#949 - "Birthday Week!, Political Violence, Growing Threat of Fascism, and Fighting Back!"

Jesse and Brittany discuss their birthday week, an interactive quiz on how easy it is to lose access to essential government benefits, a listener voicemail about cops, the 10th anniversary of Donald Trump's official entrance to politics, an expert on violent extremism and her take on the political assassination and attempted assassinations in Minnesota, Republicans' conspiratorial and dangerous responses to political violence, the growing authoritarianism of the Trump Administration as elected officials continue to be assaulted and arrested, and Donald Trump's admission that he is "hunting." Take the interactive quiz: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/28/upshot/administrative-burden-quiz.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Qk8.J2Rz.6ImgOxiJUyZC&smid=url-share5 Calls: https://5calls.org/Other Resources: https://www.dollemore.com/pages/resourcesSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the outcome of their recent death & rape threats from a Trump supporter, the Elon Musk and Donald Trump feud including what we really need to focus on, the cruelty on display from Republicans during the week, the Democrats who are fighting back, and Takin' Care of Biz featuring Florida weatherman John Morales. How many people have died as a result of Donald Trump & Elon Musk's policy choices? Check the Impact Counter here: https://www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?view=table&sort=title&order=ascSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the recent passing of longtime listener & supporter Jack Schwend, also known as "Elf Man Jack," the new book written by Jesse's best friend and illustrated by the wildly talented Leah Farshid, a longtime listener & supporter in the community (buy at the link below!), House Republicans passing the budget reconciliation which now heads to the Senate and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's desperate attempts to lie about Medicaid work requirements, the uphill battle to come in the Senate and the unique opportunity we have to push our elected officials to do what is right, Donald Trump's failed IVF promises, the threat to food banks as a result of federal funding cuts, Senator Patty Murray's necessary interrogation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on mifepristone and abortion pill access, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Anelise Feldman. Buy your copy of "The Grateful Child" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3yzgZd9 ORBuy your copy of "The Grateful Child" on our website: https://tinyurl.com/yy99evtv Follow Leah Farshid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leledoesdoodles/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss how to support progressive media in the current political climate, listener emails and voicemails related to the government disappearing people from the streets, the arrest and assault of Newark Mayor and New Jersey elected officials, Secretary Kristi Noem's inability to answer basic questions about fundamental rights under oath, the Trump Adminstration's new efforts to "suspend habeas corpus," Donald Trump's latest efforts to use the office of the presidency to enrich himself including both his cryptocurrency grift and accepting a luxury jet gift from Qatar, the racist firing of Dr. Carla Hayden the Librarian of Congress, and the Trump Adminstration's emphasis on rations! 5 Calls - HANDS OFF MEDICAID AND SNAP: https://5calls.org/issue/medicaid-cuts-budget-reconciliation/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent owl experience, a listener email regarding the a mass email about anti-Christian bias, Donald Trump's executive order and Attorney General Pam Bondi's first Anti-Christian Bias Task Force meeting, the US citizens being removed from the country without due process and the Trump Adminstration's lies about those families, new audio from CNN's K-File showing Trump's nominee for DC Attorney lied about his connection to Nazi, Jeff Bezos & Amazon going to bat against the Trump Adminstration on Trump's tariffs, two examples of horrible media framing from CBS and CNN, Senator Adam Schiff on Real Time with Bill Maher showing he is not the leader the Democrats need right now, and Senator Chuck Schumer's recent media appearance where he makes clear he is also not the leader we need right now. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the recent surge in progressive media channels, which are growing much faster than conservative media, listener emails and voicemails related to the end-of-year gift and frustration over recent reporting, the 60 Minutes reporting on the Venezuelan migrants who were shipping to an El Salvador torture prison (CECOT) without due process, including the vile conditions of that prison and where they will go from here, the ongoing measles outbreak and RFK Jr.'s first sit-down interview post-confirmation to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Trump's tariff u-turn and accusations of insider trading, and Senator Bernie Sanders giving us hope with his CNN Town Hall. End-of-year gift Leopard design by artist Abby Portner: https://www.abigailportner.com/Need help calling your elected officials? 5 Calls is here: https://5calls.org/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoSend a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss a recent traveling experience with Swee'Pea which revealed she's a bully, listener emails and voicemails related to romance, second screening, and ads, the Trump Administration's attack on constitutional and human rights as he disappears people from the streets for having opinions he doesn't like, the recent attacks on food banks and the effort to undo progress on limiting banking overdraft fees, and the recent controversy surrounding the Signal chat. Mother Jones reporting: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/trump-el-salvador-venezulea-deportation-prison-cecot-bukele/SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the need to CALL YOUR SENATORS TO DEMAND THEY VOTE NO ON CR (202-224-3121), the major problem of second-screen TV viewing, a listener voice memo related to fact-checking conservatives, an investigative report exposing Patriot Front's new compound in Tennessee, Elon Musk's conspiracy-addled brain, three examples of Democrats fighting back from Rep. Bill Keating, Rep. John Larson, and Senator Bernie Sanders, and Takin' Care of Biz featuring Dr. Michael Zollicoffer in Baltimore. GoFundMe for Dr. Z: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-dr-mike-zollicoffers-cancer-battle Investigative report on Patriot Front: https://youtu.be/wi4Vftj9uFk?si=txVssg03dnEFKm2y Economist Stephanie Kelton on Social Security: https://stephaniekelton.substack.com/p/elon-musk-is-the-reason-social-security?r=a4qp&utm_medium=ios&fbclid=IwY2xjawJAKZZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTOmO3433hkxzDDqQCv-502l1PcqgeQEPKdfZ4qrkN8H8z6uXJB-WhfTsA_aem_M4L8_jfqJYC3kQDMlueCYg&triedRedirect=true SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss their concerns related to political threats, listener emails related to Patreon name corrections, how to stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed, and gratitude for the show, RFK Jr's horrible response to the measles outbreak and his sudden course correction juxtaposed against Dr. Peter Hotez, Republicans' newfound fear of their constituents as the people show they aren't going to stand by as Elon Musk lines his pockets, and the failures of DOGE. Resources: https://www.dollemore.com/pages/resourcesSarah Sherman as RFK Jr.'s brain worm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DyYUb6SFGM SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the general mood in the country right now, listener emails and voicemails related to specific actions to take against the Trump Administration, going from private to public, and how the federal freeze is impacting the public, drawing inspiration and motivation from recent displays of opposition from the public including from Rep. Rich McCormick in Georgia and VOCAL-TX in Texas, the continued coup, Donald Trump's Medicaid reversal, and Takin' Care of Biz featuring a historically black community in Lincoln Heights, Ohio standing against Nazis in the streets.   Rogan's List: https://susanrogan.substack.com/Resources Page: https://www.dollemore.com/pages/resources VOCAL-TX: https://vocal-tx.org/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idoubtitpodcast.bsky.socialJesse on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dollemore.comBrittany on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brittanyepage.bsky.socialBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy