Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support
Surviving Trump is your indispensable guide to navigating the challenges and contradictions of life under the second Trump administration. In the first 20–25 segments we’ll uncover what’s truly at stake: our democracy. You'll deep dive into the key players, from Trump and Musk (with candid insights into their mental states) to MAGA supporters and other Trump loyalists, revealing who they are and why they pose a threat to democratic values. This essential guide equips you with the knowledge and insight to confidently navigate the turbulent years ahead, empowering you to make informed decisions and take proactive action as challenges emerge.
Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support
Episode 32: The Architects of Evil (Part 1) - Russell Vought and Stephen Miller
Who’s really behind the most dangerous government overhaul in American history? In this episode, Bella Goode pulls back the curtain on the two unelected men—Russell Vought and Stephen Miller—who are quietly constructing the legal and bureaucratic foundation of authoritarian rule in the United States. They’re not candidates. They’re not influencers. But they’re already reshaping your rights, your government, and the future of American democracy.
Key Takeaways To Listen For
- Russell Vought’s radical vision of Christian nationalism and how it underpins Project 2025
- Stephen Miller’s role as legal architect for mass deportations, government purges, and ending birthright citizenship
- Why these men believe pluralism, secularism, and diversity are existential threats
- The hidden 180-day playbook: A pre-written plan to fire civil servants and seize agency control
- How over 100 right-wing groups and dark money donors built the Project 2025 network
- The dangerous normalization of extremism through bureaucracy, not bullets
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
- Project 2025
- The Heritage Foundation
- The Center for Renewing America
- Family Research Council
- Turning Point USA
- America First Legal
- The New York Times
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Host: Bella Goode
Bella is a former Republican turned democracy advocate raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania with a masters of business administration from Wharton and a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology.
Career wise, Bella spent 20 years with American Express in New York and 20 years as an entrepreneur. She started and sold a fitness business that grew to 180 locations worldwide.
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