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Join Princeton Professor Rory Truex and me as we discuss politics, democracy, Trump and the future of our elections, among other issues.

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Today's podcast is a fascinating and uplifting discussion with Anthony Flaccavento and Meredith Dean of the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative. Anthony and Meredith talk about how they have build bridges to rural America and the effects of their activities in Virginia and elsewhere toward rebuilding the Democratic party brand. You won't want to miss this one.

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Join political expert Heather Melton Fox and me in a wide-ranging discussion of politics, Trump. civics education, right-wing media and other issues.

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We worry-rightly-that Trump will prevent free and fair elections in November. This episode discusses in detail the things we-all of us-can do to keep our elections free and fair in the face of a man who will lie, cheat and steal in order to win. Together, we can do it.

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The Rockbridge Network: The New, High-Tech Face of Radical Republican Power

Welcome to America’s Fractured Politics—the show that pulls back the curtain on the hidden forces reshaping our democracy. Hosted by Washington, DC attorney and longtime Democratic activist Mark Mansour, this episode takes you deep inside the Rockbridge Network, one of the most consequential—and least understood—forces in American conservatism today.

Discover how J.D. Vance, Chris Buskirk, and a cadre of tech billionaires are using Silicon Valley tactics to disrupt and dominate the Republican Party from the inside out. From multi-million-dollar media and litigation strategies to secretive “government-in-waiting” initiatives, Rockbridge is building a parallel political infrastructure designed to outmaneuver traditional gatekeepers and reshape the rules of power.

Whether you’re a political junkie or just trying to make sense of today’s headlines, this episode offers expert analysis and behind-the-scenes insights into the new model of radical Republican activism—and what it means for the future of American democracy.

Subscribe now to America’s Fractured Politics and join the conversation about who really holds the power in Washington—and beyond.

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J.D. Vance is not a conventional politician. He is a product, manufactured by a coterie of dangerous oligarchs. He is more subtle than Trump, and therefore potentially more dangerous. Listen as we discuss his rise, his aberrant behavior and what his continued ascent could mean for America.

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American racism and exclusionism dates back to the beginning of the republic. This episode draws a through line from those early days until today. The parallels are more than striking. They draw a picture of a vast number of Americans who view those of other races, religions and nationalities as the "other." They existed then and are still with us today. Hear what happened, how it happened and what we can do today to ameliorate the damage, recognizing that the haters will always be with us.

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