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The Tony Michaels Podcast

Tony Michaels
Donald Trump
Elon Musk
Tariffs
Jeffrey Epstein
Economy
Constitution
Epstein Files
MAGA
Congress
First Amendment
Democracy
Tesla
Democratic Party
Gavin Newsom
Republican Party
Charlie Kirk
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Ghislaine Maxwell
Executive Power
Project 2025

Independent political commentary for people who are done with the corporate media filter, billionaire bootlicking, and party-approved talking points — focused on constitutional accountability, concentrated power, and working-class democracy.

Tony Michaels delivers sharp, in-your-face coverage of American politics, democracy, constitutional power, authoritarian threats, corruption, courts, electio... more

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Donald Trump wants Congress to do something the Constitution never assigned it to do: clean up his mess.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly under pressure to support an effort to "expunge" Trump's impeachments from the House ... more

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Trump Got Embarrassed... So He Covered It Up

The President is embarrassed because he lost to the Constitution.

That's not a metaphor.

A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump's name could not remain on the Kennedy Center because C... more

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Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire.

But here's the question nobody seems to be asking:

Did some of the workers get rich too?

In today's Opening Argument, I tell the story of a former Walmart employee who remembers wh... more

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Tucker Carlson just called America's biggest banks "drug dealers."

And whether you agree with Tucker or not, he stumbled onto a question nobody in Washington seems willing to ask:

If borrowers have responsibilities, don't lenders ... more

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Recent Guests

John Bolton
Former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump
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Episode: Trump’s DOJ Strikes: Bolton Indicted as Political Enemy! | The Tony Michaels Podcast #1013
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine, meeting with President Trump discussed in the episode.
Government of Ukraine
Episode: Zelenskyy Stands TALL as Trump KNEELS to Putin | The Tony Michaels Podcast #972
Donald Trump
Former President of the United States, discussed in context of election commentary and Putin meeting.
Trump Organization
Episode: Zelenskyy Stands TALL as Trump KNEELS to Putin | The Tony Michaels Podcast #972
Trey Crowder
Comedian and commentator
Episode: Emergency or Power Grab? Trump Occupies the Capital | The Tony Michaels Podcast #969
Tulsi Gabbard
Former Congresswoman and political commentator
Episode: MAGA Implodes as Trump Flirts with War | The Tony Michaels Podcast #927
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Congresswoman known for her controversial views
Episode: MAGA Implodes as Trump Flirts with War | The Tony Michaels Podcast #927
Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
State of California
Episode: Newsom Declares WAR on Trump’s Federal TAKEOVER in LA | The Tony Michaels Podcast #923
Gabe Sanchez
Political commentator and guest
Episode: Trump’s Tariff TANTRUM Just Went Full STUPID | The Tony Michaels Podcast #874
Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman from Texas known for her advocacy for freedom of speech and social justice
Episode: Jasmine Crockett BLASTS Pam Bondi for TERRORIST Label | The Tony Michaels Podcast #866

Host

Tony Michaels
Host of The Opening Argument; primary host of the series focused on constitutional accountability and anti-elite critique.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 611 ratings
  • Great Pod

    Don’t miss out on Tony’s powerful, entertaining, profound rhetoric

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chanosky
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unbearable

    What a complete garbage show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    IanBartels
    United States8 months ago
  • Fierce

    Tony tells the truth and MAGA hates it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rvgirl42
    United States8 months ago
  • F--k 'em!

    Thanks for telling the truth Tony. I hope more Americans will pick up what your putting down.

    Audible
    5
    Cash Daniell
    United States9 months ago
  • Thanks for telling the truth Tony. I hope more Americans will pick up what your putting down.

    Audible
    5
    Cash Daniell
    United States9 months ago

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Loyal audience that appreciates transparent, opinion-driven analysis over neutral boilerplate.
A bold, unapologetic voice with strong pro-democracy stance.
Sharp, fast-paced insights that challenge corporate power and media narratives.

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Talking Points

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MAGA Text WAR PLANS in a Group Chat—With a JOURNALIST! | The Tony Michaels Podcast #867
Q: What's your position on the current state of our government?
We are witnessing a fundamental problem with a Republican Party that's entirely embracing fascism and ignoring the rights of citizens.
MAGA Text WAR PLANS in a Group Chat—With a JOURNALIST! | The Tony Michaels Podcast #867
Q: What are your first thoughts on the Signal Gate situation?
It's unsurprising given the incompetence of the involved parties and the lack of seriousness in handling national security matters.
Schumer REJECTS GOP Bill—Trump Throws Tantrum! | The Tony Michaels Podcast #859
Q: Does it seem like they are promoting something and that's why they are on the podcast?
Yes, they are promoting products and aiming to engage listeners with CBD products.
BREAKING: Trump BODY SLAMS Public Schools | The Tony Michaels Podcast #854
Q: What should listeners do according to Tony?
He encourages listeners to stay engaged on social media and mobilize discussions about the importance of public education in their communities.
BREAKING: Trump BODY SLAMS Public Schools | The Tony Michaels Podcast #854
Q: What does the host think about public schools being at risk?
Tony believes that Trump's initiative poses a significant threat to public education and will affect the financial stability of communities reliant on federal education funding.

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This program offers pointed political commentary focused on constitutional accountability, concentrated power, and democracy from the working-class perspective. Episodes frequently critique executive authority, the influence of donors and corporate power, and the mechanics of government. Listeners are drawn to blunt, policy-driven analysis that challenges mainstream media narratives and emphasizes republic safeguards, transparency, and citizen engagement. A notable strength is the host's unapologetic, no-nonsense style, often pairing constitutional arguments with current power dynamics to spur action and accountability. The show stands out for its consistent emphasis on structural checks and working-class democracy over partisan talking poi... more

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7. Gavin Newsom
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