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They're Ramming Fascism Down Our Throats | The Revolution with Mike Fanone & Maya May

Michael Fanone — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:51:50 GMT

Empathy takes a lot of work, but so does Democracy. We are in the fight of our lives, and it's going to take a lot of work to build the world we want to live in.

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Meanwhile, in Dallas, MAGA and the GOP are having a party, screaming about how the economy is great, and how prices are plummeting, and how Trump doesn't ... ahem ... fall asleep all the time (Scott Bessent literally implied that). They are so unaligned with the facts that Americans, by and large, have no choice but to see the messaging for what it is: lies.

And when one of our two parties is willing to lie with such rigor, the road ahead for us is hard. But we got this. Watch Michael and Maya for some stakes, some takes, and your weekly inspo.

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Trump’s Desperation Shows at Republican Midterm Convention | The Tim & April Show

April Ajoy — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:59:03 GMT

Donald Trump kicked off his “all about me convention” in Dallas, where his acolytes lined up to kiss the ring and where he made more outrageous promises, you know, because he’s such a man of his word.

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Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy go through it all on The Tim & April Show.

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‘It's a Death Squad’ | Stuart Stevens Joins Six Questions with Steven Beschloss

Steven Beschloss — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:20:01 GMT

Stuart Stevens came up as one of the most effective strategists in the Republican Party. He helped elect George W. Bush, and worked with candidates like Mitt Romney and many, many others. He was also among the first to jump ship in the first Trump years. His book, It Was All a Lie, remains one of the most essential reads for understanding our current political moment.

Is Florida Feeling Blue? | Two Joes with Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried

Joe Trippi — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:57:11 GMT

Democratic strategist Joe Trippi has been saying all year that a wave of change will rock the midterm elections, but can that wave really turn Florida blue? Celebrated political and non-fiction author Joe Klein is skeptical, especially with Angie Nixon, a DSA candidate at the top of the ballot.

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Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried joins the Two Joes to let them know what's really happening on the ground in the Sunshine State.

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DON’T MISS OUR SPECIAL FRIDAY ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, HOSTED BY RETIRED NAVY COMMANDER BOBBY JONES.

Islamophobia Overshadows 9/11’s Anniversary | SiriusXM's Dean Obeidallah Joins the Frank Figliuzzi Show

Dean Obeidallah — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:01:16 GMT

In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, people across the country came together to show the strength of America's resolve. Unfortunately, many Muslim-American men and women were targets of hate and bigotry. On the eve of the 25th anniversary, that hatred still exists.

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Dean Obeidallah, SiriusXM Progress host and author of The Dean’s Report on Substack, reflects on this history with Frank Figliuzzi. Dean also points to the ways Muslim Americans became more engaged in politics following 9/11 and have winning elections across the country.

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LIVE FROM GERMANY: Why Elon & Trump Are Celebrating Election Results Here | Historian Thomas Zimmer & Susan J. Demas

Susan J. Demas — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:44:34 GMT

AfD, Germany’s far-right party, scored a big victory in elections over the weekend. And guess who was thrilled about that? If you guessed Donald Trump and Elon Musk, you’re correct.

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Susan J. Demas talked with historian Thomas Zimmer, who joins us again from Hamburg, about what those election results mean. His primary focus is on rising authoritarianism in America, so we also checked in with him about where our country is at, almost two years into Trump’s second term. Thomas also has written on MAHA as a eugenics movement and he argues that Democrats like AOC who are trying to find common ground with them … shouldn’t.

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Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem, & ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ | Journalist Jill Lawrence Joins First Draft

Susan J. Demas — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:57:03 GMT

There’s a lot going on this week, so we turn to Jill Lawrence, an award-winning journalist who’s covered politics and culture inside and out for USA Today, National Journal, the Associated Press, and The Daily Beast. She now publishes the Substack newsletter, History Keeps Happening, and can be found at jilllawrence.com.

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Jill talks to Susan J. Demas about her latest pieces on Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem, as well as the latest in the midterm elections.

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BREAKING News from Iran: Bobby Jones on a MASSIVE Escalation Happening Now

Bobby Jones — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:42:04 GMT

Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones has a special edition of Anchor Watch tonight and you’ll want to tune in.

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Jordan is being bombed by the Iranians, after continuous escalation from Trump, Scott Bessent, and the rest of the administration. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah have accepted that this a return to a hot war. In fact, the region is on fire, and we lit the match.

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Missouri’s Redistricting Mess | Fred Wellman & Joe Trippi on Strategy Session

Joe Trippi — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:57:36 GMT

With less than 60 days until the midterms, states are getting ready for voters to head to the polls. But after Republicans gerrymandered Missouri, voters still don’t know what their congressional districts will look like, thanks to complete and utter chaos in the courts.

Fred Wellman, a veteran, Lincoln Project alum, and the Democratic nominee for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, joins Joe Trippi on a special edition of Strategy Session to make heads and tails of what's happening in Missouri and what it means for the midterms.

Elon Helps the Far-Right Win in Germany | Edwin Eisendrath & Susan Demas LIVE

Edwin Eisendrath — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:31 GMT

What did you do over Labor Day? Donald Trump apparently spent it generating AI slop for his Human Printer, Natalie Harp, to throw up on Truth Social.

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Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been busy helping the far-right AfD party gain a foothold in Germany. And he’s planning to spend millions aiding Republicans in the November elections.

What can we do? Tune in to this conversation with Susan Demas and Edwin Eisendrath. And let us know what we should talk about next in the comments.

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JD Vance Welcomes the End Times | Unholy Ground

Sam Osterhout — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:21:41 GMT

We have a lot to talk about this week. JD Vance says his actions might usher in the end of times, and that the antichrist is possibly walking among us. But you know what? He tries not to think about it too much. How great of him.

But that's not all that's going on this week. Sam and Andra also give an update on the progress of Project 2025, and look ahead at the midterms.

How Bad Is It for Trump? | That Trippi Show

Joe Trippi — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:01:43 GMT

Joe and Alex dig into three numbers that matter most for the midterms - more than any head-to-head poll. Joe explains why it’s going to be hard for Republicans to find a way back - which leaves them with very few options.

Watch out for the next few months, folks. And a new game! Which polls are Joe buying — or selling? And why? This one wasn’t a disaster!

Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Lincoln Square will be launching our daily coverage of the midterms. Tune in at 3 p.m. ET Monday-Thursday for Election Maxxing with our own Max Burns! Max will continue giving you a weekly wrapup at noon ET Fridays on It’s the End … of the Week!

Why FOX News Still Has a Grip on MAGA | Decoding FOX News’ Juliet Jeske Joins History of the Present

Lincoln Square — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:15:22 GMT

FOX News still has a vice grip on MAGA. How are they able to still capture their audience after having to pay $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after lying about Trump losing the 2020 election? Is there a way to rip those viewers away from their clutches?

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Juliet Jeske, who has been exposing the network for years with her work at Decoding Fox News, joins Brian Daitzman on History of the Present to break down why FOX News has a hold on Donald Trump and his followers.

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Will ICE Killings Be Susan Collins’ Downfall? | SiriusXM’s Joe Sudbay Joins It’s the Democracy, Stupid It's The Democracy, Stupid

Edwin Eisendrath — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:22:35 GMT

Donald Trump is doing everything he can possibly do to get Democrats elected in November. His polling is in the toilet on virtually every issue. The economy. Jobs. ICE. The war in Iran. On and on and on.

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Joe Sudbay, host of SiriusXM’s State of the States, joins Edwin Eisendrath to break down the current state of the country and the election, and whether Dems can get out of their own way and win. And as a native Mainer, Joe has plenty of … concerns about Susan Collins.

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Prediction Markets Are a Huge Problem (Unless You’re a Trump) | It's The End! ... of the Week with Max Burns & Peter Rothpletz

Lincoln Square — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:46 GMT

Prediction markets are a new scourge, especially for young men. However, the Trump family is cashing in. And unfortunately for former N.Y. Congressman George Santos, he’s crashing out, getting a lifetime ban from Kalshi.

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Max Burns and Columnist & Political Commentator Peter Rothplez talk about that, as well as Democrats being a little too focused on left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. And they discuss John Fetterman showing his true colors.

And starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Lincoln Square will be launching our daily coverage of the midterms. Tune in at 3 p.m. ET Monday-Thursday for Election Maxxing with our own Max Burns! Max will continue giving you a weekly wrapup at noon ET Fridays on It’s the End … of the Week!

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How the Media Normalizes Trump | The Revolution with Mike Fanone, Maya May, & Dan Froomkin of Press Watch

Dan Froomkin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:06:01 GMT

For over a decade, Americans have been screaming that what we’re living through isn’t normal. So why has the press given a pass to Donald Trump on the madness of his tenure in politics?

Dan Froomkin, who writes Press Watch and Heads Up News over on Substack, joins Mike and Maya on The Revolution to help understand the role of the press in keeping leaders accountable, especially as we head into the midterms.

Let us know what you think in the comments!

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We’re Back! Prices Are Still High, but Lake America Exists Now | The Tim & April Show

Lincoln Square — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:43:29 GMT

Our country is $40 trillion in debt, there have been a rash of suspicious hangings in the South, and Christian nationalists are still propping up Trump’s anti-immigration agenda. But at least Trump is renaming things.

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Tune in for more from Tim Whitaker and April Ajoy!

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Mob Boss Presidency | Barb McQuade Joins Six Questions with Steven Beschloss

Steven Beschloss — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:50:23 GMT

Law professor, author, and podcast host Barb McQuade joins Steven Beschloss to talk justice in the Trump era, the path forward, and her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.

What Does Generational Change Mean with Sen. Ed Markey’s Win? | Two Joes Show

Joe Trippi — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:59:20 GMT

Nationally, some Americans had a hard time believing that Senator Ed Markey could hang on to his Senate seat after a 50+ year-long career in politics. That was what Seth Moulton was counting on.

But in Massachusetts, the outcome was never in doubt. Did they buck the national change-wave trend? Or is generational change more than just a number? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi and celebrated author Joe Klein hash it on this week's Two Joes.

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Inside the Trump White House: Sofia Boza-Holman Kinzinger on Loyalty, Danger, & the Cost of Truth | The Frank Figliuzzi Show

Frank Figliuzzi — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:02:34 GMT

In a revealing conversation with Frank Figliuzzi, former Trump administration official Sofia Boza-Holman Kinzinger, who’s married to former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, opens up about navigating D.C. leadership, surviving political exile, and finding purpose through writing.