... or them. But what if that isn't true? What if the Constitution never created a two-party system in the first place? In today's episode, Tony Michaels exposes one of the biggest myths in American politics and explains why working people across the country feel abandoned by both parties. As power continues to concentrate in Washington, a political realignment is already underway—and most Americans don't even realize they're part of it. This isn't a fight between left and right. It's a fight over who holds power. And once you see it, you won't be able to unsee it. In this episode: • The lie at the center of the two-party system • Why working people feel politically homeless • How Democrats and Republicans use fear to maintain power • The constitutional role of Article I • Why independents are becoming impossible to ignore • The signs that a political realignment is already happening • What comes after the two-party game begins to crack Read The Coffman Chronicle: The Constitution Built a Republic. The Two-Party System Built a Cage Around It. https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/the-constitution-built-a-republic Subscribe and support independent media: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/ You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    8 min

  6. Jun 8

    Trump BANKRUPTED His Casinos — Now He's BANKRUPTING America | TMP #1066

    Send us Fan Mail Trump bankrupted his casinos. Now he’s bankrupting America. This isn’t a prediction. It’s a pattern. Tony breaks down Trump’s casino playbook: debt, hype, ignored warning signs, and regular people getting stuck with the losses. The same fingerprints are showing up in America right now. Read The Coffman Chronicle: Trump’s Casino Playbook Is Now Running America https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/trumps-casino-playbook-is-now-running Subscribe and support independent media: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/ You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    7 min

  7. Jun 5

    If AI Is So Dangerous, Why Give Government 50% Of It? | TMP #1065

    Send us Fan Mail If AI is going to change everything, why are the only people getting a say the billionaires building it and the politicians trying to control it? That's the question at the center of Bernie Sanders's proposal for public ownership of AI. Tony breaks down why the real issue isn't whether Elon Musk, Sam Altman, or government officials control AI. The real issue is accountability. Who gets the keys? Who writes the rules? Who watches the people holding all that power? And why are regular people always told these are the only choices available? Read General Coffman's article at The Coffman Chronicle and follow the trail yourself. https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/bernie-sanderss-ai-ownership-plan Full show on Rumble, Twitch, and Substack. The Coffman Chronicle: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/ Pocket Constitution: https://thecoffmanchronicle.kit.com/pocket-constitution Rumble: https://rumble.com/v7av9fa-if-ai-is-so-dangerous-why-give-government-50-of-it-tmp-1065.html You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    7 min

  8. Jun 4

    Trump CORNERED by Iran War Vote as GOP Splits | TMP #1064

    Send us Fan Mail Trump got cornered by the House vote on his Iran war powers — and the GOP split is now on the record. The House passed a War Powers Resolution 215–208, with four Republicans joining Democrats to say Trump should not be able to keep U.S. forces in hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes it. This vote did not end the war. But it did something Washington hates. It put names on the board. Now every member has to answer the question: do you make Trump come back to Congress, or do you let one man keep the war machine running? This is not some dusty civics argument. This is about troops, money, gas prices, working families, and whether Congress still has the guts to do its job. If the war is necessary, make the case. If the risk is worth it, vote on it. If the cost is worth it, put your name on it. Read the full Coffman Chronicle piece: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/p/congress-challenges-trumps-iran-war Subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle for the deeper breakdowns: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com You’re listening to today’s Opening Argument from The Tony Michaels Podcast. The full show is free on Rumble, with clips, receipts, and the full breakdown. For the ad-free version and deeper breakdowns, subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle at TheCoffmanChronicle.com. Support the show

    7 min
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Independent political commentary for people who are done with the corporate media filter, billionaire bootlicking, and party-approved talking points — focused on constitutional accountability, concentrated power, and working-class democracy. Tony Michaels delivers sharp, in-your-face coverage of American politics, democracy, constitutional power, authoritarian threats, corruption, courts, elections, media propaganda, and the working-class fight against oligarchy. No scripts from the establishment. No pretending both sides are equal when power is being abused. Just news, accountability, and the kind of political talk built for people who still believe democracy is worth fighting for. Follow The Tony Michaels Podcast for new Opening Argument episodes Monday–Friday. Watch the full show free on Rumble, or get the ad-free version, full show archive, and deeper analysis as a paid subscriber to The Coffman Chronicle: https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/s/the-tony-michaels-podcast

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  • Creator
    Tony Michaels
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.1K
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Tony Michaels Podcast
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