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Are We Overreacting To Authoritarianism??? | Jon Favreau Oct 29, 2025

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Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau joins Marc Elias to discuss how Democrats can counter Donald Trump’s authoritarian actions and fix their messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms. They break down the Democratic Party’s internal divide, the challenge of connecting policy to democracy, and what it will take to win voters in a divided America. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Why the House Won't Vote on Epstein Files | Rep. Ro Khanna Oct 27, 2025

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Congressman Ro Khanna joins Marc Elias to discuss the government shutdown, Trump’s influence over GOP policy, and how economic inequality threatens the economy and democracy itself. He also reacts to new revelations on Republican efforts to undermine voting rights. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Why Smart People Keep Getting Trump's DOJ Scandal Wrong Oct 24, 2025

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Donald Trump has corrupted the Department of Justice into a weapon against his political opponents — and too many legal experts are falling into a dangerous trap by pretending it’s still a normal institution. In this video, Marc Elias from Democracy Docket breaks down how authoritarians use “rule by law” to punish enemies, why the DOJ can no longer be trusted under Trump, and how doctrines like the “presumption of regularity” enable abuse of power. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Exposing Trump's 2026 Election Mastermind Oct 22, 2025

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Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to undermine the 2026 elections — filling his administration with election deniers, weaponizing the Justice Department, and attacking the rule of law. From Kurt Olson to Stephen Miller and Kash Patel, Trump’s allies are preparing to control every part of the election process — from voting rights to ballot counting. Watch this video from Marc Elias and Democracy Docket to learn how we can defend free elections, improve government accountability, and stop Trump’s plan to rig 2026. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

The "Epstein Shutdown" | Rep. Eric Swalwell Oct 20, 2025

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Donald Trump wants to be king... and Rep. Eric Swalwell is leading the opposition. In this conversation with Marc Elias, Swalwell sounds the alarm on Trump’s growing attempts to weaponize government power — from deploying the military in U.S. cities to shutting down Congress and blocking the release of Epstein files — all as part of a strategy to protect himself and undermine American democracy ahead of the 2026 election. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Is Trump Planning a Military Takeover? | Professor David Noll Oct 15, 2025

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Legal expert David Noll joins the podcast to talk about the growing threats to American democracy, the rise of authoritarianism, and how Trump’s second term agenda could erode the rule of law. He unpacks the dangers of state-sponsored vigilantism, election subversion, and the weaponization of the legal system. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Congressman Exposes Epstein Cover-Up Secrets | Rep. Jake Auchincloss Oct 13, 2025

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Congressman Jake Auchincloss calls out Donald Trump and the Republicans for using U.S. Marines as political props, warning it’s a dangerous step toward authoritarianism. He tells Marc Elias why Congress must act to restore checks and balances and stop Trump from turning the military into a campaign weapon. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com

Supreme Court's SHOCKING New Agenda Revealed! Oct 10, 2025

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The Supreme Court’s 2025 term will decide critical voting rights cases that could reshape American democracy, the Voting Rights Act, and election law nationwide. With Trump and his allies attacking mail-in ballots and pushing voter suppression tactics, we at Democracy Docket are fighting to protect free and fair elections and defend election integrity. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

GOP's Dangerous Game with Trump's Corruption | Sen. Chris Murphy Oct 08, 2025

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Senator Chris Murphy exposes how Republicans are enabling Donald Trump’s corruption — and the dangerous consequences for American democracy. From Trump’s shady power grabs to GOP complicity, this conversation reveals what’s really at stake in the fight for accountability. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

Inside Trump's Unprecedented Power Grab | Marina Jenkins Oct 06, 2025

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Republicans are redrawing congressional maps to lock in their power for years to come. Executive Director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee Marina Jenkins explains how these redistricting moves threaten fair elections and what’s at stake for American democracy. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Join our free newsletter: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com #MarcElias #politics #democracy #news

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