TAKING DOWN TRUMP is a book, a Substack, and now – a podcast.
Every week, Tristan Snell gives you an indispensable go-to pod on Trump’s trials and other top s...
On this installment of H4D, Tristan & JoJo (aka JoJo from Jerz) explore how the courts may be the last line of defense against the unconstitutional crap storm that’s brewing. Later, they explore the impact of USAID funding cuts on vital charitable work and the precarious situation federal employees find themselves in right now.
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Impeachment and Musk’s Government Overreach: Your Questions Answered
Tristan dives into the political and procedural hurdles of impeaching Donald Trump, explores alternative ways to mitigate his power, and discusses Elon Musk’s controversial involvement in federal systems. From Medicaid shutdowns to the future of Social Security and VA payments, Tristan breaks down the legalities and implications of these unprecedented moves. Plus, he examines how Democrats can better communicate their message in the digital age and shares his thoughts on the GOP’s perennial attacks on NPR and PBS.
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Middle America’s Misery: "The True Price of Trumponomics”
Welcome to the cesspool of Trump’s so-called economic genius.
We’re talking tariffs - those sneaky, regressive taxes masquerading as “America First” policy. Tristan breaks down how these misguided measures are nothing more than a stealth assault on your wallet, hitting the working and middle class right where it hurts. But wait, there’s more! We’re also shining a spotlight on the orange menace’s love affair with executive orders. Spoiler alert: it’s not because he’s an “efficient” leader. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, we’ve got Elon Musk playing puppet master with federal operations.
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Ask Tristan - Voter Regret, Supreme Court Limits and More
Your questions, answered. From examining voter regret to exploring the Supreme Court’s role in democratic governance, Tristan draws from historical patterns while addressing today’s challenges.
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Executive Orders from Hell
Brace yourself for wild ride through the political circus, folks! We are diving headfirst into the chaos that is 2025 and the mind-boggling reality that we’re witnessing Project 2025 being put to work before our very eyes.
From mass detention camps to Senate confirmation bypasses, we’re exposing Trump’s playbook for dismantling democratic institutions faster than you can say “covfefe”.
TAKING DOWN TRUMP is a book, a Substack, and now – a podcast.
Every week, Tristan Snell gives you an indispensable go-to pod on Trump’s trials and other top stories impacting law and democracy – with a weekly news roundup, a deeper dive on a topic you need to know about, and special guests.
Tristan Snell led the NY AG’s successful prosecution of Trump University, recovering $25 million for Trump’s victims in the first major legal loss he ever suffered. As a lawyer, a legal commentator on MSNBC and CNN, and the author of the best-selling book TAKING DOWN TRUMP: 12 Rules for Prosecuting Donald Trump By Someone Who Did It Successfully.
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