
Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen bring you the best of The Contrarian's unflinching journalism to defend democracy—truthful, not neutral. Listen for political and legal analysis, uncompromising interviews, and steps for actionable resistance in defense of democracy. www.contrariannews.org
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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Jen and Norm spoke with pollster G. Elliott Morris who writes the substack Strength in Numbers, a valuable resource with Eliott’s own polling plus analysis of other polls in the news cycle.
The trio discussed Trump’s war in Iran and how Americans ar... more
You might have seen the news that Hungarians democratically ousted dictator Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power.
Tim Mak is the founder of the wonderful substack The Counteroffensive, which covers life on the ground from regions like Ukraine and Hu... more
We are facing the brink of disaster, a war of potentially calamitous proportions, fueled by Donald Trump’s paranoia, religious fervor, and ego after his threat to destroy an entire civilization. This is the language of genocide, and we should all tak... more
The constant references and invocation of white Christian nationalism are unmistakable in the rhetoric of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump. Announcing intentions to commit genocide, wiping out civilizations, allusions to apocalypse,... more
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I could listen to these 2 talk everyday. smart insight that’s missing everywhere in the news these days
Jen and Norm, I am a loyal Contrarian but April Ryan's interview of Susan Rice was an F. She used outdated phrases like "3rd world country" and was corrected by Susan. She was "gushing" at the beginning with statements like "you sure know how to start an interview". She is not ready for prime time and beneath Contrarian's consistently excellent interviews.
My regular dose of sanity and inspiration!
Yea! Jen is back doing a podcast again, thank you!
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This podcast offers incisive political and legal analysis aimed at defending democratic values. Frequent discussions revolve around current events, particularly those highlighting the erosion of government accountability, civil rights violations, and the actions of various political actors, especially under the Trump administration. The hosts engage in thoughtful interviews with experts, politicians, and activists, providing listeners not only with insights into the issues affecting democracy but also with steps for actionable advocacy. It is notable for its emphasis on community activism and a proactive stance against authoritarian tendencies.
Listeners can expect a blend of historical context and current political discourse, with recurri... more
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