The Politics of New America

The Alien Registration Act was passed in an era of fear leading up to America's entrance in the Second World War. Today it's being used to trap undocumented immigrants by forcing them into a no-win scenario where they end up being criminalized no matter what they do. On this episode we look at how this law came into being, how the Trump Administration is using it, and the many pitfalls and dangers...

In light of the increasing frequency and intensity of ICE raids, we look at the massive challenges facing the agency in carrying out the Trump administration’s deportation policy.  Trying to remove millions of people from the US by force requires a tremendous manpower, legal shortcuts, and billions upon billions of dollars. That's not enough to stop the federal Government. Find out how the groundw...

The Travel Ban returns from the depths of Trump's first term, but don't be mistaken, this new one is a whole different beast. Listen to this Weekly Brief for a quick breakdown of who will be affected by the new travel ban, how it compares to the old one, and what to look out for going forward.  The Politics of New America explores and explains the policy of the American federal government in this...

 President Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops in California to protect and assist ICE agents carrying out his immigration crackdown using the powers given to him in Title 10 of the United States legal code. The deployment’s legality is under heavy scrutiny with legal challenges expected to come thick and fast. Today we breakdown how the president took control of the National...

Poland's recent presidential election was decided by a razor thin margin. Did the American conservative movement tip the scales to secure the election of the right wing, nationalist presidential candidate? And is this just the first of many elections where American conservatives will influence foreign voters? Join us for a look at the powerful political machinery that is the Conservative Political...

The population of Americans that Identify as LGBTQ+ is higher than ever, but major corporate sponsors are pulling out of Pride Month events across the nation. Join us as we explore how the Trump administration's policy and language around LGBTQ+ issues, specifically Transgender rights, has scared off major corporate donors. We also think about what Pride might look like in the post rainbow-capital...

Nathan breaks down the history of the presidential pardon and how Trump has seen it fit to hand them out in his 2nd term. https://linktr.ee/hauntedmouseproductions

The Take it Down Act has come into law with near unanimous support from both Republicans and Democrats, but the new rules to protect the public from revenge porn and deepfakes could also be weaponized to harm innocent online creators and businesses. Join Nathan as he discusses the good and the bad of the Take It Down Act in the inaugural Weekly Brief. 

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is going after CBS, NBC, NPR, and other media outlets as the agency pursues a dangerous new policy of aggressively attacking critics of the Trump Administration. Peek behind the curtains at the FCC as we discuss the agency's 5 commissioners, each with their own conflicting political goals. Then look ahead to the future as we reveal why the Tr...

Nathan breaks down the current American natalism movement and what the birth crises means for the world. https://linktr.ee/hauntedmouseproductions

Nathan takes Josh through a history lesson on past Presidential impeachments and exactly just what it takes to remove a sitting president. https://hauntedmouseproductions.com https://linktr.ee/hauntedmouseproductions

Nathan discusses Trump’s recent plans to send troops to the border.

Nathan defines the term “National Emergency,” the term’s history, and the sweeping powers a National Emergency grants the President. An overly tired Josh is also present.

Nathan explains the consequences of Trump’s executive order Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.

Journalist Nathan Stone and Producer Josh Carmody invite you to sit down for deep dives on the rapid changes happening in Trump’s new America.