America's Fractured Politics
This is a podcast for listeners who are passionate about politics, policy and the future of our nation. It is different-it not only describes the problems we face but offers real solutions.
I'm an attorney, a longtime Democratic activist and Capitol Hill staffer. I'm passionate about politics myself, and I hope you'll join me on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Episodes
102 episodes
The Trump Regime Finds Yet Another Way To Torture Americans
On October 22nd the Trump regime is going to severely restrict access to pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States from foreign pharmacies. Tune in for a discussion about the impact and the reasons.
Why I Believe The Midterms Will Result In A Landslide
Listen in to learn why I believe this will be a landslide of epic proportions.
Why Did Hakeem Jeffries Meet With Jared Kushner?
Why indeed? Join me as we explore the event, the why and its impact on democracy and Democratic politics.
What Democrats Should Do If They Regain Control Of Congress
Democrats must both investigate and legislate. This podcast provides an ambitious roadmap for legislators in the coming Congress.
How Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Can Win The Michigan Senate Seat In November
This episode discusses in detail how Dr. Abdul El-Sayed can build a winning coalition and defeat Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Why America Will Survive Trump
This episode aims to remind all of us that the power does not lie with Trump. It is in our hands if we choose to exercise it.
Trump's Dangerous Election Lies
Donald Trump lied to the American people on July 16th. He lied brazenly and shamelessly. Hear why these lies are different from his garden variety lies. These lies threaten the very foundations of our democracy.
A Morally Bankrupt Political Party
Join me for a discussion about how far the Republican Party has fallen, and what it means for our democracy.
Two Americas
Join me as I describe two Americas. Not red or blue; not rural or urban; not coastal or heartland, but the one conceived in 1776 and made reality in 1787 versus the America we inhabit today.
A Conversation: Mark Mansour and Rory Truex
Join Princeton Professor Rory Truex and me as we discuss politics, democracy, Trump and the future of our elections, among other issues.
A Conversation: Mark Mansour, Anthony Flaccavento and Meredith Dean
Today's podcast is a fascinating and uplifting discussion with Anthony Flaccavento and Meredith Dean of the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative. Anthony and Meredith talk about how they have build bridges to rural America and the effects of their act...
A Conversation: Mark Mansour and Heather Melton Fox
Join political expert Heather Melton Fox and me in a wide-ranging discussion of politics, Trump. civics education, right-wing media and other issues.
How to Make it Hard for Trump to Tamper with the 2026 Election
We worry-rightly-that Trump will prevent free and fair elections in November. This episode discusses in detail the things we-all of us-can do to keep our elections free and fair in the face of a man who will lie, cheat and steal in order to win...
The Rockbridge Network: A Dangerous Republican High-Tech Project 2025
The Rockbridge Network: The New, High-Tech Face of Radical Republican PowerWelcome to America’s Fractured Politics—the show that pulls back the curtain on the hidden forces reshaping our democracy. Hosted by Washington, DC attorney and l...
J.D. Vance: A Dangerous Poseur
J.D. Vance is not a conventional politician. He is a product, manufactured by a coterie of dangerous oligarchs. He is more subtle than Trump, and therefore potentially more dangerous. Listen as we discuss his rise, his aberrant behavior and wha...
History as a Mirror: American Racism from Reconstruction to Today
American racism and exclusionism dates back to the beginning of the republic. This episode draws a through line from those early days until today. The parallels are more than striking. They draw a picture of a vast number of Americans who view ...
The Breaking Point: American Democracy in the Trump 2.0 Era
Trump 2.0 was built on the failures of the first go-round. Hear how Project 2025 was implemented and what we can do about it.
How We Box Him In: The Trump Containment Playbook
Getting Donald Trump out of office is and has been close to impossible. Barring the unforeseen, the best way to manage the next three years is to contain him. This episode discusses not just the conventional means, but more resolute measures we...
Seven Months Toward Saving Democracy
This is a message to all of those who despair at what to do as Donald Trump rides roughshod over our civil liberties. There is much we can and must do between now and November, and beyond. Listen as we discuss empowering steps we all can take-n...
A Conversation: Mark Mansour and Phillip James Walker
Join me for a stimulating discussion with Phillip James Walker, a lawyer and former foreign service officer with decades of postings in the Middle East. We discuss Iran, various other foreign policy issues, and some domestic politics as well.
How a Presidency Becomes a Regime
One year into Trump's second term and we have been transformed into an effective dictatorship. Hear how it happened and what we can do, individually and collectively, to reclaim our republic.
The Four Potential Endgames for Iran
The Iran conflict continues unabated, with no exit strategy for the United States. In this episode, I explore four potential endgames. All are fraught with danger and only political will from all sides can lead to an exit ramp that creates an u...
A Republic of One: The Court, the President, and the Fight Over Administrative Power
This episode explores the current term of the Supreme Court, the cases, their meaning, especially for addressing the administrative power of the president and his ability to fire federal employees at will.
From Watchdog to Warning Sign: How America Joined Backsliding Democracies
International organizations have classified America as a backsliding democracy. Thanks to Donald Trump and his acolytes, we have lost our ability to serve as a beacon for the rest of the world. Please join me as we explore what happened to our ...