Antispiral

On this episode of Antispiral, we got all things BLISSISSIPPI and other midterm fall out as we watch the blue wave linger beyond November 3rd. I’m also breaking down Pete Hegseth’s attempted impeachment and how I think that’s going to play out in the next congress as well. But more importantly, we’re talking about how Republicans have responded to their historic losses by doubling down on the EXACT behavior that got them here in the first place. 

Plus, quick hits on Alaska's Senate race and what the Republican leadership elections means for the future of congress and their party.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

On this episode of Antispiral: THE BLUENAMI HAS ARRIVED and I can’t shut up about it. 

I'm breaking down the historic midterm results that saw Democrats take back BOTH chambers of Congress, flip governor's mansions across the country, and turn states in the deep south blue. We'll talk about the Senate and House victories, the historic firsts, and how Trump's redistricting strategy spectacularly backfired in the very states it was supposed to help Republicans win. A little vindication, a lot of celebration, and a reminder that the data was telling us something very different from what the doom scrolling would have you believe.

Plus, a look at what these results mean for Trump's final two years in office, the Democrats' newfound subpoena and oversight power, and why this election was a referendum on the Trump administration. 

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com 

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m looking back at the history of Trump’s attempts to interfere with elections, the countless lawsuits and challenges that have failed along the way, and why all of that history matters heading into this year’s midterms. So I need everyone to lock in. Because he might try the same things again, and when he does, I want you to remember how it has turned out for him every single time. A little perspective, a little reassurance, and a reminder not to let the noise overshadow the facts.

Plus, quick hits on Trump’s latest attempt to undermine the Alaska Senate race and a federal judge shutting down the DOJ’s effort to throw out 20,000 California ballots.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

BLUE VOTER GUIDE: https://bluevoterguide.org/ 

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down the DOJ’s latest attempt to push the big lie ahead of the midterms, a rare Supreme Court win for transgender rights, and encouraging early voting numbers in key states that have Republicans very worried for next week.

Plus, quick hits on a federal judge shutting down DHS’s voter intimidation tactics, the Senate toss-up races to watch, and how Trump’s attempts to undermine election results are running into the same systems that have stopped him before.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

BLUE VOTER GUIDE: https://bluevoterguide.org/ 

TOSS-UP HOUSE RACES: https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings 

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Oct 26

Colorado: https://www.vote411.org/colorado 

Washington: https://www.vote411.org/washington 

Oct 31

North Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com 

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down Katie Zacharia’s time as press secretary (less than one scaramucci), Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as ambassador to Greece, and another encouraging poll showing voters want major change in Washington heading into the midterms. 

Plus, quick hits on Trump’s canceled plan to livestream a public execution and Judge Kelly’s latest ruling against Trump’s White House press ban.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

BLUE VOTER GUIDE: https://bluevoterguide.org/ 

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Oct 18

Illinois: https://www.vote411.org/illinois 

Oct 19

Alabama: https://www.vote411.org/alabama 

California: https://www.vote411.org/california 

Iowa: https://www.vote411.org/iowa 

Pennsylvania: https://www.vote411.org/pennsylvania 

South Dakota: https://www.vote411.org/south-dakota 

Wyoming: https://www.vote411.org/wyoming 

Oct 23

Idaho: https://www.vote411.org/idaho 

Utah: https://www.vote411.org/utah 

Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/virginia 

Oct 24

Massachusetts: https://www.vote411.org/massachusetts 

New York: https://www.vote411.org/new-york 

Oct 26

Colorado: https://www.vote411.org/colorado 

Washington: https://www.vote411.org/washington 

Oct 31

North Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com 

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m diving into Trump’s latest taxpayer-funded propaganda campaign, his comments about Iran taking out SoCal cities, and more increasingly obvious signs that Republicans are in trouble heading into the midterms. From five reliably red states suddenly looking competitive to former Trump voters jumping ship, the “red undertow” might be stronger than Republicans expected. And it will pull some of them under next month.

Plus, quick hits on Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed’s growing support among former Trump voters and what this says about Republican turnout this November.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.
New episodes of Antispiral every Sunday at 8:00 AM EST.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

BLUE VOTER GUIDE: https://bluevoterguide.org/ 

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Oct 13

DC: https://www.vote411.org/district-of-columbia 

Maine: https://www.vote411.org/maine 

Maryland: https://www.vote411.org/maryland 

Minnesota: https://www.vote411.org/minnesota 

New Jersey: https://www.vote411.org/new-jersey 

Oregon: https://www.vote411.org/oregon 

West Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/west-virginia 

Kansas: https://www.vote411.org/kansas 

Oct 14

Wisconsin: https://www.vote411.org/wisconsin 

Oct 16

Connecticut: https://www.vote411.org/connecticut 

Nebraska: https://www.vote411.org/nebraska 

Oct 18

Illinois: https://www.vote411.org/illinois 

Oct 19

Alabama: https://www.vote411.org/alabama 

California: https://www.vote411.org/california 

Iowa: https://www.vote411.org/iowa 

Pennsylvania: https://www.vote411.org/pennsylvania 

South Dakota: https://www.vote411.org/south-dakota 

Wyoming: https://www.vote411.org/wyoming 

Oct 23

Idaho: https://www.vote411.org/idaho 

Utah: https://www.vote411.org/utah 

Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/virginia 

Oct 24

Massachusetts: https://www.vote411.org/massachusetts 

New York: https://www.vote411.org/new-york 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com 

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down Ken Paxton’s latest defense of an unbelievably lenient plea deal for a child predator, Jerome Powell once again refusing to cave to Trump’s pressure campaign, and what the Supreme Court’s SAVE database ruling actually means for voting and the upcoming midterms.

Plus, a much more personal conversation about the Cornell case and the ways women have quietly learned to protect each other.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

BLUE VOTER GUIDE: https://bluevoterguide.org/ 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Oct 4

Alaska: https://www.vote411.org/alaska 

Rhode Island: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island 

South Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina 

Oct 5

Arizona: https://www.vote411.org/arizona 

Arkansas: https://www.vote411.org/arkansas 

Florida: https://www.vote411.org/florida 

Georgia: https://www.vote411.org/georgia 

Indiana: https://www.vote411.org/indiana 

Kentucky: https://www.vote411.org/kentucky 

Louisiana: https://www.vote411.org/louisiana 

Mississippi: https://www.vote411.org/mississippi 

Montana: https://www.vote411.org/montana 

New Mexico: https://www.vote411.org/new-mexico 

Ohio: https://www.vote411.org/ohio 

Tennessee: https://www.vote411.org/tennessee 

Texas: https://www.vote411.org/texas 

Oct 6

Illinois: https://www.vote411.org/illinois 

Nevada: https://www.vote411.org/nevada 

Oct 7

Missouri: https://www.vote411.org/missouri 

Oct 9

North Carolina: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina 

Oklahoma: https://www.vote411.org/oklahoma 

Oct 10

Delaware: https://www.vote411.org/delaware 

Oct 13

DC: https://www.vote411.org/district-of-columbia 

Maine: https://www.vote411.org/maine 

Maryland: https://www.vote411.org/maryland 

Minnesota: https://www.vote411.org/minnesota 

New Jersey: https://www.vote411.org/new-jersey 

Oregon: https://www.vote411.org/oregon 

West Virginia: https://www.vote411.org/west-virginia 

Kansas: https://www.vote411.org/kansas 

Oct 14

Wisconsin: https://www.vote411.org/wisconsin 

Oct 16

Connecticut: https://www.vote411.org/connecticut 

Nebraska: https://www.vote411.org/nebraska 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com 

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down Trump’s failed attempt to ban major news outlets from the White House, the growing divide within the Republican Party, and the increasingly obvious signs that Republicans are playing defense heading into the midterms.

Plus, quick hits on the cancellation of Freedom Fest and the Republican Senate fundraiser in Texas that excluded the Texas Republican Senate candidate (hilarious).

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Oct 5

Alaska Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alaska 

Rhode Island Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island 

South Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina 

Oct 6

Arizona Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/arizona 

Arkansas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/arkansas 

Florida Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/florida 

Georgia Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/georgia 

Indiana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/indiana 

Illinois Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/illinois 

Kentucky Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/kentucky 

Louisiana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/louisiana 

Mississippi Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/mississippi 

Montana Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/montana 

Nevada Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/nevada 

New Mexico Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/new-mexico 

Ohio Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/ohio 

Tennessee Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/tennessee 

Texas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/texas 

Oct 7

Missouri Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/missouri 

Oct 9

North Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/north-carolina 

Oklahoma Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/oklahoma 

Oct 10

Delaware Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/delaware 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com

On this episode of Antispiral, I’m breaking down the ruling from the Supreme Court that rejected Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions, the ongoing drama with the Kennedy Center, and the unexpected return of Mitch McConnell. 

Plus, quick hits on Kash Patel’s oversight hearing where he got absolutely grilled by a Republican Senator, and another Republican congressman’s proposal to impeach Hegseth.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

Alaska Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/alaska 

Rhode Island Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island 

South Carolina Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/south-carolina 

Texas Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/texas 

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com 

On this episode of Antispiral, it’s my birthday! I’m breaking down Trump’s increasingly desperate attempts to rewrite his legacy, his bizarre claims about being at Ground Zero on 9/11, and why his obsession with being remembered as a hero may say more about where he knows his presidency is headed.

Plus, quick hits on Missouri’s insanely chaotic congressional map fight, the courts blocking Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, and Trump’s promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms.

As always, I’m calling out the chaos, highlighting the wins, and keeping you informed without sending you into a spiral.

Video version of this podcast is on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasilverman1 

Short form content on TikTok: emma_silverman1

Opinion Pieces on Substack: emmasilverman3

Check your registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ 

Find your polling place: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 

View your state’s election dates and deadlines: 

https://www.usvotefoundation.org/state-election-dates-and-deadlines 

September 15th Primary:

Delaware Voter Guide: https://www.vote411.org/delaware

Merch: https://emma-silverman-shop.fourthwall.com