That Trippi Show

Special guest Zahra Amanpour joins Joe and Alex to talk about the latest with Iran. How did we get to where we are today - with violent protests and the collapse of the currency - and reports of thousands killed by the regime? How is organizing a resistance even possible when a brutal dictatorship shuts down the Internet and cracks down so violently? What role are women and young people playing, l...

What's really behind Trump's obsession with Venezuela? Is Greenland really next? And what does Joe think Trump's next January 6th will look like? (And believe us, it's coming...). Plus: Why Mike Johnson's dwindling House majority means the speaker's gavel might be changing sooner than many think... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Alex close out 2026 with three predictions: What are they sure about? What do they feel pretty good about? And what's a bold prediction for 2026? Turns out it may not be so bold after all if you look under the hood. One more set of numbers should have us all feeling the momentum headed into the New Year - but it's all about doing the work. Happy New Year, everyone!   Learn more about your...

In our last show before Christmas, Joe and Alex break down, one final time, who's been naughty and nice this year. Why are we hopeful for 2026? Who are the humbugs Trippi thinks needs to work extra hard to avoid coal on 2026? And what were the best gifts of the year? Happy holidays to all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe made waves a few weeks ago when he suggested Democrats could win 258 seats next year. For real? For real, for real. Joe explains how the numbers show that while it might not be 258 - everywhere could be in play. And Alex shows how bad the economic numbers have gotten - again - with a new Marist poll explaining a lot. And why does Susie Wiles' bashing Trump in Vanity Fair matter? What does it m...

Trump is desperately trying to get you to not think about your prices being higher. Why this lie is so much harder to believe than all the others - and Joe explains why the numbers keep getting worse for Trump. His "weave" ain't working this time, folks.  And why is this week's Supreme Court ruling so scary - now that Trump can fire "independent" federal regulators? And what's the most corrupt thi...

Look, we're not saying the Democrats will win 258 House seats... but if the math keeps up like it has been, it's not... totally out of the question? Joe explains why the Tennessee math and recent national polling is even more bad news for MAGA. And speaking of bad news, what do Joe and Alex think is the worst scandal of the year? What about the biggest win? And what shouldn't be a thing (but is?)...

Is Donald Trump a lame duck? Reed Galen joins Joe Trippi to discuss what that could mean for the GOP and whether other Republican members of Congress will follow Marjorie Taylor Greene’s footsteps and resign. How will Democrats take advantage amidst the chaos? Reed breaks down the two types of people in the Trump Administration: the incompetent and the evil. What should we keep our eyes on going i...

Is technology moving faster than we can evolve? Joe Costello joins Joe Trippi today to discuss how technology has impacted our politics and how it will continue to impact our world. Joe Costello breaks down how to find a more connected political landscape in 2026 - and how everything is intertwined. What happened to the Ward Leaders in our communities and where did those connections go? And Joe Tr...

How bad are things for the Republican Party, and are Democrats taking advantage? Trygve Olson joins Joe Trippi today to discuss how the Epstein files are impacting polls, especially with independents. Why does Trgyve think the public is being gaslit by Trump, especially aging adults. Then, Joe and Trygve break down how AI is impacting entry-level jobs - and how you can use AI to empower yourself....

Writer Tim Wu joins Joe and Alex to discuss the "Age of Extraction" - how Big Tech seems intent on sucking as much out of you as possible. How do we break the cycle - and get back to an Internet where everyone can thrive? Where do Joe and Tim think the future of tech is going - and how will it impact our politics? Turns out you have more power than you think.  Read "The Age of Extraction" here: ht...

Why Tuesday wasn't just a blowout for Democrats - it's rocket fuel for 2026. Senator Doug Jones joins Joe and Alex to discuss big wins in Virginia, New Jersey, California - and don't forget about Georgia and Mississippi. Why Doug thinks Georgia and Mississippi are a bigger deal than most folks realize. And Joe and Alex dive into the numbers - why Tuesday night was a clear sign that most of Trump's...

Three gigantic postmortems came out this week - why did Democrats lose in 2024? Joe and Alex break down the highlights - and what really matters going into 2026. The most important thing we have to fix - and fix now. What one force matters most when moving an entire party in one direction? And why is the Republican Party so vulnerable to authoritarianism? Read the SVF report Joe's talking about he...

Why Trump destroying the East Wing is the enduring image of his presidency. How did Joe and Alex think No Kings went? What's next? And Alex digs into the numbers - why things keep getting worse for Trump on the economy. But what number did Joe see today that has him excited about 2026?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeah, we've heard all the noise about how Democrats don't have a plan. But Joe and Alex have the numbers - why is the shutdown working right now? When you hear how many Americans don't want Democrats to compromise on health care - and how many want Trump to cave - you might be surprised. And what gigantic number shows just how in trouble MAGA is on the economy? Turns out, keeping Congress home to...

How do we stop what amounts to a coup from Big Tech from destroying our democracy? Author Marietje Schaake joins Joe and Alex to explain how we got to a place where tech oligarchs aren't just selling services to the government - they're running it. What can we do? How do we take back control of technology when Big Tech is wealthier than most governments? And is there a way out? Get your copy of "T...

What do we make of the shutdown? Is it performative for the MAGA cult? (Yes). History and civics teacher Jayne Converse joins Joe and Alex (in our first live video pod) to discuss what happens when autocrats feel like they're losing their grip on power. Hint: It's happening right in front of us. Is Trump's "Full Force" moment really the turning point for the Trump regime? And while we have to win...

What a week. Joe gets into what Jimmy Kimmel's suspension - and his triumphant return - really means. What can we learn? And more importantly, what can we DO? And yeah, Trump's going after Tylenol now. How does Joe see this ending? Plus, Joe and Alex get to a bunch of your questions - what's with Trump's Ukraine flip flop? Is it game on for 2026 as of now? And check out the new podcast "Is it bad...

Texas State Rep and US Senate candidate James Talarico joins Joe and Alex to discuss a new path forward for Democrats - and how he talks about the issues differently. Why does he think love is the most important word in the English language - and how do we heal a divided country without folding on the issues we care about? How do we win on issues like immigration and crime? And, how do we crack th...

Congressman Tom Suozzi joins Joe and Alex to discuss the path forward for Democrats. What four factors does he diagnose as contributing to division in America? From social media to cable television - why is the Democratic brand in trouble? How do Democrats define themselves - and do it in a way that breaks through with everyday people? And as we look ahead to the next round of elections - what sho...

Alex returns! But that's not all - Mike Podhorzer joins Joe and Alex to discuss the fight we're in - and the fights a lot of people might not know about. Why is Trump going after labor so strongly? Also - why Mike thinks the old red vs. blue framing is outdated - and why the Republican Party is now an agent of the "Neo-Confederacy," as Mike calls it. And we're so far past defending the broken stat...

Trygve Olson joins Joe to discuss whether Donald Trump is trying to distract the American people or cover up the Epstein case. What would happen to the MAGA movement if Trump went away? How can we have a fair election in 2026? Read Trygve's latest at ⁠https://trygveolson.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another big win for Democrats in Iowa - why this one (and the earlier special this year) spells bad news for Trump, who isn't on the ballot next year... plus, is Trump OK? Joe explains what we really have to pay attention to. And Alex has a few numbers that show exactly how bad things have gotten on the economy. What are we supposed to do about Chicago? And beyond?  Learn more about your ad choice...

Gavin Newsom is taking the fight to Trump - by being Trumpy on social media. Why Joe thinks it can be really effective - and why Democrats shouldn't get bent out of shape about it. Also: You've probably heard about record numbers of Americans "ashamed" Trump is president - but why is it so much worse for Trump under the hood? Just how bad is the economic situation for Trump and MAGA? Plus, a liste...

Trump's taking over DC - what are we supposed to do about it? Is this just the tip of the iceberg for Trump? And he's got to see his numbers with independents taking - can Trump do anything to save himself ahead of midterms? Plus: Beyond ICE or the tariffs or the deportations - what's the most damaging thing Trump has done so far? Joe has a take you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad cho...