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Every weekday at 5 PM ET, host Miles Taylor dives into today's biggest political headlines and an in depth check into resisting Trump's power grab. Welcome to the DEFIANCE!
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Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down new reporting that Russia may be helping Iran target U.S. forces as the war escalates. Then the fallout from Kristi Noem’s firing grows as Republicans turn on each other over DHS spending. And a major ProPublica investigation exposes financial ties between Trump cabinet officials and the industries they regulate. Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of Courier Newsroom, joins the show to discuss the investigation and the fight for truth in journalism.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down Kristi Noem’s sudden exit from DHS after clashing with the White House over a massive taxpayer-funded ad campaign. As the war with Iran drives oil higher, reports show Chief of Staff Susie Wiles scrambling for ways to bring down gas prices. And chaos during the Texas primaries raises new warnings that voter suppression tactics could be a preview of the 2026 midterms. Baratunde Thurston joins the show to offer a path of light for 2026 (and maybe a bit of stand up comedy).
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander ask whether Trump’s war with Iran just triggered an oil shock that could rattle the global economy, why the White House still can’t give a straight answer on the mission, and whether personal grievances are driving foreign policy. As markets swing and the Strait of Hormuz sits on edge, JoJo from Jerz joins to break it down. PLUS, Kurt Bardella reports on the ground at the Texas Senate Primaries.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran as U.S. casualties rise, oil prices spike, and the Strait of Hormuz closes. With shifting explanations from the White House and no clear objective, questions mount about the purpose and cost of this conflict. Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Russell “Jolly Good Ginger” Ellis joins to explain why this war is the last thing America needs — and what history teaches us about how these decisions spiral.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down Anthropic refusing Pentagon pressure over expanded military use of its AI tools, even as the administration signals retaliation. Then, new fallout for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as a resurfaced Epstein island photo raises bipartisan questions about what was pulled from public view. Finally, an emerging election memo suggests Trump allies are exploring emergency powers that could test constitutional limits ahead of the midterms.Ben Sheehan joins to unpack what’s real, what’s dangerous, and what the Constitution actually allows.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles breaks down why the GOP is sweating. The DOJ is reviewing whether explosive Epstein-related FBI interviews were improperly withheld, Hillary Clinton goes on offense and dares Republicans to put Trump under oath, and Texas primaries expose MAGA infighting that could flip a safe red seat. Plus, former GOP Congressman Joe Walsh joins to weigh in on the fallout of his former party!
Today on DEFIANCE Weekly Mission Briefing, Xander and Miles focus on one urgent question: What can you do to protect the ballot in 2026? As Trump pushes the SAVE Act, attacks mail-in voting, and revives 2020 election lies, we break down what’s real, what’s political theater, and where the true threats lie. Former Congressman Denver Riggleman, Black Voters Matter’s Cliff Albright, Faith in Action’s Bishop Dwayne Royster, FL-27 candidate Robin Peguero, and Kim Rogers of the State + Local Election Alliance join us with concrete steps to defend election workers, fight disinformation, and protect local races before they’re decided by a handful of votes.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles breaks down Stephen Colbert openly defying FCC pressure after CBS lawyers blocked his interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico — then told him not to talk about it. He did anyway.Kurt Bardella joins to discuss his new Substack, The Watchdog Report, and how he plans to track the politicians, media executives, and corporate leaders who bow to Trump and abuse power — building a public record of who stood up and who folded.Then: while Target and Walmart retreat from DEI, Costco stands firm — and wins big.And finally, we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson with Pastor Mike McBride of Black Church PAC — and what his model of defiance demands from us now
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles Taylor and Xander Schultz examine whether the Trump administration’s announced pullback in Minnesota is a genuine retreat or a tactical reset as Senate Democrats block DHS funding over accountability demands. They break down mounting pressure over the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, a growing Republican revolt against Trump, and Attorney General Pam Bondi facing backlash from both sides over the handling of the Epstein files. Former White House attorney Ty Cobb joins
Today on Defiance Daily’s Weekly Mission Briefing, Miles and Xander focus on one urgent question: how do we organize the youth for 2026? They’re joined by Amanda Litman of Run for Something, Aru Shiney Ajay of Sunrise Movement, and Adam Mockler of MeidasTouch to break down how young voters engage with politics, how media and on-the-ground movements motivate them, and what it will take to turn energy into turnout. Then David Hogg of Leaders We Deserve and Santiago Mayer of Voters of Tomorrow share how their organizations are building real youth power — and what Defiance members can do right now to help fuel it.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles Taylor and Xander Schultz break down a growing web of conspiracies driving the Trump administration’s abuse of power. They examine new court filings tying the Fulton County ballot raid directly to a former Trump campaign lawyer, the explosive fallout from partially unredacted Epstein files and bipartisan calls for accountability, and a tense Capitol Hill hearing where immigration chiefs openly admitted mass deportations are the mandate. Veteran journalist and historian Sidney Blumenthal joins the show to tells us why there is still so much more to be discovered.
Today on DEFIANCE Daily, Miles Taylor and Xander Schultz cover a rough stretch for Trump and MAGA as Democrats notch more surprise special election wins, Trump publicly claims ownership of the economy, and Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl counter-programming fizzles next to a cultural moment driven by Bad Bunny. They’re joined by Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli, Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath, and arts organizer Scott Goldstein to talk about music, culture, and why artists speaking out still matters when politics fails.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander are joined by Scott Galloway to lay out a Big Tech boycott and the RESIST AND UNSUBSCRIBE movement. The show also confronts Trump’s racist post and the White House’s shifting excuses. Mayor Mondale Robinson of the Black Male Voter Project joins to explain why none of this is surprising, how deep disenfranchisement ran in 2024, and what Democrats still fail to understand about earning Black male voters back.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down Tulsi Gabbard’s shifting explanations around federal involvement in Georgia’s voting systems, new reporting on Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit and who would really pay for it, and the release of a 10-year-old Minnesota girl from ICE detention after a month in custody. Plus, a moment of cultural defiance as wrestling fans take a stand on a national stage.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down Trump’s call to nationalize voting and the rapid Republican walk-back, new video and body-cam footage from a chaotic federal raid on Georgia’s largest voting center, and fresh election results showing Democrats on the rise. Joined by Allison Gill to unpack what’s changing, what’s being exposed, and why momentum matters right now.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down Trump missing his self-imposed deadline to punish states over immigration, new reporting on the Justice Department’s attempted revenge reboot, and why artists used the Grammys to push back publicly. Joined by Michael Skolnik on how culture and celebrity shape moments of resistance.
On this week’s mission briefing, Miles and Xander focus in on mobilizing citizens across America. Joined by Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin, Sunrise Movement executive director Aru Shiney, and narrative strategist Jiggy Geronimo on how members are helping mobilize the country against federal overreach. Plus, a HUGE announcement in partnership with DA Larry Krasner on how to hold federal agents accountable.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander examine new reporting raising serious questions about the death of Alex Pretti, internal shakeups inside federal immigration agencies, and growing concerns about how ICE tracks and treats legal observers. Joined by Patrick Skinner, a former CIA operations officer and current police detective, to break down what proper law enforcement standards look like and where federal agencies appear to be crossing dangerous lines.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander reflect on the killing of Alex Pretti during a Minneapolis federal operation and the constitutional questions it raises, including Second Amendment and legal-observer rights. They break down how the White House has shifted its narrative around the incident and what this means for trust in government. Joined by Joan Blades of MoveOn.org and John Wood Jr. of Braver Angels to discuss how Americans can respond across divisions.
On DEFIANCE Daily, Miles and Xander break down Jack Smith’s defiant testimony, JD Vance’s failed damage control in Minneapolis, and new evidence exposing a manipulated White House photo. They’re joined by Whistleblower Aid’s Naomi Seligman and David Kligerman to explain how ICE whistleblowers exposed secret training instructing agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
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