The Mary Trump Podcast
The Mary Trump Podcast delivers unapologetically honest, progressive commentary on the latest political headlines. Hosted by Mary L. Trump, bestselling author and psychologist, the show provides in-depth analysis and clear-eyed perspectives not found in mainstream media. Each episode dives into the current political landscape, dismantling right-wing talking points and exposing tactics that threaten American democracy.
Episodes
The Hidden Cost of America's AI Gold Rush
Donald Trump’s AI and data center boom is raising serious questions about who profits and who pays the price. From personal financial interests and powerful political donors to soaring electricity bills and environmental damage, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating growing concerns across the country.As tech companies and investors stand to reap enormous profits, communities
The GOP's Growing Crisis Ahead of the Midterms
With just 22 days until the midterms, Donald Trump holds rallies in New York and Tennessee as his approval rating slips. Meanwhile, his controversial Russian diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism over its legality and its potential impact on soaring fuel prices. Also, a federal judge blocks taxpayer-funded ads, while new POLITICO polling suggests that even an end to the Iran war or lower gas pric
The Human Cost of Denying Reproductive Care
Women are dying as abortion restrictions put lifesaving medical care increasingly out of reach. Republican abortion bans and the threat of prosecution are leaving doctors fearful of providing emergency treatment, while patients face dangerous delays and potentially fatal consequences.Meanwhile, Trump administration cuts to maternal health monitoring threaten efforts to track pregnancy complication
The Golden Age of Stupidity and the Art of Being Out of Touch
The White House rolls out its “New Golden Age of Science,” but the week quickly becomes a showcase for something else entirely. Donald accepts a meaningless award, introduces us to “water hurricanes,” and watches his approval rating slide as the midterms approach.Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth tries to keep up with the troops and Dr. Oz once again demonstrates just how far removed he is from the price of
Mary Trump: The Making of a Monster
Donald Trump's childhood and his relationship with his father, Fred Trump, offer a disturbing window into the family dynamics that helped shape the man who would become president. Drawing on her firsthand knowledge of the Trump family, Mary connects a childhood marked by emotional neglect, cruelty, and dysfunction to the anger, arrogance, and bullying that have defined Donald's public life
The GOP’s Midterm Strategy Begins to Unravel
With just 26 days until the midterms, the stakes are rising as Donald Trump's San Antonio rally for Ken Paxton erupts in chaos, Democrats widen their lead in congressional polling, and Republicans pour hundreds of millions into increasingly competitive races.GOP leaders are also admitting their redistricting strategy is falling short of expectations. Plus, Ken Paxton attacks James Talarico, ne
The Federal Takeover of American Elections
Since returning to office, Donald has used the power of the federal government to try to reshape how Americans register to vote, how states maintain voter rolls, how mail ballots are handled, and who oversees elections. At the same time, Donald continues to insist that American elections are vulnerable to being rigged or stolen. These stories sometimes make headlines, but corporate media rarely co
The Breakdown: Donald Discovers “Super Intelligence”
Donald Trump takes a bizarre tour through Iran, Venezuela and Greenland before unveiling his latest contribution to the English language: “super intelligence.” Along the way, he threatens to “annihilate” Iran, boasts about settling eight wars, celebrates American control in Greenland and explains why artificial intelligence should no longer be called artificial intelligence.Welcome to another epis
Republicans Keep Their Distance as Midterms Tighten
Donald Trump heads back to Texas for the third time in a month as Republicans face unexpectedly tight midterm races in a state he won easily in 2024. Senate candidate Ken Paxton is struggling against Democrat James Talarico, while polling shows Donald’s approval at just 32 percent and Paxton privately blaming the Iran war, gas prices and diesel costs for hurting his campaign.The episode also looks
The Crypto Grift: Billions Made, Billions Lost
Donald Trump’s family has made billions from cryptocurrency while outside investors have lost billions, and now the $TRUMP meme coin is offering another competition for access to Donald Trump. The top holders are being promised an exclusive dinner, a VIP reception and luxury prizes, with their ranking determined by how much $TRUMP they hold and how long they hold it.From the collapsing value of $T
Donald Trump's Midterm Campaign Takes a Dark Turn
Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail, focusing on red states and Republican strongholds as the GOP grows increasingly anxious about the midterms.At a rally in Nebraska, Donald’s remarks took several startling turns, from the war in Iran and the economy to promises of what Americans could receive if Republicans hold power. He also made an extraordinary plea to voters about how they should app
The Administration’s Retreat From Climate Protection
The United States just experienced its hottest summer in 132 years of recordkeeping as Donald Trump’s EPA accelerates a sweeping rollback of climate and environmental protections. Greenhouse-gas rules are being dismantled, power-plant standards are being stripped away, and clean-energy programs are under attack while Americans face worsening heat, drought, wildfires, flooding and growing pressure
Trump’s New Voting Message and Escalating Rhetoric
Donald Trump is suddenly urging Republicans to vote early, absentee, by mail or in person as he pushes for massive turnout in the 2026 midterms. The episode also covers Trump’s attacks on the media and political opponents, his warning that federal help for Ohio could depend on who wins the governor’s race, and the increasingly aggressive rhetoric coming from his rallies. Please send comments/quest
STAR TREK’S Ultimate No-Win Scenario BREAKS Kirk | The Wrath of Khan Pt. 2
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca unpack Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, from Kirk’s no-win scenario and Khan’s revenge to Spock’s sacrifice and the film’s hopeful ending.
A Week of Blame, Backfires and Bad Answers
Gas prices keep climbing as Americans wait for relief, while Donald insists communities that reject massive AI data centers risk becoming “backwards and poor.” Mike Johnson blames the growing backlash on a Chinese psyop fueled by Democrats, and Karoline Leavitt returns to Fox with plenty more blame to go around.Meanwhile, Donald gets booed at the Tennessee game, the home team loses, and a Republic
Mary Trump: The Origins of Donald’s Cruelty
Mary examines Donald Trump’s childhood, family dysfunction and emotional neglect to explore how those early experiences may have shaped the fear, anger and cruelty she sees throughout his public life. Drawing on family history and her own perspective, Mary looks at the patterns that began long before politics and how they may still influence Donald Trump today.Please send comments/questionscontact
The Fight Over Museums, Memory and History
Donald Trump is escalating his campaign against American history, targeting Smithsonian museums, slavery exhibits, the Kennedy Center and federal humanities grants. As his administration pushes to reshape how the country presents its past, museums, scholars and cultural institutions are increasingly finding themselves at the center of a much larger fight over memory, history and who gets to define
Hegseth’s Military Speech Ignites Church-State Clash
Religion and military leadership take center stage after Pete Hegseth’s controversial remarks at Quantico and comments about future officers.
Inside the Pentagon’s Growing Culture War
Pete Hegseth uses his “State of the Force” address to defend firing senior military leaders, barring transgender people from serving, eliminating diversity programs and shrinking the Pentagon’s top ranks. He also promotes autonomous warfare, reshaping military education and expanding the role of religion inside the Defense Department.
The Hidden Costs Behind Trump’s Healthcare Deals
Donald Trump promises historic prescription drug savings, but key details of his pharmaceutical deals remain hidden. Mary follows the money through RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement, corporate access and Dr. Oz’s push to use AI to cut healthcare costs and target fraud, as hundreds of thousands lose ACA coverage.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subs
The Risks of Giving Trump More Ground
Mary joined Australia’s 10 News+ to discuss Donald Trump’s approach to AI, Iran, global leadership and regulation and warned how capitulation could strengthen his position.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
Democracy-ish w/Danielle and Waj | Trump’s “Golden Age” vs. Reality |
Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali examine the growing divide between political promises of prosperity and the everyday realities of health-care costs, financial insecurity and access to opportunity.An 81-year-old Texas man working to pay for his wife’s cancer treatment, protests surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN address, and Zohran Mamdani’s plan to offer 70,000 free Metropolitan Opera tickets put
Jack Smith Faces Republicans in Contentious Senate Hearing
Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans in a contentious hearing over his investigations of Donald. Meanwhile, Donald unveils America.gov at the Billionaire Golden Age White House AI event, and Speaker Mike Johnson insists better economic times are still coming in 2026.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in U
The Fight Over the Future of American Education
Donald Trump’s education overhaul targets federal protections, special education, civil rights and universities as Linda McMahon pushes the regime’s sweeping agenda to reshape schools.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
Foreign Policy and the Fight for the Midterms
Mary Trump and Ronda Kress join Debra Shushan on her Substack, The Debrief. The three discuss Trump’s UN speech, the Iran war, MAGA’s midterm strategy, dark money, civil service, and the grassroots resistance giving them hope.Dr. Debra Shushan is a Middle East and US foreign policy expert.Subscribe to Debra’s Substack, The Debrief: https://substack.com/@drshushan
Khan RETURNS and Kirk Faces His Past | The Wrath of Khan Pt. 1
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca dive into The Wrath of Khan, exploring Kirk’s aging crisis, Khan’s revenge, Genesis, hubris, and the movie’s unforgettable Star Trek moments.
Media Access and the Battle for Attention | w/Zerlina Maxwell
Mary joins Zerlina Maxwell to discuss Donald Trump’s decision to restrict CNN, MSNBC and Politico access, his dependence on media attention, and the political consequences.Zerlina Maxwell is an American cable television host, political analyst, commentator, speaker, and writer.Follow Zerlina’s Substack: https://substack.com/@zerlinamaxwellPlease send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comCo
Trump’s Week of Backfires and Embarrassments
Donald Trump picks a fight with the press and loses, then takes his threats and declarations to the United Nations stage and further embarrasses himself. Even Melania appears on FOX State TV and can’t come up with a convincing defense of Donald.Meanwhile, Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack on Amy Acton backfires in Ohio, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins offers her answer for Americans struggling wit
What Comes Next for Trump and the Republican Party
Mary and Wajahat Ali discuss Trump’s political pressure, declining media attention, Republican accountability, and the debate over how Democrats should respond and prepare for what comes next.Wajahat Ali is a writer, recovering attorney, author, and tired dad of 3 kids who now drives a Honda Odyssey Minivan and shops at Costco. Wajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Democracy-Ish po
Martin Sheen Reveals the Power of Showing Up
Martin Sheen tells Mary Trump why showing up matters, sharing decades of activism, protest, faith, storytelling and lessons about community.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
Trump’s “Dumocrats” Obsession Meets the Facts
Donald’s North Carolina rally targets Roy Cooper and Democrats with claims about crime, DeCarlos Brown Jr. and his latest fixation on calling Democrats “Dumocrats.” Mary examines what the records actually show about Brown’s release and the COVID-era prison settlement at the center of Donald’s attacks.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subsc
The Fight for Civil Rights | Big Voice Wednesday
This week on Big Voice Wednesday Ronda Cress sits down with Regan Rush of Red Line for Civil Rights to examine major changes in federal civil rights enforcement. They discuss disability rights, Olmstead enforcement, disparate impact protections, environmental justice, and what these shifts at the Justice Department could mean for civil rights protections across the country.Ronda Cress showcases th
Foreign Money and the Trump Family Business
The money trail runs from Don Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding to the Witkoff and Trump families’ expanding crypto empire. Mary follows the money through a $2 billion UAE deal, foreign influence concerns, and the growing conflict over regulating an industry enriching Donald Trump and his family.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to
The Policies Behind America’s Growing Wealth Gap
Mary is joined by entrepreneur and economic commentator Nick Hanauer to examine the economic ideas and policy choices he argues helped widen inequality in the United States. They discuss stagnant wages, rising corporate profits, weakened worker bargaining power, and the decades-long shift of income and wealth toward the top.Nick Hanauer is a successful business leader, entrepreneur, and venture ca
The Secret Money Behind American Power
Sixteen years after Citizens United transformed campaign finance, dark money has reached record levels, while the Supreme Court continues to remove limits on political spending. Nearly $200 million in undisclosed-source money has already flowed into major super PACs fighting for Congress in 2026, while corporations are also pouring millions into projects connected to the Trump regime. Corporate me
Trump’s Push to Reopen the Door to Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump’s relationship with Kim Jong Un is once again shaping his North Korea strategy, raising new questions about America’s alliance with South Korea, regional security, and military readiness as Trump moves to scale back U.S.-South Korea military exercises.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us
The Growing Influence of Christian Nationalism w/Rep Jared Huffman
Mary speaks with Rep. Jared Huffman about confronting Christian nationalism and defending the constitutional principle of church-state separation.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
The Troubling History Behind Donald’s Public Comments
Mary Trump revisits Donald’s disturbing public comments about women and girls as past remarks receive renewed scrutiny amid the Epstein scandal. She examines what Donald’s own words reveal about power, privilege, access, and the lack of accountability surrounding influential men.The conversation also looks at why these comments continue to matter, what the Epstein scandal has exposed about powerfu
Does the First Star Trek Movie Hold Up? | The Motion Picture, Pt. 2
Star Trek: The Motion Picture earned $82 million domestically and opened with a record-setting $11.9 million weekend. Mary and Bob revisit its complicated legacy.
Mary Trump on Donald’s White House Transformation
Donald Trump calls the White House a “dump” while celebrating its transformation. Mary Trump revisits her own 2017 experience inside the historic residence and reflects on Donald’s approach to one of America’s most recognizable symbols.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps:/
The Affordability Crisis Keeps Getting Worse
Gasoline and diesel prices surge as interest rates rise, adding even more pressure on Americans already struggling with higher costs. Meanwhile, Donald travels to Ireland, faces protesters, denies cheating at golf, and later jokes about banning fishing.JD Vance asks Americans to give the administration “another chance,” while Ted Cruz gets loudly booed on ESPN’s College GameDay in Austin. It’s Tru
The Growing Questions About Trump Family Finances
Mary and Dean Obeidallah discuss reported financial connections surrounding the Trump family, the Kennedy Center controversy, and demands for investigations after the midterms.The Dean Obeidallah show airs Monday to Friday from 6 to 9PMET on SiriusXM radio's Progress channel - the #1 progressive political talk channel in America. Subscribe to Dean: https://deanobeidallah.substack.com/Please se
America’s Expanding Immigration Detention Machine
ICE is detaining more people than ever under Donald’s second term as deaths in custody surge and people are killed during immigration enforcement operations, including individuals ICE wasn’t even looking for. Meanwhile, Congress has provided tens of billions of dollars to dramatically expand the detention system, while the regime signals its immigration crackdown could go even further.Please send
Why Hope Still Matters in American Democracy | Big Voice Wednesday
Chris Geidner joins Ronda Cress on Big Voice Wednesday to talk Law Dork, the courts, journalism, civil rights, finding joy, and why using your voice still matters.Ronda Cress showcases the work of “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things. In this series, she interviews inspirational people to talk to them not just about their work, but about their process of finding their voices, which, in som
Corporate Media’s Crisis of Credibility w/Joy Reid
Mary and Joy Reid examine the changing role of corporate media, the pressures of political access, and the challenges facing traditional journalism. They also discuss the growing influence of independent media and how a rapidly changing information landscape could shape political coverage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Joy Reid is an American political commentator and host of the Joy Reid Sho
Trump’s Midterm Gamble Meets Growing Corruption Questions
Mary Trump joins Andrew Marr to explain why Trump is making the midterms about himself as they examine corruption allegations, tariffs, Ukraine policy, and possible congressional investigations.For more Andrew Marr check out LBC –Leading Britain’s Conversation, the home of live debate on YouTubewww.youtube.com/@LBCOfficialPlease send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting M
The Russian Money Behind Don Jr.’s Wedding
Mary and Wajahat Ali discuss Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding that was reportedly funded by a Putin-linked Russian oligarch, sparking fresh questions about corruption, access and accountability. Wajahat Ali is a writer, recovering attorney, author, and tired dad of 3 kids who now drives a Honda Odyssey Minivan and shops at Costco. Wajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Demo
Trump’s Post-Midterm Medicaid Cuts w/Norm Ornstein
Mary and Norm Ornstein Norm Ornstein explain how Trump’s Medicaid cuts could hit hospitals, nursing homes and families after the midterms—and why USAID cuts create consequences far beyond America.Norman Jay Ornstein is an American political scientist and an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington, D.C. conservative think tank, and is a cohost of the podcast Words
Captain Kirk's Woke Opposition to Racism | "Balance of Terror" (TOS)
Trek Politics will return next week (9/20) with Part 2 of our Motion Picture review. See you then!! In Balance of Terror, Captain Kirk faces war, prejudice, and impossible choices. Mary Trump and Bob Cesca discuss this powerful Star Trek episode about empathy, leadership, and resisting fear. #startrek #startrektheoriginalseries #marytrump #bobcesca
Broken Promises as Prices Continue to Rise
Despite Donald’s promises to slash energy costs, Americans are paying more as the Iran war approaches seven months. His tariff policies continue to drive economic uncertainty, yet still no tariff checks or DOGE checks, even as Donald promises yet another check immediately following the midterms, under certain conditions.From rising gas prices and credit card debt to the growing affordability crisi
How the Media Makes Trump Sound Normal
Donald Trump’s bizarre reflecting pool rant reveals exactly why sane-washing matters—and how corporate media can make Trump’s incoherent, dishonest remarks sound almost normal.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
Inside Donald Trump’s Increasingly Dangerous Obsessions
Mary Trump examines Donald Trump’s disturbing Davos rant, growing obsessions, eroding impulse control, and why his deep insecurities could make him increasingly dangerous.
Star Trek’s DARKEST Leadership DISASTER | "The Doomsday Machine" (TOS)
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek’s “The Doomsday Machine” — PTSD, command collapse, suspense, Kirk heroics, and chilling political parallels.
Republican Panic Explodes 59 Days From Midterms
With the 2026 midterms just 59 days away, the Republican panic is getting harder to hide. Donald floats a future J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio ticket, Ted Cruz sounds the alarm over the elections ahead, while Vance asks voters whether they really want to support the “fraudsters.”There’s also Donald on career criminals, his insistence that America is now the “hottest country in the world,” and one Pen
Trump's War on Women
From abortion restrictions to workplace rights, Trump’s policies are reshaping women’s lives. Mary Trump examines the administration’s escalating assault on equality.
Debating STAR TREK’S Most DIVISIVE Movie | The Motion Picture, Pt. 1
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek: The Motion Picture, from Kirk’s command drama and endless padding to Spock, the Enterprise refit, and its strangest choices. #startrek #marytrump #bobcesca
A Government Increasingly Detached From Reality
Donald resurrects “Mission Accomplished,” pushes mystery imported beef as prices soar, escalates his trade war with Canada, and signs an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Plus, with the midterms just 66 days away, Mary breaks down the increasingly bizarre GOP messaging from Darline Nordone Graham, Mike Rogers, Byron Donalds, and more.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.
The Cost of Picking a Fight With Canada
Trump picks another fight with America’s closest ally, threatening devastating tariffs. Canada refuses to surrender, setting the stage for a massive trade war.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
Trump’s “Lake America” and Republican Complicity
Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake America” as the country faces economic turmoil, war, and growing international embarrassment. Mary Trump examines the latest political spectacle and why Republicans continue enabling his increasingly extreme behavior.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Medi
The Republican Revolt Trump Can’t Ignore
Donald Trump is facing resistance on multiple fronts. Mary Trump and Jim Acosta examine election interference, MAGA dysfunction, Supreme Court decisions and Trump’s unraveling control.Jim Acosta is a journalist who spent decades holding power accountable as Chief White House Correspondent, covering five presidential administrations and asking the tough questions others wouldn't. From the White
Trump's Putin Problem and the Fight Ahead w/Thom Hartmann
Mary and Thom Hartmann discuss Trump’s desperation, growing concerns over Putin’s influence, threats to democracy, and the fight for a progressive revival in November.Thom Hartmann is an American radio personality, author, businessman, and progressive political commentator. Hartmann has been hosting a nationally syndicated radio show, The Thom Hartmann Program, since 2003.Subscribe to The Thom Har
The Backlash Over The Jeffries’ Kushner Meeting
Mary and Wajahat Ali examine the backlash surrounding Hakeem Jeffries’ private meeting with Jared Kushner as critics raise new questions about Democratic leadership, MAGA accountability, the party’s progressive wing, and who Democrats should be fighting for ahead of the midterms.Wajahat Ali is a writer, recovering attorney, author, and tired dad of 3 kids who now drives a Honda Odyssey Minivan and
How Dysfunction Could Reshape the Midterms
Mary and Brian Karem examine how Donald’s governing chaos could reshape the political landscape, including the controversial Jeffries-Kushner meeting, growing national security concerns, the Iran war, and the economic pressures weighing on American voters.Brian Karem is a longtime American journalist and White House correspondent who has covered national politics for decades. He is host of the pod
STAR TREK FANS SURGE for 60th Anniversary | Trek Politics at STLV
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca relive the funniest, strangest, and most meaningful moments from Star Trek Las Vegas, including panels, cosplay, friends, and surprises.
Another Week of Manufactured Outrage | Trump Trolls Trump
This week, Mary takes a look at dinosaur theory in the Illinois governor’s race, the Secretary of Agriculture’s claim that there’s a war on cattle, and James Talarico’s claim that Ken Paxton is waging an anti-puppy agenda. Plus, the backlash over Senator Jon Ossoff’s comments that has exploded across Fox State TV. And finally, Melania reappears after more than a month out of public view for Donald
The Damage Behind Donald’s Politics of Spectacle
Mary and veteran White House journalist April Ryan discuss Donald Trump’s sweeping vanity projects in Washington, growing national security concerns, MAGA failures, and what these priorities reveal about an administration consumed by spectacle and self-interest. They also examine the growing progressive resistance and what it could mean heading into the midterms.April Ryan is a veteran White House
The Power of Listening Might Surprise You | Big Voice Wednesday
Ronda Cress welcomes Dr. Debra Shushan on this week’s episode of Big Voice Wednesday. Debra is a Middle East and US foreign policy expert and a senior resident affiliate at Georgetown's Center for Jewish Civilization. We discussed the personal experiences of herself and her family that shaped her interests and why empathy, human rights, and real dialogue can break through political division and he
Growing Warning Signs for the GOP
Primary night brought more trouble for Donald-backed Republicans, including Cory Mills’ defeat in Florida after months of scandal and investigations. Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination for governor but underperformed, while Angie Nixon pulled off an upset in the Democratic Senate primary. We also look at Mary Peltola in Alaska and Darline Graham Nordone's rough South Carolina debate.Please send
Eyes on the Prize: Democrats and the Midterm Fight
Wajahat Ali, Danielle Moodie and I reunite to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, why Democrats need to stop the intraparty fighting, and keep their eyes on the prize: defeating the fascist Republican agenda.This segment originally aired on the Joy Reid Show August 17th, 2026(With guest host Wajahat Ali)ABOUT JOY REID:Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, politi
A Government Defined by Chaos and Excuses
Donald turns a crime and safety speech at the Nassau County Police Academy into a political rally while defending $4 gas prices. We also look at his response to concerns about sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, his decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea and Attorney General Todd Blanche on DOJ independence from the White House.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrum
Star Trek Warns About Climate Hubris | "The Devil in the Dark" (TOS)
Star Trek’s Devil in the Dark offers a prescient warning about climate hubris, corporate greed, and the cost of ignoring science—lessons America is still struggling to learn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Excuses, No Accountability: When the Spin Stops Working
Donald insists everything is going great while Scott Bessent dismisses consumer anxiety, Bill Cassidy dodges responsibility, J.D. Vance lectures on morality and Mike Lindell reacts to losing exactly as you’d expect.Plus, a heartfelt goodbye to Karoline LeavittPlease send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us
When Excuses Replace Competence and Accountability
The Trump administration faces growing backlash over the Iran war, rising gas prices, military failures and a deepening crisis of leadership. From the USS Abraham Lincoln to Republican candidates distancing themselves from Donald, the pattern is the same: incompetence, hypocrisy, excuses and a complete lack of accountability.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visitin
What Donald’s AF1 Escape Reveals About Power and Accountability
Mary is joined by writer and commentator Wajahat Ali to discuss Donald’s bizarre escape aboard Air Force One, the continuing questions surrounding the Epstein case, MAGA’s shifting standards, and the media failures that allow powerful figures to evade meaningful scrutiny. Together, they examine what these stories reveal about fear, political loyalty, accountability, and a system too often wil
Can Political Journalism Still Meet the Moment?
Mary and journalist Brian Karem examine the shortcomings of America’s political media, including its coverage of Donald, political hypocrisy, and the influence of money and corporate interests. They also discuss Democratic strategy, the approaching midterms, and what needs to change for American journalism to better serve voters and democracy.Brian Karem is a longtime American journalist and White
Hope, Humor and the Fight for Truth | Big Voice Wednesday
Brian Karem joins Ronda Cress on Big Voice Wednesday for a funny and heartfelt conversation about journalism, music, family, and the importance of speaking up. They discuss making good trouble, holding on to truth, and finding reasons for hope even when the political and cultural landscape feels overwhelming.Brian Karem is a longtime American journalist and White House correspondent who has covere
The Max Miller Scandal and MAGA’s Double Standard
Mary joins Dean Obeidallah to discuss the backlash surrounding Donald’s defense of Rep. Max Miller as Democrats demand accountability. They examine what the controversy reveals about loyalty, double standards, and a deeper crisis of accountability inside today’s Republican Party.The Dean Obeidallah show airs Monday to Friday from 6 to 9pm EST on SiriusXM radio's Progress channel - the #1 progressi
A Midterm Reckoning Comes Into Focus
Mary joins David Rothkopf on Deep State Radio to examine the growing political consequences of Donald’s economic record, his administration’s defiance of the courts, and deepening concerns about Republican corruption and accountability. They also discuss how Democrats are responding and what these mounting challenges could mean as the country approaches the midterm elections.David Rothkopf is an A
Trump's Revisionist History = Star Trek’s Darkest Timeline
Back in September 2025, Tim Russ joined Mary Trump and Bob Cesca and the trio spoke about how Star Trek’s warning of false history plays out as Donald Trump erases truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Golden Age of Wishful Thinking and Outright Deceit
With the midterms just 87 days away, Donald insists the economy has never been better, even as grocery prices and healthcare costs tell a different story. Brooke Rollins gets contradicted by Fox Business’s own graphic, Vivek Ramaswamy offers an absurd energy forecast, and J.D. Vance accidentally makes the case against public officials enriching themselves at taxpayers’ expense.It’s Trump Trolls Tr
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