Antispiral

Emma Silverman
  • 5.0 (42)
  • Politics
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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

    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

    20 min

  2. 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

    22 min

  3. 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

    27 min

  4. 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

    26 min

  5. 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

    28 min

  6. May 31

    A Blue Texas? Why This Race Is Different

    This week on Antispiral, I break down the very real opportunity Texas has to elect a blue senator this November. I dive into the latest party data within the state, as well as the corruption of the scandal-infested and soon-to-be former Attorney Weenie Hut General of Texas, Ken Paxton. Plus, quick hits on the gerrymandering war, the rise of a growing group of "Rogue Republicans" willing to challenge Trump, and what it all means heading into the midterms.  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 2: California Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/california  Iowa Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/iowa  Montana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/montana  New Jersey Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-jersey  New Mexico Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-mexico  South Dakota Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-dakota  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  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    31 min

  7. May 24

    Panic! In the GOP

    This week on Antispiral, I break down the biggest political stories from the past week and why so much of the chaos surrounding Trump and Republicans actually points to growing panic ahead of midterms. We get into the latest updates in the gerrymandering war, the rise of lame duck Republicans going rogue, and the corrupt IRS settlement situation. 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 Texas Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/texas  Blue Voter Guide: https://bluevoterguide.org/  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  California Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/california  Iowa Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/iowa  Montana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/montana  New Jersey Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-jersey  New Mexico Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-mexico  South Dakota Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-dakota  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    31 min

  8. May 17

    Data Doesn’t Lie: The Republican Economy Problem

    This week on Antispiral, I break down why Republicans have somehow convinced millions of people that they’re better for the economy when the actual data says the complete opposite. We’re talking deficits, recessions, inflation, tariffs, stock market performance (all in a fun and entertaining way), and why “fiscal conservatism” is more branding than reality. Plus quick hits on South Carolina’s newest gerrymandering mess and the abortion pill ruling from the Supreme Court. 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 Blue Voter Guide: https://bluevoterguide.org/  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  Georgia Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/georgia  Idaho Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/idaho  Kentucky Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/kentucky  Oregon Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/oregon  Pennsylvania Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/pennsylvania  Texas Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/texas  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    30 min
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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
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  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emma Silverman
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    Antispiral

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