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Heather Cox Richardson on Donald Trump, MAGA and How We Fight Back
Podcast Episode · Pod Save America · 09/07/2025 · 1h 8m
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THIS!
“They are not conservatives.
They are radical extremists.”
From Pod Save America: Heather Cox Richardson on Donald Trump, MAGA and How We Fight Back, Sep 7, 2025
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“They are not conservatives.
They are radical extremists.”
From Pod Save America: Heather Cox Richardson on Donald Trump, MAGA and How We Fight Back, Sep 7, 2025
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After a few weeks of intense SCOTUS prep, I am back writing! Tomorrow morning, Democracy Docket subscribers will receive my analysis of the greatest threat facing democracy. Sign-up now to receive it straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
After a few weeks of intense SCOTUS prep, I am back writing! Tomorrow morning, Democracy Docket subscribers will receive my analysis of the greatest threat facing democracy. Sign-up now to receive it straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Kind of perfect that this is happening even as Trump is rambling like a crazed lunatic about immigrants from hellhole countries. Keep talking, Donnie. Just pissing away all those 2024 gains.
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Kind of perfect that this is happening even as Trump is rambling like a crazed lunatic about immigrants from hellhole countries. Keep talking, Donnie. Just pissing away all those 2024 gains.
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Breaking news: Trump expects quid pro quo.
Also breaking news: Trump is stupid.
cover of Jake Tapper's new book.
Release date: January 20, 2029
Release time: 12:00pm EST
Also breaking news: Trump is stupid.
cover of Jake Tapper's new book.
Release date: January 20, 2029
Release time: 12:00pm EST
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Breaking news: Trump expects quid pro quo.
Also breaking news: Trump is stupid.
cover of Jake Tapper's new book.
Release date: January 20, 2029
Release time: 12:00pm EST
Also breaking news: Trump is stupid.
cover of Jake Tapper's new book.
Release date: January 20, 2029
Release time: 12:00pm EST
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December 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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main economic message from
the president is that you will be poorer and you will like it
the president is that you will be poorer and you will like it
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
main economic message from
the president is that you will be poorer and you will like it
the president is that you will be poorer and you will like it
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He’s spending a billion of our dollars on a plane the size of a cruise ship
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
He’s spending a billion of our dollars on a plane the size of a cruise ship
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“Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, added his own criticism in recent days, telling The Boston Herald that the Nativity scene was “absolutely abhorrent” and part of “a dangerous narrative” responsible for a sharp increase in assaults on ICE officers.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, added his own criticism in recent days, telling The Boston Herald that the Nativity scene was “absolutely abhorrent” and part of “a dangerous narrative” responsible for a sharp increase in assaults on ICE officers.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
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ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
“ICE Was Here”: Pope Leo-Inspired Nativity Scene Sparks MAGA Outrage
A Nativity scene missing Jesus — and marked with an “ICE was here” sign — has triggered cries of “politicizing Christmas.” The parish priest says he’s answering Pope Leo's call to welcome stranger.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
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JPMorgan Enabled Jeffrey Epstein—Senator Wyden Speaks Out in Explosive New Interview
Sen. Ron Wyden walked me through the financial trail that let Epstein move money for years.
Full interview:
youtu.be/yfFnRg85KtE
Sen. Ron Wyden walked me through the financial trail that let Epstein move money for years.
Full interview:
youtu.be/yfFnRg85KtE
JPMorgan Enabled Jeffrey Epstein—Senator Wyden Speaks Out in Explosive New Interview
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
JPMorgan Enabled Jeffrey Epstein—Senator Wyden Speaks Out in Explosive New Interview
Sen. Ron Wyden walked me through the financial trail that let Epstein move money for years.
Full interview:
youtu.be/yfFnRg85KtE
Sen. Ron Wyden walked me through the financial trail that let Epstein move money for years.
Full interview:
youtu.be/yfFnRg85KtE
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my obligatory Election Night post: if you enjoy the coverage we bring you at @boltsmag.org, and you see its unique value, consider supporting us or becoming a monthly member!
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
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December 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
my obligatory Election Night post: if you enjoy the coverage we bring you at @boltsmag.org, and you see its unique value, consider supporting us or becoming a monthly member!
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
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This doesn’t sound at all like it‘s in accord with the laws of armed conflict.
NEW: Pentagon lawyers asked State Dept. if US could send survivors of Trump's boat strikes to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Then Pentagon pushed to have survivors sent anywhere but the US — to prevent any US court cases. Gift link to our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This doesn’t sound at all like it‘s in accord with the laws of armed conflict.
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TRUMP: “I said why is it we only take people from shithole countries? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, Denmark… But we always take people from Somalia— places that are filthy, dirty, disgusting.”
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
TRUMP: “I said why is it we only take people from shithole countries? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, Denmark… But we always take people from Somalia— places that are filthy, dirty, disgusting.”
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
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As always, you can find the details of all these elections in our guide to the 25 key elections in December! (Also, follow us: @boltsmag.org.)
And this picture you see? It's from a rally in Miami: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
And this picture you see? It's from a rally in Miami: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
As always, you can find the details of all these elections in our guide to the 25 key elections in December! (Also, follow us: @boltsmag.org.)
And this picture you see? It's from a rally in Miami: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
And this picture you see? It's from a rally in Miami: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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If it was Biden's fault why did the most recent $14 billion farmer bailout occur during Trump's first term, also?
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If it was Biden's fault why did the most recent $14 billion farmer bailout occur during Trump's first term, also?
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CNN: That's not what farmers are telling you. One farmer at a town hall told you tariffs drove up prices of fertilizer
ALFORD: It was Biden that drove it up
C: That's not what the farmer told you
A: Well, that's what I'm telling you
C: Sir, excuse me. Are you listening to your constituents?
ALFORD: It was Biden that drove it up
C: That's not what the farmer told you
A: Well, that's what I'm telling you
C: Sir, excuse me. Are you listening to your constituents?
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
CNN: That's not what farmers are telling you. One farmer at a town hall told you tariffs drove up prices of fertilizer
ALFORD: It was Biden that drove it up
C: That's not what the farmer told you
A: Well, that's what I'm telling you
C: Sir, excuse me. Are you listening to your constituents?
ALFORD: It was Biden that drove it up
C: That's not what the farmer told you
A: Well, that's what I'm telling you
C: Sir, excuse me. Are you listening to your constituents?
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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A few years before the latest Homeland Security campaign of cruelty in Chicago, an immigration officer was a serial rapist in the city, authorities say.
US Border Patrol Officer in Chicago Operated as ‘Serial Rapist,’ Federal Prosecutors Allege
Federal prosecutors allege that Luis Uribe is a “serial rapist” who used his position in law enforcement to sexually assault and rob at least four women at gunpoint throughout 2022.
news.wttw.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
A few years before the latest Homeland Security campaign of cruelty in Chicago, an immigration officer was a serial rapist in the city, authorities say.
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This transcript is like reading some random, senile 85-year old bigoted uncle being put in charge of U.S. foreign policy. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Full transcript: POLITICO's interview with Donald Trump
The president sat for an in-depth interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns.
www.politico.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This transcript is like reading some random, senile 85-year old bigoted uncle being put in charge of U.S. foreign policy. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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US layoffs are on pace to blow past 2008 levels — and now the Labor Department is canceling an inflation report? Nothing says “stable economy” like mass job cuts and missing data. Trump’s chaos math: hide the numbers, deny the pain. #TrumpInflationCrisis
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
US layoffs are on pace to blow past 2008 levels — and now the Labor Department is canceling an inflation report? Nothing says “stable economy” like mass job cuts and missing data. Trump’s chaos math: hide the numbers, deny the pain. #TrumpInflationCrisis
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Only billionaires should have enough
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Only billionaires should have enough
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"We need transparency." KY Gov. Andy Beshear remarks on the Trump administration's approach to the airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. "If you believe that the law allows you to conduct these strikes, why don't you show us why and how."
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"We need transparency." KY Gov. Andy Beshear remarks on the Trump administration's approach to the airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. "If you believe that the law allows you to conduct these strikes, why don't you show us why and how."
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Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
The Downballot's special elections Big Board for the 2025-26 cycle
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December 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
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My son was in preschool when Republicans first promised to have a better plan than the ACA.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
Only had 15 years and four different Republican House speakers since ACA was passed.
Roger Marshall on Republicans replacing the ACA: "It's gonna take us a while to figure out the right way to do it"
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
My son was in preschool when Republicans first promised to have a better plan than the ACA.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
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I am tremendously interested
Epstein transparency now
Epstein transparency now
December 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I am tremendously interested
Epstein transparency now
Epstein transparency now