That Trippi Show

Why Joe thinks the American people are really starting to turn on Trump. Yes, enough of them to make a difference. No, we can't let up. Will Democrats fighting back in NY/CA move the needle? Joe thinks so - and we need more of it! What numbers are Alex looking at showing all this is even worse for Trump than people realize? Joe has NEVER seen one number this low. What's the latest in Ukraine - and...

OK, so we're winning on Epstein. They're losing. But what about everything else? How do Democrats put together a cohesive message that can actually win? It turns out it's pretty similar to last year's message from Trump. They're screwing you. They're part of the cover up. Everything benefits the rich and the powerful. Not you. And Joe's got a nugget from a new Zogby poll with a word everyone shoul...

Want proof that Trump's lost control of the Epstein situation? Just look at how they're trying to respond. A majority of Americans - including a majority of Republicans - think there's a coverup. And why Democrats need to stay on target. Take a lesson from the guy who's won two of the last three presidential elections (and is, you know, currently in the Epstein files). Repeat, repeat, repeat. Read...

How do you take on an AI-powered autocracy? What does truth even mean in an algorithm-driven ecosystem? Trygve Olson joins Joe and Alex to discuss how we can wrestle control back into the hands of we, the people - and use the tools we've built for good. What are Trygve's 7 rules for winning back control of the public square? If you're looking for more outrage machine content, this one isn't for yo...

A $170 billion private army - more than Putin's entire defense budget. Joe explains the race we're in now - and what we have to do to stop Trump's ICE takeover of America. And what does actual transformation look like in our politics? Hint: It's not what Elon Musk is peddling... but yeah, Joe and Alex lay out what's really going on with the "America Party." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

When your "big beautiful bill" is actually a MAGA Murder Bill... you have to distract voters from what's really going on. Hello there, Alligator Alcatraz! Joe explains what's going on... and why when voters do pay attention to the big orange man behind the curtain, it's not going to end well for MAGA. How do we craft a winning message and deliver it to voters? Joe and Alex dive in. Learn more abou...

We dive into Zohran Mamdani's historic victory in New York - and why Joe thinks too many are already taking the wrong lessons from the win. Hint: it's the tactics, not the message. And what really happened with turnout in 2024? Why Joe's skeptical about any turnout claims. Why are primaries so important to building a successful operation? Trust the guy who's won more presidential primary states th...

Why the No Kings protests were such a positive step for the pro-democracy movement - and what we have to do next. When you ask someone else to join you, it really is easier than you think. Especially with some new poll numbers showing that half the country is with us...And what's going on in the Middle East? Why Joe thinks this will not end well. How's that "two week" deadline going, Putin? That a...

Why this is an opportunity not to just rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic - but actually fix what's wrong with America. How can the Democratic Party change its mindset? How, according to Joe, must it change - from a party to a movement? How can we talk about defending democracy and break through?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Elon Musk... really an ally? Why Trygve thinks the "Stalin Rule" applies here. How to avoid falling into the binary trap Trump has forced us into - and to win, we have to play the game we're in. Joe and Trygve think 2026's Senate map could get really interesting, including in some places Democrats might not be expecting to compete... and what really makes a wave? Why all of this chaos is good n...

It's TACO Time for Trump... and he hates it. Great. Why this one sticks and why it's a lesson for us moving ahead. What about Elon? Is he sticking around? Why we shouldn't dance on DOGE's grave yet. Why "Drain the Swamp" makes perfect sense, if you're Trump... and how do we talk about corruption in a way Americans can understand? And the path forward for Joe has never been clearer. Time to do the...

In light of the House passing the MAGA Murder Budget - Joe digs up some stats you have to hear to believe. Think America knows the truth about Medicaid cuts? Think again. Joe has a solution - but it's going to take a lot more than Democrats are doing right now. Americans generally like tax cuts... when they think it's for them. But when those cuts are framed as helping the rich? No-brainer. So let...

Joe and Alex discuss the new revelations about President Biden's decision to run - but what's the really scary thing looking forward no one is talking about? Plus - do Democrats have an age problem? What does Joe think the solution is? And yeah, we talk about the plane - and why $300m from a random previously-broke Chinese company is a MUCH bigger deal, leading Joe to coin a new nickname for Trump...

With another week of Trump chaos, Joe's just about had enough. Stop hoping for someone else to do the work we need to do. Stop hoping an election is going to change things or wishing national Democrats will magically fix everything and unite. The responsibility is on our shoulders. Joe explains how we, the people, can get it done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How bad has Trump's first 100 days been? Don't ask the Canadian conservatives, either. New PRRI data shows that crucial parts of Trump's coalition aren't just eroding - they might already be gone. And why it's not just about "democracy being on the line" - what key question do 52% of Americans already agree on? Stick around to the end for some classic Trippi. He's cracked the code. What's the 3.5%...

Another week on the Trump clown show train - but Joe points out there's a whole lot of intentional destruction happening, too. What's Joe's unexpected idea to cause chaos within MAGA? How can Democrats campaign on what the Trump regime has done so far? Don't run on the idea that we have to save the system! Is it time for Democrats to stop talking about Project 2025? And how do wave elections start...

Special guest Anat Shenker-Osorio joins Joe and Alex for one of our favorite shows to date. You won't want to miss the energy. What is the entire Democratic political ecosystem getting wrong? What's broken about "testing?" And how do we take the fight more directly to Trump - with what Anat calls "the only thing that truly fells an autocrat?" Plus: How do we avoid "process words" and unintentional...

Joe sums up the crazy tariff roller coaster in two words: Trump caved. So now what? Where do we go from here? When are his supporters going to start feeling the pain - and moving away from Trump? Joe thinks it might already be happening - but what do we need to do to make it a long-term win for the pro-democracy side? And do Democrats still have an oxygen problem? Why Cory Booker provided a roadma...

A big win for Democrats in Wisconsin - why Joe sees no sunshine for MAGA/Trump in these results. A refuse/resist movement is growing and it is growing everywhere. Looking ahead: How do we fight everywhere but stay efficient? Where should Democrats look to in 2026? How long of a leash does Elon have left? And yes, we have to talk about the economy. Where is the bottom with the economy? Trump's prob...

Description: Our friend Reed Galen joins the pod to discuss what he's seeing traveling around the country to town halls with The Union - and what the path forward for the opposition movement is. Turns out, when 75% of Americans agree with you, and you're still losing, then it's not the issues - it's the message! We go beyond tough love for the Democrats and diagnose how to start winning again. Joe...

Joe and Alex are back with two huge announcements. We've talked about what we need to build to take on anti-democratic forces - now we're doing it. Join the new pro-democracy social network. Sez.us, online or in your app stores. And Resolute Square is Lincoln Square on Substack! Join us and help us keep building the town square. Finally - what number (don't worry, it's not a poll) does Joe have hi...

Are we buying Putin's latest con job? Why Joe and Alex think the proposed "ceasefire" in Ukraine might be broken before it's even agreed to. And returning home, Joe and Alex finish their look at the state of our union. What's going on with the economy - and why has Trump seemingly already broken one of his signature promises? How much pain are Trump supporters willing to take? And Joe lays out wha...

If you skipped Trump's "State of the Union" record-setting ramble, this show's for you. Joe and Alex dive in - what actually is the state of our union? Part 1 of where we see the world, the economy, and the state of both parties... Starting with how Joe thinks Trump's second term has completely remade American foreign policy. It's Trump and Putin against the world. He answers maybe the scariest li...

Will Trump and the House GOP end up becoming the dogs that caught the car? What happens with the impending shutdown - and should Democrats try to keep the government open? And why all those horrible polling numbers for Trump in House seats really don't matter to Trump and Elon. It's all a race - can Trump derail democracy before we win back the House? What can we do to stop it? Learn more about yo...

Dave Troy, publisher of "America 2.0," joins Joe and Alex to look under the surface at what Elon and Trump are doing. What's Elon's endgame - and is there any way to stop it? How Project 2025 is just a small piece of the puzzle - what's "Project Russia" and why is it a MUCH bigger threat? And why do the crypto-bros keep attacking the dollar? And what should the pro-democracy movement do about all...