Israel, Iran, and President Biden

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump launched a thousand conspiracy theories about the shooter and who was or was not involved. The former president survived, but many of the conspiracies live on. Listen to John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea - with over 60 years of combined experience in the CIA Clandestine Service - share stories and insights as they teach us to discern between fact and fiction, conspiracy and truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Who is targeting women in swing states and what's their message? Brittany Prime is the founder of a new effort - Women4US - to move right-leaning women in AZ, GA, MI, NV, NC, PA, and WI to either vote for Joe Biden or write-in candidate to defeat Donald Trump. Their motto is "Biden or Write-In" and they have a lot to say!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Republican Geoff Duncan was the GA Lt. Governor in 2020 when Donald Trump tried to steal a presidential election. Duncan refused to go along with the "Stop the Steal" effort and has now endorsed Joe Biden for re-election in 2024.  But why is he the only high-ranking Republican who has done so? Join us for an engaging conversation about how Duncan hopes his public support of the Democrat candidate can make it easier for others to do the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Is Trump really an autocrat-wannabe? Or is that just overreacting by anti-Trumpers? Jill Lawerence is a longtime writer and editor whose insightful political pieces you've read in USA Today, the AP, National Journal and she's the author of "The Art Of The Political Deal."  Today, she joins us to take a closer look at Trump's leadership style and argues that a second Trump term would meet the definition of autocracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Jim Swift, Sr. Editor of The Bulwark, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about what's happening today.  Will Donald Trump "sell" fake elector seats to raise money? What does it take to make it to the shortlist for VP? And, if decline is a choice, why are so many GOP leaders making that choice?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Independent journalist Aron Rupar has followed the Trump legal saga from the beginning. Join us for a conversation about the status of the former President's trials, election interference, how a loss in the courtroom could lead to a loss in November, and other pertinent topics!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Women voters are less of a monolith than ever before. They make up 53% of the overall turnout which means you have to win women if you're going to win. So how does that impact the Biden and Trump campaigns? Longtime Political strategist and founder of Zelt Communications, Lauren Zelt joins for a lively conversation on what women want when it comes to presidential politics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

National Security expert and former Obama Deputy Assistant Secretary of State gives us an update on what is happening in Israel.  How can an American President satisfy the factions within his party, keep promises to our allies, and be confident he is doing the "right" thing at the same time? Hear about President Biden's behind-the-sense efforts to coordinate a defense against Iran's attacks and what we're doing to both maintain our relationship with Israel and move somehow toward peace. These are frightening and complicated times - Joel Rubin brings insights and clarity to what is happening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

There's a major shift in voter demographics happening right before our eyes. Yet, many candidates and strategists don't see it. It's a shift that will have an outsized impact on the 2024 races - and beyond. Strategist and data expert Mike Madrid walks us through the minefield of political data and explains how it will impact the way we vote - and what kind of an America we will leave to our grandchildren.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.

Everything you need to know about defeating Trump in 2024: an in-depth conversation with Bill Kristol. Bill has been a leader of the pro-democracy movement from Day One. As part of that effort, he founded The Bulwark, an online media source that includes some of the sharpest voices of the day. Listen in as Bill shares his insights on Trump, the election, how voters are changing and crossing over past barriers, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/is-it-just-me-or-have-we-all-lost-our-minds--5869817/support.