The Social Contract with Joe Walsh

It’s happening right before our eyes. And none of it should be surprising. Trump is indeed acting like a dictator, the wealthiest man on the planet, not elected by anyone, has declared war on federal civil servants, and Congress, charged in the Constitution with keeping a check on the presidency, has willingly abdicated that authority. It is by definition a Constitutional crisis. Hosted on Acast....

Please cut thru all the DEI noise out there, here’s the truth. Trump is blaming black people, brown people, women, transgenders, and people with disabilities for the deaths of those 67 souls. That’s disgusting and monstrous. If that doesn’t disgust you, nothing will. And btw, Trump said it because he knows he can get away with saying it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with long time conservative John Ziegler (@zigmanfreud). To discuss NeverTrumpers like myself. He has some criticisms. Of me and others. This is an important conversation to have at this point for all of us who don't support Trump but are not Democrats. Or are we? Have a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As citizens in a free society, it is our responsibility to stay informed. To stay tethered to truth. If the people become uninformed and untethered to truth, democracy withers away. We're getting there. Also...Trump continues his cruel attacks on transgender Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been eight days. And in those eight days Trump has carried out a war against decency, the rule of law, checks & balances, and the guardrails of our democracy. And what have Democrats done? Nothing. Not a damn thing but cower. And hide. And worry. We need an opposition party. Democrats are making clear they ain’t up for this. We need to find an opposition party asap. Or our democracy will...

There is nothing new going on right now. Our immigration cops conducted targeted raids under Obama and under Biden. We put non-citizens on deportation planes under Obama and Biden too. In fact, Obama deported MORE non citizens than Trump did. The only difference? Trump is putting a camera on all of it. To scare you and fool you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long time conservative talk radio host/original NeverTrumper @SykesCharlie and I sat down to figure some stuff out. How did Trump win again? What’s the future for both political parties? What will these next four years look like? And what do all of us who believe in democracy and oppose authoritarianism do now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of executive orders issued, hundreds of Biden’s executive orders rescinded, people’s lives already impacted, fake emergencies invented, loyalty tests being carried out, open middle finger at the rule of law & the Constitution, open politicization of all federal health information…by all intents & purposes, Donald Trump is a King. And he won’t stop unless he’s stopped. Hosted on Ac...

A Washington, DC church bishop simply asked the President of the United States to show mercy and compassion. To follow the teachings of Jesus. And MAGA erupted and attacked her. And Trump demanded an apology. Also…government via executive order is not what our Founders intended. Because our Founders did not want to be ruled by a King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump began his day taking an oath to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” He spent the rest of his day violating that oath. But NO ONE should be surprised. He told us he’d do this. The question is: Will the American people care? I hope so. And…the dangers of hyper partisanship. On full display yesterday. Actually, they’ve been on display for a number of years. Ho...

He's the most corrupt person on the planet, and we knowingly reelected him again. He's pledged to jail his political opponents, so Joe Biden was right to issue preemptive pardons. Because Trump lies as he breathes, here's the facts on the great economy he is inheriting. Do I want Trump to succeed? I want America to remain free, democratic, and prosperous. That's my answer. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

A bunch of stuff this Friday: Democrats, your brand absolutely sucks. That’s what you need to focus on. And while we’re at, sure Elon is a horse’s ass, but going after billionaires isn’t gonna help you politically. Also, I said 13 yrs ago the “two state solution” is an impossibility. It still is today. Finally, we don’t have kings in America, right? Right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Anthony Conwright & I agree on very little. He’s a young, black progressive, I’m an old, white libertarian. He believes Israel is committing genocide, I most emphatically don’t. He wrote a very thought provoking piece about how the term genocide came into being and what it means and should mean. So we’re sat down to discuss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearings began today for Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi. Most Americans don’t understand who or what the attorney general is. The AG is the top law enforcement officer in the country. The AG is NOT the President’s lawyer. The AG must be independent. Must not be political. Pam Bondi fails that test. She should not be appointed. And…well done Michelle Obama. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Jack Smith's final January 6th report is out, spelling out in great detail the crimes Trump committed trying to retain power. I read it with profound sadness. Sad because the American people don’t care about it. And they should care. For the sake of our democracy, they must care. Also…good on Kamala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Unstoppable.” Firefighters across the board have said these fires were unstoppable. Hard truth, but it’s the truth. Also, Trump is going to lie about the economy, let’s not let him. The truth is - Trump is inheriting a GREAT ECONOMY. And…I didn’t like Obama getting all chummy with Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral. I’ll explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She’s a woman of the left. Always considered herself a progressive. She’s also a transgender woman. And she had the courage to do the right thing, to call out the dangerous extremes in today’s far left. And it’s cost her politically & professionally. I can relate. A conversation with @briannawu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the fires are still raging, and people are fleeing and dying, and losing everything they have, and while firefighters are working 48 hour shifts, Donald Trump fires off political attacks. And not just Trump. All his fellow Republicans do as well. While people are still fleeing and dying. That's wrong. And that must be condemned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk couldn't even give it a rest until the LA fires are under control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember. Always remember what Republicans said on January 6th. Don’t let them forget what they said in real time. Also, hey Merrick Garland you silly institutionalist…now’s not the time for institutionalists. Not with Trump about to try to tear down our institutions. Release the final Jan 6 report. Finally, hey MAGA…decency is a GOOD thing. How about you practice it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Four years ago today there was a violent attempt to overthrow an American election. All caused SOLELY by Donald Trump. He should have been made into a pariah after January 6th. Instead, he'll be sworn in as president again in 14 days. This sad turn of events these past four years is an indictment of the American people, not of Donald Trump. Shame on us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Biden gave Liz Cheney a medal for her service to this country. Well deserved. Also, Donald Trump should thank Joe Biden for the great economy he’s inheriting from Biden. And…I don’t know who the next Speaker will be, but I do know the next two years of GOP rule in the House will be utterly chaotic & incompetent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deadly act of terrorism is New Orleans, and right away Trump & all his sycophants blame migrants, illegals, & the porous border. One big problem: The terrorist was a U.S. citizen, born & raised in Texas. He served in the military too. Did Trump & his sycophants retract their accusations against migrants? You know that answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

I used to be a political asshole. But I stopped. Because it wasn’t making things better. Being an asshole is a prerequisite to being a successful Republican today. Also, we can both recruit the best & brightest from around the world AND retrain Americans. Come on. Don’t limit this country. We can do both. Finally, no one in America has more power than a citizen. Happy new year. Hosted on Acast...

Jimmy Carter passed away yesterday. And EVERY American, no matter their politics, will say Carter was a man of decency. Donald Trump will be sworn in as President in a few weeks. And EVERY American, no matter their politics, will say that Trump is a horrible human being. What does this tell us? It tells us that because our politics is broken, Americans feel unheard. And because they feel unheard,...