A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control
by Steve Hassan
Publisher: Free Press
Mind control and licensed mental health expert Steven Hassan draws parallels between our 45th president and people like Jim Jones, David Koresh, Ron Hubbard, and Sun Myung Moon, arguing that this presidency is in many ways like a destructive cult. He specifically details the ways in which people are influenced through an array of social psychology methods and how they become fiercely loyal and obedient.
Dr. Steven Hassan’s presentation to Commonwealth Club of CA
Timothy Snyder provides a stark warning for the future of American democracy. Too easily we are ignoring the ways in which tyranny starts to eat away at democracy. As our political system faces new threats – not unlike those faced by democracies in the 20th century – we must look to the past to safeguard our future.
INTERVIEW: Listen to Professor Snyder discuss his book at Politics and Prose Bookstore
Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
by Jonathan Haidt
Drawing on his twenty-five years of groundbreaking research on moral psychology, Jonathan Haidt shows how moral judgments arise not from reason but from gut feelings. He shows why liberals, conservatives, and libertarians have such different intuitions about right and wrong, and he shows why each side is actually right about many of its central concerns.
If you are not interested in reading the book, he has a TED talk that covers his main points. See:
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Lawfare Daily: Why Immigrants are Challenging the Conditions of their Detention
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies have resulted in an unprecedented number of people being held in detention facilities. Now, lawsuits across the country are alleging horrific conditions in …those facilities, including excessive force, unsanitary conditions, and denial of medical care. On today’s podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett speaks with Elora Mukherjee, Director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School, about the legal landscape of immigration detention. They discuss what rights detained immigrants have, why it’s so hard to enforce them, and why it’s even harder to get a remedy when rights are violated.
Lawfare Daily: Why Immigrants are Challenging the Conditions of their Detention
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies have resulted in an unprecedented number of people being held in detention facilities. Now, lawsuits across the country are alleging horrific conditions in those facilities, including excessive force, unsanitary conditions, and denial of medical care. On today’s podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett speaks with Elora Mukherjee, Director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School, about the legal landscape …
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies have resulted in an unprecedented number of people being held in detention facilities. Now, lawsuits across the country are alleging horrific conditions in …those facilities, including excessive force, unsanitary conditions, and denial of medical care. On today’s podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett speaks with Elora Mukherjee, Director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School, about the legal landscape of immigration detention. They discuss what rights detained immigrants have, why it’s so hard to enforce them, and why it’s even harder to get a remedy when rights are violated.
Lawfare Daily: Congressional Resolutions to End the War in Iran
On today’s podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett speaks with Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson about what Congress can do to direct the president to end the war in Iran. Scott’s recent article in Lawfare, “What Congressional Resolutions Mean for the War in Iran,” explained why a likely presidential veto of a War Powers Resolution is not the end of the story. The War Powers Resolution gives Congress other tools—including some procedural tricks—that could have a meaningful influence on …
On today’s podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett speaks with Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson about what Congress can do to direct the president to end the war in Iran. Scott’s …recent article in Lawfare, “What Congressional Resolutions Mean for the War in Iran,” explained why a likely presidential veto of a War Powers Resolution is not the end of the story. The War Powers Resolution gives Congress other tools—including some procedural tricks—that could have a meaningful influence on ending the war. They talk about Scott’s article, why he thinks a concurrent resolution is the best option, and how congressional action may be more than just political messaging—it could have real legal significance.
Lawfare Daily: The Jan. 6 Pardonee Crime Wave with Katherine Pompilio
In a new report for Lawfare, Associate Editor Katherine Pompilio finds that 97 of the more than 1,500 individuals granted clemency by President Trump for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6 since their participation in the Jan. 6 riot. On today’s episode, Pompilio joins Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes to discuss the new report, the types of crimes these 97 individuals have been charged with, the …
In a new report for Lawfare, Associate Editor Katherine Pompilio finds that 97 of the more than 1,500 individuals granted clemency by President Trump for their roles in the Jan. …6 Capitol attack have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6 since their participation in the Jan. 6 riot.
On today’s episode, Pompilio joins Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes to discuss the new report, the types of crimes these 97 individuals have been charged with, the power (and consequences) of the presidential pardon, and more.
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“Jackie” is the call signal of an American Army veteran who volunteered in 2022 with the Ukrainian military and has been fighting the Russians ever since. He’s become a significant figure in the storied Third Army Corps, which is one of the elite units of the Ukrainian military and has pioneered major advances in drone warfare. He joins Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes at the Goat Rodeo studio to talk about how he came to serve in the Ukrainian army, the changes in drone warfare that …
“Jackie” is the call signal of an American Army veteran who volunteered in 2022 with the Ukrainian military and has been fighting the Russians ever since. He’s become a significant …figure in the storied Third Army Corps, which is one of the elite units of the Ukrainian military and has pioneered major advances in drone warfare. He joins Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes at the Goat Rodeo studio to talk about how he came to serve in the Ukrainian army, the changes in drone warfare that have taken place over the course of the war, and how things are suddenly looking up for the Ukrainian side in a conflict that was looking bleak only a few months ago.
Lawfare Daily: Pope Leo XIV Takes on Silicon Valley with Christopher Hale and Renée DiResta
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical treats AI as the defining social question of our time: not just a technical shift, but a moral fight over dignity, labor, truth, war, and power. In a Lawfare Live on Substack on Wednesday, May 27, Lawfare Contributing Editor Renée DiResta talked with Christopher Hale, author of the Substack newsletter “Letters from Leo,” about the Vatican entering the AI debate, what it means to “disarm” AI, and why the Pope’s new encyclical is best read not as …
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical treats AI as the defining social question of our time: not just a technical shift, but a moral fight over dignity, labor, truth, war, and …power.
In a Lawfare Live on Substack on Wednesday, May 27, Lawfare Contributing Editor Renée DiResta talked with Christopher Hale, author of the Substack newsletter “Letters from Leo,” about the Vatican entering the AI debate, what it means to “disarm” AI, and why the Pope’s new encyclical is best read not as anti-technology, but as anti-centralized-power. They discussed AI and human dignity; labor and automation; truth, democracy, and disinformation; autonomous weapons; and Silicon Valley’s response.
Lawfare Daily: Inside the Upheaval of the Second Trump Administration with Emily Bazelon
On today’s episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, the Truman Capote Fellow for Creative Writing and Law at Yale Law School, and the co-host of Slate’s weekly podcast, “Political Gabfest.” They discuss three stories Bazelon and her colleagues recently published in the New York Times Magazine. For this trilogy of oral histories, they spoke with dozens of current and former government employees at the …
On today’s episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, the Truman Capote Fellow for Creative Writing and …Law at Yale Law School, and the co-host of Slate’s weekly podcast, “Political Gabfest.” They discuss three stories Bazelon and her colleagues recently published in the New York Times Magazine. For this trilogy of oral histories, they spoke with dozens of current and former government employees at the Department of Justice (“The Unraveling of the Justice Department”), FBI (“A Year Inside Kash Patel’s F.B.I.”), and Department of Homeland Security (“The View From Inside Trump’s D.H.S.”) about their experiences navigating the upheaval of the second Trump administration from the inside.
Lawfare Daily: How Ukraine Is Winning the Drone War
Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and security analyst who recently published, “How Ukraine gained the upper hand in the drone war against Russia,” in the Kyiv Independent. They talk about how the balance of power in the drone war seems to have shifted in Ukraine’s favor, Russia’s latest missile strike on Kyiv, and what it all means for Russia’s broader strategic position in its war against Ukraine. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a …
Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and security analyst who recently published, “How Ukraine gained the upper hand in the drone war against Russia,” …in the Kyiv Independent. They talk about how the balance of power in the drone war seems to have shifted in Ukraine’s favor, Russia’s latest missile strike on Kyiv, and what it all means for Russia’s broader strategic position in its war against Ukraine.
Lawfare Daily: Investigating the Investigators: Sophia Yan on Journalism in the PRC
Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Sophia Yan, a senior foreign correspondent with The Telegraph, to discuss her time reporting on the Chinese government, and how it leveraged its security services to investigate her in turn. Sophia recently wrote in-depth about this experience in “The secret Chinese surveillance programme tracking people like me,” in The Telegraph. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support …
Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Sophia Yan, a senior foreign correspondent with The Telegraph, to discuss her time reporting on the Chinese government, and how it leveraged its …security services to investigate her in turn. Sophia recently wrote in-depth about this experience in “The secret Chinese surveillance programme tracking people like me,” in The Telegraph.
This week, the Department of Justice announced that Trump and his sons dropped their lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury in exchange for a $1.776 billion fund for Trump’s allies and blanket immunity from government suits for the Trump family. Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes talks with Senior Editor Eric Columbus about what the settlement means, where it came from, and what can be done about it. You can read much more in the piece Eric co-authored with Senior Editor Anna Bower in …
This week, the Department of Justice announced that Trump and his sons dropped their lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury in exchange for a $1.776 billion fund for Trump’s allies …and blanket immunity from government suits for the Trump family.
Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes talks with Senior Editor Eric Columbus about what the settlement means, where it came from, and what can be done about it. You can read much more in the piece Eric co-authored with Senior Editor Anna Bower in Lawfare here.
Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Daniel Bell, a professor at the University of Hong Kong, who recently wrote, “Why Ancient Chinese Political Thought Matters: Four Dialogues on China’s Past, Present, and Future.” They discuss the ongoing influence of ancient Chinese political theory on the contemporary policies of the PRC and its domestic debates. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a …
Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Daniel Bell, a professor at the University of Hong Kong, who recently wrote, “Why Ancient Chinese Political Thought Matters: Four Dialogues on China’s …Past, Present, and Future.” They discuss the ongoing influence of ancient Chinese political theory on the contemporary policies of the PRC and its domestic debates.
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Lawfare Daily: ‘The Warhead’ with Jeffery Stern
Loren Voss, Senior Editor at Lawfare, sits down with Jeffrey Stern to discuss his new book “The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon in the Age of Modern Warfare.” They talk about the development of the Paveway bomb and the importance of precision weapons to modern warfare. Stern grapples with their complicated effects on warfare, both adding precision to warfare that can reduce civilian casualties but also distancing the human element from killing, allowing force to be used more …
Loren Voss, Senior Editor at Lawfare, sits down with Jeffrey Stern to discuss his new book “The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon in the Age of Modern …Warfare.”
They talk about the development of the Paveway bomb and the importance of precision weapons to modern warfare. Stern grapples with their complicated effects on warfare, both adding precision to warfare that can reduce civilian casualties but also distancing the human element from killing, allowing force to be used more frequently. They discuss the impact of limited war on implementation of the War Powers Resolution and congressional oversight, and the necessity of understanding that weapons are just one part of a complicated kill chain.
Lawfare Daily: The Costs (and Cultural Cachet) of the Cambridge Spies
Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Antonia Senior, whose new book on the history of the Cambridge spy ring, “Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire,” comes out in the United States at end of this month. They talk about the history of the spy ring, how they were recruited, how they were unmasked, and their lasting effect on the culture of espionage. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You …
Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Antonia Senior, whose new book on the history of the Cambridge spy ring, “Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the …Soviet Empire,” comes out in the United States at end of this month. They talk about the history of the spy ring, how they were recruited, how they were unmasked, and their lasting effect on the culture of espionage.
Recommended by: Bob B. – “Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, provides services and training for those wishing to transform conflict into collaboration.”
In a country marred by deep conflict, city, county, and state officials face mounting pressure to engage diverse stakeholders in resolving contentious and complex public policy issues. The Convergence Learning Lab’s training and consultation services empower leaders with the necessary skills to bridge these divides resulting in more productive public meetings, more constructive community engagement, and, ultimately, better outcomes for constituents.
Lab services are built on our unique, evidence-based collaborative problem-solving methodology which has been used to successfully address seemingly intractable political, social, organizational, and community-based issues.
Our process has proven consistently successful at producing the kinds of results that drive impact.
Convergence’s success offers a beacon of hope for the majorities of Americans frustrated by divisiveness that change is not only possible, but that we have the tools and the knowledge to bridge even the starkest divides with consistency. In addition, our success highlights the rich set of tools, practices, and resources that others can use to achieve similar successes.
We select issues that are ripe and amenable for Convergence and stakeholder-participants to collaboratively “unstick,” and frame a discussion-onramp to the issue that is both crucial and disarming.
We convene diverse tables of participant leaders and doers, many of whom oppose each other so stridently they never thought they could talk to one another.
We facilitate participants to build trust, find common ground. Participants abide by a set of ground rules including honoring all points of view, respecting the confidentiality of the conversation, and listening carefully when others speak.
We generate consensus solutions collaboratively among dialogue participants through establishing guiding principles that create a framework for the policy discussions to come. Once stakeholders are aligned on a bigger vision, they are ready to work together to produce new ideas and solutions.
We deliver societal impact and on-the-ground implementation of the solutions. By design, a Convergence project strives to engage stakeholders to take action on their ideas after the dialogue stage is completed, or in some instances, even while the dialogue is going on. Convergence itself does not formally endorse stakeholders’ proposals – it remains policy neutral – but often plays a stewarding role to maximize the impact stakeholders can achieve.
George Lakoff is the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science and Linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley, where he taught from 1972 to 2016.
Recommended by: Bob B. – “Books by George Lakoff (e.g., Moral Politics, Metaphors We Live By, Don’t Think of an Elephant, etc.), explain how framing of political messages can be improved by progressives, based on cognitive science.”
Ten years after writing the definitive, international bestselling book on political debate and messaging, George Lakoff returns with new strategies about how to frame today’s essential issues. Called the “father of framing” by The New York Times, Lakoff explains how framing is about ideas—ideas that come before policy, ideas that make sense of facts, ideas that are proactive not reactive, positive not negative, ideas that need to be communicated out loud every day in public. The ALL NEW Don’t Think of an Elephant! picks up where the original book left off—delving deeper into how framing works, how framing has evolved in the past decade, how to speak to people who harbor elements of both progressive and conservative worldviews, how to counter propaganda and slogans, and more. In this updated and expanded edition, Lakoff, urges progressives to go beyond the typical laundry list of facts, policies, and programs and present a clear moral vision to the country—one that is traditionally American and can become a guidepost for developing compassionate, effective policy that upholds citizens’ well-being and freedom.
The Essential Guide to Thinking and Talking Democratic
Voters cast their ballots for what they believe is right, for the things that make moral sense. Yet Democrats have too often failed to use language linking their moral values with their policies. The Little Blue Book demonstrates how to make that connection clearly and forcefully, with hands-on advice for discussing the most pressing issues of our time: the economy, health care, women’s issues, energy and environmental policy, education, food policy, and more.
In this classic text, the first full-scale application of cognitive science to politics, George Lakoff analyzes the unconscious and rhetorical worldviews of liberals and conservatives, discovering radically different but remarkably consistent conceptions of morality on both the left and right. For this new edition, Lakoff adds a preface and an afterword extending his observations to major ideological conflicts since the book’s original publication, from the impeachment of Bill Clinton to the 2000 presidential election and its aftermath.
In Thinking Points, George Lakoff and the Rockridge Institute not only offer a deep understanding of the progressive worldview, but also reveal the nature of the so-called political center. They show why the most effective way to appeal to those who identify themselves as moderates is to remain true to core progressive values. Download “Thinking Points” in its entirety here.
“Freedom” is one of the most contested words in American political discourse. In Whose Freedom? The Battle Over America’s Most Important Idea, George Lakoff describes how the country is divided by two dramatically different worldviews, cognitive frames that determine how we think about economic policy, religion, science, foreign affairs – and freedom.
Why You Can’t Understand 21st-Century American Politics with an 18th-Century Brain
In his new book, Lakoff spells out what cognitive science has discovered about reason, and reveals that human reason is far more interesting than we thought it was. Reason is physical, mostly unconscious, metaphorical, emotion-laden, and tied to empathy-and there are biological explanations behind our moral and political thought processes. His call for a New Enlightenment is a bold and striking challenge to the cherished beliefs not only of philosophers, but of pundits, pollsters, and political leaders. The Political Mind is a passionate, erudite, and groundbreaking book that will appeal to anyone interested in how the mind works and how we function socially and politically.
The FrameLab Book Club is launching in 2025! First on the list: “The Political Mind: A Cognitive Scientist’s Guide to Your Brain and Its Politics” by Dr. George Lakoff. Nearly 400 readers have signed up to participate! This online book club will feature personal insights from Dr. Lakoff, as well as an ongoing Q&A with […]
It happened. Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris. A twice-impeached convicted felon who has promised to act as a dictator will return to the White House in 2025. There’s no way to sugarcoat this nightmare scenario. The consequences of this election will unfold for decades to come. They will likely prove destructive to the very fabric […]
To stay abreast of Dr. George Lakoff’s latest work, please subscribe to the FrameLab Newsletter (it’s totally free!). In the current essay, “Kamala Harris and the Strategy of Joy,” Dr. Lakoff talks about the important role of emotion in political campaigns: “Joy is powerful because it plays on your emotions. And your emotions are everything […]
From George Lakoff and Gil Duran at the FrameLab Newsletter: Moderate and centrist are political weasel words. Their definitions vary widely because there is no such thing as a moderate or centrist ideology. There is no united “middle” or “center” in politics, no single set of ideas on which all moderates or centrists agree. Some […]
Big news: FrameLab just hit a major milestone — 10,000 total subscribers! Thank you so much for reading. If you can afford it, please consider becoming one of our paid subscribers. Because your support makes a big difference. — George and Gil Part 3 in the Moral Warfare 101 series: Ninety-eight percent. That’s an estimate of how much […]
'Always in FEAR of an ICE raid': Delays in DACA renewals leave millions on EDGE
Angel Aguiluz came to USA when he was just 8 years old after his family was seeking emergency medical care for his brother. He did everything right: got good grades …in school, graduated college, paid taxes and now works at an electricity company. He’s one of the 500,000+ DACA recipients in the country since 2012. But now, a growing number of these legal residents are reporting a rise of challenges under the Trump Administration. MS NOW’s Maya Eaglin went to speak with Angel about these challenges and an immigration lawyer from We Are Casa de Maryland to learn more.
MS NOW reached out to USCIS for a comment on this story and spokesman Zach Kahler sent this statement: “Under the leadership of President Trump, USCIS is safeguarding the American people by more thoroughly screening and vetting all aliens. DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country.”
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'Always in FEAR of an ICE raid': Delays in DACA renewals leave millions on EDGE
Angel Aguiluz came to USA when he was just 8 years old after his family was seeking emergency medical care for his brother. He did everything right: got good grades in school, graduated college, paid taxes and now works at an electricity company. He’s one of the 500,000+ DACA recipients in the country since 2012. But now, a growing number of these legal residents are reporting a rise of challenges under the Trump Administration. MS NOW’s Maya Eaglin went to speak with Angel about these …
Angel Aguiluz came to USA when he was just 8 years old after his family was seeking emergency medical care for his brother. He did everything right: got good grades …in school, graduated college, paid taxes and now works at an electricity company. He’s one of the 500,000+ DACA recipients in the country since 2012. But now, a growing number of these legal residents are reporting a rise of challenges under the Trump Administration. MS NOW’s Maya Eaglin went to speak with Angel about these challenges and an immigration lawyer from We Are Casa de Maryland to learn more.
MS NOW reached out to USCIS for a comment on this story and spokesman Zach Kahler sent this statement: “Under the leadership of President Trump, USCIS is safeguarding the American people by more thoroughly screening and vetting all aliens. DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country.”
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Why Trump's latest Iran ‘deal’ could unlock $300 BILLION for Tehran
President Trump yesterday once again threatened new military strikes on Tehran before announcing he had, once again, called off the attacks. Trump claimed progress in negotiations as the reason for backing off the strikes. But according to AXIOS, the deal Trump says he’s ready to sign would just extend the ceasefire, and unlock more than $300 billion dollars to Tehran. The Morning Joe panel breaks down the potential backlash this deal could face. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the …
President Trump yesterday once again threatened new military strikes on Tehran before announcing he had, once again, called off the attacks. Trump claimed progress in negotiations as the reason for …backing off the strikes. But according to AXIOS, the deal Trump says he’s ready to sign would just extend the ceasefire, and unlock more than $300 billion dollars to Tehran. The Morning Joe panel breaks down the potential backlash this deal could face.
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‘Confounding’: Joe on Trump’s mixed messages to Iran
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had called off strikes on Iran after claiming a breakthrough in peace negotiations. The news comes after Trump threatened to seize control of the Iranian oil industry. From the Oval Office, the president claimed the deal prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. But Joe and Mika cast doubt on the announcement, highlighting Trump’s habit of repeatedly backing down on threats and re-issuing them when frustrated with negotiations. MS NOW: …
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had called off strikes on Iran after claiming a breakthrough in peace negotiations. The news comes after Trump threatened to seize control of …the Iranian oil industry. From the Oval Office, the president claimed the deal prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. But Joe and Mika cast doubt on the announcement, highlighting Trump’s habit of repeatedly backing down on threats and re-issuing them when frustrated with negotiations.
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MS NOW Highlights – June 11
Watch highlights and must-see interviews from your favorite MS NOW shows. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most …
Watch highlights and must-see interviews from your favorite MS NOW shows.
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Trump will have ‘MISERABLE’ two years after midterms ‘DISASTER’: Sen. Cornyn
Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas is predicting a midterm “disaster” that will make President Trump’s final two years in office “miserable.” Senator Cornyn made the comments in an interview with the New York Times. Cornyn adding that he thinks it’s going to be “a pretty bumpy ride for the next seven months” in the Senate as he joins a handful of other Republicans who are either not seeking re-election or were defeated in primaries by Trump-backed candidates. Maya Rupert and Matthew …
Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas is predicting a midterm “disaster” that will make President Trump’s final two years in office “miserable.” Senator Cornyn made the comments in an interview …with the New York Times. Cornyn adding that he thinks it’s going to be “a pretty bumpy ride for the next seven months” in the Senate as he joins a handful of other Republicans who are either not seeking re-election or were defeated in primaries by Trump-backed candidates. Maya Rupert and Matthew Bartlett join Way Too Early to discuss.
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Trump and Iran send mixed signals on war, peace talks
Mixed messages continue out of the United States and Iran. President Trump yesterday once again threatened new military strikes on Tehran before announcing he had, once again, called off the attacks. Trump claimed progress in negotiations as the reason for backing off the strikes yesterday. Tehran, however, is at least publicly telling a different story. Congressional reporter for AXIOS Kate Santaliz joins Way Too Early to break it all down. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the …
Mixed messages continue out of the United States and Iran. President Trump yesterday once again threatened new military strikes on Tehran before announcing he had, once again, called off the …attacks. Trump claimed progress in negotiations as the reason for backing off the strikes yesterday. Tehran, however, is at least publicly telling a different story. Congressional reporter for AXIOS Kate Santaliz joins Way Too Early to break it all down.
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Democrats see support grow with voters who feel CONNED by Trump
“They thought he was going to lower costs. They thought he was going to end the wars. They thought he was going to drain the swamp. They thought he was going to release the Epstein files. And now they’re feeling pretty disillusioned.” Democratic candidate for Senate from Texas, James Talarico, talks with Jen Psaki about how Donald Trump’s broken promises and the hardships imposed by Trump’s economy are giving his campaign the opportunity to connect with previously inaccessible voters and …
“They thought he was going to lower costs. They thought he was going to end the wars. They thought he was going to drain the swamp. They thought he was …going to release the Epstein files. And now they’re feeling pretty disillusioned.” Democratic candidate for Senate from Texas, James Talarico, talks with Jen Psaki about how Donald Trump’s broken promises and the hardships imposed by Trump’s economy are giving his campaign the opportunity to connect with previously inaccessible voters and have a real shot at flipping that Senate seat in November.
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell – June 11 | Audio Only
Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the June 11th broadcast. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and …
Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the June 11th broadcast.
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Jen Psaki looks at catastrophic polling data about how Americans feel about Donald Trump and his handling of issues like the economy and his war with Iran Jen also shares interviews from MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet with frustrated Trump voters who turning away from Trump. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now …
Jen Psaki looks at catastrophic polling data about how Americans feel about Donald Trump and his handling of issues like the economy and his war with Iran Jen also shares …interviews from MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet with frustrated Trump voters who turning away from Trump.
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'Within weeks, they could be next': Bari Weiss may take over CNN despite CBS destruction
Axios is reporting that Paramount is seeking a business-side counterpart to Bari Weiss at CBS News, implying Weiss’ potential oversight over all news editorial “across both CBS News and CNN” should the Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery deal go through. Nicolle is joined by Oliver Darcy for analysis. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your …
Axios is reporting that Paramount is seeking a business-side counterpart to Bari Weiss at CBS News, implying Weiss’ potential oversight over all news editorial “across both CBS News and CNN” …should the Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery deal go through. Nicolle is joined by Oliver Darcy for analysis.
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