Claim OwnershipThe Social Contract with Joe Walsh
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America, we gotta get back to doing what's expected of us as free citizens in this democracy. That means being tolerant, being respectful, staying informed, and being engaged. I'm former Congressman Joe Walsh. Follow me here and join the millions of Americans who are renewing their social contract with each other. The social contract. It's on us.
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Trump & his family just enriched themselves to the tune of $5 billion on their Crypto scam. And they’re publicly bragging out it. And that’s just part of how Donald Trump is using his public office to enrich himself personally. On a scale we’ve never seen. Will the American people care? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She’s a mom, she’s a passionate long time committed Democratic activist, and she’s from New Jersey. So she can let it rip. I sat down with JoJo from Jerz and we both let it rip discussing what the heck my new party needs to do to get their act together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another school shooting. More American children gunned down. And neither side, neither the left nor the right, no matter how well intentioned many of them are, are prepared to deal with the hard truths we must deal with if we want to actually try to stop these mass shootings in America from happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christian nationalism is an utterly un-American theology, but it’s alive and well in America, and it has a profound impact on our politics and way of life. I sat down with Tim Whitaker, founder of the New Evangelicals, and who’s made it his mission to expose Christian nationalism, to discuss what it is and why it’s so antithetical to America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump announced yesterday he’s firing a member of the Fed’s board of governors. Only one problem: He doesn’t have the AUTHORITY to fire her, and she came out last night and said she ain’t going anywhere. That’s resistance. Also…the messaging of my new political party still sucks too damn much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump over the weekend demanded that Chris Christie be investigated, NBC & ABC have their licenses revoked, and the Governor of Maryland loses federal funding for a bridge disaster. Why? Because Trump said they were all mean to him. It’s not funny. It’s scary. And so a wrong. And we must no normalize this behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He’s going after his political enemies, he’s shutting down dissent, he’s going after minorities, he’s taking over the private sector, and he’s suppressing his opposition. He’s a fascist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I sat down with long time Democrat and long time Ohioan David Pepper to discuss how Democrats’ prospects in Ohio have really improved of late. Which should give Democrats around the the country a guide on how to win in 2026. Interesting stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fascists and authoritarians destroy the truth and erase history. Because fascists and authoritarians are afraid of truth and history. Trump wants to erase slavery from American history. Also, the White House launched a TikTok account - continuing his middle finger to the rule of law. But he knows Congress won’t do a damn thing about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I get that most Americans don’t pay real attention to the news every day, but what happened yesterday at the White House was utterly frightening. And most Americans don’t understand this. The most important European leaders changed their plans at the last minute to come to DC to hold the toddler’s hand so he wouldn’t make a big mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So many people STILL don’t understand Trump’s behavior on the war in Ukraine. So many people STILL thinking that Trump keeps getting played by Putin. No. Trump is not being played by Putin. Trump is doing exactly what he wants because Trump works for Putin, Trump is on Putin’s side. Once you accept that scary truth, everything that’s happening now makes sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This must never happen here. Not here. Not in America. The military is not used here against our own citizens. That happens in authoritarian countries. Not here. Trump wants it to happen here. We must not normalize it. We must never accept it. Plus, my conversation with Gen Z-er Rachel Janfaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I sat down with long time Democratic activists Mark Mansour to discuss the threat that is Trump and MAGA and what Democrats need to do to be a strong, effective opposition party. Interesting conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s greatest legacy is the destruction of truth. Always has been. And we’re seeing it play out every day - lying about election results, jobs numbers, his approval rating, crime statistics, and now he’s moving to lie about American history. We can’t give up. We have to engage in hand to hand combat to defend the truth. We can’t give up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BTW, the actual data, you remember what data is, right? The actual data shows DC isn’t even in the top 20 of most violent cities in America. Also, it’s time for the military, law enforcement, and government officials to say no to Trump. Their duty is to defend the Constitution, the law, not a mad king. We all are going to have to say no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s easy, so easy, to get down. Because every day he says and does 1,000 cruel, un-American fascist things. Like today. Threatening to take over DC. But don’t get down. Resolutely call out what he’s doing today, and then stay the course. Be a happy warrior. Pace yourself. Democracy will win. Fascism will lose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s been true from when he was first elected that Americans cannot support both Trump AND the Constitution. It’s impossible. Because Trump is utterly lawless and attacks the Constitution every single day. His attack on the census and the apportionment process is just the latest example of this basic truism that you can’t support both Trump AND the Constitution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I sat down with human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid. We generally agree on what ails the Democratic Party, we disagree on some economic issues, and we most definitely disagree on the Israel/Palestinian issue. But we sat down and had a respectful conversation. Good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I sat down with whistleblower and author Lev Parnas, to discuss all things Trump. Lev has unique insight, having been on the inside of the Trump machine. He’s seen it all. And then he turned on it all and is doing all he can now to defeat Trump and help preserve our democracy. Fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Turn on Fox News right now and they’re STILL going off on the whole Sydney Sweeney “thing.” The right is trying so damn hard to keep whatever this culture war is over genetics and a pair of jeans alive. This is what the right does. With ANY potential culture war. I used to do some of it. Democrats shouldn’t ignore it. They need to call it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How does this pathetic, delusional, intellectually dishonest, bag of garbage still have an audience?
John's loud-mouthed belligerence is designed to disguise the weakness of his positions. I would never be able to keep this kind of conversation going.
I loathed you in 2015. now I feel like you're on my side. Putin drones and missiles Ukraine in Winter to hurt them the most
Cave in Rock? awesome
seems like
Joe it things like thongs fuck up every day. I want back my country. teach me how to fight. I will fight. I love Iowa. Illinois. Wisconsin. I love the midwest!!!
Thanks for -how rare!- a respectful and meaningful discussion on Israel/Palestine. David tackles very difficult questions in an astute and fair way.
Yes!
So racism is wrong, but racist trolling is fine. And condemning anything at all is just virtue signalling, except condemning a defensive war. Exasperating, just listening to all this. I admire Joe's stamina, doggedly driving this conversation.
Matthew Dowd, not Michael Dowd
Spot on. Thank you for speaking the truth and choosing country over party.
Let's wait until all the facts come out at trial...
They're a disgrace.
I started listening but couldn't finish. All the same false equivalence, red herring and other bad faith debate from a "repeat the tired lines, R no matter what" asshat
ughhhhh..... Richard thinks trump is a fit candidate?! Even AFTER leading an insurrection?! Sorry, but this is NOT the other side I was expecting.
I thought it kind of funny - Derek spent equivalent amounts of time obsessing about Bill Kristol to the time he spent objecting to folks obsessing about Trump!