The Tristan Snell Show

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The Tristan Snell Show episodes

April 16, 2025 Authoritarian Throwback: Trump’s Deportation Playbook (with David Pakman)
Tristan breaks down how Trump’s latest immigration moves are straight-up medieval—think mass detentions, zero due process, and even outsourcing detainees to El Salvador’s infamous mega-prison. It’s not just a policy debate; it’s a full-on challenge to the rule of law, and the Supreme Court is getting dragged into the mess.
Tristan is joined by David Pakman—YouTube OG, host, and author of the bestseller The Echo Machine—for a no-BS conversation about the rise of authoritarian vibes, why loyalty is replacing competence in government, and how the left can actually win by ditching purity tests and building a real coalition. They get into why most people aren’t glued to political podcasts, how the right is dominating lifestyle content, and what it’ll take to reach new audiences (hint: it’s not just more political hot takes).
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51 min
April 15, 2025 Vacuum of Power: How Policy Chaos Empowered China, Raised Costs, and Threatened Democracy
Tristan unpacks the far-reaching consequences of America’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)—one of the most damaging foreign policy mistakes in modern U.S. history. With years of diplomatic effort with key allies like Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam squandered, Trump has left a power vacuum in Asia that China is now exploiting. Tristan connects this strategic blunder to a broader pattern of policy missteps—from healthcare cuts that threaten millions of Americans, to voting rights rollbacks that risk disenfranchising vast swaths of the electorate.
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50 min
April 11, 2025 Mailbag: SCOTUS in Shambles
Tristan’s answering your questions about the Supreme Court, from the Trump vs. JGG case to the looming specter of the Insurrection Act. Will Amy Coney Barrett surprise us again? Can Chief Justice Roberts keep the ship from crashing? And what’s the real deal with Trump’s election antics? Join Tristan as he tackles these topics and more.
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46 min
April 09, 2025 Unraveling Trump’s Trade Debacle w/ James Surowiecki
Today we delve into the chaotic world of Trump’s trade policies, featuring an exclusive interview with renowned author and economist James Surowiecki. James offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the infamous tariff charts were created and the dishonesty surrounding them. The episode also examines Elon Musk’s public feud with Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, and how tech billionaires are reevaluating their support for the administration amidst market turmoil.
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57 min
April 08, 2025 Incompetence Ignites a Global Economic Crisis
When the going gets tough, Trump goes golfing. Today, Tristan examines the already infamous tariff charts that contributed to the crisis and discusses potential legal cases that could impact Trump’s future. He analyzes the growing backlash from financial communities and the implications for Trump’s political coalition.
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49 min
April 04, 2025 Mailbag Mayhem: Safeguards Against Chaos
In this week’s mailbag episode we discuss Donald Trump’s civil fraud and E. Jean Carroll cases, more fallout of SignalGate and the risks of unsecured military communications and we explore the limits of presidential power, safeguards against reckless military orders. For a good time, we’ll even speculates on the 2028 Democratic presidential field.
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42 min
April 03, 2025 Wisconsin Wins, GOP Hypocrisy, and the Road to 2026
On this episode of The Tristan Snell Show, we unpack a week of political twists and turns. From a major Democratic victory in Wisconsin to surprising bipartisan action on Capitol Hill, Tristan breaks down what these developments mean for the fight ahead. Plus, the hypocrisy of “pro-family” Republicans is on full display as they block basic accommodations for new mothers. And in New York, the Eric Adams corruption saga takes a new turn—could state charges be next?
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36 min
April 02, 2025 A Conversation with Rep. Jake Auchincloss
In this episode of The Tristan Snell Show, Tristan dives into the continuing SignalGate saga, exposing the Trump administration’s use of insecure communication platforms like Signal and Gmail. Tristan also examines Trump’s recent push for retaliatory tariffs, which threaten to raise costs on everyday goods, prescription drugs, and even home insurance premiums.
Joining the discussion is Representative Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, a rising Democratic star. Rep. Auchincloss shares his insights on the corruption within the Trump administration, its impact on Americans’ wallets, and the erosion of the rule of law.
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51 min
March 29, 2025 Mailbag: Retroactive Justice and Hope for America’s Future
In this mailbag episode, Tristan Snell tackles questions from listeners about the ongoing Signalgate scandal, potential legal consequences for the Trump administration, and the motivations behind Trump’s 2024 election victory. Snell explores the illegality of DOGE, the lack of due process for detained immigrants, and presidential immunities. He also discusses the possibility of retroactive justice for current administration officials and speculates on the best realistic outcome for the next four years.
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46 min
March 28, 2025 Exposing Bad Laws: Elie Mystal on Voter Suppression and Immigration Reform
Legal expert Elie Mystal joins Tristan Snell to discuss his new book Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America and expose the racist origins of voter registration and immigration laws. Learn how these popular but problematic laws are undermining democracy and enabling cruelty, and hear Mystal’s insights on the Supreme Court’s strategy for dealing with Trump.
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52 min

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