Really American Founder and Broadcaster Justin Horwitz and Hellenic Council Director Endy Zemenides are joined by founding Director of the Middle East Institute's Turkey Program, Gö Nül Tol to discuss the alarming rise of a dictatorship in Turkey under Erdogan, and what it means to America's struggling democracy.

In this all-new episode of Not Your Daddy's America we’ll draw stark parallels with the escalating political crisis in Turkey, and the rise of authoritarianism in the US. As protesters continue to flood the streets of Turkey, opposing President Erdogan's draconian policies, Horwitz and Zemenides put a spotlight on how the American corporate media is ignoring it all.

Our guest shares deep insights into Erdogan's alarming consolidation of power, and explains how the situation in Turkey serves as a cautionary tale for emerging autocracies around the world. Gö Nül Tol points out the courageous spirit of Turkish protesters, particularly younger folks, who are battling against the dismantling of their democracy.

We’ll also talk about the alarming non-response from international powers, made worse by the lack of any reaction from the European Union or the United States. And our hosts slam the short-sightedness of how these nations are prioritizing strategic military relationships over core democratic values.

Horwitz and Zemenides discuss the threats posed by leaders who disregard constitutional norms and judicial authority. They call it a worrisome reality, where democracy—once thought infallible in established powers like the U.S.—is being torn away by figures like Trump. 

You’ll also hear our plea for all to acknowledge the bond of global democracy, and for our audiences to amplify the voices of those brave people fighting back against tyranny all over the globe. Whether in Turkey, or our own backyards. 

And we urge everyone to not grow complacent, and to consider the awful consequences of turning a blind eye to these struggles for democracy. 

Be sure to tune in next week for more one-of-its- kind analysis and powerful calls to action, as we navigate the tumultuous road ahead for modern democracy.

Really American Founder and Broadcaster Justin Horwitz and Hellenic Council Director Endy Zemenides are joined by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to discuss the Constitutional crisis arising from Trump's refusal to adhere to federal judge rulings, and strategies Democrats need to embrace to start winning again.

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Welcome to the premiere of Not Your Daddy's America, a brand-new provocative podcast series where our hosts deliver bold insights and unfiltered discussions about America’s shifting political landscape. In this episode, we’ll take a look at the implications of Trump ignoring orders of federal judges, as Congressman Suozzi provides first hand insights into the challenges these actions pose for the balance of power.

Justin and Endy examine the internal discord within the Democratic Party, and propose much-needed strategic shifts and new media strategies in order to regain voter trust. 

Congressman Suozzi paints a vivid picture of the American socio-political terrain that has transformed over the last decade. He traces the roots of the Democratic Party’s waning popularity back to a failure to create a clear, cohesive message. 

Our hosts, along with Congressman Suozzi, argue for a return to the Party’s roots—focusing on bolstering the middle class, and advocating for policies that support working people across the nation.

We’ll also touch on the ways elected officials can reconnect with everyday Americans, many who feel left behind and without a voice. As Suozzi passionately explains, it’s about constructing new messaging that resonates with the masses. 

This show promises to bring refreshing and blunt discussions on what truly matters in American politics. Justin, Endy, and their lineup of awesome guests offer not just epic commentary, but the solutions and calls to action necessary for change. 

What do you think about the paths proposed by Congressman Suozzi and our hosts? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to tune in next week for more critical analysis, right here on Not Your Daddy's America.

Despite a motley assortment of tone-deaf, ill-advised attacks by the Trump campaign, VP Kamala Harris and her shiny new Vice Presidential pick Tim Walz are soaring in the polls, and jam-packed rally venues. Meanwhile, Trump regrets his VP pick of Vance and suffers the split-screen comparison.

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Welcome back, folks! On this episode of Defiant, Brooklyn Dad Defiant and the legendary Kenny Hess dive into a whirlwind of recent news to discuss Kamala Harris’s momentum, Donald Trump’s disastrous VP pick, and JD Vance’s…couch?

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Our hosts celebrate the recent surge of enthusiasm for Kamala Harris and talk about the ways she is taking Trump head-on. We’ll highlight her brutal call-out of Donald at a rally this week in Atlanta, where the VP said, "If you've got something to say to me, say it to my face."

Kenny and Brooklyn Dad give an update on Kamala Harris’s imminent vice-presidential pick and share their thoughts on the front-runners. "It's an embarrassment of riches on the Democratic side," Brooklyn Dad said. “Meanwhile, Trump and MAGA Republicans are flailing.”

We’ll also discuss how Democrats have cleverly coalesced around a new descriptive word for Trump, cover Donald's bizarre obsession with Hannibal Lecter, and share some shocking Olympic results. “I heard we got gold in gymnastics, but not in shooting,” Kenny said. What the hell?”

We’ll share some news from this week’s Kamala for President events and highlight a very bold statement she made on border security. “Absolute mic drop moment from her,” Kenny called it.

Finally, this week’s Raggedy Bish Award goes to evangelicals, and you are not going to want to miss the reason why.

Stay defiant my friends! We’ll see you here next week.

Brooklyn Dad Defiant, aka Majid Padellan, and co-host Broadcaster Kenny Hesse dive into the seismic shift in the political world as President Biden steals momentum with his EPIC chess move of withdrawing from the race and passing the torch to his VP Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. 

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Welcome to another episode of Defiant, where it seems each week we have another unprecedented event to cover. Of course this week we’ll be talking about how the Presidential race was completely upended, and how it is already working in Democrat’s favor. 

“The democratic party was basically infused with B12, just a shot in the arm,” Brooklyn Dad said. “I've never seen the party as excited as it is now.”

We’ll compare JD Vance to Jeb Bush, run through the pro’s and con’s on the list of potential VP nominees, and absolutely dismantle some of the GOP and right-wing media attacks on Kamala Harris.

Our hosts share their feelings of lingering shock from hearing the news that President Biden was stepping out of the race, and share our biggest fears about the campaign ahead.

We’ll also talk about how the right-wing media has already started unleashing some of the same sexist and racist attacks on Kamala that they used on Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Kenny predicts just how poorly Donald will fare against Kamala Harris in a head-to-head matchup, and he doesn’t mince any words. “We knew from the beginning of the first Trump candidacy,” he said, “that this guy was completely unqualified, regardless of his mental state. All of the people in his administration have said he has no idea what he's doing. You have all of this evidence...that this guy is suffering from clear symptoms of not only dementia, But malignant narcissism.”

Brooklyn Dad has a promise for the trolls who spread lies and propaganda about Kamala Harris. “I'm gonna pick and choose my battles,” he said. “But I'm not sitting back and letting them attack our candidate. I am going back at them as hard as possible. And it's not difficult because now who's the old man running?”

And as always, you are NOT going to want to miss the winner of this week’s You Raggedy Bish award. 

Brooklyn Dad Defiant, aka Majid Padellan, and co-host Broadcaster Kenny Hesse discuss President Biden's efforts to quell the questions about his candidacy; the attempt made on trump's life and the MAJOR Secret Service fails; and the disgusting sight of a convicted felon being nominated at the Republican National Convention.

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Welcome to another addition of The Defiant podcast. There is a lot to talk about this week. “We have President Biden quieting his critics stepping up and doing what he believes he needs to do to silence the naysayers,” Brooklyn Dad said. “And then we had the tragic events of this past weekend where a would-be assassin took a shot at the former, disgraced president.”

We’ll also talk about massive security failures at the Trump rally shooting, cover the opening days of the Republican National Convention, and we have a very special Raggedy Bish award to hand out this week.

Our hosts will discuss how elected Democrats and prominent leaders in the party have said it’s time for President Biden to step aside, but have no alternative nominee in mind. “You come in and you have no idea of who to present, but you're gonna sit there and badmouth the sitting president,” Kenny said. “At the very least, if you're going to do that, provide some sort of option or alternative.”

You’ll also hear about Joe’s magnificent comeback since his debate performance sent shockwaves through the political scene. “Something that's getting lost in all the events that happened,” Kenny said, “is how well Joe Biden actually did and how defiantly he came out when he was at his Detroit rally and in his interview with Lester Holt.”

And Brooklyn Dad addresses just how reliable these so-called Democratic sources are that the media keeps citing in their reports calling for Joe Biden to drop out of the race. “This is your game, media,” Brooklyn Dad said. “Now you're going to say unnamed, highly-placed Democratic sources. I'm not buying it. What I'm buying is the very real people that we see chanting and screaming, enthusiastically in support of our president.”

So buckle up and grab your cow bells. Kenny will explain what you need those for shortly!

Actor, comedian, writer John Fugelsang unloads about the division in the Democratic party on President Biden's age, rails against religious hypocrisy, and reveals tips on how to debate MAGA Christian Nationalists.

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After a much needed week off, our hosts are back with new energy to talk Biden supporters back off the ledge after the past two very difficult weeks. They’ll share the truth and some spicy details about what’s really behind certain Democrats suggesting the President should drop out of the 2024 race.

Today we’re joined by John Fugelsang. “He's an actor, a writer, TV and radio host with a voice as smooth as butter,” Kenny said. "Political commentator, a hilarious comedian, and he's a fellow East coast native originally from Long Island.”

John helps us distinguish between journalism and the media, and breaks down the terrible irony of the media’s attacks on Biden since the debate. “You can have a debate where this old man [Trump] goes on stage and lies 602 times,” John said. “A convicted felon and adjudicated rapist who stole from American citizens, including veterans with a fraudulent online university. And we're all talking about how the other old guy needs to really drop out.”

We’ll discuss the scathing New York Times editorial article calling on Biden to drop out of the race, and talk about the brand new trove of recently released salacious Epstein files that have Trump’s name literally written all over them.

And you are NOT going to want to miss the winner of this week’s You Raggedy Bish award. 

Brooklyn Dad Defiant, aka Majid Padellan, and co-host Broadcaster Kenny Hesse are joined by Former NY State Assistant Attorney General Tristan Snell, who successfully prosecuted Trump University, predicts prison time for Donald Trump when Judge Merchan reveals his sentence on July 11th, and shares his tips for Taking Down Trump in tonight's presidential debate between Biden and Trump. 

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Brooklyn Dad Defiant, aka Majid Padellan, and co-host Broadcaster Kenny Hesse discuss the likelihood that a frightened and feeble Donald Trump ditches the debate, the deceptive tactics used in deep fakes and "cheap fakes," and Trump's FAILED Black church fiasco in Detroit.

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Who will win the first Presidential debate? Will Trump even show up? Brooklyn Dad and Kenny break down their hilarious spot-on predictions for next week’s showdown. 

What’s with the recent rise in “cheap fake” videos used by Republicans and right-wing media to portray Biden as confused or lost? Our hosts expertly pick apart the schemes and you’ll hear exactly why they think Republicans have resorted to such cheap tactics. “If your guy is so good, why do you have to resort to this cheap fakery,” Brooklyn Dad asked. “Why can't you stand on his character or his accomplishments? Because he has none of those things. He doesn’t have character. He doesn't have accomplishments.”

We’ll also talk about Biden’s executive order offering protections for hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses. “To not pull them apart - to be able to keep them together, I think it just shows the character of this man,” Kenny said. “Regardless of what you feel about the policies, at least you can acknowledge that Joe Biden is a genuinely good, decent-hearted human being that cares about people.”

You’ll hear who our “Raggedy Bish of the Week” award goes to, and you won’t want to miss our latest segment of “I’m Old Enough To Remember,” where our hosts share some touching personal political memories from listeners. From the first televised Presidential debate, to Kennedy’s assassination and of course the tragedy of 9/11, we’ll discuss how those events shaped and continue to drive the conversation today. 

Welcome to another episode of Defiant! In this episode, Brooklyn Dad Defiant and co-host Kenny Hesse are joined by leading analyst Dr. Allison Gill, who shares her insights on the legal jeopardy facing convicted felon Trump, and her bold prediction for how the ethically-challenged Supreme Court will rule on presidential immunity.

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“There are a lot of firsts,” Brooklyn Dad said. “First time a former president has been indicted and convicted of a felony. And in addition to that, we have insurrectionist Supreme Court justices and billionaire-bought justices ruling on cases. Who better to guide us through the virtual minefield of legal calamity than the award-winning podcast host of Mueller, She Wrote, and Jack, Dr. Allison Gill?”

Allison shares her personal reaction to Trump’s conviction and tells us what she thinks is ahead for the felon. “It's been a really long road, but we're just at the beginning,” Allison said. I think we're finally starting to see what I actually call an ‘avalanche of justice’.”

Dr. Gill walks us through the inner-workings of how Judge Eileen Cannon has purposefully delayed the classified documents case with her ridiculous shenanigans, or as former FBI Director and her podcast co-host Andy McCabe calls them: “CANNONIGANS.” “It's bonkers, but there's nothing appealable about it,” Dr. Gill said. “She can do what she wants. And so here we are.”

We’ll talk about the recent bombshell Samuel Alito recordings that underscore the ongoing ethics problems at the Supreme Court, as well as the Hunter Biden conviction that blows the MAGA narrative of a rigged judicial system out of the water. And Allison tells our listeners exactly what options we have to reign in and restore balance to our overly-powerful high court.

Allison also pushes back on the idea that Trump’s felon title will strengthen him politically, and predicts there will be no negative repercussions for Democrats celebrating the conviction. “Because for us, it's not about revenge”, Allison explained. “It's about the rule of law, that no one is above the founding principles of our country.”

And we sure hope you’ll enjoy the very first segment of “I’m Old Enough to Remember,” where we’ll highlight the most absurd Trump news and harken to a not-so-distant past where these outrageous behaviors and events were not considered normal. “So many of Trump's gaffes and outrageous statements fly under the radar now, because we're so used to everything he says being crazy,” Kenny said. “We can't let that stuff just slip by.”

This is truly an episode you won’t want to miss.