Gavin Newsom is taking the fight to Trump - by being Trumpy on social media. Why Joe thinks it can be really effective - and why Democrats shouldn't get bent out of shape about it. Also: You've probably heard about record numbers of Americans "ashamed" Trump is president - but why is it so much worse for Trump under the hood? Just how bad is the economic situation for Trump and MAGA? Plus, a listener question we've been excited to get to for a while...Track Trump's approval and look at some of the numbers Joe and Alex use every week here: https://www.economist.com/interactive/trump-approval-tracker

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Trump's taking over DC - what are we supposed to do about it? Is this just the tip of the iceberg for Trump? And he's got to see his numbers with independents taking - can Trump do anything to save himself ahead of midterms? Plus: Beyond ICE or the tariffs or the deportations - what's the most damaging thing Trump has done so far? Joe has a take you won't want to miss.

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Why Joe thinks the American people are really starting to turn on Trump. Yes, enough of them to make a difference. No, we can't let up. Will Democrats fighting back in NY/CA move the needle? Joe thinks so - and we need more of it! What numbers are Alex looking at showing all this is even worse for Trump than people realize? Joe has NEVER seen one number this low. What's the latest in Ukraine - and where does Joe see this all going? Read Mike Nellis's latest post about Texas, Trump, and where it's all going here: https://endlessurgency.com/p/you-cant-gaslight-the-american-people

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OK, so we're winning on Epstein. They're losing. But what about everything else? How do Democrats put together a cohesive message that can actually win? It turns out it's pretty similar to last year's message from Trump. They're screwing you. They're part of the cover up. Everything benefits the rich and the powerful. Not you. And Joe's got a nugget from a new Zogby poll with a word everyone should be looking at. So how do we put all this into action? 

Read the Zogby poll here: https://johnzogbystrategies.com/new-zogby-strategies-poll-an-intense-collapse-of-trump-support-07-30-25/

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Want proof that Trump's lost control of the Epstein situation? Just look at how they're trying to respond. A majority of Americans - including a majority of Republicans - think there's a coverup. And why Democrats need to stay on target. Take a lesson from the guy who's won two of the last three presidential elections (and is, you know, currently in the Epstein files). Repeat, repeat, repeat. Read Joe's letter here: https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/letter-to-a-long-lost-maga-friend

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How do you take on an AI-powered autocracy? What does truth even mean in an algorithm-driven ecosystem? Trygve Olson joins Joe and Alex to discuss how we can wrestle control back into the hands of we, the people - and use the tools we've built for good. What are Trygve's 7 rules for winning back control of the public square? If you're looking for more outrage machine content, this one isn't for you - but if you want tools to fight back, listen and share! Read Trygve's latest at https://substack.com/inbox/post/167913097?r=f0clj&triedRedirect=true.

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A $170 billion private army - more than Putin's entire defense budget. Joe explains the race we're in now - and what we have to do to stop Trump's ICE takeover of America. And what does actual transformation look like in our politics? Hint: It's not what Elon Musk is peddling... but yeah, Joe and Alex lay out what's really going on with the "America Party."

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When your "big beautiful bill" is actually a MAGA Murder Bill... you have to distract voters from what's really going on. Hello there, Alligator Alcatraz! Joe explains what's going on... and why when voters do pay attention to the big orange man behind the curtain, it's not going to end well for MAGA. How do we craft a winning message and deliver it to voters? Joe and Alex dive in.

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We dive into Zohran Mamdani's historic victory in New York - and why Joe thinks too many are already taking the wrong lessons from the win. Hint: it's the tactics, not the message. And what really happened with turnout in 2024? Why Joe's skeptical about any turnout claims. Why are primaries so important to building a successful operation? Trust the guy who's won more presidential primary states than just about any other talking head out there.

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Why the No Kings protests were such a positive step for the pro-democracy movement - and what we have to do next. When you ask someone else to join you, it really is easier than you think. Especially with some new poll numbers showing that half the country is with us...And what's going on in the Middle East? Why Joe thinks this will not end well. How's that "two week" deadline going, Putin? That and more on this week's That Trippi Show.

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