Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support
Surviving Trump is your indispensable guide to navigating the challenges and contradictions of life under the second Trump administration. In the first 20–25 segments we’ll uncover what’s truly at stake: our democracy. You'll deep dive into the key players, from Trump and Musk (with candid insights into their mental states) to MAGA supporters and other Trump loyalists, revealing who they are and why they pose a threat to democratic values. This essential guide equips you with the knowledge and insight to confidently navigate the turbulent years ahead, empowering you to make informed decisions and take proactive action as challenges emerge.
Episodes
33 episodes
EPISODE 31: Inside Project 2025 — The Hidden Network Behind Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook
Where did Project 2025 really come from, and who’s behind its push for authoritarian power? In this episode, Bella Goode takes listeners inside the origin story of the most coordinated political blueprint in modern history. From right-wing thin...
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EPISODE 30: Project 2025 - Inside the 4 Pillars of Trump’s Plan to Seize Government Power
What is Project 2025, and why are experts calling it a roadmap to authoritarianism? In this episode, Bella Goode unpacks the 4 strategic pillars of Trump’s plan to seize lasting control of the federal government. What’s at stake isn’t just poli...
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EPISODE 29: Project 2025 Overview — Dismantling Democracy and Women’s Rights
Episode SummaryWelcome to Surviving Trump. I’m Bella Goode.This is the first episode in a new five-part series on Project 2025 — a sweeping plan already reshaping the U.S. government from the inside out. Drafted b...
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Episode 28: A Call to Action — The Democracy Defense Plan
Episode SummaryIn Episode 28, Bella Goode lays out a bold and urgent strategy to fight back against Trump’s second-term agenda and the authoritarian blueprint known as Project 2025. After covering the MAGA base, the donor class, and ...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27 – Surviving Trump: The First 100 Days - The Left Strikes Back
Episode Summary:In Part Three of our four-part series on Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term, we’re shifting perspectives to examine how anti-Trump voices are responding to his chaotic and controversial return to power. ...
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Episode 26: “Trump’s 100 Days – Why MAGAs Are More Loyal Than Ever”
Episode Summary:In the second instalment of our four-part series examining Trump’s first 100 days, Episode 26 of Surviving Trump explores the intense loyalty of the MAGA base — the voters who see Trump not just as a politica...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25: Through Their Eyes – How Trump Loyalists See the First 100 Days
Episode Summary:In the first of a four-part series examining Donald Trump’s second-term first 100 days, Episode 25 of Surviving Trumptakes us into the minds of the Wealth Protectors — the high-income donors, corpo...
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Episode 25
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Episode 24: The Rest of the Team: Trump’s Whisper Network and the Breach That Followed
Episode Summary:Some of the most powerful figures in Trump’s national security circle don’t hold formal titles. They don’t lead federal agencies or appear in press briefings — but their influence is vast. In Part One of this episode,...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23: The National Security Team – Loyalty Over Competence
Episode Summary:In this second installment of our three-part national security series, we examine the people now leading America’s most powerful security agencies. These aren’t leaders chosen for experience or qualifications. They...
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Episode 22: National Insecurity – How Trump’s Vision Is Breaking the System
Episode Summary:In this opening episode of our three-part national security series, we go back to basics — defining what national security actually is, how it’s evolved over time, and what it’s supposed to protect us from. We walk th...
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Episode 21: Tariff World – How Trump’s Trade War Broke The Global Economy
Episode 21: Tariff World – How Trump’s Trade War Broke The Global EconomyWhat’s in this episodeIn the final instalment of our three-part series on Trump’s April 2025 tariffs, host Bella Goode steps back to explore the global ...
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Episode 20: From the Farm to the Factory — Who’s Paying for Trump’s Trade War?
Episode Summary:In Episode 20 of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode digs into the real-world consequences of Donald Trump’s sweeping April 2025 tariffs. From wheat fields in Kansas to factory floors in Ohio, the economic pain...
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Episode 20
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Episode 19: Blowing Up the Economy: Trump’s Tariff Gamble
Episode Summary:In Episode 19 of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode unpacks Donald Trump’s massive April 2025 tariff announcement—the largest unilateral economic move in modern U.S. history. This episode breaks down ...
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Episode 19
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Episode 18: Democracy Deleted: Musk, DOGE, and the Unraveling of America
Episode SummaryIn the final chapter of our six-part Musk series, Bella Goode delivers a powerful reckoning with the fallout of Elon Musk’s DOGE regime—a techno-authoritarian experiment that has left America's democratic infrastruc...
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Episode 17: Musk Without Borders – Disrupting Governments Worldwide
In Part 5 of our six-part series on Elon Musk, we zoom out from Washington to the world stage. Musk isn’t just dismantling the U.S. government from within—he’s reshaping global politics without ever holding elected office. From Starlink in Ukra...
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Episode 16: The Aftermath: Fallout from Musk’s Government Takeover
Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative—the Department of Government Efficiency—was sold as a revolution in streamlined governance. But in the wake of its rollout, America is facing a whirlwind of legal battles, shattered institutions, and deepening nation...
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Episode 15: Project 2025 in Action: How Musk and DOGE Are Breaking the System by Design
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE—has become the engine behind a hostile takeover of the U.S. federal government. Guided by the radical Project 2025 blueprint, Musk and Trump are orchestrating a full-scale dismantling of Amer...
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Episode 14: The Vision of Elon Musk: Savior or Supervillain?
Understanding Musk’s mental health and leadership is crucial to assessing his influence in both business and politics. While this analysis is based on observations prior to 2025, it serves as critical context for understanding his curren...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: Elon Musk: Where it all began
Elon Musk is not just a billionaire tech mogul—he’s one of the most polarizing figures of our time. Some hail him as a genius innovator, while others view him as an erratic and dangerous figure who wields too much power. But to truly understand...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12.5 Connecting the Dots: A Listening Guide
Episode SummaryNew here? Just jumping around? You’re in the right place.In this quick guide, host Bella Goode breaks down how Surviving Trump is structured — and how to listen in a way that works for you.You ...
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Episode 14
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Episode 12: Russell Vought – The Man Rewriting America’s Future
Donald Trump’s second term isn’t about governance—it’s about absolute power. But behind the headlines and the chaos, Russell Vought is quietly orchestrating one of the most radical transformations of the U.S. government in modern history. ...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Trump's Effort to Become King - Explaining Unitary Executive Theory
Donald Trump’s second term isn’t about governance—it’s about absolute power. But behind the headlines and the chaos, the theory of Unitary Executive Power is quietly reshaping the government into something far more Authoritarian.Unlike t...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: The Trauma of Trump’s America
Donald Trump’s second term isn’t just a political disaster—it’s a psychological and institutional crisis. In this episode, we examine:Trump Traumatic Stress Disorder (TTSD) – how his rule is inflicting PTSD-like symptoms on m...
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Episode 10
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Episode 09: Trump's Second-Term Strategy – A Madman in Charge
Donald Trump’s second term is not about governance—it’s about absolute power. In this episode, we dissect his authoritarian playbook, exposing how his deep psychological need for dominance is reshaping the government to serve h...
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Episode 9
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Episode 08: The Cult of Trump: Why MAGA Followers Worship Him
Trump is more than a political leader—he is the center of a cult-like movement that has transformed the Republican Party and threatens the future of American democracy.In this episode, we explore:Who are MAGA...
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