Taking Down Trump

In this episode, we discuss the fallout following false claims spread by JD Vance and Donald Trump about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH and the historical context of xenophobia in America. Later, Representative Ro Khanna joins the show to provide insights from Capitol Hill and discuss the urgent need to counteract these divisive narratives. 

From dismantling healthcare as we know it to rolling back civil rights, Project 2025 reads like a dystopian novel—only it's terrifyingly real. We'll dissect the absurdities of these proposals, including pregnancy surveillance and the attack on Medicare. 

In this post-debate episode, we’ll talk debate strategy and how Kamala Harris masterfully baited Trump into a frenzy of fact-checkable falsehoods and unhinged outbursts from his weird pet-eating paranoia to his Charlottesville revisionism.

In this 6th installment of "Decoding Project 2025," we delve deep into their alarming plans for the Departments of Education and Energy including: dismantling school accreditation, eliminating support for underprivileged students, repealing crucial climate change legislation and stifling renewable energy progress…and so much more!

This week on Taking Down Trump, Tristan reflects on his time at the Democratic National Convention, Trump's eyebrow-raising gala for January 6th "guests," and the former president's apparent foray into unauthorized Middle East diplomacy.

He’s joined for a conversation with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who pulls back the curtain on Supreme Court corruption. They discuss billionaire influence, ethical gymnastics by certain justices, and potential fixes like term limits and an actual ethics code (gasp!).

In this week's episode, fresh off the DNC, Tristan Snell breaks down the Trump University scandal. As a prosecutor who led the New York Attorney General's Trump University investigation, Tristan gives us an insider's look at how he brought down one of Trump's most notorious scams, interviewing hundreds of victims and ultimately securing a $25 million settlement. We dive into how the Trump turned his biggest fans into unwitting cash cows, and what it tells us about his political playbook. Grab your MAGA hats and your BS detectors, folks – it's time to go back to school, Trump University style.

It’s Part 5 of our Decoding Project 2025 series and we’re diving headfirst into its assault on America's farmers, food supply, and public health.

From slashing aid for struggling farmers and gutting critical SNAP programs that feed hungry families, the real kicker is the elimination of food safety regulations, allowing their corporate cronies to peddle tainted meat and toxic baby formula - because who needs a healthy next generation when there's a buck to be made?

It’s a dystopian vision, where children starve, the environment is ravaged, and the only ones who feast are Trump's gluttonous backers. 

In this eye-opening 4th installment of "Decoding Project 2025," Tristan Snell dissects the alarming foreign policy proposals in Donald Trump's blueprint for a second term. From gutting the State Department to abandoning NATO, Snell exposes how Project 2025 would cripple American diplomacy and embolden adversaries like Russia and China. Learn about plans to end aid to Ukraine, betray the Kurds, and slash support for Africa. Snell also reveals the document's hypocritical stance on classified information leaks and its potential economic impact on Virginia. Don't miss this crucial analysis of how Trump's isolationist "America First" policy could lead to "America Last" on the global stage.

In Part 3 of this Decoding Project 2025 series, Tristan delves deep into Donald Trump's blueprint for a second presidency, focusing on the proposed changes to the Department of Homeland Security. He examines Ken Cuccinelli's plans, which include mass deportations, violating due process, and denaturalizations. Tristan also highlights the contradictions in Trump's stance on border security and immigration, the potential gutting of the Secret Service, and the alarming proposals to defy court decisions.

Tristan Snell unpacks the latest from the campaign trail from Tim Walz's VP nod to Trump's desperate rants. But the real kicker? J.D. Vance's not-so-subtle flirtation with authoritarianism. Snell breaks down how this Yale Law grad went from Trump critic to MAGA puppet, peddling dangerous ideas about voting rights and the end of the American republic. Is Vance just weird, or is he the most extreme candidate in America’s history? Tristan exposes the threats to democracy hiding behind Vance’s nerdy political jargon. Keep the couch jokes coming.

In this second episode of Taking Down Trump's special series, Tristan Snell exposes the details behind the dangerous Project 2025 blueprint for dismantling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and privatizing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Actions which would create immense risks to national security and the safety of millions of Americans. The deep dive focuses on the section written by former Trump administration DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli, which lays out a plan to effectively create an immigration Gestapo, potentially herding millions of men, women, and children into tent-based prison camps.

In this episode of "Taking Down Trump," host Tristan Snell delves into Donald Trump's recent meetings with foreign leaders and explores the potential legal implications under the rarely-invoked Logan Act. The episode also features YouTube legal and political commentator Leeja Miller, who discusses J.D. Vance, Peter Thiel's influence, and Project 2025. Together they examine Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reform and their feasibility.

In this first part of our bonus episode, we begin a deep dive into Project 2025, the controversial blueprint for a potential second Trump administration. We’ll expose alarming plans to dismantle the civil service system, politicize government agencies, and reshape the military. From gutting worker protections to imposing extreme ideological tests, we analyze the far-reaching implications of Project 2025 for American democracy and institutions. Join us for the first installment of this critical examination of Trump's vision for reshaping the federal government.

Buckle up, folks! In this whirlwind episode, Tristan analyzes the dramatic shift in the 2024 presidential race following Biden's withdrawal and Kamala Harris's rapid ascension to Democratic nominee. We examine how Harris's background as a prosecutor could be a game-changer against Donald Trump and we apply lessons from Tristan’s book Taking Down Trump to Harris's campaign. Tristan also discusses the implications for key issues like police reform, reproductive rights, and election integrity.

In this episode Tristan unpacks the bizarre reality of J.D. Vance as Trump's VP pick. From Silicon Valley cash to extremist trash, we'll explore how this Hillbilly Elegy author became MAGA's newest darling. Discover the Thiel-Musk money trail, Vance's greatest hits of misogyny, and his apparent allergy to democracy. We’ll also cover recent political developments, including the tragic events in Pennsylvania this past weekend and Judge Cannon's dismissal of classified documents charges against Trump.

Michael Cohen joins the show to give insider perspective on the trial, his star witness testimony, and what Trump's guilty verdict means for the 2024 race. Plus, Cohen serves up some spicy advice for Joe Biden's debate prep and explains why Project 2025 should terrify every democracy-loving American. We'll also dissect the media's age obsession and why recent European elections might give Democrats hope.

Join us for a deep dive into the Supreme Court's recent bombshell decisions, including the reversal of the Chevron doctrine and its implications for federal agencies. Then, Tristan explores the potential silver lining in the Trump immunity case and how it might impact the 2024 election. Joined by Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick, together they discuss the court's increasing extremism, corruption concerns, and potential checks on judicial power.

Tristan and guest Jojo from Jerz analyze the never ending corruption in “Trumpland” plus the Supreme Court's lack of accountability, and the importance of maintaining perspective on the unprecedented nature of current political events.

Tristan delves into the blatant hypocrisy surrounding Donald Trump and the conservative establishment. Is Trump in violation of the same federal gun law that led to Hunter Biden's conviction? Joined by the inimitable Stephanie Miller, the two dissect the erosion of democratic norms, the cowardice of Republicans, and the urgent need for citizens to rally at the ballot box to preserve the nation's values.

Tristan examines the alarming extremism taking root in the Supreme Court. Later, Rick Wilson joins for a dive into the crumbling world of Trump allies.