Antispiral

Emma Silverman
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Your weekly dose of hope, wins, and reality checks, all broken down so you don’t spiral too hard. New episodes weekly on Sundays.

  1. 6h ago

    Todd Blanche: Trump’s Newest Fall Guy

    This week on Antispiral, Todd Blanche becomes Trump’s newest fall guy after securing his confirmation in the Senate to be the new AG. Also, I dive into Trump’s approval ratings hit historic lows, the lawsuit with Capital One, the latest on Max Miller, and Trump’s loser DOJ losing even more cases. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  August 11th Primaries: Connecticut Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/connecticut  Alabama Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alabama  Minnesota Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/minnesota  Wisconsin Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/wisconsin  Vermont Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/vermont  August 18th Primaries: Alaska Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alaska  Florida Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/florida  Wyoming Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/wyoming  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  2. Aug 2

    Backed Into a Corner: Trump is Running Out of Options

    On this episode of Antispiral, I am diving into all of the areas where Trump is feeling trapped and why he has no way out but to cave to those defying him. All of the latest updates on the chaos surrounding Todd Blanche's nomination, Republican infighting that's delaying Trump's agenda, and why the escalating war with Iran may be exposing the limits of his presidential power. Plus, quick hits on Trump's election executive order heading to the Supreme Court and the Democrats’ first blue flip of the 2026 midterms. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  August 4th Primaries: Kansas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/kansas  Michigan Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/michigan  Missouri Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/missouri  Virginia Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/virginia  Washington Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/washington  August 11th Primaries: Connecticut Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/connecticut  Alabama Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alabama  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  3. Jul 26

    Schrödinger's War

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down the escalation in Iran and why it’s becoming a growing political liability, the latest Republican infighting, and another rough week in court for Trump. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  August 4th Primaries: Kansas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/kansas  Michigan Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/michigan  Missouri Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/missouri  Virginia Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/virginia  Washington Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/washington  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  4. Jul 19

    Lindsey Graham and the Aftermath

    On this episode of Antispiral, we’re diving into a little of everything, because wow what a week. Lindsey Graham surprised us all, Todd Blanche got grilled, Trump lost more cases, and E. Jean Carroll finally got paid. Today, I dive into all of it and more. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Arizona Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/arizona  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  5. Jul 12

    Where is Mitch McConnell?

    On this episode of Antispiral we are diving into the question on everyone’s mind: what is going on with Mitch McConnell? I’m breaking down the logistics behind him returning to the senate or Kentucky having to replace him, and why Republicans are struggling without their favorite epitome of walking dust. I also dive into the not-so-ceasefire agreement and the fallout from this week. Plus, quick hits on the Graham Platner situation and a huge win for Planned Parenthood. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Arizona Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/arizona  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  6. Jul 5

    Thoughts & Appeals: Trump’s Losses in Court This Week

    This week on Antispiral, we’re keeping it short and sweet! I’m breaking down one of Trump's worst legal weeks in months. From major Supreme Court losses on birthright citizenship and mail-in ballots to the final rejection of his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case, I’m diving deeper into the impact each one has had and why they are major losses for Trump. Plus, quick hits on the TikTok Community Guidelines censoring this information as well as the “Alito is retiring” false alarm (one can only dream). As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  7. Jun 28

    Trump’s L’s of the Week

    This week on Antispiral, Trump had a rough one. We’re breaking down his growing list of losses. Court defeats, congressional pushback, failed endorsements, and the slow erosion of power. Plus, quick hits on the housing bill debacle and the negotiations with Iran that Trump continues to disrupt with his lack of self control. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 June 30th: Colorado Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/colorado Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  8. Jun 21

    The White House Mole and the Cover-Up They Exposed

    This week on Antispiral, we’re breaking down the alleged White House mole and what they revealed about the Situation Room meeting where the Trump administration plotted their cover-up of the Epstein files. I dive into why this is about so much more than just a leak - it’s about how the moment exposed cracks in Trump’s control, his grip on his own movement, and the beginning of the decline of the power he’s built around being untouchable. Plus, quick hits on the growing group of congress members defying Trump and what he did to piss them off this week. As always, we’re calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral. Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1  Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1 Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3 Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  June 23rd: Maryland Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/maryland  New York Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-york  Utah Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/utah  June 30th: Colorado Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/colorado  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

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Your weekly dose of hope, wins, and reality checks, all broken down so you don’t spiral too hard. New episodes weekly on Sundays.

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  • Creator
    Emma Silverman
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emma Silverman
  • Show Website
    Antispiral