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.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. May 10

    Blue States Are Better and It’s Not Even Close

    On this episode of Antispiral, I talk about the insane differences I’ve noticed since moving from Texas to California and why living in a blue state has completely changed my life. From abortion access and voting laws to taxes and quality of life, I break down why red states are falling behind, why Republicans are still screwed in the midterms, and why I’m so grateful to call California home. 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  Nebraska Voter Guide (May 12th): https://www.vote411.org/nebraska  West Virginia Voter Guide (May 12th): https://www.vote411.org/west-virginia  Louisiana Voting Guide: https://www.vote411.org/louisiana  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  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    35 min

  7. May 3

    The Bot Bubble is Bursting

    On this episode of Antispiral, I take a deep dive into the pro-Trump bot networks flooding social media. How they work, how they’ve evolved with AI, and why they’re not as effective as they used to be. I break down real reports on these campaigns, how they’ve actually backfired, and the role they’re playing in shaping and distorting political discourse online. I also walk through how to spot these bots in the wild.  Plus, quick hits on DeSatan’s Florida map drama, a surprising Texas Senate underdog, and one of the dumbest DOJ stories of the 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/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  Ohio Voter Guide (May 5th): https://www.vote411.org/ohio  Indiana Voter Guide (May 5th): https://www.vote411.org/indiana  Nebraska Voter Guide (May 12th): https://www.vote411.org/nebraska  West Virginia Voter Guide (May 12th): https://www.vote411.org/west-virginia  Merch:https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    37 min

  8. Apr 26

    A Party Divided: Headlines That Have Fractured the Base

    In this episode of Antispiral, I break down why today’s headlines are actually having real consequences, from record-breaking low approval ratings to all of the fractures within Trump’s base. The chaos isn’t just noise, it’s costing support (especially the liquor cabinet). I also get into how all of this will impact the midterms. Bottom line: the headlines matter, and they’re already influencing what happens next. 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/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/  Indiana Voter Guide: https://www.ballotready.org/us/indiana  Ohio Voter Guide: https://www.ballotready.org/us/ohio  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    36 min

  9. Apr 19

    Trump vs. Midterms: What He’s Tried and How He’s Failed

    Everyone keeps asking what Trump is trying to do to the midterms, but almost no one is talking about why it’s not working. In this episode of Antispiral, I break down every major attempt to interfere with the elections, from executive orders to the SAVE Act to redistricting, and the legal, political, and logistical walls stopping them. If you’ve been spiraling, consider this your reminder: the system is working, it’s just quieter than 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/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    40 min

  10. Apr 12

    Bye Bye Bondi: Scapegoat or Accountability?

    In this Episode of Antispiral: The fallout from Pam Bondi’s firing and what it actually means, from the mishandling of the Epstein files to the political strategy behind her removal. This isn’t just about one person, it's about how power works, who takes the fall, and who doesn’t. 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 Check your registration:  https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/  View your state’s election dates and deadlines:  https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines  Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

    34 min

  11. Apr 2

    The DHS Shutdown and How We Got Here

    What’s actually happening with DHS funding, TSA, and why Republicans are to blame. Cutting through the noise, calling out the hypocrisy, and keeping things grounded in reality. Here to help you avoid spiraling! This podcast does have a video version, you can watch it here. Read the full Substack article mentioned: His Power Comes from the Perception of His Power Check your voter registration (seriously, do it): Vote.org If you liked today's episode and have a moment, please rate it 5 starts - it really helps! New episodes on Sundays. Tune in here and tune out the noise.

    29 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
    11
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Emma Silverman
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    Antispiral

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