The Tristan Snell Show

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TAKING DOWN TRUMP is a book, a Substack, and now - a podcast. Every week, Tristan Snell gives you an indispensable go-to pod on Trump's trials and other top stories impacting law and democracy - wi

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January 22, 2025 H4D - Day of Darkness: Democracy's Wake-Up Call
In this premiere of "Heroes for Democracy," Tristan Snell and Joanne Carducci (JojofromJerz) dive straight into Trump’s first day of darkness. The duo doesn't just rehash history – they connect the dots between Trump's first-day chaos, the ongoing threats to our democracy, and why every single one of us needs to stay in this fight. This isn't your typical political podcast – it's a wake-up call from two of social media's most outspoken defenders of democracy who aren't afraid to tell it like it is. If you're ready to stand up for democracy and sick of the BS, this is your new must-listen show. Because here's the truth: we either learn from history, or we're doomed to repeat it.
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22min
January 21, 2025 Here We Go Again: Trump’s Second Term, Billionaire Power Plays, and the Middle-Class Squeeze
Tristan dives headfirst into the chaotic start of Donald Trump’s second term as president. He unpacks Trump’s aggressive use of executive orders, economic policies favoring the wealthy, and a shocking proposal to eliminate the mortgage interest tax deduction—all while the middle class braces for impact. He also dissects internal battles over immigration policy, the growing influence of tech billionaires, and the eerie parallels to America’s Gilded Age. Buckle up—because here we go again.
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50min
January 14, 2025 Connecting the Global Power Dots: Territory Games and Putin’s Strategy
From the alarming ethics of Justice Alito's communications with Trump to Putin's calculated strategy to divide Western allies, today we tackle the debate over presidential immunity, the political maneuvering behind Trump's sentencing, and the Supreme Court's involvement in these landmark cases. The conversation expands to expose how media-manufactured support, territorial ambitions involving Canada, and corporate control over insulin pricing connect to reveal larger truths about power and democracy. All of these threads give a clear picture of how nationalism and fossil fuel interests shape our political reality.
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57min
January 10, 2025 Ask Tristan: Musk’s BS, Trump’s Failures, and Our Fight
Every Friday, Tristan’s answering question from all of you. This week:
• Musk’s congressional meddling: Legal? Doubtful.
• Trump’s wall and economic fixes: All talk, no action.
• Keeping democracy alive under Trump 2.0: We’ve got options.
Got questions? Hit up Tristan on Substack (TristanSnell.com) or Bluesky (@TristanSnell.bsky.social).
Let’s keep this democracy thing going.

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23min
January 08, 2025 The Case That Almost Got Away: Inside Manhattan's Trump Prosecution
In the first episode of 2025, we dive into the legal mess that was the Manhattan DA's handling of Donald Trump's prosecution – and how it nearly slipped through the system's fingers. Tristan pulls back the curtain on the office politics, cold feet, and bureaucratic tap dancing that turned a clear-cut campaign finance case into a years-long waiting game. From Michael Cohen's explosive testimony to the eventual trial, he walks us through the behind-the-scenes story of how career prosecutors finally got their shot at justice, despite the higher-ups' best efforts to slow-walk the case into oblivion. Plus, Snell offers a fresh take on Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy and what it teaches us about political courage. It's an honest look at how the justice system works – or doesn't – when powerful figures are in the hot seat.
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42min
December 31, 2024 The Fight Against Project 2025: How We Stop Trump's Second Term Power Grab
In this end-of-year episode, Tristan breaks down the dangerous reality of Project 2025 - Trump's playbook for dismantling democratic institutions if he returns to power. From mass detention camps to bypassing Senate confirmation for appointees, Tristan exposes what Trump's team is actually planning and, crucially, how we can fight back. Despite the serious threats ahead, Tristan explains why America isn't over and lays out the vital battles in Congress and the courts that will determine our democracy's future. Plus, a preview of exciting new changes coming to the show in 2025.
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34min
December 24, 2024 The Year America Failed Its Democracy Test
We’re reviewing 2024 and breaking down how everything went sideways for American democracy. From DOJ's maddening delays to Alvin Bragg's stop-and-start prosecution, the justice system dropped the ball when it mattered most. Then there’s the mainstream media's double standard between Biden and Trump, driven by ratings and clicks, and the death of old-school TV politics as social media took the wheel. This episode exposes how America's institutions failed spectacularly when faced with their biggest test, while Trump and his allies mastered the new social media playbook that Democrats still haven't figured out.
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34min
December 18, 2024 Crony Capitalism, Systemic Roadblocks, and Voting Reforms, (w/ Bradley Tusk)
In this episode of Tristan discusses recent Senators Manchin and Sinema’s vote on an NLRB nominee, debates surrounding the Electoral College and IRS Direct File system, and updates on legal cases involving former President Trump. Snell examines the New York Attorney General’s office’s approach to civil cases and their commitment to addressing fraud across political lines. The episode concludes with an interview featuring Bradley Tusk, author of Vote with Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy who presents his proposal for mobile voting as a potential solution to increase voter turnout and engagement in the democratic process.
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54min
December 11, 2024 Building Resistance: Pro Democracy Voices Unite (w/ V Spehar & Jojo from Jerz)
The episode features two awesome guests- V Spehar from “Under the Desk News” and JoJo from Jerz the host of the “Are you F-ing Kidding Me” podcast. They share their thoughts about the importance of community support, self-care, and focused content consumption in these turbulent times. They also hint at exciting future collaborations within the pro-democracy movement and how we can join together to build a stronger resistance community. Also in this episode, Tristan addresses the emphasizes the power of public pressure on corporations, as demonstrated by Blue Cross Blue Shield’s reversal of a controversial anesthesia coverage policy. He then shifts focus to Donald Trump’s alarming proposal to end birthright citizenship, warning of the dire consequences this could have for millions of Americans. Throughout the episode, Tristan provides crucial legal insights, including advice for same-sex couples and immigrants in light of potential policy changes and he touches on international developments, including Assad’s ousting in Syria and its connection to the Ukraine conflict.
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59min
December 04, 2024 The Price Is Wrong: Trump’s Terrible Game of Tariff Roulette
This week we spin the wheel of misfortune for a whammy of a looming economic disaster- Trump’s proposed tariff policies. We break down how these misguided measures could send shockwaves through American households, potentially doubling or even tripling grocery bills and skyrocketing prices on everyday goods. From the devastation of U.S. agriculture to the crippling of international trade, we cover the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s tariff obsession. But it’s not all doom and gloom – learn about the strategic battlegrounds in Congress and the courts where this economic catastrophe can be averted.
But wait there’s more! Tristan discusses the recent developments in the many legal cases against Trump, the developments in South Korea and so much more.
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