On this week's episode of Black Man Spy, Malcolm Nance speaks with Portland-based journalists Courtney Vaughn and Taylor Griggs about what is REALLY happening in Portland right now. They discuss Kristi Noem comparing Portland protesters to Hezbollah and Hamas, the presence of the federal agents in Portland, how Portlanders are using costumes and naked bike rides to contradict Trump's "warzone" label, and what would happen if the National Guard arrived in Portland.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Harry Litman to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the latest government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's generals meeting and concerns regarding the Supreme Court's potential future rulings on issues like birthright citizenship. 

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Former Congressman Joe Walsh to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss Joe's switch from Tea Party Republican to current Democrat and the challenges Democrats face as a party. They also discuss James Comey's indictment, Trump's "Enemies List" and Pete Hegseth's order for hundreds of military generals and admirals to gather at Quantico next week. 

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Malcolm Nance welcomes professor Corey Brettschneider to Black Man Spy.

Corey Brettschneider is a professor at Brown University, where he teaches constitutional
law and politics. He discusses his book, "Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It" and relate past authoritarianism to the current moment. He and Malcolm discuss historical parallels between contemporary political threats and significant moments in American history, such as the sedition acts under John Adams, the actions of James Buchanan, and the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. They also discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the weaponization of free speech.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes John Fugelsang to Black Man Spy.

John Fugelsang is an actor, comedian, son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother, and author of the new book, "Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds."

He speaks with Malcolm about how the Right has twisted the Bible for political gain, the decline in religious participation in America and what the Bible actually says about abortion, immigrants and LGBTQ rights.

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Malcolm Nance discusses Charlie Kirk's assassination in Utah, and what this act of terrorism means for America.

Malcolm Nance welcomes David Frum, The Atlantic's Senior Editor, to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the Jeffery Epstein press conference, Trump and Epstein's friendship and history, and the evolving QAnon movement. Plus, how Trump's tariffs are impacting the economy, Trump's D.C takeover and whether or not a war with Venezuela will occur.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Steve Schmidt to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the continued presence of the National Guard in D.C, Jeanine Pirro's corrupt leadership and what the Democratic party needs right now.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Rick Wilson to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss the necessity of speaking up and using your voice. They also discuss the corruption of ICE, the Trump takeover in Washington D.C and the Trump-Putin summit.

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Malcolm Nance welcomes Fred Wellman to Black Man Spy.

The pair discuss Trump's failed birthday parade, his inability to understand and reach veterans and the deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C.

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