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. 6d ago

    The Sub-Scaramucci Press Secretary

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down Katie Zacharia’s time as press secretary (less than one scaramucci), Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as ambassador to Greece, and another encouraging poll showing voters want major change in Washington heading into the midterms.  Plus, quick hits on Trump’s canceled plan to livestream a public execution and Judge Kelly’s latest ruling against Trump’s White House press ban. 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 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  Oct 18 Illinois: https://www.vote411.org/illinois  Oct 19 Alabama: https://www.vote411.org/alabama  California: https://www.vote411.org/california  Iowa: https://www.vote411.org/iowa  Pennsylvania: https://www.vote411.org/pennsylvania  South Dakota: https://www.vote411.org/south-dakota  Wyoming: https://www.vote411.org/wyoming  Oct 23 Idaho: https://www.vote411.org/idaho  Utah: https://www.vote411.org/utah  Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/virginia  Oct 24 Massachusetts: https://www.vote411.org/massachusetts  New York: https://www.vote411.org/new-york  Oct 26 Colorado: https://www.vote411.org/colorado  Washington: https://www.vote411.org/washington  Oct 31 North Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  2. Oct 11

    The Red Undertow

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m diving into Trump’s latest taxpayer-funded propaganda campaign, his comments about Iran taking out SoCal cities, and more increasingly obvious signs that Republicans are in trouble heading into the midterms. From five reliably red states suddenly looking competitive to former Trump voters jumping ship, the “red undertow” might be stronger than Republicans expected. And it will pull some of them under next month. Plus, quick hits on Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed’s growing support among former Trump voters and what this says about Republican turnout this November. As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.New episodes of Antispiral every Sunday at 8:00 AM EST. 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  Oct 13 DC: https://www.vote411.org/district-of-columbia  Maine: https://www.vote411.org/maine  Maryland: https://www.vote411.org/maryland  Minnesota: https://www.vote411.org/minnesota  New Jersey: https://www.vote411.org/new-jersey  Oregon: https://www.vote411.org/oregon  West Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/west-virginia  Kansas: https://www.vote411.org/kansas  Oct 14 Wisconsin: https://www.vote411.org/wisconsin  Oct 16 Connecticut: https://www.vote411.org/connecticut  Nebraska: https://www.vote411.org/nebraska  Oct 18 Illinois: https://www.vote411.org/illinois  Oct 19 Alabama: https://www.vote411.org/alabama  California: https://www.vote411.org/california  Iowa: https://www.vote411.org/iowa  Pennsylvania: https://www.vote411.org/pennsylvania  South Dakota: https://www.vote411.org/south-dakota  Wyoming: https://www.vote411.org/wyoming  Oct 23 Idaho: https://www.vote411.org/idaho  Utah: https://www.vote411.org/utah  Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/virginia  Oct 24 Massachusetts: https://www.vote411.org/massachusetts  New York: https://www.vote411.org/new-york  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  3. Oct 4

    The SCOTUS Ruling: The SAVE Database Won’t Save Them

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down Ken Paxton’s latest defense of an unbelievably lenient plea deal for a child predator, Jerome Powell once again refusing to cave to Trump’s pressure campaign, and what the Supreme Court’s SAVE database ruling actually means for voting and the upcoming midterms. Plus, a much more personal conversation about the Cornell case and the ways women have quietly learned to protect each other. 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  BLUE VOTER GUIDE: https://bluevoterguide.org/  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  Oct 4 Alaska: https://www.vote411.org/alaska  Rhode Island: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island  South Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina  Oct 5 Arizona: https://www.vote411.org/arizona  Arkansas: https://www.vote411.org/arkansas  Florida: https://www.vote411.org/florida  Georgia: https://www.vote411.org/georgia  Indiana: https://www.vote411.org/indiana  Kentucky: https://www.vote411.org/kentucky  Louisiana: https://www.vote411.org/louisiana  Mississippi: https://www.vote411.org/mississippi  Montana: https://www.vote411.org/montana  New Mexico: https://www.vote411.org/new-mexico  Ohio: https://www.vote411.org/ohio  Tennessee: https://www.vote411.org/tennessee  Texas: https://www.vote411.org/texas  Oct 6 Illinois: https://www.vote411.org/illinois  Nevada: https://www.vote411.org/nevada  Oct 7 Missouri: https://www.vote411.org/missouri  Oct 9 North Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina  Oklahoma: https://www.vote411.org/oklahoma  Oct 10 Delaware: https://www.vote411.org/delaware  Oct 13 DC: https://www.vote411.org/district-of-columbia  Maine: https://www.vote411.org/maine  Maryland: https://www.vote411.org/maryland  Minnesota: https://www.vote411.org/minnesota  New Jersey: https://www.vote411.org/new-jersey  Oregon: https://www.vote411.org/oregon  West Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/west-virginia  Kansas: https://www.vote411.org/kansas  Oct 14 Wisconsin: https://www.vote411.org/wisconsin  Oct 16 Connecticut: https://www.vote411.org/connecticut  Nebraska: https://www.vote411.org/nebraska  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  4. Sep 27

    A New Red Scare: Republicans are Bracing for Blue Flips

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down Trump’s failed attempt to ban major news outlets from the White House, the growing divide within the Republican Party, and the increasingly obvious signs that Republicans are playing defense heading into the midterms. Plus, quick hits on the cancellation of Freedom Fest and the Republican Senate fundraiser in Texas that excluded the Texas Republican Senate candidate (hilarious). 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  Oct 5 Alaska Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alaska  Rhode Island Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island  South Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina  Oct 6 Arizona Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/arizona  Arkansas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/arkansas  Florida Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/florida  Georgia Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/georgia  Indiana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/indiana  Illinois Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/illinois  Kentucky Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/kentucky  Louisiana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/louisiana  Mississippi Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/mississippi  Montana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/montana  Nevada Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/nevada  New Mexico Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-mexico  Ohio Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/ohio  Tennessee Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/tennessee  Texas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/texas  Oct 7 Missouri Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/missouri  Oct 9 North Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina  Oklahoma Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/oklahoma  Oct 10 Delaware Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/delaware  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  5. Sep 20

    The Return of Mitch McConnell

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down the ruling from the Supreme Court that rejected Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions, the ongoing drama with the Kennedy Center, and the unexpected return of Mitch McConnell.  Plus, quick hits on Kash Patel’s oversight hearing where he got absolutely grilled by a Republican Senator, and another Republican congressman’s proposal to impeach Hegseth. 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  Alaska Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alaska  Rhode Island Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island  South Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina  Texas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/texas  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  6. Sep 13

    The Antihero of Ground Zero

    On this episode of Antispiral, it’s my birthday! I’m breaking down Trump’s increasingly desperate attempts to rewrite his legacy, his bizarre claims about being at Ground Zero on 9/11, and why his obsession with being remembered as a hero may say more about where he knows his presidency is headed. Plus, quick hits on Missouri’s insanely chaotic congressional map fight, the courts blocking Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, and Trump’s promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans win the 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  September 15th Primary: Delaware Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/delaware Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  7. Sep 6

    Corporate America is Bracing for a Blue House

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down how corporate America is preparing for the House to flip and why I think Democrats will still prioritize holding these companies accountable. I’m also diving into the latest on Trump’s attempt to weaponize the USPS as the case heads to SCOTUS. Plus, quick hits on the censure of Chuck Edwards and House Democrats blocking Republicans’ attempt to limit SCOTUS to nine justices. 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  September 8th/9th Primaries: New Hampshire Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-hampshire  Rhode Island Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island  September 15th Primary: Delaware Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/delaware  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

  8. Aug 30

    The SCOTUS Ruling: What It Means for Mail-in Voting

    On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, how the headlines made it sound much worse than it actually was, and why you should not panic about it.  Plus, quick hits on the insane amount of food recalls and the US-Canada trade war.  Thank you all for putting up with my fever-induced episode. I promise I will be back to normal next week!! 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  September 1st Primary: Massachusetts Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/massachusetts  September 8th/9th Primaries: New Hampshire Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-hampshire  Rhode Island Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island  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
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emma Silverman
  • Show Website
    Antispiral

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