Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by former White House Correspondent and CNN Political Analyst, Brian Karem as well as Ben Feuer, chairman and co-founder of the Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP.

Subscribe Here: ⁠⁠Really American PodcastToday they break down the bombshell Supreme Court Rulings including handing Donald Trump another win with their limiting of national injunctions on Trump's Birthright Citizenship battle. They also discuss the Supreme Court's rulings on LGBTQ books in school and religious freedom as well as their Obamacare ruling. Lots to talk about!

From a controversial LGBTQ ruling in Maryland to Texas’s latest crackdown on online freedoms, the trio breaks down how these decisions blur the line between religious liberty and censorship, parental rights and government overreach. They explore a birthright citizenship debate that echoes Trump-era fear-mongering and unpack the sweeping implications of nationwide injunctions that increasingly politicize the courts.

No spin. No sugarcoating. Just bold, essential conversation about the theocratic creep infecting our legal system—and what it means for civil rights, constitutional intent, and who gets to shape the rules of American life.

Whether it’s Alito’s slippery slope reasoning or Fox-fueled fights over federal power, Franklin and his guests don't hold back. They wrap with tough questions about court reform and a challenge to every listener: stay engaged, stay informed, and never assume your rights are on autopilot.

Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by former Trump insider Lev Parnas, who discusses Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms. Parnas, drawing from his personal experiences working with Trump, warns about the growing threat to American democracy, highlighting how Trump is systematically undermining institutions, suppressing protests, and using federal agencies to target political opponents.

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In his conversation with Franklin, Parnas details a disturbing strategy aimed at consolidating power—a deliberate dismantling of democratic norms. He explains how Trump’s inner circle replaced key positions within the DOJ, FBI, and military with unquestioning loyalists, eroding merit-based governance and paving the way toward unchecked executive control. This insidious infiltration, Parnas warns, could reshape our institutions into bastions of personalized rule rather than democratic accountability.

The discussion turns to how the Trump administration manipulated federal agencies to stifle dissent and control the narrative. Parnas recounts how protests are routinely portrayed by friendly media as chaotic and criminal, a distortion amplified through social media to manufacture a crisis. According to him, this narrative doesn’t aim at protecting communities or targeting dangerous criminals—it serves solely to justify harsh, oppressive tactics.

Another recurring theme in Parnas’s revelations is the cult-like loyalty that underpins Trump’s support base. Despite his divisive policies, Trump’s inner circle zealously suppresses any challenge to his authority. Parnas likens this unwavering allegiance to a modern form of brainwashing, where facts take a back seat to personal devotion. This dynamic, he argues, is not only dangerous—it’s a calculated strategy to perpetuate authoritarian control.

Throughout the episode, Franklin and Parnas stress the urgency of vigilance and active participation in the democratic process. They call for transparency, accountability, and open dialogue as the only antidote to the creeping authoritarianism threatening American democracy.

Franklin wraps up the conversation with a rallying cry: stay engaged, remain informed, and stand united in the fight for our democratic values. This episode of the Really American Podcast serves as both a stark warning and an invitation to all citizens—an invitation to join the collective effort to push back against divisive rhetoric and authoritarian overreach.

Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Subscribe to the Really American Podcast for ongoing deep-dive discussions designed to enlighten and empower. Tune in next week as we continue to challenge propaganda and work together toward a more united future.

In this all-new episode of The Really American Podcast, host Chip Franklin sits down with veteran political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson to dissect the chaos at the heart of American politics and the GOP. As Trumpism continues to reshape the political landscape, Chip and Rick take a hard look at the GOP’s crumbling identity, the mounting economic fallout from their ill-conceived policies, and the cultural battles they stoke that keep the nation divided.

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Rick Wilson lays it out bluntly: the Republican Party has lost its way. Once driven by conservative principles, it now revolves around a cult of personality—Trump’s.

With no coherent economic or social agenda to fall back on, the GOP is increasingly defined by opportunism and extremism. Whether it’s debates over transgender rights in sports or other divisive issues, Chip and Rick argue that these distractions are deliberately engineered to derail serious policy discussions.

Wilson also warns of the disastrous consequences behind Trump’s tariff strategies and reckless budget policies. What might seem like short-term political theater carries long-term risks—job losses, staggering debt, and even the specter of stagflation.

Looking forward, the duo turns their attention to the future challenges facing the Democratic Party. Both agree that the key to success in 2028 lies in choosing a moderate, broadly appealing candidate who can steer clear of extreme positions while tackling Trumpism’s influence in the GOP.

Ultimately, Franklin and Wilson offer more than a dissection of today’s chaos—they deliver a rallying cry for empathy, informed dialogue, and decisive action. In an era marked by deep divides, their conversation is a reminder that only a united, thoughtful populace can steer us toward a fairer, more resilient future.

Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to join us again next time on The Really American Podcast for more deep insights into the forces shaping our nation.