In this episode we cover three big trends that broke out on social media during the month of May.

But, one of them is not as useful to creating anti-Trump narratives as the other two, and the other two are speaking in different ways, to different audiences.

Here are some charts supporting the data mentioned in the podcast:

There’s one mega-trend that’s been taking shape over the past few months, and it poses more of a threat to the anti-Trump movement that possibly any other.

Check out this week’s episode to learn more!

Data and posts referenced in this episode:

YouGov poll linked here.

This week we focused on #RecessionIndicators and recession indicators - multiple online trends during the month of April that showcased the concerns Americans are having about a potential economic downturn.

Charts referenced in the episode are here:

This episode is devoted to a trend I’ve been seeing for some time - not enough elected Democrats and progressive organizations are taking advantage of TikTok.

The good news is, there’s a super simple post format that (a) costs no money, (b) is ridiculously easy to make, and (c) is desperately needed on TikTok.

Take a listen, and then get posting!

Here’s a chart showing a Google search trend (people searching for the phrase “due process”) that I referenced on the pod:

In this episode we talk about one incredible trend that builds on the most powerful anti-Trump narrative out there right now.

Listen to find out how to use this narrative to help build opposition to the Trump agenda.

Supporting charts here:

In this episode, we explore:

* how Americans are craving anti-Trump leadership that takes the moment seriously;

* how Americans are specifically trying to understand tariffs;

* how the tariff narrative from the right is currently winning; and

* one simple trick for Democrats and progressives to reclaim the tariff narrative.

This week is all about “Signalgate,” including:

* the conspiracy theories that the right wing is concocting to explain it

* the pro-Trump constituency that might not be so “pro” because of it

* the posts critical of Trump that rose to the top, and why they performed so well (referenced posts can be found here and here)

This week’s episode focuses on the most important online conversation this week - the executive order that could either be a major opportunity for Democrats running on a state level or the tipping point toward the privatization of a major public good.

In this week’s episode we discuss:

* Trump’s Tesla endorsement was talked about as much or more than the tanking stock market, setting up a perfect story for Democrats to tell about Trump’s second term

* This Democratic leader is connecting with Americans like no other leader right now - hear how he did it this week

* That disheartening study from Media Matters For America - and how we can reverse the trend

This week’s episode covers two big trends:

* Dems are at risk of losing the narrative war over Social Security to Elon and DOGE.

* Some of the most viral political posts of the week were…20-minute speeches??? Find out why it matters.