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
26 episodes
Mark Mansour and David Pepper: A Conversation
Join David Pepper and me for a discussion about today's issues and how to best go about defending democracy.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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20:32
Mark Mansour and Ahmed Baba: A Conversation
Join Ahmed and me as we dissect current events and discuss the future of both political parties.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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42:12
Mark Mansour and Reed Galen: A Conversation
Join Mark and Reed Galen for a discussion on all things politics.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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42:53
Mark Mansour, Keith Bumgarner and Richard Gross: A Conversation
Join Mark as he welcomes Substackers Keith Bumgarner and Richard Gross for a lively conversation about politics and human relations in the age of Trump, the future of the Democratic Party and a host of other issues.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:22
Mark Mansour and Ron Keffer: A Conversation
Join Mark as he discusses with Democratic political activist Ron Keffer the issues of the day.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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40:49
Mark Mansour and Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson: A Conversation
Join Mark and journalist Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson for a wide-ranging discussion about Medicaid, the media, her work as a journalist in Africa and a host of other issues.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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39:07
Mark Mansour and Qasim Rashid: A Conversation
Join Mark for a stimulating conversation with human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid. We talk about everything from Texas to Gaza and points in between.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:00
Mark Mansour and Lorissa Rinehart: A Conversation About the First Woman Elected to Congress
Lorissa Rinehart and Mark Mansour discuss Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress. We talk about her legacy, accomplishments and her importance to women today. It's a fascinating discussion, and I hope you'll join us.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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40:24
Mark Mansour and Marlon Weems: A Conversation
Marlion Weems joins Mark Mansour for a conversation about politics and current events.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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41:18
A Blueprint for a Democratic Victory
A Blueprint For a Democratic VictoryAfter a bruising 2024, faith in Congress—and in democracy itself—feels dangerously brittle. What will it take for Democrats to reclaim power, restore public trust, and show voters real leadership when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:39
Mark Mansour and Mike Brock: A Conversation
Mike Brock joins Mark Mansour to discuss the issues of the day and the challenges facing democracy. Please join us for a lively and stimulating discussion.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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45:39
Why I'm a Democrat
Coming up on America’s Fractured Politics, Mark Mansour peels back the history and heart behind his unwavering stance as a Democrat. In a passionate, unfiltered episode, he journeys from the party’s complicated roots to its legacy of progress—f...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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13:47
Mark Mansour and Marie Newman: A Conversation
Marie Newman joins Mark Mansour for a conversation about politics and current events.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:20
Epstein Files Fallout: Broken Promises and the MAGA Divide
In this episode of America’s Fractured Politics, Mark Mansour unpacks the Trump Administration’s long-awaited but deeply disappointing release of the Jeffrey Epstein records. Promises of a “client list” and big revelations gave way to secrecy, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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11:49
How Poland and Brazil Stopped Authoritarianism-And What America Can Learn
Democracy is under siege around the world, but recent history offers hope. On this episode of America’s Fractured Politics, Mark Mansour explores how Poland and Brazil reversed the rise of authoritarian leaders—not by waiting for perfect candid...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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18:58
A Country That Doesn't Know its History is Ripe for the Picking
What happens when a nation stops teaching its own history?In this powerful episode, Mark Mansour takes you deep into the crisis unfolding in American classrooms — where civics is forgotten, books are banned, and history is bei...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:32
Trump's Decline and What it Means
Why is America’s most urgent question being ignored by the very institutions meant to inform us?On this episode of America’s Fractured Politics, host Mark Mansour exposes the corporate media’s silence and complicity as Donald Trump’s cog...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:40
Aftershock: The Zohran Mamdani Upset and the Future of the Democratic Party
What happens when a 33-year-old democratic socialist topples a political giant in America’s biggest city? In this episode of America’s Fractured Politics, host Mark Mansour unpacks Zohran Mamdani’s stunning win over Andrew Cuomo in the New York...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:29
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s War on Science: The Inside Story of America's Looming Health Crisis
What happens when one of America's most controversial figures takes control of the nation's public health agencies?On this episode of America's Fractured Politics, we go inside the explosive first five months of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:46
Silicon Valley's Shadow Command: The Quiet Takeover of America's Military And More
In this eye-opening episode of America’s Fractured Politics, Mark Mansour exposes the alarming fusion of corporate tech power and military authority. With Palantir executives commissioned as Army lieutenant colonels under the shadow of Peter Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:41
The Road to War: How Trump, Netanyahu and the Broken War Powers Act Have Brought the World to the Brink
In this urgent episode of America’s Fractured Politics, host Mark Mansour unpacks the explosive crisis unfolding between Israel and Iran—and America’s dangerous role in it. From the 1953 CIA coup that set the stage for decades of hostility, to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:39
No Kings Day: America's Stand for Democracy
On June 14th, 2025, Americans from every corner of the nation came together for No Kings Day—a powerful, peaceful movement affirming that democracy belongs to the people, not any one leader. With over 2,000 rallies in all 50 states, millions st...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:18
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:32
The Los Angeles Standoff: Trump, the Insurrection Act and Democracy on the Brink
This week on America’s Fractured Politics:Troops in the streets. Governors overruled. The Insurrection Act dusted off for a new era.Is Los Angeles under siege—or is American democracy itself the true target? Join us as we dive dee...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:44
A Blueprint for a Democratic Victory
This episode explores what the Democratic Party should do to win the 2026 and 2028 elections. It is a no holds barred look by a longtime Democratic activist at where Democrats have succeeded, where they have failed and what to do about it.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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17:24