Mea Culpa

Mea Culpa

By MeidasTouch Network

Welcome to the NEW HOME of Mea Culpa – the ONLY place to find new episodes of Michael Cohen’s hit podcast. Cohen, the former attorney and personal “fixer” for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by Trump’s lies and personal madness. While Cohen was imprisoned in his own home, with his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, he went on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his former boss. Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen, is a raw and unfiltered podcast that shines light into the dark corners of our current American Apocalypse. Tune in twice weekly for exclusive interviews and candid conversations with the New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed “gangster lawyer,” as he sets to dismantle the Trump legacy and uncover the truth… and nothing but the truth.

Episodes

We Are In Deep Sh*t + A Conversation With David Corn

On this episode of Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my friend David Corn, Washington, DC bureau chief of Mother Jones and New York Times bestselling author of “American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy.” David shares his perspective on what Trump’s win means for our country, particularly its impact on democracy and foreign relations. We discuss the dangers of Trump’s foreign policy stance on NATO, Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war. I also get David’s take on Trump’s controversial cabinet picks and how they could undermine key federal agencies and pose significant risks to public safety. Thanks to our sponsors: Tommy John: Save 25% on your first order when you go to https://TommyJohn.com/COHEN Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 70% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/12/241h 25m

The Troubled Transition Team + A Conversation With BrooklynDad_Defiant

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Brooklyn Dad Defiant, a left-wing political commentator with over 1 million Twitter followers, known for his outspoken defiance and humorous take on today’s political climate. Author of The Bigliest Loser, BDD and I dive into Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, including figures like Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, and the alarming implications of his plans to dismantle key federal agencies like the EPA and Department of Education. We also critique Trump’s divisive rhetoric and discuss the Democratic Party’s ongoing struggle to counter the GOP’s powerful messaging machine. Thanks to our sponsor: Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/12/241h 27m

Why Is Gen Z Pissed? + A Conversation With Harry Sisson

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by 21-year-old Gen Z political influencer Harry Sisson, known for his over one million TikTok followers and interviews with figures like President Biden. While we discuss topics I’ve explored with other guests like Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, mass deportation plans, and how misinformation played a significant role in his recent campaign success, I value Harry’s insight as a representative of the younger generation. Harry offers a unique perspective on the Democrats' messaging failures and the critical need to engage younger voters through independent media. Together, we highlight the importance of clear communication to counter Trump’s authoritarian agenda and protect democracy. Thanks to our sponsor: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 70% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/241h 21m

RFK Attacks The Vax + A Conversation With The HHS Nominee

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m replaying an important episode from November 2021 with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Given RFK’s involvement in Trump’s transition team and his nomination as Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this conversation remains as relevant as ever. In a striking twist, RFK discusses how he once sued the very agency he is now set to lead. Our conversation delves into science, misinformation, his controversial views on vaccines, and the dangerous narratives he has fostered around public health. Thanks to our sponsor: Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/241h 21m

Will The Guardrails Hold? + A Conversation With Tristan Snell

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Tristan Snell, former Assistant NY Attorney General, legal commentator, and author of Taking Down Trump, to discuss Trump’s unprecedented return to the presidency and its implications for the rule of law. We explore the fate of Trump’s legal troubles due to presidential immunity, which undermines public trust in the justice system. Tristan unpacks Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, chosen for loyalty over qualifications, and how his authoritarian agenda threatens to destabilize government institutions. We also discuss Trump’s mass deportation plans, disregard for due process, and efforts to concentrate executive power, raising serious concerns about the erosion of democratic norms. Thanks to our sponsors: Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/11/241h 20m

Nix The Political Pix + a Conversation With Harry Litman

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, law professor, and host of Talking Feds, to discuss the dire implications of a second Trump term. We explore Trump’s alarming cabinet picks, whose lack of qualifications and controversial histories could destabilize federal agencies and undermine public trust. Harry and I also examine Trump’s authoritarian plans for mass deportations and militarized enforcement, highlighting the profound constitutional and humanitarian dangers of his agenda. Check out Harry’s new Substack here: https://harrylitman.substack.com/ Thanks to our sponsors: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 70% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Simplisafe: Go to https://SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to get 60% off a select professional monitoring plan! HumanN: Give your cholesterol health advanced support with a free month’s supply of SuperBerine™ plus 15% off. Go to https://superberine.com and enter promo code COHEN. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/11/241h 29m

It’s Time We Protect Our Veterans + A Conversation With Fred Wellman

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Fred Wellman, veteran, pro-democracy advocate, political strategist, and host of On Democracy, to discuss Trump’s authoritarian agenda and its impact on veterans. We explore the growing disillusionment among veterans with Trump, fueled by his disrespectful comments toward the military and his proposals to politicize the armed forces. Fred highlights how conservative media has fostered loyalty among some veteran communities despite Trump’s rhetoric. Together, we stress the urgency of protecting democratic values and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting our country. Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/11/241h 23m

These Picks Are Problematic + A Conversation with Joe Walsh

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my good friend Joe Walsh, former Congressman, host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, and a Republican commentator who spoke out against the MAGA movement after running for president. Joe and I discuss the factors behind Trump’s unexpected victory, including his campaign's relentless focus on issues like immigration, crime, and the economy. We also examine the Democratic Party’s shortcomings, particularly in failing to connect with working-class voters. Finally, we delve into Trump’s key cabinet picks, whose appointments signal aggressive moves on immigration and an increasingly isolationist stance. Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/11/241h 31m

Facing Fear and Finding Joy + A Conversation with JoJo From Jerz

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my good friend JoJo From Jerz, a popular Twitter personality known for her smart, hilarious, and sarcastic political commentary, and host of Are You F'ing Kidding Me? With JoJoFromJerz. JoJo and I dive into the impact of the recent election, focusing on how Trump’s campaign used grievance-driven messaging and conservative media to sway swing voters, particularly young men. JoJo critiques Democrats for avoiding these media spaces, which allowed influencers like Joe Rogan and Charlie Kirk to bolster Trump’s base. We also discuss the rising normalization of hate and nationalism, warning that Trump’s authoritarian rhetoric poses a threat to democratic norms. Together, we emphasize the need for urgent, authentic engagement from Democrats to counter Trump’s influence and guard against a drift toward authoritarianism. Thank you to our sponsors: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/241h 23m

What’s Next Might Shock You + A Conversation With Wajahat Ali

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Wajahat Ali, columnist, public speaker, author of Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American, and co-host of the Democracy-Ish podcast, to discuss the recent Presidential election results. We examine the factors behind Trump’s unexpected victory, from the GOP’s powerful media network to grievance-based messaging. Ali critiques Democrats’ coordinated strategy, while figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk rallied young people, fostering an 'us vs. them' culture. Together, we dissect Trump’s lasting appeal despite his divisive, authoritarian tactics and warn of the dangers his consolidation of power poses for free speech, minority rights, and judicial independence. We stress the urgent need for resistance and the media’s role in safeguarding democratic values. Thanks to our sponsors: ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/11/241h 31m

The Calm Before The Blue Storm + A Conversation With Lev Parnas

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my good friend Lev Parnas, a Soviet-born businessman and former associate of Rudy Giuliani who, like me, is determined to speak out against Trump and warn of the threat he poses to our country. With only one day until the election, we expose Trump’s tactics and cover the Republican Party’s reliance on conspiracies, the dangers of billionaire apathy, and the potential consequences for democracy if Trump wins in 2024. We delve into Trump’s authoritarian approach, from his violent, divisive rhetoric aimed at opponents like Liz Cheney and General Mark Milley to his cult-like influence, especially over young followers. Lev draws connections between Trump’s behavior and that of historical authoritarian figures, stressing the urgency of safeguarding our democracy. Thanks to our sponsors: Tommy John: Save 25% on your first order when you go to https://TommyJohn.com/COHEN Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/241h 27m

King Donald Is Going Down + A Conversation With Harry Litman

Join me and Harry Litman on today’s episode of Mea Culpa. Litman, a former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, law professor, and legal commentator, is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds podcast. We dive into Trump’s authoritarian tactics, his divisive rhetoric, and how these influence public opinion leading up to the election. Litman highlights Trump’s appeal to the religious right and his strategy of framing the election as a loyalty test for groups like Jews and evangelicals. Together, we examine Trump’s use of dehumanizing language, conspiracy theories, and inflammatory remarks on mass deportations to mobilize his base. With only five days until the election, we discuss the risks of potential violence and emphasize the critical importance of strong voter turnout to protect democratic values. Thanks to our sponsors: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/11/241h 20m

How To Stop The Authoritarian Playbook + A Conversation With Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a historian, educator, and commentator who specializes in fascism, authoritarianism, propaganda, and the defense of democracy—topics that are, unfortunately, central to this presidential election. Ruth draws striking parallels between Trump and other authoritarian leaders, explaining how his increasingly erratic and offensive statements reflect a desperation to maintain influence. She highlights Trump’s use of dehumanizing language, misinformation, and divisive narratives to build a personality cult and deflect from his own failings. Ruth warns that Trump’s polarizing 'us vs. them' rhetoric poses a serious threat to democracy, especially to younger generations who are becoming desensitized to rising political violence and intolerance. Thanks to our sponsors: ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. HumanN: Give your cholesterol health advanced support with a free month’s supply of SuperBerine™ plus 15% off. Go to https://superberine.com and enter promo code COHEN. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/10/241h 22m

Best Seat At Trump Rally Is the One Closest to the Door! + A Conversation With Joe Trippi

In this episode of Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Joe Trippi, American political Democratic strategist, senior advisor at The Lincoln Project, the host of That Trippi Show podcast, and the founder of https://sez.us - a pro-democracy social network. We discuss the upcoming election, focusing on Trump’s erratic rallies, which only appeal to his MAGA base and fail to grow his support. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’s policy-driven rallies are energizing key groups like suburban women and young voters. We also cover Trump’s voter suppression tactics, disinformation, and skewed polling aimed at claiming an early victory on election night. Trippi highlights the importance of mobilizing voters, especially in battleground states, to defeat Trumpism and protect democracy. Thanks to our sponsors: Simplisafe: Go to https://SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home with 50% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring, plus a FREE Indoor security camera. ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/10/241h 23m

Vote GOP Representatives Out Of Office + A Conversation With Tom Carle

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Tom Carle, who’s running for Congress in New York’s 23rd District. Carle is focused on integrity and stewardship, viewing this election as one of the most important of our lifetime. He aims to protect his constituents from Donald Trump, who has endorsed his opponent, current congressman Nick Langworthy, who is known for prioritizing party loyalty over district needs. Carle outlines his plans to revitalize rural communities through economic development, job creation, and support for small farms. We also tackle key issues like healthcare access, the opioid crisis, and sensible gun legislation, while highlighting the broader impact of economic inequality and rural infrastructure neglect. Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/241h 25m

Trump Attempts to Hide His Records, We Expose Them + A Conversation with Grant Stern

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Grant Stern—author, journalist, radio host, and Executive Director of Occupy Democrats, a leading social media outlet for Democratic news. With the election less than three weeks away, we dive into Trump’s eroding support among key demographics, especially women, and the inconsistencies in public polling. We also contrast VP Kamala Harris’s energizing rallies with Trump’s lackluster events, where attendees leave mid-speech. Grant further highlights Trump’s lack of transparency, including his refusal to release medical records, and breaks down the numerous legal battles he faces. Finally, we discuss the upcoming grassroots effort, Disrupt Project 2025, aimed at mobilizing Gen Z voters to stand against Trump’s agenda. Thanks to our sponsors: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/10/241h 27m

The Movie Donald Doesn’t Want You to See + A Conversation with Gabriel Sherman

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by an exciting guest - journalist and screenwriter Gabriel Sherman. His new film The Apprentice, released on Friday, examines Donald Trump’s rise and his relationship with mentor Roy Cohn. I had the privilege of attending the premiere and wanted to unpack the film with Gabriel. We explore how Roy Cohn’s ruthless strategies shaped Trump’s approach to business and politics, and how his overambitious deals led to financial disaster. Gabriel also reveals Trump’s shocking abandonment of Cohn and the media’s role in building Trump’s public image, which eventually fueled his political ascent. Plus, we discuss scenes in the movie that are eerily similar to my own experiences - you don’t want to miss this episode! Thanks to our sponsors: Hims: Start your FREE online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/10/241h 24m

Trump Losing Latinos As Well + A Conversation with Maria Cardona

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Maria Cardona, a Colombian-American political strategist and Principal at the Dewey Square Group. With the election less than a month away, we dive into the challenges facing VP Kamala Harris's campaign as it aims to connect with key demographics like Latino voters. Maria emphasizes the urgency of countering Trump’s divisive rhetoric, particularly its harmful impact on immigrant communities, and the dangers of his policies like mass deportation. We also cover pressing issues like voter suppression, reproductive rights, and climate change, highlighting how the Biden-Harris administration is addressing these critical concerns. Thanks to our sponsors: ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/MEACULPA to get 15% off any ZBiotics probiotic when you use code: MEACULPA at checkout. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/241h 27m

Ignore Mr. Crazy, Vote for the Lady! + A Conversation With David Corn

Joining me today on Mea Culpa is David Corn, Washington, DC bureau chief of Mother Jones and a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book, “American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy,” is essential for understanding the current state of our republic. David and I explore the chaos surrounding Donald Trump, discussing Jack Smith's recent filings in Trump's DC case and their potential impact on the upcoming election. We delve into Trump's narcissism, detachment from voter concerns, and the shift in attitudes among key demographics like veterans and suburban women. We also address Trump's bizarre statements and their implications for serious policy issues. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of American democracy and the 2024 election. Thanks to our sponsors: Tommy John: Save 25% on your first order when you go to https://TommyJohn.com/COHEN Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/241h 27m

Donald Is an International Disaster! + A Conversation With Malcolm Nance

Today on Mea Culpa, I am joined by Malcolm Nance, a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, New York Times bestselling author, and expert on terrorism, extremism, and insurgency. We discuss global and domestic political issues, with a focus on Middle East conflicts and U.S. foreign policy. Nance explains Iran's long-term strategy to become a regional superpower and its use of proxies to influence Israel and Saudi Arabia. We also critique Trump’s isolationist stance, warning that it could weaken U.S. democracy and global alliances like NATO. Nance emphasizes the need for full support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia and warns of potential domestic insurgency if Trump regains power. Thanks to our sponsor: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/241h 17m

For Donald, Sanity Is a Cozy Lie! + A Conversation with Ron Filipkowski

Joining me today is my Meidas colleague, Ron Filipkowski, the editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch.com and co-host of “Uncovered.” A former Republican, Ron brings valuable experience as both a federal and state prosecutor. Like me, he is dedicated to educating and informing the American public about the threats to our democracy. Today, we discussed several crucial pro-democracy topics, including what the House and Senate may look like after this election, the threat Trump poses to the UN, NATO, and our foreign allies, and how Trump struggles to connect with the Gen Z demographic. Thanks to our sponsor: HumanN: Give your cholesterol health advanced support with a free month’s supply of SuperBerine™ plus 15% off. Go to https://superberine.com and enter promo code COHEN. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/09/241h 26m

Trump’s Finances Are as Worthless as His $100,000 Watch + A Conversation with Dan Alexander

Today, we’re pleased to welcome Dan Alexander to Mea Culpa. As a senior editor at Forbes, he oversees money-in-politics coverage and is widely recognized for his reporting on Donald Trump. Dan has investigated numerous public figures, including Trump, and his work has played a significant role in various investigations, particularly Trump’s fraud trial. In our conversation, we discussed all things DJT, including, Trump Media and Technology Group, Truth Social, declining stock prices, and Trump’s controversial tax returns. Thanks to our sponsor: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/241h 26m

Women Will Be the END of Trump + A Conversation with Tara Setmayer

Today on Mea Culpa, I had the pleasure of welcoming our good friend Tara Setmayer to discuss the upcoming presidential election. Tara is a prominent political commentator and the co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, a bipartisan super PAC led by women that aims to rally women voters in swing states to support Kamala Harris by highlighting women’s rights issues. Together, we delved into Kamala Harris’ campaign marketing strategy, explored ways to build support in swing states, and addressed Trump’s recent comments about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. Thanks to our sponsor: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/241h 12m

We Are All Sick And Tired Of Your Perpetual Lying + A Conversation with Harry Sisson

Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Harry Sisson, a 21-year-old Gen-Z political content creator who has amassed over a million followers on TikTok. Harry has interviewed prominent political figures, including President Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Like me, he has faced targeted attacks from Donald Trump’s campaign for his outspoken views on the threats Trump poses to our country and democracy. In our conversation, we explore Harry’s journey to success on social media, strategies for engaging young people in political issues, and the key concerns that matter to Gen-Z voters in this election. Thanks to our sponsors: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Tommy John: Save 25% on your first order when you go to https://TommyJohn.com/COHEN Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/09/241h 29m

Gun Violence Soars: Enough Already, Donald! + A Conversation with Fred Guttenberg

Today on Mea Culpa, I am honored to speak with Fred Guttenberg, who became a powerful voice for gun reform after the tragic death of his 14-year-old daughter, Jaime, in the Parkland mass shooting in 2018. Fred’s public journey began at a vigil where his moving words captured the nation's attention and ignited his relentless advocacy for gun safety. In our discussion, Fred and I will explore the significance of the upcoming election for gun violence prevention, reflect on recent events like the school shooting in Georgia, and examine the support he has received from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as his arrest during Trump’s third State of the Union Address. Thanks to our sponsors: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Subscribe to Michael's NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/241h 20m

We’ve All Had It With DonOLD + A Conversation with Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan

Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan from the I’ve Had It podcast joined me today on Mea Culpa. On their comedic and feel-good podcast, Jennifer and Pumps tackle a range of topics, from politics to Next Door posts, focusing on what they’ve really HAD IT with! The last time I appeared on their podcast, we were at the DNC, and today we dive into all things Trump. We explore a variety of topics, including gun ammo vending machines in 7/11 stores and how this election feels like a Kardashian reality show. Jennifer and Pumps, who hail from Oklahoma, also share their insights on how living in a red state can eerily resemble The Handmaid’s Tale. Thanks to our sponsor: Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/09/241h 26m

Hey Donald… LET ME TELL YOU WHO Truly HATES YOU… + A Conversation with Adam Mockler

On today’s episode of Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Adam Mockler, a Gen-Z contributor from MeidasTouch who offers a fresh perspective on political journalism. Known for his energetic interviews at political rallies, particularly Trump rallies, Adam specializes in the rapid-fire deconstruction of Republican arguments. We dive into an engaging discussion on how to effectively converse with those holding opposing beliefs, with a particular focus on debating MAGA Trump supporters. Tune in for insights on navigating and challenging political discourse in today’s climate. Thanks to our sponsor: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/09/241h 22m

The Grifter-In-Chief Is AT IT AGAIN + A Conversation with Harry Litman

Today on Mea Culpa, I sit down with Harry Litman to explore a range of pressing Trump-related topics, from his upcoming sentencing hearing in the Manhattan DA case to the allegations of him accepting $10 million from the Egyptian government during his 2016 presidential campaign. Litman, a former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, currently serves as the senior legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and is a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. He is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast, which will be holding a live event this Sunday (9/8) in San Diego. Join him for a conversation with Bill Kristol—get your tickets here: https://talkingsandiego.net Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. HumanN: Get a free 30 day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order at https://getsuperbeets.com when you use code COHEN Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themichaelcohenshow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/09/241h 24m

Keep Laughing MAGA Morons! + A Conversation with Matt Friend

Matthew Friend is an old soul living inside a 23-year-old comedian/actor/impressionist's body. Matthew graduated from NYU's Gallatin School in 2020, but his love of comedy and entertainment was sparked when he was four years old. He had watched Austin Powers (yes, as a four-year-old) and started mimicking the characters' voices-and the rest was history. To date, Matthew has over 400K followers on TikTok. He has appeared on the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC's New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, Matthew won Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. His professional experience includes hosting HQ Trivia, performing at corporate events, and doing stand-up comedy throughout the country. Matthew's repertoire includes more than 250 impressions ranging from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet. His favorite to do right now is Jennifer Coolidge. Go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. SAVE THIRTY PERCENT SITEWIDE, RIGHT NOW during Tommy John’s BIG Labor Day Sale, at TommyJohn.com/COHEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/09/241h 28m

You Can Run Donny, But You Can’t Hide! + A Conversation with Dave Aronberg

We welcome back to our show, Dave Aronberg. The State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, AKA “the Florida Lawman”. Aronberg is a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected in 2002 as the Senate’s youngest member and served for eight years. In his role as the Florida Attorney General’s “Drug Czar,” Aronberg led an anti-pill mill initiative that helped clean up the pain clinic industry and reduce the number of deaths from oxycodone abuse. Aronberg frequently appears on national television as a legal commentator. His passion is to speak out on criminal justice issues and that’s exactly why he’s here with us today. We will be breaking down the Supreme Court’s immunity rulings. And so much more. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/08/241h 25m

Cohen Crushes It At DNC Convention 2024

Michael Cohen, former attorney for former President Donald Trump, attends the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024 and treated like a Rock Star. Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/08/2422m 45s

The Dumpster Cult Of Trump Must Go + A Conversation with Steven Hassan

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On Mea Culpa, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips. He will also address ethical influence as the podcast will address the entire Influence Continuum. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/08/241h 23m

Scared Witless Donny Is Going To Jail + A Conversation with Reed Galen

Reed Galen is a co-founder of The Lincoln Project, President of JoinTheUnion.us, and a pro-democracy activist, having spent 25 years at the highest levels of national politics, business, and media. Prior to The Lincoln Project, Galen was deeply involved in the independent and political reform space, helping pass anti-gerrymandering and open primary ballot measures in multiple states. He is a regular commentator on American politics, appearing on television, radio, podcasts, and streaming services. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. He writes regularly on Substack at The Home Front. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/08/241h 26m

Slurring, Whining and Crying Trump is in Total Free Fall + A Conversation with Brian Tyler Cohen

Or guest today is Brian Tyler Cohen. Brian is a progressive political commentator, podcaster, and video host known for his incisive analysis of American politics. He hosts "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen," a popular podcast where he discusses current events, interviews political figures, and offers perspectives on political developments. Cohen gained prominence through his videos on social media platforms, where he provides commentary on news and issues affecting the United States. Cohen authored "Corporate Bullsht: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America"* (2023). He also has a new book coming out titled "SHAMELESS: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy." Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/08/241h 21m

From Israel to Vietnam…Trump Lies About Everything! + A Conversation with Malcolm Nance

Today we welcome back to the show our good friend, Malcolm Nance. Nance is a career US Navy terrorism intelligence collector, code breaker, and interrogator with wide-ranging field and combat experience in the Middle East and elsewhere. Nance is an author of numerous books including his latest, “They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency”. Today we are going to utilize Nance’s 30 years of experience in counter-terrorism to help us understand the wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine and how the US is managing those conflicts.  Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/241h 23m

Hurricane Harris Sweeps The Country! + A Conversation with Rick Wilson

Mea Culpa welcomes back Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist, turned Lincoln Project co-founder, and zealous anti-Trump activist. You can find his weekly editorials in The Daily Beast. Wilson has also been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, and Rolling Stone to name a few, He makes regular appearances on CNN and MSNBC Also, Wilson’s #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” literally defined the Trump era.  Shop Tommy John RIGHT NOW for HUGE Summer Savings!  Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/08/241h 16m

Trump’s Racial Screw-Up + A Conversation with Omarosa

Mea Culpa welcomes old friend Omarosa, Omarosa Manigault Newman, is an American television personality, political advisor, author, and ordained minister. She first gained public attention as a contestant on the reality TV show The Apprentice, where her assertive and controversial personality made her a standout figure. Prior to her time on the show, Omarosa worked in the White House during the Clinton administration, serving in the office of Vice President Al Gore. She later worked as a political aide in the Trump administration, serving as the Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison. Omarosa has also written a memoir titled Unhinged, detailing her experiences in the White House. An ordained Baptist minister, she is known for her outspoken nature and has been a polarizing figure in both media and politics. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW of Tommy John at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Or save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/08/241h 26m

Donald’s Week Goes From Weird To WTF! + A Conversation with Joe Walsh

Our guest this week is my good friend, Joe Walsh. Joe is a podcaster, radio host, columnist, and Republican, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 from Illinois’s 8th District. He also ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult and gave Trump the two-finger salute. Be sure to check out Joe’s popular political podcast, “White Flag” with Joe Walsh wherever you get your podcast. Today Walsh is here to talk with us about the current state of the GOP and how we plan to save democracy. Go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Give your cholesterol health advanced support with a free month’s supply of SuperBerine™ plus 15% off. Go to superberine.com and enter promo codeCOHEN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/241h 26m

Stick A Fork In Donald, He’s Done! + A Conversation with Suzanne Kianpour

Suzanne Kianpour is a BBC correspondent and presenter based in Washington, DC. She reports and anchors on BBC World News and BBC World Service and created the "Women Building Peace" program, connecting influential women with those in conflict zones. Kianpour also serves as the Capitol Hill correspondent for "CONTEXT" with Christian Fraser. With over a decade of experience, she has covered foreign affairs and politics in nearly 60 countries, emphasizing public service in journalism. An Emmy-nominated journalist, Kianpour teaches Public Diplomacy at UCLA and authored a study on Iranian digital influence for the Atlantic Council. She has been recognized as a top leader under 40 by Emory University and Washington Life magazine. Double your potential with SuperBeets Heart Chews. Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews on all bundles and 15% off your first order by going to GETSUPERBEETS.COM and using code BEAT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/07/241h 23m

The Democratic Momentum Rages On! + Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson

Mea Culpa welcomes Gloria Johnson, an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as a Tennessee State Representative. Representing the 90th District, Johnson is known for her advocacy on education, healthcare, and workers' rights. With a background in special education, she brings a deep understanding of public school systems to her legislative work. Johnson is recognized for her commitment to progressive values and her efforts to address social justice issues within her state. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/07/241h 31m

The (R)epublican (N)ational (C)ircus Is Back In Town! + A Conversation with John Dean

Today we welcome back to our show, a very special guest, John Dean. For those of you who lived through Watergate, his name is synonymous with the political intrigue of the 1970’s. Dean served as White House Counsel for President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973. In that position, he became deeply involved in events leading up to the Watergate burglaries and the subsequent scandal and cover-up. Referred to as the "master manipulator of the cover-up" by the FBI, Dean’s testimony before the House was watched by some 80 million Americans. Granted immunity, Dean laid out in stunning detail and intricacy how the President not only knew about but orchestrated the break-in and burglary of the DNC. He ultimately was sentenced to one year in Federal Prison, but emerged from the experience as a changed and soulful individual. Dean renounced his former politics and started a second life as an author and speaker. He’s penned five books about Watergate and 10 books in total; including his most recent tome, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and his Followers. Dean is now the last man standing from that era, He is the last connection between this nation’s authoritarian past and present. The difference being, Dean thought none of this would happen again. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa  to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Kindly, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/07/241h 30m

WARNING: GOP Extremism Must Be Eradicated From Politics! + A Conversation with Norm Eisem

We welcome back our great friend, Norm Eisen. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst and the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. His articles for the Brookings Institute and elsewhere have made the case for why Trump and his band of criminal conspiracists represented a clear and present danger to democracy. He’s also the former Obama Ethics Czar and Ambassador to the Czech Republic. I’m looking forward to Norm’s take on the election and all of Trump’s legal woes. Go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. That is lumen.me/COHEN for 15% off your purchase.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/07/241h 30m

The Return Of Don “The Con” Corleone + A Conversation with Joe Conason

Our guest today is Joe Conason. Joe is an American journalist, author, and political commentator known for his investigative reporting and liberal viewpoints. He has written for numerous publications, including The New York Observer and Salon.com, and is the editor-in-chief of The National Memo. Conason is also the author of several books, often focusing on American politics and corruption. His work is recognized for its incisive analysis and advocacy for transparency and accountability in government. Michael And Joe discuss his latest book, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at https://TommyJohn.com/cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/07/241h 25m

Weekend at Bernie's VS One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest + A conversation with Anthony Scaramucci

Today's guest is Anthony Scaramucci, best known for his short tenure as the White House Communications Director under President Trump. Scaramucci is the founder and co-managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, an investment fund based in New York City. Scaramucci changed his views on Trump in 2019, criticizing his attacks on women of color as ‘racist and unacceptable’. In June 2020, he joined with other well-known Republicans to launch Right Side PAC. The group aimed to stop Trump’s re-election and supported his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at https://TommyJohn.com/cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/07/241h 19m

Your days of freedom are numbered! + A Conversation with JoJo from Jerz

Today we welcome back one of my favorite democratic activists, JoJo fromJerz. Jo’s a very popular Twitter personality known for her smart, and sarcastic political content. She’s also hates Trump. “JoJo’s commentary has gained her a massive following on multiple social media platforms. Despite her online fame, she simply goes by “JoJo from Jerz” to protect her family from MAGA harassment. Today Jo is here to discuss how we save our Democracy from Trumpism. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/cohen Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/cohen See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/07/241h 25m

Sentence Delayed Is NOT Sentence Denied + A Conversation with Dave Aronberg

We welcome back to our show, Dave Aronberg. The State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, AKA “the Florida Lawman”. Aronberg is a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected in 2002 as the Senate’s youngest member and served for eight years. In his role as the Florida Attorney General’s “Drug Czar,” Aronberg led an anti-pill mill initiative that helped clean up the pain clinic industry and reduce the number of deaths from oxycodone abuse. Aronberg frequently appears on national television as a legal commentator. His passion is to speak out on criminal justice issues and that’s exactly why he’s here with us today. We will be breaking down the Supreme Court’s immunity rulings. And so much more. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN See the site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/07/241h 21m

The Wednesday Wake Up Call July 3rd 2024

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03/07/2414m 1s

America Is Still Ridin’ With Biden + A Conversation with Ali Velshi

Today we welcome back to our show, intrepid newsman, Ali Velshi. Host of “Velshi” and seemingly the favorite fill-in host of every other MSNBC Prime Time News Show. Velshi also reported live from the frontlines of the George Floyd protests, he was drenched during Hurricane Ian and dodged incoming fire from Russian artillery when he fearlessly reported live from the frontlines in Ukraine. Velshi has been a contributor at CNN, Al Jazeera America, and NBC to name a few. He’s also a prolific writer, check out his new book, Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight to save Democracy” It’s an excellent read. But today, Ali and I will break down the debate. So, if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/07/241h 23m

I’m Sensing Some Jail Time In Your Future, Donny! + A Conversation with Tristan Snell

We welcome back to our show, Tristan Snell, a lawyer and legal commentator featured on MSNBC and NPR, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. He served as Assistant Attorney General for New York State, leading the investigation and prosecution of Trump University. Today, he manages Mainstreet Law. And you can check out his genius content on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Twitter. And don’t miss Tristan’s podcast “Taking Down Trump”. Today, we are going to get into the legal weeds with Snell as we discuss the upcoming election our Justice system. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. That’s smileactives.com/cohen. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/06/241h 20m

The Wednesday Wake Up Call June 26, 2024

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26/06/2417m 23s

BREAKING: DonMentia has Officially Gone Off The Rails!! + A Conversation with David Corn

We welcome back to the show our old friend, the legendary newsman, David Corn. Corn is the D.C. Bureau Chief of Mother Jones, and an on-air analyst for MSMBC. He’s written four New York Times bestsellers, but his latest bestseller,” American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy” is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding why our republic is crumbling. Also, check out, “Our Land” his twice-weekly newsletter that covers everything from news of the day to entertainment, but all told in Corn’s no-bullshit style. Today he is here to discuss what’s going on in the lead-up to the most consequential election of our lives. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF TOMMY JOHN RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/cohen AND Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/06/241h 24m

Uterus’ Across America Hate Donald! + A Conversation with Tara Setmayer

Today we welcome back our good friend Tara Setmayer from the Lincoln Project. Setmayer is a former  CNN  political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on  Capitol Hill. She's appeared on  ABC's  The View, ABC's  Good Morning America, and HBO's  Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she joined  The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor and now hosts the live show The Breakdown alongside co-founder  Rick Wilson. Today, Tara will try and help us understand what the Republicans are doing and why. So, if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Find out how you can get a free 30-day supply on bundles of new SuperBeets Heart Chews Advanced and save 15% by going to https://GETSUPERBEETS.COM when you use code COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/06/241h 20m

25 Days Until Judge Merchan Decides Trump’s Fate And It Ain’t Looking Good! + A Conversation with Harry Litman

I’d like to welcome back our old friend, Harry Litman, to the show. Litman is the former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. And is currently the legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. Harry can be seen as a legal and political commentator on CBS, NPR MSNBC, and CNN. Litman is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast. You’d be smart to subscribe to the “Talking Feds” YouTube channel. New episodes are posted daily. But today Harry is here to give us his take on the legal issues of everyone from Trump to Hunter Biden, and all the way to the Supreme Court. So, if you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/COHEN. Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/06/241h 25m

Donald’s Demented Rants Defy All + A Conversation with Molly Jong Fast

Today we welcome back to the show author and cultural analyst, Molly Jong Fast. She has written extensively about her wild life as a young woman growing up in New York City at the height of the ‘90s. She is also the daughter of authors Erica Jong and Jonathan Fast. Today, she’s a regular on MSNBC and currently contributes articles to various publications including Vanity Fair, Vogue, the Atlantic, and The Daily Beast. Molly is here to share her sharp observations about the pressing issues of the moment. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN See site for details. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. That’s smileactives.com/cohen. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/06/241h 24m

The Wednesday wake up call: let your freak flag fly?

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12/06/2413m 31s

A five letter word for accountability: BRAGG + A Conversation with Glenn Kirschner

Our guest today is former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Glenn Kirschner - he’s an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and the host of the popular podcast, Justice Matters. Drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG, Kirschner is with us to help us make sense of Trump’s legal trials and errors. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/COHEN. Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN See the site for details. Double your potential with SuperBeets Heart Chews. Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart. Chews on all bundles and 15% off your first order by going to GETSUPERBEETS.COM and using code COHEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/06/241h 23m

This isn't Just Any Election!!! + A Conversation with Rick Wilson

Mea Culpa welcomes back Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist, turned Lincoln Project co-founder, and zealous anti-Trump activist. You can find his weekly editorials in The Daily Beast. Wilson has also been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, and Rolling Stone to name a few, He makes regular appearances on CNN and MSNBC Also, Wilson’s #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” literally defined the Trump era. Today, Wilson will discuss everything from the fallout over Trump’s conviction to the plan to keep the Biden-Harris team in office, so let’s go now to that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/06/241h 18m

Michael’s Finally Back And Who Better Than Norm Eisen To Discuss The Hush Money Verdict!

I can’t think of a better guest for today’s episode than my good friend Norm Eisen. And when I say good friend, I mean it. This man believed in me when many did not. He has encouraged me since the beginning of this journey to take a stand and continue to tell the truth… which makes perfect sense because Norm is a senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings and an expert on law, ethics, and anti-corruption. He was also President Obama’s “Ethics Czar” and Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Eisen’s reports and articles for the Brookings Institute and elsewhere have definitively made the case for why Trump and his band of criminal conspiracists represent a clear and present danger to democracy. Eisen is a regular Legal Analyst on CNN and the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Few have Eisen’s understanding of Trump’s legal trials and travails. If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/06/241h 17m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode Kris Goldsmith

Archived Episode with Kris Goldsmith Kris Goldsmith guest today is fighting the good fight for us all, Kris Goldsmith. Goldsmith is an Iraq combat Vet and dedicated hunter of fascists. He’s also an investigator, instructor, and champion of veteran's rights. His company, Sparverius, detects and disrupts disinformation and domestic extremism. And also, check out the “community response guide” at Goldsmith’s website, TaskForceButler.org. The guide is written to help the average person take their first steps towards holding accountable people who target their neighborhoods with acts of hate. Again that’s TaskForceButler.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/06/241h 6m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Harry Dunn

I’m fortunate to call our next guest a friend…Harry Dunn. Dunn has been a member of the Capitol Police since 2008 and is one of the heroes forged by the January 6th insurrection. He’s since won the Presidential Citizen’s Medal, The Congressional Gold Medal, and the Capitol Police Service Award. And now he’s written a fantastic new book, “Standing My Ground, A Capitol Police Officer’s Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble after January 6th”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/05/241h 8m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with George Conway

It’s a great honor to have my busy friend George Conway on the show. Conway, a brilliant lawyer, writer, and political commentator is now a fixture on news programs on MSNBC, NBC, and CNN. He’s also one of the founders of the Lincoln Project — a conservative who crossed over for the good of the country, Conway has been a very effective thorn in the former president’s side. Here to talk about Trump’s legal challenges and why the truth matter. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. That’s smileactives.com/cohen. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/05/241h 9m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Tara Setmayer

Today we welcome back our good friend Tara Setmayer from the Lincoln Project. Setmayer is a former  CNN  political commentator, a contributor to  ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on  Capitol Hill. She's appeared on  ABC's  The View, ABC's  Good Morning America, and HBO's  Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she joined  The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor and now hosts the live show  "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder  Rick Wilson. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. That’s smileactives.com/cohen. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/05/241h 10m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/05/241h 3m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Congressman Steve Cohen

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Congressman Steve Cohen. We will back with new episodes very soon. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. That’s smileactives.com/cohen. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/05/241h 11m

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Congressman Jamie Raskin

Taking a trial break: Archived Episode with Congressman Jamie Raskin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/05/241h 6m

The College Confusion about the Israel-Hamas War Finally Explained + A Conversation with Malcolm Nance

Today we welcome Malcolm Nance. Nance is a career US Navy terrorism intelligence collector, code breaker, and interrogator with wide-ranging field and combat experience in the Middle East and elsewhere. Nance is a counterterrorism analyst for MSNBC. And the author of numerous books including his latest, “They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency”. Today we are going to utilize Nance’s 30 years of experience in counter-terrorism to help us understand the wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine and how the US is managing those conflicts. So, let’s go now to that conversation. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at tommyjohn.com/COHEN Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at tommyjohn.com/COHEN See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/05/241h 19m

Wednesday wake up call: War Is Not The Answer

We welcome back to our show, Dash Dobrofsky. Dash is a film producer and Tik-Toker with millions of monthly views. He’s also the authorand personality behind the best-selling newsletter ‘The Gen Z Perspective’— look for it on Substack. Today, we will be getting some of Dobrofsky’s valuable Gen Z perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/05/2416m 0s

Gen Z’ers refuse to be fooled by insane GOP rhetoric! + A Conversation with Dash Dobrofsky

We welcome back to our show, Dash Dobrofsky. Dash is a film producer and Tik-Toker with millions of monthly views. He’s also the author and personality behind the best-selling newsletter ‘The Gen Z Perspective’ look for it on Substack. Today, we will get some of Dobrofsky’s valuable Gen Z perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/05/241h 22m

House On Fire + A Conversation with Jill Wine Banks

We welcome back to Mea Culpa the prolific, Jill Wine-Banks. Jill appears regularly as an MSNBC Legal Analyst. She has written numerous OpEds for NBC.com, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Politico, and the Huffington Post, to name a few. Wine-Banks was formerly a U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor specializing in Organized Crime. And was one of only three Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutors. She later wrote a book about it, “Watergate Girl …My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President”. And congratulations are in order, Jill’s popular intergenerational podcast with Victor Shi, called IGen Politics, just celebrated their 4th anniversary. And don’t miss her on the excellent podcast, “Sisters in Law”. We have a lot to discuss with Ms. Wine Banks. Thanks to Smileactives! Visit https://smileactives.com/cohen to get this exclusive offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/05/241h 25m

Wednesday wake up call: A midweek special just for you!

Wednesday wake-up call: A midweek special just for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/05/2414m 32s

From the archives: The return of John Dean

From our archives a very special guest, John Dean. For those of you who lived through Watergate, his name is synonymous with the political intrigue of the 1970’s. Dean served as White House Counsel for President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973. In that position, he became deeply involved in events leading up to the Watergate burglaries and the subsequent scandal and cover-up. Referred to as the "master manipulator of the cover-up" by the FBI, Dean’s testimony before the House was watched by some 80 million Americans. Granted immunity, Dean laid out in stunning detail and intricacy how the President not only knew about but orchestrated the break-in and burglary of the DNC. He ultimately was sentenced to one year in Federal Prison, but emerged from the experience as a changed and soulful individual. Dean renounced his former politics and started a second life as an author and speaker. He’s penned five books about Watergate and 10 books in total; including his most recent tome, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and his Followers. Dean is now the last man standing from that era, He is the last connection between this nation’s authoritarian past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/04/241h 7m

MAGA trolling is more fun and popular than pickleball + A Conversation with Walter Masterson

Today we welcome back to our show, political satirist and digital comedian, Walter Masterson, a progressive video content creator who has turned trolling the whole MAGA shit-show into an art form. The video he shot while working on the frontlines during the January 6th insurrection has been instrumental in helping the FBI apprehend rioters who were stupid enough to brag about their crimes on tape. Walt’s even brave enough to interact with users who both love and hate him on Twitch and Snapchat. Masterson has been trolling anti-abortion groups and been following the conversation happening now on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/04/241h 21m

As the trial begins, Donald von ShitzInPantz better stock up on Imodium and Gas-X + A Conversation with Tony Schwartz

We welcome back to the show, Tony Schwartz. A former columnist for The New York Post, and associate editor at Newsweek, he was also a reporter for The New York Times, and staff writer at New York Magazine and Esquire. In 1985, Schwartz began interviewing Donald Trump to ghostwrite Trump: “The Art of the Deal” for which he was given co-author credit. Art of the Deal was published in 1987 and some say it’s what sold Trump to the public as a successful businessman. Tony is here today to talk about how Trump ticks and just how traumatizing his current legal predicaments are bound to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/04/241h 19m

I’m sleepy….someone bring me my pillow, blanket and a Diet Coke! + A Conversation with Glenn Kirschner

Our guest today is former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Glenn Kirschner - he’s an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and the host of the popular podcast, Justice Matters. Drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG, Kirschner is with us to help us make sense of Trump’s legal trials and errors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/04/241h 20m

The Mea Culpa Podcast Makes The Trump Criminal Trial Jury Questionnaire! + A Conversation with Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps”Sullivan

Today we welcome for the first time, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps”Sullivan, the creators and stars of the popular podcast “I’ve Had It”. They first took the world by storm with their Bravo series “Sweet Home Oklahoma” — where they exported their idyllic hometown for all it was worth. Their brand is “no feelings spared” as they approach the burning issues of the moment. Or at least the issues that burn them the most. Don’t ask them to bring a casserole to your event or to celebrate international snow cone day with you, because they’ve HAD IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/04/241h 24m

Hey Donald…even Roy Cohn’s teaching you to deny won’t work in 2024 + A Conversation with Dave Marcus

Today we welcome back to the show, journalist and author, Dave Marcus. Soon after graduating from Brown, Marcus wrote an article for Vanity Fair. It was a look at the final months of his nefarious cousin Roy Cohn. The same Roy Cohn who was Donald Trump’s mentor and fixer. Since then, Dave has been warning Americans about the ways Cohn taught Trump to lie, steal, and misuse the judicial system. Marcus has written several books and shared the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting, for a series about violence against women. Today, we will talk to Dave about how Trump is now mimicking Cohn’s lawless approach to the law in courtrooms across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/04/241h 6m

Donald…You Can’t Win The General Election Because Women Hate You! + A Conversation with Joe Walsh

Our guest this week is my good friend, Joe Walsh. Joe is a podcaster, radio host, columnist, and Republican elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 from Illinois’s 8th District. He also ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult and gave Trump the two-finger salute. Be sure to check out Joe’s popular political podcast, “White Flag” with Joe Walsh wherever you get your podcast. Today Walsh is here to talk with us about the current state of the GOP and how we plan to save democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/04/241h 19m

(UN)Truth Social is destined to be another Trump failure! + A Conversation with Donny Deutsch

Today I welcome my friend Donny Deutsch, he’s a branding and marketing specialist and popular television personality on all the major networks. But look for him daily on “Morning Joe” on MSNBC. Deutsch is the former Chairman of the advertising firm Deutsch Inc. He has penned two business motivation books, “Often Wrong, Never in Doubt” and “THE BIG IDEA: How to Make Your Entrepreneurial Dreams Come True." Today we will be getting Donny’s take on MAGA politics and what’s left of the Trump brand. Save TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT for a limited time at www.tommyjohn.com/cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/04/241h 15m

Nothing you can do Donny. The game is over! + A Conversation Dan Alexander

Today we welcome for the first time, Dan Alexander. Alexander is a senior editor at Forbes where he leads the magazine's coverage of Donald Trump. Twice a year Alexander is responsible for putting together Forbes estimate of Donald Trump's net worth. And we all know that’s a tough job. Alexander is also the author of  White House, Inc.: How Donald Trump Turned the Presidency into a Business. He’s here to talk about Trump’s shifting finances and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/04/241h 14m

Calling All Autocrats…Under Trump, The White House Is For Sale! + A Conversation with Lev Parnas

My special guest today is my good friend, Lev Parnas. Lev is a Soviet-born businessman who along with Rudy Giuliani and Igor Fruman played a central role in the campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate Trump’s political rivals…including the Biden’s. Parnas then worked with federal prosecutors to bring down both Giuliani and Trump. And ended up serving a 20-month sentence for crimes related. Lev’s written several books, including TRUMP FIRST: How the President and His Associates Turned Their Backs on Me and My Family” and his newest book, “Shadow Diplomacy” about how the world works for mob bosses like Trump. You might have seen Lev last week testifying brilliantly before the House Oversight Committee. He’s here to talk with us about that and more.Thanks to Tommy John! Save 25% SITEWIDE at https://TommyJohn.com/COHEN Thanks to Smileactives! Visit https://smileactives.com/cohen to get this exclusive offer! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the NEW Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://linktr.ee/meaculpapod Support Michael’s Legal Fund: http://donald4prison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/03/241h 22m

KnocK, Knock Donald... It's The Marshalls. Keys Please! + A Conversation with John Avlon

We welcome to the show for the first-time, journalist and political commentator, John Avlon. Avlon is a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN and was the editor-in-chief and managing director of The Daily Beast from 2013 to 2018. Avlon is also a Democrat running for a House Seat in New York’s 1st Congressional District, and he’s here to talk about the issues surrounding the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/03/241h 19m

Trump Auction Coming Soon…Cash and Carry! + A Conversation with Bakari Sellers

Today we welcome back to our show, Bakari Sellers, a CNN political commentator who made history as the youngest-ever member of the South Carolina State Legislature at just 22. Sellers has been named one of the nation's most influential African Americans and became a New York Times best-selling author with his memoir, “My Vanishing Country”. Sellers is known for his sharp political and social analysis informed by his first-hand experience both inside the Democratic Party and as a practicing lawyer and lobbyist. You can listen to Sellers weekly on his excellent podcast “The Ringer”. And watch out for his new book coming out in April, the Moment…Let’s go now to my conversation with Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/03/241h 19m

Justice Delayed is NOT Going to Be Justice Denied!! + A Conversation with Harry Litman

Our guest today is our good friend and legal expert, Harry Litman. Harry is law professor and political commentator on MSNBC, CNN and CBS News. He’s also the senior legal affairs columnist for the LA Times. Litman is a former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Be sure to catch his excellent show, “Talking Feds” wherever you get your podcasts. Today Harry is going to help explain the good, bad, and ugly rulings in Trump’s multiple court battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/03/241h 13m

The 30 Day Hush Money Delay Will Not Keep Donny Out Of Jail! + A Conversation with Dave Aronberg

We welcome to our show for the first time, Dave Aronberg, the State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, AKA “the Florida Lawman”. Aronberg is a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected in 2002 as the Senate’s youngest member and served for eight years. In his role as the Florida Attorney General’s “Drug Czar,” Aronberg led an anti-pill mill initiative that helped clean up the pain clinic industry and reduce the number of deaths from oxycodone abuse. Aronberg frequently appears on national television as a legal commentator. His passion is to speak out on criminal justice issues and that’s exactly why he’s here with us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/03/241h 19m

Tik Tok, Tik Tok Donald…Your Time For Evading Accountability Is Running Out! + A Conversation with Joe Trippi

We welcome back to the show, our good friend Joe Trippi. The New Republic heralded him as the man who “reinvented campaigning,” Trippi pioneered bringing politics into the digital age and has added his expertise to the Lincoln Project arsenal. Trippi has worked for Democrats for over four decades. He has served as an on-air political analyst for MSNBC/NBC, CBS Evening News, FOX News, and CNN. His weekly podcast is “That Trippi Show”. Today we will speak with Joe about the upcoming election and how we can keep our democracy intact. Thanks to Smileactives! Visit https://smileactives.com/cohen to get this exclusive offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/03/241h 23m

Trumps Legal Losing Streak Continues…Time To Pay Up Sucka! + A Conversation with Norm Eisen

We welcome back our great friend, Norm Eisen. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst and the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. His articles for the Brookings Institute and elsewhere have made the case for why Trump and his band of criminal conspiracists represented a clear and present danger to democracy. He’s also the former Obama Ethics Czar and Ambassador to the Czech Republic. I’m looking forward to Norm’s take on the election and all of Trump’s legal woes. Get 20% off your order at tommyjohn.com/cohen Save 20% on Second Skin at tommyjohn.com/cohen See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/03/241h 13m

Ignorance of law excuses no man... even the stupid ones!! + A conversation with Renato Mariotti

Our guest this week is legal expert, Renato Mariotti. Mariotti is an accomplished trial attorney and former federal prosecutor. He is also a legal analyst and commentator on CNN and he appears regularly on MSNBC, WGN, CNBC, ABC News, and PBS. He is the Legal Affairs Columnist for POLITICO Magazine and has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time magazine to name a few. Today, Mariotti is here to help us make sense of Trump’s complex legal issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/03/241h 20m

The Trump Brand Isn't Worth Sh*t!! + A Conversation with Donny Deutsch

Mea Culpa welcomes Donny Deutsch, he’s a branding and marketing specialist and popular television personality on all the major networks. But look for him daily on “Morning Joe” on MSNBC. Deutsch is the former Chairman of the advertising firm Deutsch Inc. He has penned two business motivation books, “Often Wrong, Never in Doubt” and “THE BIG IDEA: How to Make Your Entrepreneurial Dreams Come True. Today we will be getting Donny’s take on MAGA politics and what’s left of the Trump brand. Thanks to Smileactives! Visit smileactives.com/cohen to get this exclusive offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/03/241h 18m

Donald’s doomsday to begin in T minus 30 days! + A Conversation with Michael Popok

Mea Culpa welcomes another mighty Meidas Touch team member, Michael Popok, host of Legal AF. He is the Executive Managing Partner of the New York City Office of the firm  Zumpano Patricios & Popok. His national litigation, white collar and trial practice is based in New York and South Florida. Michael has over 30 years of experience as an accomplished trial attorney strategist. Most recently serving as a Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel of a Wall Street global financial services firm, responsible for all of its litigation, trial, arbitration, investigatory, and employment matters. We are here to get his hot take on all of Trump's legal troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/02/241h 25m

Civil judgments are taking Donald’s money. The criminal judgments will take his freedom!

Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Elie Honig, acclaimed author of the National Bestsellers “Untouchable, How Powerful People Get Away With It”. And “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr broke the prosecutor's code and corrupted the Justice Department”. You might also know Honig from his popular podcasts, “Up Against the Mob” and “Cafe Brief”. Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former federal and state prosecutor, here to talk about the latest developments in Trump’s various trials and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/02/241h 23m

Michael Cohen told the truth and now Donnie boy owes half a b-b-b-billion bucks! + A Conversation with Malcolm Nance

Mea Culpa welcomes back to the show one of our most fascinating guests… Malcolm Nance is a career US Navy terrorism intelligence collector, code breaker, and interrogator with wide-ranging field and combat experience in the Middle East and elsewhere around the world. Nance is a counterterrorism analyst for MSNBC. And the author of numerous books including his latest, “They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency”. Today we are going to utilize Nance’s 30 years of experience in counter-terrorism to help us understand the wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine and how the US is managing those conflicts. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. Terms and conditions apply. See the site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/02/241h 24m

Former idiot in chief Trump says mass shootings are not a gun problem. Wrong!!!

We welcome my good friend, Fred Guttenberg back to our show. Fred became an anti-gun violence activist when his beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jaime was murdered in a mass shooting at Parkland High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 14, 2018. His son, Jesse, also a student at the school survived. And since Fred has become one of the strongest voices for gun safety in the country. He has sued gun manufacturers, worked with members of Congress on legislation, and advocated against the NRA. And Fred has spoken at countless events and on-air, having to relive his daughter’s murder in hopes of creating change for all of our children. He’s written two great books, “Find the Helpers” and “American Carriage”, and Fred’s here today to tell us how it’s going on the front lines of the gun safety debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/02/241h 20m

We Will, We Will Stop You! + A Conversation with Rick Wilson

Mea Culpa welcomes back Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist turned Lincoln Project co-founder and zealous anti-Trump activist. You can find his weekly editorials in The Daily Beast. Wilson has also been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, and Rolling Stone to name a few, He makes regular appearances on CNN and MSNBC Also, Wilson’s #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” literally defined the Trump era. Today, Wilson will discuss everything from Tucker Carlson in Russia to MAGA’s most recent shenanigans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/02/241h 22m

Keep whining and crying Donny... March 25th is around the corner + A Conversation with Elliot Williams

It’s a great honor to host our next guest: You may know Elliot Williams as a legal analyst on CNN. And as a host on SiriusXM’s nonpartisan talk radio network. But Williams has worked at the highest levels of government and was counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He has served in both Democratic and Republican-led administrations. And has also been a career federal prosecutor. His impressive list of accomplishments in the legal field is too long to list here, but his experience working in all three branches of government makes him an expert on our current political, and cultural situation. Williams is here today to break down Trump’s many legal entanglements. SAVE 25%, FOR a LIMITED TIME at https://TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/02/241h 22m

You know who hates you Donald? MAGA Granny Pam Hemphill... and many other!

This is a really special interview, Mea Culpa is pleased to welcome Pam Hemphill to our show, the one-time “MAGA Grandma” from Idaho who stormed the Capitol on J6. She later turned herself in and went to prison for 60 days while battling cancer. Along the way, Hemphill woke up and rejected Trump and the MAGA movement. Realizing it was a cult and that she had been brainwashed. Pam even told Trump to stop using her story as a fundraising tool. And has since become an outspoken advocate for Democracy and recovering Trumpers. Hemphill is a self-proclaimed citizen journalist, who once reported on the likes of Anti-government militant, Ammon Bundy. Today, she’s an Alcohol and Drug counselor and proud cancer survivor. Join us for Michale's interview with Pam Hemphill. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. Terms and conditions apply. See the site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/02/241h 23m

Fake Billionaire Trump’s Legal Fees Still Being Paid for by MAGA Donors! + A Conversation with George Conway

It’s a great honor to have my busy friend, George Conway on the show. Conway, a brilliant lawyer, writer, and political commentator is now a fixture on news programs, on MSNBC, NBC, and CNN. He’s also one of the founders of the Lincoln Project, a conservative who crossed over for the good of the country, Conway has been a very effective thorn in the former president’s side. George is here to talk about Trump’s legal challenges and why the truth matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/02/241h 19m

Donald's Almost Broke and Behind Bars + A Conversation with Scott Dworkin

One of our favorite guests is on today, Scott Dworkin, Dworkin an intrepid journalist with a long history of standing up to corrupt leaders. He co-founded the Democratic Coalition and is the host of the Dworkin Report and The Dworkin Daily podcast. Dworkin has worked with 100’s of political campaigns and progressive organizations and he’s here today to share his insights as we head into the early days of the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/01/241h 21m

Donald's Cognitive Decline Worsens by the Day!!! + A Conversation with Michael LaRosa

Michael LaRosa was Press Secretary to the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and Special Assistant to the President until 2022. LaRosa is a frequent commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and ABC… providing analysis of Congress, campaigns, and elections. Michael is also a Partner at Ballard, referred to as "the most powerful" Strategic Services, Governmental, and Public Affairs firm in Washington, DC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/01/241h 23m

Gen Z Will Save The Day!!! A Conversation with Victor Shi

Mea Culpa welcomes Victor Shi, the youngest elected Delegate for Joe Biden in 2020, he is a former White House Intern, and the co-host of the iGen Politics Podcast with the distinguished Jill Wine-Banks. Shi is also a writer, speaker, organizer, activist, and a junior at UCLA, majoring in American Literature and Culture. His on-air commentary and interviews have been seen on MSNBC, CNN, NBC, PBS Newshour, ABC, the Daily Herald, and the Chicago Tribune. His op-eds have been published in Newsweek, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, USA Today, The Hill, and International Business Times. This kid is unstoppable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/01/241h 21m

Trump and Habba get Eviscerated... Again!!! + A Conversation with Ray Brescia

Today we welcome to the show, Professor Ray Brescia, the Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life at Albany Law School. He has been featured on the LA Times, the Washington Post, and the Hill to name a few. His profile in The New York Times was entitled; Big Cases, Small Pay, and a Lawyer Happy with Both. Brescia is the author of The Future of Change: How Technology Shapes Social Revolutions and several other fascinating titles, including his latest, “Lawyer Nation, the Past, Present and Future of the American Legal Profession. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. Terms and conditions apply. See the site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/01/241h 29m

Prediction: Trump 20-24 Years in Prison + A Conversation with Harry Litman

We are really glad to bring our old friend Harry Litman back on the show. Litman is the former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. And is currently the legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. Harry can be seen as a legal and political commentator on CBS, NPR MSNBC, and CNN. Litman is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast. You’d be smart to subscribe to the “Talking Feds” YouTube channel. New episodes are posted daily. But today Harry is here to give us the rundown on all the legal battles Trump is facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/01/241h 20m

Trump Look Like He's Having A Nervous Breakdown + A Conversation with Tara Setmayer

Today we welcome back our good friend Tara Setmayer from the Lincoln Project. Setmayer is a former  CNN  political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on  Capitol Hill. Tara has appeared on  ABC's  The View, Good Morning America, and HBO's  Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she joined  The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor and now hosts the live show  "The Breakdown"  alongside co-founder  Rick Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/01/241h 21m

Stick a fork in Donnie... he's Done!!! And a Conversation with Tony Schwartz

We welcome back to the show, Tony Schwartz. A former columnist for The New York Post, and associate editor at Newsweek, he was also a reporter for The New York Times and a staff writer at New York Magazine and Esquire. In 1985, Schwartz began interviewing Donald Trump to ghostwrite Trump: “The Art of the Deal” for which he was given co-author credit. Art of the Deal was published in 1987; some say it sold Trump to the public as a successful businessman. Today, Tony will help us understand more fully who Trump was back then and who he has become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/01/241h 18m

Donald von ShitzInPantz goes from unhinged to insane as criminal trials near!

My guest today is historian and cultural critic, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. She is the author of the acclaimed book, “ Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present and the focus of her work has been on Authoritarianism, Propaganda, and how to protect Democracy. Ben-Ghiat is a professor of history and Italian studies at New York University. And a regular contributor on CNN, The Washington Post and MSNBC. Check out her newsletter, entitled, LUCID where she reports on the threats to democracy around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/01/241h 19m

Norm Eisen Predicts 2024 Will Be An Awful Year For Donald

Here with an end-of-year wrap-up is our good friend, Norm Eisen. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst and the founder and executive chair of “States Unite Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. His articles for the Brookings Institute and elsewhere have made the case for why Trump and his band of criminal conspiracists represented a clear and present danger to democracy. He’s also the former Obama Ethics Czar and Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Listen in to Norm’s predictions for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/01/241h 21m

Lev Parnas Talks About Befuddled, Bankrupt, Babbling, Bullshitting Rudy Giuliani

Mea Culpa welcomes my friend, Lev Parnas to the show. Lev is a Soviet-born businessman who along with Rudy Giuliani and Igor Fruman played a central role in the campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate Trump’s political rivals…including Hunter Biden. Parnas was thrown into Trump's first impeachment drama, but he ended up working with federal prosecutors against Giuliani and the former president. Parnas served a 20-month sentence for Campaign Finance, Wire Fraud, And False Statements Offenses. Lev’s explosive new memoir, TRUMP FIRST: How the President and his associates turned their backs on me and my family” is out now and it promises to be a great read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/12/231h 19m

Three Congressmen Challenge Trump's Competency

This holiday we are bringing you something different, over the last few years I’ve had the great pleasure of interviewing three different Congressmen, the Constitutional scholar, Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Tennessee’s first Jewish Congressman, Steve Cohen, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the first Indian American Congressmen to represent Illinois. These three brilliant Democrats represent the exceptional diversity not just in the party, but in our great nation. We hope you enjoy these insightful segments from those pivotal interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/12/231h 22m

Rudy Bankrupt and Trump Tossed from Colorado + A Conversation with Frank Figliuzzi

Our guest today is our old friend Frank Figliuzzi. Frank is a former assistant director for counterintelligence at the FBI, where he served for 25 years as a special agent and directed all espionage investigations across the entire government. Frank is a regular contributor for NBC News and MSNBC, and also the author of the national bestseller “The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence.” Frank’s here with insights into what the MAGA American terrorists might do if Trump is kicked off the ballot… and so much more. Check out Frank's new YouTube Channel, Frankly Speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/12/231h 20m

LIVE From NY... It's Michael Cohen (Part Two)

Today we are bringing you something special. This is part two of a live show with guest Katie Phang, recorded on December 9th at the City Winery in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/12/2356m 0s

LIVE From NY... It's Michael Cohen (Part One)

Today we are bringing you something special. This is part one of a live show with guest Katie Phang, recorded on December 9th at the City Winery in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/12/2354m 49s

Trump Is Even More Corrupt Than Nixon!!! + A Conversation with Jill Wine-Banks

We welcome back to Mea Culpa the prolific, Jill Wine-Banks. Jill is currently an MSNBC Legal Analyst, appearing regularly on primetime and daytime shows. Jill has written numerous OpEds for NBC.com, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Politico, and the Huffington Post to name a few. Wine- Banks was at one time a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice in DC, specializing in Organized Crime. And one of only three Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutors and later wrote a book about it, “Watergate Girl …My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/12/231h 22m

Scare and Afraid... Donald Retreats Back to Mar-a-Lardo + A Conversation with Joe Walsh

We welcome back to the show, podcaster, radio host, and columnist Joe Walsh. Walsh was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 from Illinois’s 8th District. He also ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult and gave Trump the bird. Walsh is here to talk with us about saving the democracy we both hold so dear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/231h 21m

Donald's Future Is Looking Bleak!! + A Conversation with Tristan Snell

We welcome back to our show, Tristan Snell, a lawyer and legal commentator featured on MSNBC and NPR, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He served as Assistant Attorney General for New York State, where he led the investigation and prosecution of Trump University. Today, he manages Main Street Law. And you can check out his genius content on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Twitter. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/cohen today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/231h 25m

Breaking!! Trump Says Russia Did It + A Conversation with Olivia Troye

Mea Culpa welcomes Olivia Troye to our show. Troye who considers herself a McCain Republican, is a national security official who has worked on homeland security issues at the National Counterterrorism Center, the US Department of Energy, The Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the DHS. She also worked for former Vice President, Mike Pence. While serving on the Corona Virus Task Force she famously parted ways with Pence over the administration’s response to the pandemic. Troye is here to share her unique perspective on Capitol Hill. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/cohen today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/12/231h 11m

The Neo-Nazi Hunter Next Door is on your Trail!!

My guest today is fighting the good fight for us all, Kris Goldsmith. Goldsmith is an Iraq combat Vet and dedicated hunter of fascists. He’s also an investigator, instructor, and champion of veterans rights. His company, Sparverius, detects and disrupts disinformation and domestic extremism. And also, check out the “community response guide” at Goldsmith’s website, TaskForceButler.org. The guide is written to help the average person take their first steps towards holding accountable people who target their neighborhoods with acts of hate. Again that’s TaskForceButler.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/12/231h 21m

Trump and Right Wing Groups plot together to Make America Authoritarian!

We’re glad to have our old friend, the legendary newsman, David Corn back on the show. Corn is the D.C. Bureau Chief of Mother Jones and an on-air analyst for MSMBC. He’s written four New York Times bestsellers, but his latest bestseller,” American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy” is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding why our republic is crumbling. Also, check out, “Our Land” — his twice-weekly newsletter that covers everything from news of the day to entertainment, but all told in Corn’s no-bullshit style. Today we will discuss everything from the war in Gaza to the insanity of our politics here at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/11/231h 19m

Beware Donald... Congressman Raskin is Coming for You!

Anyway, welcome to this special holiday episode of Mea Culpa. We’re going to get right to the main event… because our conversation is with one of the most articulate and effective Democratic statesmen working on Capitol Hill today, Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin. Raskin has been serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. He also served in the Maryland State Senate from 2007 to 2016. Raskin is known as a great champion of civil rights and is proud of his left-of-center voting records saying, his “ambition is not to be in the political center, it is to be in the moral center.” To that end, Raskin was a Manager during Trump’s second Impeachment trial. He was also appointed to the House Special Select Committee on the January 6th attacks, after which he famously said in his closing statements, quote, “In a world of resurgent authoritarianism, racism, and antisemitism, let’s all hang tough for American democracy.” …I’m with Jamie. And today we will discuss everything from the fallout from the War in Gaza to the current state of Congress.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/11/231h 12m

Brian Stelter Destroys Fox and "Authoritarian Wannabe" Trump

Our guest today is journalist and acclaimed author, Brian Stelter. Stelter is the former chief media correspondent for CNN and was the host of the CNN program Reliable Sources until 2022. Stelter is also a former media reporter for The New York Times and today he’s here with his new book, Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/11/231h 14m

Trump! Caught Like A Rat In A Trap + A Conversation with Glenn Kirschner

Our guest today is former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Glenn Kirschner - he’s an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and the host of the popular podcast, Justice Matters. Drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG, Kirschner is with us to help us make sense of Trump’s legal trials and errors.  Visit https://betterhelp.com/cohen today to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/11/231h 18m

Trump On Trial + A Conversation with Elie Honig

Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Elie Honig, acclaimed author of the National Bestsellers “Untouchable, How Powerful People Get Away With It”. And “Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr broke the prosecutor's code and corrupted the Justice Department”. You might also know Honig from his popular podcasts, “Up Against the Mob” and “Cafe Brief”. Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former federal and state prosecutor, here to talk to us today about the Trump trials and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/11/231h 16m

MAGA Loses Bigly + A Conversation with General Mark Hertling

Our guest today is General Mark Hertling, spent 37 years in the American Armed. He commanded every organization from Platoon to Field Army. Most notably, Hertling commanded the U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division in Iraq during the troop surge of 2007 to 2008 and retired as Commanding General of the US Army Europe. He joins me now as we try to make sense of the war in the Middle East.  Visit betterhelp.com/cohen today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/231h 19m

Trump Melts Down in Houston + A Conversation with JoJo from Jerz

Our guest today is a very popular Twitter personality known for her hilarious, smart, and sarcastic content. And also her utter disdain for former President Trump. “JoJo from Jerz’s” sharp commentary has gained her a massive following on multiple social media platforms. But despite her online fame, she never discloses her full name. She just goes by the name ‘JoJo from Jerz’ and I think you’re going to love her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/11/231h 18m

The Trump Effect is Real + A Conversation with Harry Dunn

Mea Culpa welcomes our friend Harry Dunn. Harry has been a member of the Capitol Police since 2008 and is one of the heroes forged by the January 6th insurrection. He’s since won the Presidential Citizen’s Medal, The Congressional Gold Medal, and the Capitol Police Service Award. And now he’s written a fantastic new book, “Standing My Ground, A Capitol Police Officer’s Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble after January 6th”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/11/231h 15m

Introducing: The New Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen, the former attorney and personal fixer for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by the President’s own lies and personal madness. While imprisoned in his home, his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, Cohen is on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his boss. Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen, is a raw and unfiltered shining a light into the dark corners of our current American Apocalypse. Tune in weekly for a candid conversation with the New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed “gangster lawyer,” as he sets to dismantle the Trump legacy and finds the truth and nothing but the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/10/235m 14s

The Financial Crimes of Donald J. Trump

In this special episode of Mea Culpa Investigates we examine the full scope of corruption, financial crimes and sleazy conflicts of interest engendered by Donald Trump throughout his administration. Not only will you get a full preview of the legal reckoning that awaits him, but we take a deep dive into Trump's foreign entanglements to give you the full scope and magnitude of his blatant criminality. Forbes investigative reporter and author of White House Inc, Dan Alexander joins Michael in breaking down the numbers to show you where the bodies are buried. Don't miss this episode. Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/10/201h 23m

The Omarosa Tapes

Omarosa Manigault Newman joins Michael Cohen on this week's episode of Mea Culpa to discuss Trump's racist agenda, how daughter-in-law Laura sought to buy her silence, and making fun of Ivanka's ridiculous speaking voice. Plus, a serious look at the President's cognitive decline and a Twitter message from Bette Midler.Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/09/201h 14m

The Mea Culpa Week in Review

The truth behind the week's biggest stories told from the perspective of Donald J. Trump. This a raw and unfiltered guide to understanding your enemy. New episodes weekly. Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/09/2011m 47s

The Cult of Donald J. Trump + A Conversation With Anthony Scaramucci

On this week's episode of Mea Culpa, former Trump fixer and New York Times bestselling author Michael Cohen speaks with former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci for an honest and raw conversation about the cult of personality surrounding Donald Trump, wondering how ordinarily decent and ethical people can betray their moral compass so readily under his spell. Plus, questions from his Twitter feed and a warning for those mourning the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Don't miss it! Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/09/201h 15m

Trump Derangement Syndrome + A Conversation With Rosie O’Donnell

In episode one of Michael Cohen's Mea Culpa podcast, he begins with an overview of the series and diagnoses the virulent and dangerous Trump Derangement Syndrome. His first guest is Rosie O'Donnell, who, for nearly a decade, was the recipient of disgusting attacks and abuse from the President, some of it directed by Cohen himself. After losing his soul and perhaps his mind within the Trump inner circle, Cohen finds himself cast out and arrested by the FBI and eventually sentenced to three years in prison. Feeling abandoned and utterly alone, Cohen hits bottom at FCI Otisville; believing his life is over. Then, to his surprise, six months after reporting to custody he receives a letter from Rosie the day the President is impeached. Find out what happens next on the season premiere of Mea Culpa! Also, make sure to check out Mea Culpa: The Election Essays for the definitive political document of 2020. Fifteen chapters of raw and honest political writings on Donald Trump from the man who knows him best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/09/201h 8m
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