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THE WEEKEND SHOW

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Join Anthony Davis for in-depth conversations with expert guests about the state of America. Brought to you by MeidasTouch and Five Minute News.

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Jared Yates Sexton joins Anthony Davis to discuss the collapse of neoliberalism and the rise of authoritarian capitalism in the United States. How decades of wealth redistribution, weakened democracy, and global exploitation have created the conditio... more

Army combat veteran  and Democratic candidate for Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, Fred Wellman, joins Anthony Davis to discuss Trump’s invasion of Venezuela, the wider consequences for international security and the military’s apparent willing... more

Jared Holt and Michael Edison Hayden join Anthony Davis for a satirical look at the Trump presidency over the last year, exposing the increasing Nazification of the administration as Trump’s enablers align the executive with far-right nationalism, re... more

Former AOC advisor, Corbin Trent, joins Anthony Davis to discuss the leadership challenges faced by the Democratic Party and the need for a more inspiring and effective opposition to counteract the current authoritarian regime. The importance of buil... more

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Fred Wellman
A 22-year Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and former executive director of the Lincoln Project.
Democratic candidate for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District
Episode: Army Veteran Analyzes Trump's Venezuela Attack and Legality of Invasion and Maduro Kidnapping.
Jared Holt
Journalist and senior researcher at Open Measures, covering hate and extremist movements.
Open Measures
Episode: Jared Holt & Michael Edison Hayden with a satirical look at the Trump presidency over the last year.
Michael Edison Hayden
Investigative journalist and analyst of right-wing populism, author of Strange People on the Hill.
Self/Pending Publication
Episode: Jared Holt & Michael Edison Hayden with a satirical look at the Trump presidency over the last year.
Corbin Trent
Former communications director for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and strategist for Bernie Sanders, now the publisher of America's Undoing on Substack.
America's Undoing
Episode: Corbin Trent on Democratic leadership challenges and effective opposition to an authoritarian regime.
Richard Logis
Founder and Executive Director of Leaving MAGA
Leaving MAGA
Episode: Leaving MAGA founder on the collapse of Trump support in wake of rising prices and authoritarianism.
Elizabeth Dwoskin
Silicon Valley correspondent for The Washington Post, known for in-depth reporting on technology and politics.
The Washington Post
Episode: Elizabeth Dwoskin exposes the tech billionaires pushing right-wing politics and Vance 2028 campaign.
Professor David Cay Johnston
Notable journalist, economist, and author
Episode: Professor David Cay Johnston, Kat Abughazaleh and Miles Taylor: Special Edition of The Weekend Show.
Kat Abughazaleh
Political activist and candidate for office
Episode: Professor David Cay Johnston, Kat Abughazaleh and Miles Taylor: Special Edition of The Weekend Show.
Tia Levings
New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife, a memoir of escape from the Christian patriarchy.
Episode: Tia Levings on the Christian Trad-wife life and MAGA patriarchy, behind far-right Trump nationalism.

Host

Anthony Davis
Host of the Weekend Show, known for engaging discussions with expert guests about the current state of American politics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 693 ratings
  • Appreciation

    Well, per usual, Jared Yates Sexton has hit it out of the park once again.

    “The truth sets us free” (John 8.32); it need not make us happy. “The truth serves only a world that lives by it.” (Helen Hayes, First Lady of the American Theatre, as the Dowager Empress in Anatole Litvak’s enduring classic, Anastasia.)

    For us constitutional democracy adherents, the anointing on Sexton’s life continues to flow unabated. Thank you, my Brother, for continuing to set your face like a flint toward that which... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pastor Roberts
    United States2 months ago
  • The best of political podcasts!

    Your interview with Jared Yates Sexton was one of the very best I’ve ever listened to! We are in very troubling times! Your conversation about China’s growth into a world power reminded me of the mad rush to China around 2000. I managed 2 divisions of an international tech company at the time. I asked our American VP of Asia what would happen in 25 yrs when the West had built China’s economy. His stunned look told me he hadn’t even thought about it. His reply that “they’ll be grateful” was so r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi110278
    United States2 months ago
  • The Best

    Fantastic pod. So much better than MSM. Deep dives, smart, relevant. Thanks for all of your hard work Mr. Davis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aldo Hoff
    United States2 months ago
  • The best

    This is a ‘must hear’ podcast every weekend. Great host & excellent guests offering interesting & intelligent conversations. Thanks 🙏🏼

    Please, you mentioned the British show you watched this week, a satire piece laughing at Trump. What was the show?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duchess Frida
    Australia3 months ago
  • 9.14.25

    both sides lady? i haven’t heard one not one person on the left celebrate this. the right like mike lee congressman celebrated the 2 deaths n 2 attempted deaths in brooklyn park committed by a right wing christian fanatic! unsubscribe when you say the left is the same as the right regarding violence which is absurd! what about the right glorifying that still n video of pres biden bound & gagged looking dead eyes closed in the back of a trump decorated trump and dems said nothing while the maggat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    midwestBlue
    United States4 months ago

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The host is noted for his clarity and depth in discussions, contributing to a better understanding of complex issues.
Overall, the podcast is praised for timely and truthful content that resonates with those concerned about democracy and current political dynamics.
Some comments express a desire for less levity amidst serious topics, indicating a mix of preferences for content delivery.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its insightful political analysis and the quality of its expert guests.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Leaving MAGA founder on the collapse of Trump support in wake of rising prices and authoritarianism.
Q: What's holding back Republicans in Congress from speaking out against Trump?
Logis suggests that fear of MAGA voters and needing their support in primaries is a significant factor holding them back.
Leaving MAGA founder on the collapse of Trump support in wake of rising prices and authoritarianism.
Q: Do you think MAGA supporters recognize the authoritarian tendencies coming from Trump?
Logis believes many in MAGA deep down understand that Trump's actions are wrong but feel it's easier to maintain loyalty than to confront the reality of those actions.
Leaving MAGA founder on the collapse of Trump support in wake of rising prices and authoritarianism.
Q: How does it feel to have extracted yourself from the MAGA community?
Logis states that leaving was liberating, shedding a state of desperation, panic, and paranoia that he experienced while part of it.
Leaving MAGA founder on the collapse of Trump support in wake of rising prices and authoritarianism.
Q: How would you describe the desire to support Trump despite the knowledge that he's a fraudster?
Logis describes this as a community issue, where the attachment to the MAGA identity can overshadow personal needs and reality.
Tia Levings on the MAGA mindset behind Trump's Epstein cover up he claims is a 'hoax'.
Q: What does the healing process look like?
Tia explains that healing requires fierce self-advocacy and a comprehensive life makeover, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, trauma work, and recognizing the effects of indoctrination.

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1. Fred Wellman
2. Jared Holt
3. Michael Edison Hayden
4. Corbin Trent
5. Richard Logis
6. Elizabeth Dwoskin
7. Professor David Cay Johnston
8. Kat Abughazaleh

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