Daily Take: The Army Was Built to Protect the Republic — Now It’s Being Deployed to Subdue It

Does brain science show that the fans of right-wing media are already primed to enjoy the suffering of others? Plus- As Trump strengthens his grip on our capitol, and distracts us from the Epstein files, is this a win-win for fascism?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Nation teeters on the edge of authoritarianism, what will it take to defend democracy and constitutional order?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does Putin hope to gain from meeting with Trump? Reporting from Kiev, Phil Ittner has the latest from Ukraine.Plus - We aren't fighting ourselves yet, but in our neighborhoods the fascist troops have already landed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready for "alternative facts"-based science? Trump's ordering the US government to fake the numbers in economic, climate, and census data is straight out of Stalin's playbook.Plus - Thom reads from "United States of Distraction: Media Manipulation in Post- Truth America" by Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E. Jean Carroll joins Thom on how she stood up to the bully- and won. Is it time for lovers of Democracy to do the same before oligarchy takes permanent root?Plus - why are the Epstein conspirators trying to 'muzzle' the Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino?And, Thom reads from "Trump U. - My Battle with Trump University" by Stephen Gilpin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The battlefield is no longer overseas. It’s your city. Your rights. Your voice. And the military is no longer standing guard: it’s standing in the way…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Distractions aren't working to bury the truth about Trump and Epstein- can JD Vance recruit Joe Rogan to help flood the zone and finally change the subject?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the Epstein truth collapsing, is America’s favorite interviewer about to become Trump’s top enabler?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Trump clown show rolls on, can 'We, the People' ever claw back power and rebuild the middle class?Plus- Thom reads from "Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions" by Johann Hari.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

History is filled with politicians who believed they were untouchable. But the pattern always cracks. Always. The lie gets too big. The system bends just far enough. The coverup fails…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.