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The Contrarian Pod

The Contrarian
Donald Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
Texas
Tariffs
Inflation
Ghislaine Maxwell
Voting Rights Act
E. Jean Carroll
Justice Department
Federal Reserve
Supreme Court
American Men
Redistricting
Trump
Hurricane Katrina
Democracy
Consumer Price Index
Big Ugly Bill
Radicalization
Masculinity

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. contrarian.substack.com

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There was a lot of news to follow this week, but we are still laser focused on rising health care costs that will impact millions of Americans. Rural hospitals, the middle-class, vulnerable groups, and even those with insurance through work are all a... more

More files related to Jeffrey Epstein were released today. Three emails from the Epstein estate suggest Donald Trump knew much more about the pedophile scandal than he has previously let on.

Contrarian contributor Tim Dickinson sat down with Rep. El... more

Sunday’s vote to re-open the government, without the Democrats winning anything tangible, was in a word, shocking

After a stellar performance at the polling booths on November 4th, eight Senate Democrats made the decision to abandon their party’s co... more

Nancy Pelosi announced this week she would not seek re-election. After 39 years in Congress, she leaves behind a powerful legacy—most remarkably as the first and only woman elected to serve as Speaker of the House.

How do you properly summarize a gi... more

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Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator from Oregon and advocate for democracy
U.S. Senate
Episode: The fight against authoritarianism isn't over after election night
Andrea Campbell
Attorney General of Massachusetts fighting for SNAP benefits
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Episode: The fight against authoritarianism isn't over after election night
Janai Nelson
President and Director-Council of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Episode: Equal Voting Rights are under attack in the courts and in North Carolina
Anderson Clayton
North Carolina Democratic Chair
North Carolina Democratic Party
Episode: Equal Voting Rights are under attack in the courts and in North Carolina
Avenel Joseph
Vice President of Policy at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Episode: The Teetering Healthcare System & Tracking Trump's $1.8 Billion Grift
Will Ragland
Vice President of Research for the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: The Teetering Healthcare System & Tracking Trump's $1.8 Billion Grift
Neera Tanden
President of the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: The Shutdown threatens Affordable Health Care & how 'We Can Be Brave'
Bishop Mariann Budde
Author of 'We Can Be Brave'
Episode: The Shutdown threatens Affordable Health Care & how 'We Can Be Brave'
Dan Goldman
New York Representative and advocate for immigration reform
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump's Fundamentally Anti-Democratic Immigration Strategy

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Jen Rubin
Editor-in-Chief of The Contrarian
Norm Eisen
Publisher and chief litigator of The Contrarian

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
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    Yea! Jen is back doing a podcast again, thank you!

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Tariff trouble, the unstable job market & is AI in a bubble?
Q: Is AI in a bubble?
There is a high level of hype around AI investments, making it hard to determine if the investment will yield enough revenue, suggesting a potential bubble.
Tariff trouble, the unstable job market & is AI in a bubble?
Q: What explains the disconnect between shakiness in the economy and the job numbers?
The main thing is just how big America is; with a workforce of around 160 million workers, there's constant turnover with planned and intended layoffs.
Why limiting visas hurts the economy and more with Justin Wolfers
Q: What is the impact on American society of limiting visas for skilled workers?
It threatens American dominance in science and technology, as immigrant scientists contribute significantly to innovation and advancement.
Why limiting visas hurts the economy and more with Justin Wolfers
Q: What does it mean economically for the country if we stop getting people from overseas?
Slower population growth leads to lower job creation needs, and the economy has to recalibrate its understanding of growth and recession risks.
The Authoritarian Playbook, Drones in Poland & a Gen-Z Revolt in Nepal
Q: How does the political elite capitulate to authoritarianism?
Elites often make deals with authoritarian leaders for their own safety, leading to a lack of critical engagement with the regime's policies.

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