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Mea Culpa's Year In Review + A Conversation with the Brooklyn Dad Apr 12, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes for the first time, The Brooklyn Dad Defiant, otherwise known as BDD. BDD is a left-wing political commentator on Twitter, YouTube, and various other social media platforms. His outspoken defiance and often humorous take on the Trump administration have earned him over 900,000 Twitter followers. Since the riots at the Capitol on January 6, BDD has used his platform to bring attention to GOP lawmakers like Lauren Boebert and Ted Cruz, asking that they face consequences for their actions in connection to the insurrection. He calls himself a proud papa who is perpetually pissed. Michael and the BDD talk about the perils of social media, the first amendment, and the future of Twitter and Elon Musk.

Breaking!!! The End is Near For Trump as Criminal Referrals and Bankruptcy Loom + A Conversation with Norm Eisen Apr 11, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Norm Eisen. There’s pretty much nothing going on in politics today that Eisen doesn’t have an educated opinion about. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst. And the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Eisen served as special counsel to President Barack Obama on ethics. In that role, he was dubbed “Mr. No” and the “Ethics Czar” because he's well known for his tough anti-corruption approach to governance. Eisen is also active with the Brookings Institute and other groups working to expose the myriad of ways Trump and others like him broke the law and attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Eisen is also working with the Brookings Institute to help Ukraine recover and thrive once Putin’s war has ended. So, let’s go now to my conversation with Norm Eisen. Michael and Norm dig into Trump's legal woes and what the upcoming year in politics will look like.

Breaking Trump’s HUGE Announcement Just Another Grift + A Conversation with Ali Velshi Apr 10, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes back to our show, intrepid newsman, Ali Velshi. Host of “Velshi” and seemingly the favorite fill-in host of every other MSNBC Prime Time News Show. Velshi also reported live from the frontlines of the George Floyd protests, and most recently he dodged incoming fire from Russian artillery when he fearlessly reported live from the frontlines in Ukraine. And the Coasts of Florida during the recent Hurricane Ian. concerned citizen of the world, Velshi seems to be everywhere there is an injustice. He has been a contributor at CNN, Al Jazeera America, and NBC to name a few. Velshi is a prolific writer and has written books, articles, and columns for newspapers and monthly publications throughout the northern hemisphere. Michael and Ali dive into voter rights, Trump's legal matters, and potential presidential run.

Breaking!!! Trump Will Burn Down Country if DOJ Doesn't Back Off+ A Conversation With Glenn Kirschner Apr 09, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes back Mr. “Justice Matters” himself, Glenn Kirschner. Kirschner is a former prosecutor with 30 years of trial experience and with it he brings analysis and insight to legal issues of the day, drawing from his experience as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG. Glenn is an NBC News contributor and MSNBC legal analyst. He also teaches criminal law at George Washington University. Catch his great shows Capitol Crimes with Glenn Kirschner and Justice Matters on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Michael and Glenn discuss in-depth Trump's legal woes and the courts.

Trump's Luck Has Run Out + A Conversation with Andrew Yang Apr 08, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes for the first time, Andrew Yang. Yang is an entrepreneur businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and politician, who championed universal basic income during his 2020 run for the presidency. Yang proved to be a surprisingly popular candidate, who developed a following known as the “Yang Gang” during the Democratic primaries, though Yang has since founded his own 3rd party known as the “Forward Party”. Yang was born to Taiwanese parents in New York, graduated from Columbia Law School, became an entrepreneur, founded two nonprofit organizations and was named a “Champion of Change” by the Obama administration. Yang ran for mayor of New York City in 2021 and has shown support for innovative ideas like ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and human-centered capitalism. Michael and Andrew discuss the future of the democratic party and 2024.

Breaking!!! Trump Calls for Constitution to be Terminated-Commits Political Sucide + A conversation with Elie Honig Apr 01, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Elie Honig, acclaimed author of the National Bestseller, “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr broke the prosecutor's code and corrupted the Justice Department”. Honig is also a CNN Senior Legal Analyst, and a former federal and state prosecutor. You may also know him from his popular podcasts, “Up Against the Mob” and/or “Cafe Brief”. As a New Jersey federal prosecutor, Honig directed major criminal cases against street gangs, arms dealers, and even a few corrupt politicians. He was also an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he successfully prosecuted more than 100 members of La Cosa Nostra, including bosses and other high-ranking members of the Gambino and Genovese organized crime families. Honig leverages all his prosecutorial experience to keep the public informed and as fodder for his excellent new book “Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It”. Be sure to pick up a copy when it comes out in January of 2023. Michael and Elie discuss everything from antisemitism, racism, and why powerful people are untouchable.

The GOP Puts Trump in the Corner + A Conversation with Bakari Sellers Mar 31, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes back, Bakari Sellers, a CNN political commentator who made history as the youngest-ever member of the South Carolina State legislature at the age of just twenty-two. Sellers has been named one of the nation's most influential African Americans and became a New York Times best-selling author with his memoir, “My Vanishing Country”. Sellers is known for his sharp political and social analysis informed by his first-hand experience both inside the Democratic Party and as a practicing lawyer and lobbyist. Sellers has tirelessly worked on progressive policies that address issues ranging from education and poverty to preventing domestic violence and childhood obesity. He is seen as one of the rising stars in politics and a sought-after public speaker, who has addressed hundreds of organizations including the NAACP, and the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Michael and Bakari discuss, antisemitism, racism, the new GOP majority in the house, and the direction of the leadership in the Democratic party.

Breaking!! Trump's Poll Numbers In the Toilet + A Conversation with Norm Eisen Mar 29, 2026

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This is a special encore episode of Mea Culpa with Norm Eisen. Michael and Norm dive into the midterms, voter's rights, and Trump's legal woes.

Will the GOP Nominate Trump Once Again? A Special Encore Episode with Reed Galen Mar 29, 2026

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This is a special encore episode of Mea Culpa with Reed Galen. Michael and Reed dive into what the midterms meant and what the future looks like for the GOP.

Trump is Holding the GOP Hostage + A Conversation with Sadhguru Mar 27, 2026

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Mea Culpa welcomes one of the most influential spiritual leaders living today. Sadhguru is the founder and head of the Isha Foundation, based in Coimbatore, India. The foundation, established in 1992, has ashrams and yoga centers all over the world and provides education and spiritual connection for anyone seeking it. Sadhguru has been teaching yoga since 1982. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny and is a frequent speaker at international forums. Sadhguru also advocates for protecting the environment against climate change, leading many initiatives like Project GreenHands, Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and the Journey to Save Soil. In 2017, he received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his contributions to spirituality and humanitarian services. Michael and Sadhguru discuss climate change, world leaders, Karma, and how to let go and move on from anger and from being a victim.