Once again, we hear and see Trump fail at the very basics of doing his job. Now, is scandelous relationship with his female aide is coming to light, and he will be a lame-duck President who doesn't have control of Congress.

Progressives and Democrats are gaining followers and voters across the country and will take control of the House and Senate.

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it all on this weeks podcst.

The Deficit of Victory: Trump’s Multi-Front War Losses from Iran to Trade Wars. From Ukraine to Gaza, it is loss after loss. It is heartbreaking watching a President fail this severely.

And, his Natalie problem at home gets worse.

Election season is in full swing, and change is coming.

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it all on the Common Good Podcast.

In today’s episode of Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive deep into the unraveling center of the current administration.

When a political movement relies on a single leader’s ability to drive the narrative, what happens when that leader can no longer hold the storyline together? Doug and Robb examine the mounting evidence of Donald Trump’s declining cognitive focus and his increasingly fractured grasp on the key talking points that once united his base.

From contradictory foreign policy signals to forgotten legislative promises, the story is slipping through his fingers—and the administration is feeling the shockwaves. We discuss:

The Broken Narrative: How losing track of the core storylines is causing total message breakdown inside the White House and across the MAGA coalition.

The Congressional Fall: Why Republican leaders in Capitol Hill are finding it impossible to defend an ever-shifting, erratic reality—and how this loss of discipline is setting the stage for a dramatic shift in control of Congress this fall.

The Path to the Common Good: What a post-chaos political landscape looks like for voters seeking moral clarity, stability, and actual governance over theatrical confusion.

Tune in for an urgent, sharp, and necessary reality check on where the administration stands, why the wheels are coming off, and what it means for the upcoming midterms.

We are the hpe we have been waiting for. And, we are 98 days away from November 3—a defining moment when accountability finally returns to the voting booth.

On this episode of The Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse sit down to examine the latest actions, statements, and political maneuvers from Donald Trump over the past week. From rhetoric that divides to policy positions that undermine democratic norms, Doug and Robb highlight why these recent developments demand a response from people of faith, conscience, and common sense.

With under 100 days remaining until Election Day, every week matters. Join Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse as they parse out what’s happening, why it matters for the future of our communities, and how everyday voters can stand up for truth and the common good.

Tune in live, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for weekly discussions on faith, politics, and the common good

Trump Won’t Leave the Stage — But in 914 Days, This Nightmare Presidency Will Be Over

Donald Trump made a spectacle of himself on the World Cup stage. But in 914 days, this nightmare presidency will be over!

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse discuss the fallout of a presidency run amok—including the cringe-worthy moment an American president was so starved for attention that he tried to hijack the success of World Cup athletes in front of millions.

Unfortunately for the United States and the world, this behavior isn't limited to poor sportsmanship. It directly impacts the policies and actions of the U.S. government. The Presidency isn't supposed to solve all of our problems, but it certainly shouldn't be the problem.

Join Doug and Robb for this crucial conversation about how we navigate a historically problematic administration

It will not always be like this. Trump will be gone. We will remain. The political events of this week remind us that nothing and no one lasts forever. Soon, this national nightmare will be over. Not soon enough, and the damage will take generations to repair, but it will end. Trump and his conspirators will be out of power. It is up to us to be sure the replacements care for the common good. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it on this week's podcast.

Now that Trump has failed at celebrating the country, and weakened us at home and across the globe, we turn our sights to the freedom that can come to our country when in November, we vote MAGA Republicans out of power. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it on this week's podcast.

Today on the Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse lament the Freedoms and Hope of America lost under Trump.

Including conversation about the current state of American democracy. Following a turbulent week of actions by Donald Trump and recent pivotal rulings from the Supreme Court, Doug and Robb break down the profound impact these events are having on foundational American liberties.

Together, they discuss why a robust, united pro-democracy movement is no longer just an ideal, but an urgent necessity to restore and protect freedom for all Americans. From shifting legal precedents to political rhetoric that challenges democratic norms, this episode examines how citizens can actively engage to safeguard the future of the nation's common good. Tune in for an insightful analysis of this week's biggest headlines and a roadmap for democratic renewal.