
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 | 126 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

On the Tea with April Ryan, April sat down with Esosa Osa, the Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact.
They looked at the recent SCOTUS ruling allowing Trump to strip Temporary Protected Status from millions of legal immigrants and how Trump derailed a bipa... more
On Coffee with Contrarians, contributor and independent journalist Katie Phang sat down with political pollster, analyst and organizer extraordinaire Simon Rosenberg.
They looked at what last night’s primary results in New York could mean for the Mi... more
Earlier this week, Contrarian Publisher Norm Eisen sat down with former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance on Coffee with Contrarians. They talked about Trump’s reflecting pool disaster, the almost $1.8 billion slush fund, and MAGA’s current plan to disrupt t... more
Earlier this week, Contrarian publisher Norm Eisen sat down with Senator Mark Warner from Virginia. They talked about how Trump’s pivot to a sycophantic, unqualified nominee for Director of National Intelligence puts national security at risk.
The C... 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Jen and Norm, I am a loyal Contrarian but April Ryan's interview of Susan Rice was an F. She used outdated phrases like "3rd world country" and was corrected by Susan.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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The show centers on sharp political and legal analysis, with high-profile interviews and critical looks at U.S. policy, governance, and democracy defense. Episodes frequently tackle Iran policy, DOJ and legal accountability, voting rights, regulatory oversight, and the role of money in politics, often featuring lawmakers, legal experts, journalists, and advocacy leaders who critique executive actions and push for checks and balances. A standout trait is its unapologetically partisan, accountability-driven stance, aiming to inform listeners who want rigorous analysis and a call to action in defense of democratic norms. Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth policy context, constitutional debates, and real-world implications for rights, gover... more
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