This week, I had the opportunity to join
’s excellent Narrativ podcast. Here’s the summary that Zev provided about our conversation:I had a profound conversation with Steve Schmidt, the founder of “The Warning” and a seasoned veteran of numerous high-profile campaigns. We delve into the intricacies of Donald Trump's hush money trial and its potential impact on the 2024 presidential race.
Our wide-ranging conversation covers Steve's invaluable assessment of Trump's electoral chances, the pivotal role of the MAGA propaganda ecosystem, and the pressing challenges facing Joe Biden. Steve's analysis of who will win in November and the hush money trial is a must-listen. He also shares advice for Joe Biden on making a compelling case for his leadership.
I got to know Steve during the 2008 election, and I deeply respect his political acumen and unwavering, steadfast commitment to democratic principles. He also discusses standing up for our freedoms, drawing inspiration from Pope John Paul II's courageous calls to "be not afraid."
No matter your political persuasion, Steve's trenchant analysis is essential listening for anyone who cares about our country's future.
Towards the end of our conversation, I talk about the impact that fighting against Trump and Trumpism for the past nine years has had on my life. I hope you’ll watch or listen until the very end to hear what I have to say.
You can watch it here, or listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform:
This past week’s commentaries
Need to catch up on all of the political news of the past week? Here’s a recap of what I’ve covered:
This podcast is wonderful. I am so proud of my son. He is so courageous to keep on through all the threats and terrible things that have been thrown at him. His love of country has never faltered since he was a young child.
Being "defiant" does not translate into being belligerent. Trump & Co. is belligerence on steroids. Also, defiance to be effective must be properly executed and prosecuted. There are numerous synonyms for the word. Choose wisely and carefully.
Trump sucks out all the good oxygen, leaving a cloud of toxic waste. Yet, the MEDIA has been an asset to Trump because too much of the MEDIA elevates Trump in a constant state of celebrity. The excesses of ratings greed have been poisonous to our society and culture. Even if Trump loses in November (fingers crossed!), enough irreparable damage has been done to our republic. Our weaknesses, moral and political, have been laid bare before the world. Recovery will be a very long and drawn-out hangover.