Lisa

How to Con the Country

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A former prosecutor's take on corruption in the Trump Administration, and how Big Tech algorithms, foreign trolls, and special interest groups work to extract our money and votes. It doesn't matter which political party you're in or whether you're brand new to politics -- learn how to spot a con man and then spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lisa

Episodes

The Pay-to-Play Con 01.05.2026 36:42

Bribes, kickbacks, and consulting fees, oh my! Today we tackle federal contracting and procurement - which sound boring but are excellent ways to con the country. If you've ever wondered how your tax money could so easily line the pockets of corrupt DHS officials, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Election Con 01.04.2026 1:02:22

Trump is working to compromise our election system using force and changes to our voting process. Today I share why I'm 100% certain he plans to declare a "national emergency" to claim more power in months to come; why Trump is just like scammers who text you; and simple steps you can take to protect your vote from interference. Every con man thrives on the element of surprise, so predicting what...

The Four Rules of Con Men 01.03.2026 58:45

Welcome to the show! Today I share why I want to make the case against Trump as a con man, and introduce four rules that always apply to white collar criminals and corrupt politicians. But it isn't just Trump: big tech, foreign adversaries, and special interest groups are all in on the game to con the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.