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We're in a Constitutional Crisis | Rep. Robert Garcia Mar 20, 2025

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California Congressman Robert Garcia joins Marc Elias to discuss what it's like to be targeted by the DOJ and Trump officials, whether the U.S. is in a constitutional crisis and more. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced and edited by Paige Moskowitz.

The Lawyers Surrendering to Trump | George Conway Mar 15, 2025

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Lawyers George Conway and Marc Elias discuss how Trump is targeting law firms, why major parts of the legal community aren't fighting back and whether the courts can hold Trump accountable. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Paige Moskowitz and edited by Narineh Melkonian.

What Every American Can Do To Fight DOGE | Rep. Jamie Raskin Mar 13, 2025

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Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Defending Democracy to discuss the state of democracy, how Republicans are ceding their constitutional powers and the one action every American should do to protest DOGE.

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The United States is in a "Soft Coup" | Joyce Vance Mar 09, 2025

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Former U.S. Attorney and legal expert Joyce Vance talks with Marc Elias about whether the court system can hold Trump accountable, how Trump loyalists are trying to transform the DOJ and why Vance is describing our current political state as a "soft coup."

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Republican Explains Why Musk is Trump's Biggest Liability | Sarah Longwell Feb 23, 2025

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Sarah Longwell — Republican political strategist, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast — joins Marc Elias to discuss the cowardice of so-called moderate Republicans, why Elon Musk is one of the GOP's biggest liabilities and the media landscape.

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Trump is Making Us Less “Safe” | Rep. Eric Swalwell Feb 07, 2025

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California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins the podcast to discuss the first few weeks of the second Trump administration, how Trump’s actions are harming our democracy and security and Democrats’ plan to fight back.

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The Lawyers Fighting Trump's Executive Orders | Skye Perryman Jan 22, 2025

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Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins Marc Elias to discuss the legal efforts to fight against Trump's illegal and unconstitutional executive orders.

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Rep. Dan Goldman Calls Out “Dangerous” Cabinet Nominees, Jack Smith Report Jan 17, 2025

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New York Congressman and former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman gives his opinion on Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s election subversion indictment, whether we’ll see the classified documents report, cabinet nominees and more. Join our event on Jan. 22 to debrief Trump's inaugural address and preview his first 100 days in office. Become a Democracy Docket member now: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt/ -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Narineh Melkonian.

Trump's “Dangerous” Cabinet Nominees and the Jack Smith Report | Rep. Dan Goldman Jan 17, 2025

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The GOP Is Trying To Steal a North Carolina Supreme Court Seat Jan 11, 2025

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North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs (D) won her reelection bid two months ago, but her Republican opponent is still in court trying to toss out 60k votes and win the seat for himself. Justice Riggs joins Marc Elias to give the latest updates and discuss the threat this lawsuit poses not just for North Carolina, but the entire country. -Support Justice Riggs' effort: https://www.riggsforourcourts.com/ -Donate to Justice Riggs' legal defense fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/defendriggslegalwebsite -Check the list of voters who were challenged: https://ncnewsline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JeffersonGriffinList-AllegedIncompleteRegs-Names.pdf -Stay updated on this case by signing up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Learn more about this case: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/as-recount-starts-north-carolina-supreme-court-gop-candidate-challenges-60k-ballots/ -Support Democracy Docket's work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

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