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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
26 episodes
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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21:21
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 23
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41:02
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 22
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28:55
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 21
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39:37
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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39:07
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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37:24
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 18
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45:31
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 17
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36:54
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 16
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29:19
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 15
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21:09
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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38:37
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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32:02
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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3:29
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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32:40
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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24:26
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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23:21
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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23:41
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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Episode 8
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19:14
Episode 07: Breaking the Silence on Trump’s Mental State
In this first installment of our six-part deep dive into Donald Trump, we explore one of the most urgent and widely debated topics: his mental state.For years, mental health experts followed the Goldwater Rule, which...
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Episode 7
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26:13
Episode 06: Immigration, Disinformation and the Fight for Truth
In this final episode of our series on the 10 Pillars of Democracy, we confront two urgent threats:Pillar 9: Immigration – The Mass Deportation AgendaPillar 10: Transparency, Accountability & Disinforma...
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Episode 6
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26:43
Episode 05: The Rollback of Civil Rights & The Rise of Political Policing
This episode of Surviving Trump explores two deeply unsettling shifts in American democracy:Pillar 7: Civil Rights – The Rollback of Civil LibertiesPillar 8: The Politicization of Law Enforcement & th...
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Episode 5
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26:35
Episode 04: "Faith, Schools and Power
Today we continue our deep dive into the pillars of democracy—this time focusing on two major areas under attack: Separation of Church and State and Education.Since Trump’s return to office, his administration has rapidly pushed p...
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Episode 4
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26:39
Episode 03: From Controlling the Press to Power Grabs
In today’s episode of Surviving Trump, we continue our deep dive into the pillars of democracy and how Trump’s actions are threatening them. With four years ahead, his efforts to consolidate power are just beginning.We’ll explore two ...
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Episode 3
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21:10
Episode 02: Democracy on the Brink
In this episode of Surviving Trump, we dive into the core question: What’s at stake? The answer is simple—our democracy. Since returning to office, Trump has unleashed a torrent of executive actions and policies—over 60 alread...
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Episode 2
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18:12
Episode 01: Preview of Future Episodes
In this episode of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode lays out the roadmap for the podcast, detailing what’s ahead in the coming weeks. From understanding the pillars of democracy to analyzing key players—Trump, Musk, the GOP, and right...
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Episode 1
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