https://youtube.com/channel/UCTFjmvpWb_gfIAFsEZqD3NQ Entertain Democracy Shows: James Carville Explains, #SistersInLaw, Politics War Room, Justice By Design, Just The Facts TrailBlaze, Highly Conflicted, The Golden Age Visit politicon.com for more information Politics Podsync generator (support us at https://github.com/mxpv/podsync) en-us Fri, 22 May 2026 14:11:19 +0000 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 01:59:45 +0000 https://yt3.ggpht.com/Nqyrv5bopNdrWIxJn08bb1T1MQYpbTgufkz4p_x5HOEcbBl3QvNwBP5CKd23mLedvr46zCLkHA=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj https://youtube.com/channel/UCTFjmvpWb_gfIAFsEZqD3NQ Politicon Politicon no TPoliticon Politicon@gmail.com 9SLosIcge60 https://youtube.com/watch?v=9SLosIcge60 In this video, we dive into the DNC's controversial autopsy report and its implications for the upcoming elections. Discover why this document has sparked debate and what it reveals about the party's challenges. Key takeaways: * The DNC's autopsy report raises questions about its credibility and timing. * Insights into how Democrats lost touch with key voter demographics. * The impact of this report on the party's momentum heading into midterms. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 DNC Autopsy Report Overview 00:55 Credibility Issues 02:30 Voter Demographics Breakdown 04:20 Timing and Political Strategy 06:00 Implications for Midterms What's your biggest takeaway from the DNC's report? Drop it in the comments! Thu, 21 May 2026 20:14:48 +0000 Politicon The DNC Finally Release the Autopsy 6:49 no 1 mqsk7UqK6BQ https://youtube.com/watch?v=mqsk7UqK6BQ James and Al report on this week’s elections, breaking down Trump’s continued dominance in the Republican party, Democrats' ability to win over party switchers, and an energized Black electorate.  Then, they call out the miscalculations Trump made in the Iran war and expose the effect of media ownership on the political landscape before welcoming government accountability advocate Fred Wertheimer.  They discuss Trump’s settlement with the IRS, the ways he’s enriched himself and his supporters, the difference between the Trump and Biden DOJ, and the dangers of corruption. Email your questions to James and Al at mailto:politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them tohttp://www.twitter.com/@politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy & https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the http://www.politicswarroom.com/ Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X https://x.com/JamesCarville?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor and his new TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realjamescarville Get More From This Week’s Guest:  Fred Wertheimer: https://twitter.com/fredwertheimer?lang=en | https://www.justsecurity.org/author/wertheimerfred/ | https://www.wertheimerlipton.com/ | https://democracy21.org/about-us/staff Mentioned On The Show: https://youtu.be/blf9uJICHmo Please Support Our Sponsors: Mint Mobile: Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at http://mintmobile.com/warroom DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/warroom and use promo code WARROOM at checkout. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_Warroom&utm_medium=Podcasting&utm_campaign=Warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:59 +0000 Politicon James Carville: Trump's Slush Fund (Full Episode) 40:20 no 2 b7gk34R9FDo https://youtube.com/watch?v=b7gk34R9FDo Hope on the Hill: A Deep Dive into Anti-Corruption Bills and Legal Reforms Ever feel like the government’s got more loopholes than Swiss cheese? Well, there's a glimmer of hope shining through the legislative cracks. In this episode, we unpack a fresh package of anti-corruption bills championed by Congressman Jamie Raskin—think of them as the government’s new crack team, trying to clean up politics one law at a time. From emoluments to presidential records, this chat is your front-row seat to the future of good governance. In this episode: The story behind anti-corruption bills aimed at fixing government integrity (0:41) Why emoluments clauses are more relevant than ever (2:13) The importance (and absence) of penalties in presidential conduct (0:14) Key provisions like suspending statutes of limitations during a presidency (3:23) The necessity of candidates submitting tax returns, with Trump as a case study (3:52) Historic reforms post-Watergate that paved the way for current laws (5:49) Presidential Records Act: protecting history and democracy (6:27) How bipartisan efforts in the 1970s gave way to modern challenges (8:07) The risk of Supreme Court challenges and the future landscape of legal reforms (9:15) Timestamps: 00:00 - The naive myth about presidents supporting the Constitution 00:41 - Introduction to anti-corruption bills and why they matter 02:13 - Strengthening the emoluments clause; Trump’s violations examined 03:23 - Suspended statutes of limitations for presidential crimes 03:52 - Why requiring tax returns from candidates is key (and Trump’s no-show) 05:49 - How Watergate shaped modern anti-corruption laws 06:27 - The presidential records saga and safeguarding history 08:07 - The bipartisan wave of legal reforms: from ethics to FOIA 09:15 - The Supreme Court’s challenge: future debates on executive authority 10:36 - Will future bills survive and be challenged? The role of the courts 11:09 - How these reforms could influence voters and upcoming elections Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:01 +0000 Politicon The Ways We Can STOP The TRUMP Corruption SPREE 11:59 no 4 63GvfWOYy4s https://youtube.com/watch?v=63GvfWOYy4s James and Al report on this week’s elections, breaking down Trump’s continued dominance in the Republican party, Democrats' ability to win over party switchers, and an energized Black electorate. Then, they call out the miscalculations Trump made in the Iran war and expose the effect of media ownership on the political landscape before welcoming government accountability advocate Fred Wertheimer. They discuss Trump’s settlement with the IRS, the ways he’s enriched himself and his supporters, the difference between the Trump and Biden DOJ, and the dangers of corruption. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com (mailto:POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM) or tweet them to @politicon (http://www.twitter.com/@politicon). Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you’re from! More from James and Al: Get text updates (https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page) from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs68BK1IapZNrImkfHwJEDOXy) & James Carville Explains (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs69pLbnSb_2FkHVAoIPznxsC&si=LjHdxLBHye_bgi7d) on YouTube. James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack (http://www.politicswarroom.com/) Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville (https://x.com/JamesCarville?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and his new TikTok @realjamescarville (https://www.tiktok.com/@realjamescarville) Get More From This Week’s Guest: Fred Wertheimer: Twitter (https://twitter.com/fredwertheimer?lang=en) | Just Security (https://www.justsecurity.org/author/wertheimerfred/) | Wertheimer Lipton (https://www.wertheimerlipton.com/) | Democracy 21 (https://democracy21.org/about-us/staff) Mentioned On The Show: Al appears on The Colbert Report (https://youtu.be/blf9uJICHmo) Please Support Our Sponsors: Mint Mobile: Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/warroom (http://mintmobile.com/warroom) DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/warroom (http://joindeleteme.com/warroom) and use promo code WARROOM at checkout. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom (https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15?utm_source=Podcast_Warroom&utm_medium=Podcasting&utm_campaign=Warroom) and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/33386730?utm_source=youtube Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:46 +0000 Politicon 371: Trump's Slush Fund with Fred Wertheimer | Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt 45:00 no 5 2e_HHL6uQ6I https://youtube.com/watch?v=2e_HHL6uQ6I Remembering Barney Frank James and Al are joined by Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, congressman Barney Frank, for an in depth look at the current budget negotiations and the thinking motivating its key players. Then, they examine the power of a competent and active government to make our lives better in the fight against COVID and beyond, with an update on the 2021 baseball season. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/33375177?utm_source=youtube Wed, 20 May 2026 20:28:41 +0000 Politicon 370: RETRO Episode: Interview with Barney Frank from 2021 | Politics War Room with James... 59:09 no 6 HvOepN8llZA https://youtube.com/watch?v=HvOepN8llZA The Trump Wealth Boom, Legal Slush Funds, and the Fight for Democracy Today’s deep-dive is all about how Trump’s wallet skyrocketed, a colossal legal mess, and the ongoing battle to keep American democracy afloat—told with wit, wisdom, and a dash of righteous indignation. In this episode: Trump’s jaw-dropping $4 billion wealth increase in 2025—yes, with a "B" How Trump’s legal team and "slush funds" could make tax lawyers burst into tears The dangers of how a passive Supreme Court and delayed justice might let it all slide The political and legal strategies Democrats might use to fight back Why Trump’s "I can do anything" attitude is a recipe for trouble—or opportunity Timestamps: 00:00 - The shocking wealth explosion of Trump and his family in 2025 00:23 - How a college education magically turns into a billionaire-making machine 00:42 - The taxpayer-funded $1.776 billion slush fund—no, this isn’t a parody 03:11 - Can these funds be stopped? The legal chaos explained 04:26 - Trump’s tax dodges and the $100 million penalty that might disappear 06:12 - The "anti-weaponization" fund—say what? Trump’s revenge tour explained 07:19 - The Justice Department’s double standards and political hypocrisy 09:37 - The slow grind of legal justice—delays, delays, delays 11:48 - Trump’s continuing election schemes and the Supreme Court’s role 14:00 - How Democrats can prioritize accountability and investigations 15:39 - The legal "sue everyone" strategy—can it work? Wed, 20 May 2026 17:50:47 +0000 Politicon How The Trump Family Are Making Billions 17:05 no 7 ylUCc8D9u68 https://youtube.com/watch?v=ylUCc8D9u68 In this episode of #sistersinlaw Sidebar, Barb and Jill unpack everything from Trump’s narcissistic branding to the hilarious and alarming world of AI political ads. If you thought political scandals couldn’t get any weirder, think again. In this episode: Why putting your face everywhere is more than just vanity — it’s authoritarian The nitty-gritty of impeachment: can you impeach all officials at once? How Congress crafts penalties and the limits of the death penalty for non-homicide crimes The legality of Trump’s passport cover — yes, you read that right The dangerous world of AI in politics — deepfakes, fake ads, and how to spot them Quarantine laws in a nutshell – what’s legal and what's not during a public health crisis What military retired personnel can and cannot say about the government Timestamps: 00:00 - How Trump’s narcissism is actually a sign of authoritarian playbook 01:09 - Can the President and cabinet be impeached all at once? Here’s what the Constitution says 02:55 - Cruel and unusual? The limits of the death penalty for non-homicide crimes 04:19 - Trump’s passport with his face — legal or just crazy? 05:41 - The creepy rise of authoritarian symbols and branding in politics 08:05 - Quarantine laws explained: When can the government lock you up? 10:27 - Military First Amendment rights — what can retired officers say? 13:39 - AI in politics: how Spencer Pratt is using deepfakes and what it means 14:35 - Labeling AI content: the simple fix to fake political ads Wed, 20 May 2026 13:01:18 +0000 Politicon The Shocking Truth Why Trump Wants His Face in Passports 17:52 no 8 El5Se_h8Nys https://youtube.com/watch?v=El5Se_h8Nys In this episode of Sisters Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer your questions on everything from impeaching Trump, Vance, and the cabinet all at once to AI-generated political ads, and more. They discuss whether Article II, Section 4 allows mass removal of the entire executive branch, Congress’s power to set mandatory minimum sentences, the legality of Trump’s picture on U.S. passports, quarantine powers during outbreaks like the Hantavirus, the rights of retired military officers like Pete Hegseth to freely talk on politics, and the legality of Spencer Pratt’s AI ad using the likeness of his political opponents. Freshen up your spring wardrobe!  Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at (https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon) politicon.com/merch (http://politicon.com/merch) !  Additional #SistersInLaw Projects #SistersInLaw Main Show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847) Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO) Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel (https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&id=8650129a48) Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable (https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&dib_tag=se&keywords=giving&) , is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here (https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable) .  Pre-order Barb’s new book, The Fix (https://sevenstories.com/books/4821-the-fix) , or her first book, Attack From Within (https://www.barbaramcquade.com/) , now in paperback.  Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/ELrPgm7) Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch (https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon) WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT (https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/) Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM (mailto:SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM) or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast (https://www.threads.net/@sistersinlaw.podcast) Get text updates (https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page) from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters Pre-order Barb’s new book, The Fix (https://www.barbaramcquade.com/) , and get tickets for her upcoming book tour (https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour) ! Support This Week’s Sponsors: OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/SISTERS #oneskinpod Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com (http://lolablankets.com/) by using code SISTERS at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q3glmp5enr5gkuu2uaosjker) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance) | University of Alabama Law (https://www.law.ua.edu/directory/People/view/Joyce_Vance) | Civil Discourse Substack (https://joycevance.substack.com/) | MSNBC (https://www.msnbc.com/author/joyce-vance-ncpn1243130) | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635/giving-up-is-unforgivable-by-joyce-vance/) Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5klap434eteydsxvdydtqkf2) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JWineBanks/) | Website (https://www.jillwinebanks.com/) | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President (https://amzn.to/3IezePZ) | Just The Facts YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO) Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3c364tyj5mfmd476kswz6rzf) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins) | Boston Globe (https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/) | WBUR (https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins) | The Gavel Newsletter (https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&id=8650129a48) | Justice By Design Podcast (https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/justice-by-design/) Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com (http://barbaramcquade.com/) | Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jdjwmydknwnaljoxntmrt5lu) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade) | University of Michigan Law (https://www.law.umich.edu/FacultyBio/Pages/FacultyBio.aspx?FacID=bmcquade) | Just Security (https://www.justsecurity.org/author/mcquadebarbara/) | MSNBC (https://www.msnbc.com/author/barbara-mcqu... Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Politicon 305: Golden Idol 23:45 no 9 ailQ_XJWEPc https://youtube.com/watch?v=ailQ_XJWEPc The DOJ’s New War on Leaks and What It Means for the Press Ever wondered what happens when the government starts fishing through journalists’ phones and emails, all while claiming to protect your right to know? Well, buckle up, because we’re diving into the blockbuster debate on press freedom, national security, and why your local news might soon be less local. In this episode: The DOJ serving subpoenas to journalists and its chilling effect on sources Why the Pentagon Papers case still matters today The importance of the Privacy Protection Act of 1980 The balance between security and free press in a democracy How Watergate set the precedent for government transparency The legal limits of government investigation into leaks The role of the First Amendment in protecting journalism The implications of DOJ's recent actions on investigative reporting Historical context: from Vietnam to Iran, the press’s watchdog role Practical tips for journalists on protecting sources and information Timestamps: 00:00 - How DOJ’s investigation tactics threaten press freedom 00:22 - The recent Wall Street Journal leak investigation 00:50 - Why it’s dangerous for democracy when DOJ targets journalists 01:13 - The importance of knowing about warnings before war 02:04 - Past protections for press in subpoenas and search warrants 02:33 - The lack of probable cause in recent investigations 03:11 - Rules during the Biden administration for subpoenaing reporters 03:39 - The chilling effect on whistleblowers and sources 04:29 - Personal stories of government overreach 05:22 - The importance of the Privacy Protection Act 05:52 - Recent case of Hannah Natanson and government overreach 06:25 - The serious threat to democracy from excessive surveillance 06:41 - Congress’s intentions with the Privacy Protection Act 07:11 - The legal distinction: subpoenas vs. search warrants 07:38 - What journalists need to know about federal law 08:05 - The ongoing debate: should the government ask or do? 08:07 - Todd Blanch’s frequent defenses and Supreme Court doctrine 09:03 - Pentagon Papers and the importance of a free press 09:23 - The role of the press in a democracy and national security 09:32 - When secrecy harms democratic discourse 09:35 - The Watergate analogy and presidential privilege 10:13 - Why many leaks aren’t worth the investigative effort Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Politicon DOJ'S Media Crackdown - #SistersInLaw Podcast 11:28 no 10 W3TKS_9pPEQ https://youtube.com/watch?v=W3TKS_9pPEQ Hold onto your gavels, folks. In this episode, we’re diving into the latest legal showdown where Trump’s 2025 executive order targeting law firms is challenging the very fabric of constitutional checks and balances. Spoiler: it’s not looking good for the idea that the president has unlimited power. In this episode: The 2025 executive order and its unprecedented punishment of law firms representing controversial clients How lower courts have ruled it unconstitutional on first, fifth, and sixth amendment grounds The government’s bizarre claim that the president’s national security power is “unreviewable” – yikes! The potential threat of a unitary executive theory that could blow up our entire system of law and order Key arguments from legal heavyweights like Paul Clement and the court’s skepticism The looming possibility of this case reaching the Supreme Court and what that could mean for democracy Timestamps: 00:00 - The 2025 executive order that’s rocking the legal world 02:24 - How this all started and the targeted law firms’ brave fight back 03:21 - The constitutional violations: due process, free speech, and representation under attack 04:07 - The government’s flipped script and the case’s strange turn of events 06:43 - Oral arguments: Law and order meet political football 08:29 - The “unreviewable” national security powers and their constitutional pitfalls 09:48 - The threat of a “unitary executive” that jeopardizes checks and balances 11:23 - Why this case might reshape the future of presidential power forever 13:10 - Will the Supreme Court save democracy or cement executive overreach? Mon, 18 May 2026 13:01:00 +0000 Politicon Will The Unitary Executive Theory DESTROY Checks & Balances - #SistersInLaw Podcast 16:00 no 11