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. 4d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Jun 14

    The Big Lie is Back: It Won’t Work This Year Either

    The Big Lie is back, but we’ve seen this film before. This week on Antispiral, we’re breaking down why Trump’s 2020 election challenges failed, why the same tactics won’t magically work this time, and why the people actually in charge of elections (not the president) are the ones who decide what happens, and STILL can’t do anything about it. Plus, quick hits on Trump’s Iran chaos, a shocking Talarico endorsement, and the boo heard around the world. 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 16th: Oklahoma Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/oklahoma  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

  8. Jun 7

    Lame Duck Era

    This week on AntiSpiral, I break down why Trump's power has always depended on the perception of his power, and why we're starting to see that illusion crack. From Republicans rebuking his agenda and the House passing the War Powers Resolution to courts blocking some of his biggest moves, the systems designed to check presidential power are actually working, even if they don't always make the headlines.  Plus, quick hits on the gerrymandering war, Bill Pulte's disastrous appointment and Hunter Biden's unexpected Twitter comeback era. 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 9: Maine Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/maine  North Dakota Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/north-dakota  Nevada Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/nevada  South Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina  June 16th: Oklahoma Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/oklahoma  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
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emma Silverman
  • Show Website
    Antispiral