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43: 1/6 Hearings Analysis & Recap Jun 24, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by brilliant legal and political minds for a conversation breaking down the events of the final session of the J6 hearings before congress takes a break. In their discussion, they review the impact of the hearings, highlight the most effective segments we’ve seen so far, and examine the role things will have on our politics and upcoming elections.
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42: Jennifer Rubin, Qasim Rashid, & Jen Taub | Strategy Session Jun 22, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by WaPo columnist Jennifer Rubin, author and activist Qasim Rashid, and law professor Jen Taub for a conversation about the role of the Democratic base in defeating fascism, and why bi-partisanship doesn’t cut it when faced with authoritarianism. They also cover the need to focus on kitchen table issues, 6/21’s J6 hearings, exorcizing Donald from the Republican party, and fighting apathy to stand up for democracy in the midterms.
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Jen Taub: Twitter | Western New England University School of Law | Website | Author of “Big Dirty Money”
Jennifer Rubin: Twitter | WaPo | Author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy From Donald Trump”
Qasim Rashid: Twitter | Website | The Qasim Rashid Show on SiriusXM | Author

41: Dan Goldman Jun 17, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by former counsel to Donald’s impeachment managers and congressional candidate Dan Goldman to break down the J6 hearings so far, and the differences between action by Congress and the DOJ. They also discuss the ongoing threat to our democracy, the challenges of breaking through a media afflicted with the blindness of both-sidesism, making Democratic messaging more effective, and why he’s running.
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40: Mara Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat & Stephanie Koff Jun 15, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by NYT editorial board member Mara Gay, @lincolnsbible writer Stephanie Koff, and historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat to review the 1/6 committee hearings so far, and break down the influence of Donald Trump on the Republican party and its move towards authoritarianism. They also discuss the need to retake control of language and messaging, while using democratic values to inspire us and win elections.
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Twitter | Website | Substack | NYU | Author
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39: Rob Reiner Jun 10, 2022

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With the country tuning into the 1/6 committee hearings, Mary Trump is joined by filmmaker, actor, producer, and activist Rob Reiner to look at the threats facing our system. In their conversation they discuss the forces that abetted Donald’s rise, from the mainstream media to a complicit Republican party, and the ways we can retake our democracy while finding a winning message.
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38: Connie Schultz & Tara Setmayer Jun 08, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by USA Today columnist and author, Connie Schultz, and former GOP Comms. Director, and host of The Lincoln Project’s ‘The Breakdown’ Tara Setmayer. Together, they examine the dangers of right wing media and supposed balance on the news in the Donald era, how to find the strength to keep fighting, and the importance of making the midterm elections about democracy versus autocracy instead of left against right.
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Connie Schultz: Twitter | USA Today | Kent State | Author
Tara Setmayer: Twitter | Website | The Breakdown | Harvard’s Institute of Politics

37: Kathy Griffin Jun 03, 2022

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Mary Trump takes on President Biden’s haters by highlighting his many accomplishments, then is joined by comedian and activist Kathy Griffin. In their conversation, they discuss the threats to our rights and how the Right is attacking them, the many pathologies of Donald and his followers, and the importance of revitalizing our politics towards peaceful dialogue instead of violence and extreme rhetoric.
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36: Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Molly Jong-Fast & Judy Gold Jun 01, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by #SistersInLaw co-host Kimberly Atkins Stohr, author Molly Jong-Fast, and comedian Judy Gold to discuss Democratic strategy going into the midterms. They take on the need for the leadership to focus on the base, energize young people, and fight for the courts. To do it, Democrats will have to emphasize their successes, strengthen voting rights, and remember that the Supreme Court can define our politics as much as an election.
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Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | #SistersInLaw Podcast
Judy Gold: Twitter | IMDB | Website | Kill Me Now Podcast | Author
Molly Jong-Fast: Twitter | Newsletter | The New Abnormal Podcast| Author

35: Don Winslow May 27, 2022

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Mary Trump sounds off on guns, our nation’s violence epidemic, and the politicians complicit in it. Then, she welcomes author and activist Don Winslow to discuss crafting a winning message, retaking the language of patriotism, and reminding Democrats that they won in 2024. They emphasize the importance of fighting hard and answering each attack, using plain language, and getting out the vote like our democracy depends on it.
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Get More From Don Winslow: Twitter | Website | YouTube | Author of “City On Fire” & Many Other Books
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34: Dahlia Lithwick, Robbie Kaplan & Jen Taub May 25, 2022

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Mary Trump is joined by legal masterminds Dahlia Lithwick, Robbie Kaplan, and Jen Taub to lament the recent surge in gun violence and look at the possible solutions. Then, they discuss the need to restore trust in our courts and institutions, the perils President Biden faces in pulling the country together, and the need for strong messaging that inspires people to get out and vote!
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Dahlia Lithwick: Twitter | Slate | NewsWeek | Amicus Podcast | UVA Law | Author
Robbie Kaplan: Twitter | Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP | Website | Columbia Law | Author
Jenn Taub: Twitter | Western New England University School of Law | Website | Author of “Big Dirty Money”

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