America's Fractured Politics
This is a podcast for listeners who are passionate about politics, policy and the future of our nation. It is different-it not only describes the problems we face but offers real solutions.
I'm an attorney, a longtime Democratic activist and Capitol Hill staffer. I'm passionate about politics myself, and I hope you'll join me on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Podcasting since 2025 • 84 episodes
America's Fractured Politics
Latest Episodes
A Conversation: Mark Mansour and Phillip James Walker
Join me for a stimulating discussion with Phillip James Walker, a lawyer and former foreign service officer with decades of postings in the Middle East. We discuss Iran, various other foreign policy issues, and some domestic politics as well.
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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45:32
How a Presidency Becomes a Regime
One year into Trump's second term and we have been transformed into an effective dictatorship. Hear how it happened and what we can do, individually and collectively, to reclaim our republic.
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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12:05
The Four Potential Endgames for Iran
The Iran conflict continues unabated, with no exit strategy for the United States. In this episode, I explore four potential endgames. All are fraught with danger and only political will from all sides can lead to an exit ramp that creates an u...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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25:21
A Republic of One: The Court, the President, and the Fight Over Administrative Power
This episode explores the current term of the Supreme Court, the cases, their meaning, especially for addressing the administrative power of the president and his ability to fire federal employees at will.
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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10:51
From Watchdog to Warning Sign: How America Joined Backsliding Democracies
International organizations have classified America as a backsliding democracy. Thanks to Donald Trump and his acolytes, we have lost our ability to serve as a beacon for the rest of the world. Please join me as we explore what happened to our ...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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16:39
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