American politics is undergoing seismic changes that will alter the course of history. At Words Matter, we believe that facts, evidence, truth and objective reality are necessary and vital in public discourse. Our hosts and guests have broad experience in government, politics and journalism -- this gives them a unique ability to explain recent events and place them in historic context. Together, w... more
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 421 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews |
The current government shutdown is unlike any we have seen before. President Trump is turning this into a political assault on blue states, energy projects, infrastructure projects, and more. What does this shutdown really mean for our democracy? Whe... more
Make no mistake - we are headed towards a government shutdown and it is a strategic move from the Trump administration. So what are the Democrats doing to avert a disaster? What does this signify about the current political landscape in America and w... more
“This is a 10,000-meter race to a full-blown police state, and they’re picking up speed.” The Trump administration is using the Charlie Kirk assassination as a tool to attack free speech at an alarming rate. Under the guise of “hate speech,” Trump an... more
Yesterday, on September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Today, September 11th, marks the 24th anniversary of the largest terrorist attack in U.S. history. Laurie Garrett joins David Rothkopf and Norm Ornstein in a sincere conversation to m... more
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Hello Norm from SLP. Thanks for your words in the latest podcast. It gave substance/voice to not just the outrage we feel in MN about the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman — but the real sorrow. We are all “close by” — I am not alone in having relationships to residents of every single community that was targeted that night. And we all still do talk to our neighbors, including about politics — even this past week. But what sadness.
Thank you for telling it like it is. Priceless.
Thank you for telling the truth!
This is a great show! Love Norm & Kevita! Very invaluable information, and a great perspective.
No idea who co-host Kavita is but she takes FOREVER to say something. I find female (which I am one) speakers on podcasts, etc. tend to speak much more hesitantly and under-confidently than their male cohorts. It’s a societal thing, of course. But, women, we won’t change things until we change things. Especially in a public role (i.e. a model for others), PLEASE embrace your thoughts and beliefs and then express them forthrightly!
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Episodes often revolve around the current political climate in America, with a strong emphasis on issues like free speech, democracy, and government accountability. Hosts typically engage in thoughtful discussions regarding the implications of political actions on different social issues, particularly focusing on the Trump administration and its policies. The podcast features insights from a variety of experts, which enhances the analysis of complex subjects like censorship, political violence, and civil liberties, making it a key source for listeners seeking to understand the broader context of political controversies and trends.
Unique to this podcast is its strong reliance on expert opinions and extensive knowledge from its hosts, making... more
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