Is It Just Me, or Have We All Lost Our Minds?

This is a recording of a Twitter (X) Space with Mike Madrid, political consultant and author of "The Latino Century”, discussing concerns about the new Speaker of the House and what's to follow. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

Alice Stewart and Maria Cardona are the hosts of Hot Mics From Left To Right talk to Jennifer about the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, ME and the end of the chaos in the House with the swearing in of Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Listen to more episodes of the podcast here . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-...

Dan McMillan, Executive Director of Save Democracy in America, joins us to discuss Democracy Dollars, a public campaign financing program that allows everyday voters, rather than big money, to fund political campaigns by giving them campaign cash. Dan explains how Democracy Dollars would lead to voter owned elections and campaign finance reform by putting money in the hands of the people. Check ou...

We're joined by Antonia Deignan, the author of "Underwater Daughter: A Memoir of Surviving and Healing." She discusses the impacts of childhood trauma, generational trauma and the potential healing path out of suffering and finding forgiveness in the hardest places. This is the first episode in our "mental health is human health" series. Check out Antonia's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Underw...

Alex Traiman, award-winning documentary filmmaker and the Jerusalem bureau chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, joins us for an intense discussion of current events in Gaza, misinformation surrounding the hospital bombing, and what we might expect to see in the upcoming days. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/su...

We're joined by Bill Kristol, editor-at-large of The Bulwark, to discuss the differences between the wars in Israel and Ukraine. We also talk Kevin McCarthy and potential candidates for Speaker of the House. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

Mike Madrid, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and GOP political consultant, joins us on a Twitter Space to discuss Kevin McCarthy's removal as House Speaker with our followers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

Guests Ray Brown and Andrew Howell join us to discuss their film '83 Days', a film that highlights George Stinney Jr.: A black teenager executed by electric chair after he was wrongfully convicted of murdering two white girls in 1944 South Carolina. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

In an episode that comes from one of our recent Twitter Spaces, we're joined by Matt Lewis, columnist for The Daily Beast. Our Twitter followers unpack whether we as a society are lowering our expectations of decency, what it means to be a "good politician," and why we feel we have to settle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our...

Will Hurd, former US Representative, former CIA clandestine officer, and Republican presidential candidate, joins us to discuss Donald Trump, the upcoming election, and what values Americans look for in a worthwhile president. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

We're joined by Michael Steele, Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and political analyst, to discuss how the Republican Party has changed over time, the negative influence of Trump across the party, and its future after the next election. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

Geoff Duncan, Former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and author of GOP 2.0: How the 2020 Election Can Lead to a Better Way Forward for America's Conservative Party , joins us to analyze the potential trajectories of the Republican Party following the 2020 election, and whether the party will sink or swim. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-...

Roger Sollenberger, senior political reporter with the Daily Beast, navigates Ron DeSantis' moral and political past. We discuss Ron DeSantis' encouragement of force-feeding protesting prisoners in Gitmo, a cancelled DeSantis documentary pulled the day after his run for presidency was announced, and suspicious suicide pacts. Note: This episode contains descriptions of force-feedings, torture, suic...

This episode is a recording of a Twitter Space after the first GOP primary debate; We're joined by Mike Madrid and our Twitter followers to unpack the debate and discuss the big differences between Republicanism and Nationalism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

First, we're joined by guest Maria Cardona, political strategist and CNN commentator, to discuss the status of the curent Biden reelection campaign. Then we're joined by Jill Lawrence, opinion writer/editor, to discuss Hunter Biden's legal troubles and how the Trump indictments have impacted the Biden reelection campaign. @MariaTCardona @JillDLawrence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

Timothy Heaphy, white-collar criminal defense attorney, law professor, and a former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, joins us to talk about January 6th, a slip in our country's democracy, and how the Trump trial will establish the future of our country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869...

Is a third party effort in 2024 guaranteed to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump? Or is it an important long-term option for voters in a country where most people aren't satisfied with either Democrats or Republicans. Jennifer speaks with Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist with No Labels. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-mi...

Allan Lichtman, distinguished Professor of History at American University joins us to discuss his 13 keys to the White House, a methodology that he’s created to accurately predict the President of the United States since Reagan in 1984. He also discusses the modern conservatism movement and the factors that led him to predict Donald Trump as the winner in 2016. Follow Allan Lichtman @AllanLichtman...

Former congressmen and former presidential candidate Joe Walsh joins us to talk Trump and how MAGA-followers have given up on democracy, why they want a dictatorship, and the controversy in that statement. Find Joe Walsh: @ WalshFreedom Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

Guests Joel Rubin and Mark Galeotti both join us to give a rundown on what's been happening in Ukraine, NATO and how it applies, and what it means to call for diplomacy with Russia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .

First, we're joined by Pam Hemphill, 70, who is a self-avowed “ex-MAGA Granny” who served jail time for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. After repudiating her former beliefs, she called out Donald Trump on social media for exploiting her story for political gain and she joins us to describe her experience in the riot, the dangers, and how she came to terms with Trump's manipulation...

Founder of the Republican Women for Progress Jennifer Lim and political strategist Mike Madrid both join us to discuss how America's demographic has changed over time, stepping away from a white, Christian nation, the upcoming election, and the future of the Republican party. Find Mike Madrid: @ madrid_mike Find Jennifer Lim: @JenPLim https://www.gopwomenforprogress.org/ Become a supporter of this...

With pride month coming to an end, Jennifer Horn is joined by political strategist Conor Rogers to discuss being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in America. They unpack how LGBTQ+ people see politics different, how conservatives contradict themselves from an equal rights standpoint, and what gay Americans may expect from conservatives in the future. Find Conor Rogers: @https://twitter.com/conorjr...

Jennifer Horn and guest Jim Swift, Senior Editor of The Bulwark, discuss ERIC. ERIC is the Electronic Information Resistration Center, a non-partisan organization that works to keep voter polls accurate, why Republicans should be thrilled to have accurate voting, and why Trump and others are instead trying to attack the effort. https://ericstates.org/ Find Jim Swift: @JimSwiftDC Become a supporter...

In her premiere episode, Jennifer talks with commentator, Trump critic, and recovering attorney George Conway about the documents case, the 2024 presidential race, and the bizarre psychology behind the man who would be president again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support .