The Tristan Snell Show

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The Tristan Snell Show episodes

March 27, 2025 Signalgate Scandal with Allison Gill
Tristan and guest Allison Gill (Mueller She Wrote) dive deep into the Signal Gate scandal rocking the Trump administration. They analyze the shocking security breach involving classified military plans shared on an unsecured Signal chat, explore its implications for national security, and discuss how it compares to past controversies. Snell and Gill also examine the potential political fallout, the role of Senate Republicans in investigating the incident, and strategies for communicating the gravity of the situation to voters.
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59 min
March 21, 2025 Mailbag Madness Part 2: Presidential Immunity, Accountability, and Citizen Power
In this special mailbag edition of The Tristan Snell Show, Tristan breaks down the Supreme Court’s controversial presidential immunity ruling, explaining its limitations and implications for Trump’s second term. We know what you’re thinking, what about Elon?
Tristan provides detailed answers about whether Elon Musk enjoys presidential immunity protections (he doesn’t), explores the lack of recall mechanisms for federal representatives, and outlines how state governments can serve as bulwarks against federal overreach.
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32 min
March 20, 2025 Mailbag Madness: Trump’s Legal Defiance, NATO Drama, and Immigration Chaos:
Tristan Snell unpacks your questions on Trump’s court order defiance, NATO membership controversies, and the administration’s chaotic immigration policies. He shares his insights on the constitutional crises, international alliances, and human rights in this mailbag episode.
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36 min
March 19, 2025 What Happens If Trump Defies Court Orders? Legal Chaos Explained With Glenn Kirschner
Tristan Snell is joined by former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner to discuss the implications of the Trump administration defying court orders, the role of U.S. Marshals in enforcing judicial decisions, and provide insights on significant legal cases, including the Eric Adams case. Additionally, they explore the importance of supporting non-profit organizations in the fight to protect democracy.
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52 min
March 14, 2025 The Mailbag: Fighting Trump, Musk, and Corruption
In this week’s mailbag episode, Tristan tackles pressing questions from listeners about the ongoing battles against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He discusses strategies for pressuring vulnerable Republican representatives, the intimidation of law firms by the Trump administration, and the potential for disbarring lawyers who violate ethical standards. Snell also delves into the abuse of executive orders, the limitations of congressional power, and the hush money case against Trump.
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32 min
March 13, 2025 Trump's Six-Week Economic Wreckage & the VA Betrayal w/ Brooklyn Dad Defiant
Tristan Snell and Brooklyn Dad Defiant break down how Trump's administration has quickly derailed what they call "the best American economy since the 1960s." They examine the market volatility, tariff chaos, and rising unemployment, highlighting February's worst job cuts since 2009. The conversation takes a serious turn discussing veterans' issues, including cuts to burn pit exposure benefits and plans to fire 80,000 VA employees - what Snell calls "the most anti-veteran presidency in American history." BDD shares his frustration over watching predicted disasters unfold, comparing the situation to comic book villains becoming reality. The duo closes with sharp commentary on corruption, discussing how removing government services pushes Americans toward private alternatives that benefit Trump's wealthy allies.
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46 min
March 11, 2025 Legal Guardrails: Can Courts Restrain Executive Power? W/ Dahlia Lithwick
In this powerful episode, Tristan is joined by fellow podcast host and legal expert Dahlia Lithwick to analyze the unprecedented constitutional challenges as courts attempt to check executive overreach. They explore whether judicial orders will be followed, the targeting of law firms like Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling, and what collective action might be necessary to preserve the rule of law. This essential conversation tackles the urgent question: can America's institutions withstand an authoritarian assault, or are we witnessing democracy's unraveling in real-time?
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1 hr 5 min
March 07, 2025 The Mailbag: Lions, Tigers, and Billionaires
Tristan dives into your burning questions about Elon Musk’s controversial dealings, the Supreme Court’s latest rulings, and the Democrats’ messaging struggles. From billion-dollar contracts to voting reform and the fight for Ukraine, we’re unpacking the chaos. Plus, a deep dive into how we can mobilize non-voters and hold power players accountable.
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51 min
March 06, 2025 Global Chess: Europe's Unity Strengthens While American Trade Policy Falters
In this episode, Tristan breaks down Trump's inconsistent approach to tariffs, comparing the current situation to the disastrous Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 that worsened the Great Depression. Snell analyzes how Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico are already creating economic uncertainty, with frequent policy reversals revealing administrative chaos. The episode also explores Europe's strengthening unity in support of Ukraine despite Trump's attempts to weaken NATO alliances, and critiques Trump's address to Congress, highlighting numerous factual inaccuracies about taxes, defense spending, and healthcare.
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1 hr 9 min
March 04, 2025 Government by Billionaires for Billionaires: Musk's Power Grab & Ukraine's Ambush
Today we’ll discuss the alarming economic indicators suggesting a potential recession, Elon Musk's unprecedented role in government despite massive conflicts of interest, and the disastrous Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. While Elon is securing billion-dollar government contracts for his companies while serving as an unelected official, Trump's botched handling of Ukraine has revitalized global support for Zelensky. The episode also covers America's broken promises to Ukraine and the consequences for U.S. standing in the world.
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1 hr 7 min

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