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Jen Mercieca writes: "Modern-day tune-outs might still get political news in ambient ways—when they do, it’s usually from unreliable sources and tends to be heavily skewed toward outrage-bait and conspiracy lies."

Teri Kanefield takes us on a journey through books exploring democracy's fragility and the strategies to preserve it. Exploring the work of Ziblatt, Levitsky, and others, she analyzes democratic norms, transitions, and Biden's response to challenges.

Robert McElvaine writes, "The only way to rid our nation of the flesh-eating bacteria that is Trumpism is for its Loser Leader and the whole party of sycophants to go down to a crushing defeat at the hands of the voters."

"Even a mass of blackshirts saluting the dead Duce in 2024 does not seem objectionable to the neo-Fascist Prime Minister,"writes Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

Fox News hosts freaked out over various scandals that weren't scandals. The network has now gone all in for Trump and basically become part of his campaign. Everyone love paper ballots. Low education voters LOVE Trump. Judge Jeanine criticized Madonna for having too much plastic surgery - no really. The next 11 months will be a bumpy ride. I make fun of Fox News a lot in this one.

This week, Lisa Senecal speaks with host Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, who joins us from Washington D.C. where she continues to push for funding for Ukraine. They talk latest developments in the conflict, including Ukraine's Black Sea successes. They also dig into the US politics and the GOP's obstruction on Ukraine, Trump's influence over House Speaker Johnson, and how the right is benefitting to Putin’s genocidal ambitions.

The anchors that have been weighing Biden's approval down are lifting while Trump and the chains around him continue to get heavier.

DeSantis voters will overwhelmingly go to Trump, but many Haley voters - including Boomers - are making it clear that they're done with Trump.

Simon lays out the very troubling signs for the Trump campaign and why Iowa and NH Trump "wins" show more weakness than strength.

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by his Resolute Square and Lincoln Project colleague, Stuart Stevens, former GOP strategist and author of “It Was All A Lie” and “The Conspiracy To End America.” They shine a light on the massive shadow cast by Donald Trump over the Republican Party and the primaries, as well as the futility of the Nikki Haley campaign.

Democratic strategist and author of Hopium Chronicles, Simon Rosenberg joined Rick and Joe to whack their way through the data weeds and it was marvelous! Want to get smarter? Watch this episode.

Joe Biden is going to win. It’s not going to be easy but electing a president seldom is.

The legal showdown between Donald Trump and justice in Georgia comes into focus with today's guest, former US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, Michael J. Moore. Together, he and Rick discuss Georgia's political landscape and the legal challenges Trump is being forced to confront.

Legendary Democratic strategist Joe Trippi says Donald Trump should see a huge, red flag waving coming out of Iowa. He breaks down why Trump should be worried and Democrats should keep abortion rights front and center in 2024.

Out of cowardice or ambition, or both, so many (Republicans) who know better are shredding their principles to endorse a man guilty of so much wrongdoing

Ruth Ben-Ghiat sheds light on the unsettling rise of Donald Trump's "holiness" amidst corruption revelations, exploring the manipulation of faith and parallels with authoritarian leaders throughout history.

Teri Kanefield provides insightful commentary on the dangerous trend of fascism, as leading Republicans pile on to endorse Trump, examining the risks to democracy and the need for accountability.

On this episode of The ZeroLine, Sarah Ashton-Cirillio connects with executive editor of Resolute Square, Lisa Senecal to discuss the use of soft propaganda by Russia and its influence war on the West and democracy.