Listening to The New Abnormal (Don’t Overlook How Bad This Lesser-Known Trump Nominee Is): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trumps-scariest-staffing-decision-isnt-the-person-you-think

A look at Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and the way he has incorrectly been pitched as a “free speech advocate.” Then, Lucy Dean Stockton, an editor and reporter at The Lever, joins the program to discuss the very specific way Trump could erase many of President Joe Biden’s recent regulatory wins. Plus! a conversation with Jared Holt, a senior research analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, about the growing threats of hate, extremism and misinformation online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trumps-scariest-staffing-decision-isnt-the-person-you-think #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #endmaga #EndTrumpism #StopFascism

Listening to The New Abnormal (Trump’s Nazi Rally at MSG Perfectly Reflected ‘Republican Values’): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trumps-nazi-rally-at-msg-perfectly-reflected-republican-valu

Jay Willis, the editor-in-chief of nonprofit legal journalism outlet Balls & Strikes, joins the program to discuss why Elon Musk has gone all in on Trump. Plus! A conversation with Phoebe Petrovic, an investigative reporter with the nonprofit outlet Wisconsin Watch, about her latest piece: “The genesis of Christian nationalism: How the religious right came to influence the 2024 election.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trumps-nazi-rally-at-msg-perfectly-reflected-republican-valu #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #trump #trumpisafascist #trumpisafelon #endmaga #maga #EndTrumpism #stopproject2025 #msg #TrumpNaziRally #ChristianNationalism #authoritarianism

Listening to The New Abnormal (Conservatives Still Want Trump to Be Their ‘Big Strong Daddy’): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/conservatives-still-want-trump-to-be-their-big-strong-daddy

The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy sound off on Tucker Carlson’s bizarre diatribe on Wednesday in Georgia, where the former Fox News host compared a second Donald Trump presidency as akin to a father coming home to give his little “girl”—the country—a “vigorous spanking.” Then, a conversation with Daniel Nichanian, the editor-in-chief of Bolts, who joins the pod to break down the outlet’s Cheat Sheet to the 2024 General Elections, explaining which local races are the ones to keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/conservatives-still-want-trump-to-be-their-big-strong-daddy #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #tuckercarlson #DonaldTrump #trumpisafelon #trumpisafascist #trumpisaconvictedfelon #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpIsNotWell #ElonMusk #muskisarussianasset #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident #kamala2024 #VoteBlue2024 #kamalaharris

Listening to The New Abnormal (Does Trump Not Know That Hitler’s Generals Tried to Kill Him?): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/does-trump-not-know-that-hitlers-generals-tried-to-kill-him

The New Abnormal’s Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are baffled. Donald Trump meets the definition of a fascist, would govern like a dictator if allowed to, and seemingly has no understanding of the concept of rule of law. So why are so many Americans still intent on voting for him? Also on the pod this week: Geoffrey Fowler, a Washington Post journalist, who talks about Meta’s covert operation to shadowban political content. Plus! Denny Carter, the founder of the Bad Faith Times, who has an astute comparison to draw between an NFL quarterback and this year’s presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/does-trump-not-know-that-hitlers-generals-tried-to-kill-him #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #trumpisafascist #trumpisaconvictedfelon #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpIsNotWell #trump #TrumpIsATraitor #DonaldTrump #DementiaDon #endmaga #maga #StopFascism #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident #kamala2024

Listening to The New Abnormal (Where Is Merrick Garland Amidst All This Elon Musk Nonsense?): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/where-is-merrick-garland-amidst-all-this-elon-musk-nonsense

As Elon Musk unveils his latest scheme, a proposed plan to give away $1 million each day to registered voters in battleground states, the co-hosts of The New Abnormal have just one question: Where is U.S Attorney General Merrick Garland? Plus! A talk with Brian Merchant, a former technology columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Merchant, the author of “Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech,” breaks down exactly how Musk’s tech projects have become inseparable from his authoritarian aspirations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/where-is-merrick-garland-amidst-all-this-elon-musk-nonsense #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal

Listening to The New Abnormal (Trump Shows Complete Inability to Answer a Simple Question): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trump-shows-complete-inability-to-answer-a-simple-question

The New Abnormal team shines a light on Trump’s strategy when he is asked about a topic he doesn’t want to address.  Plus! Dr. Alice Chen, the founder of Doctors for America, joins the Bonus Podcast to talk about the many ways that Donald Trump and the storm of misinformation he brings with him everywhere he goes, is actually incredibly bad for your health and your families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trump-shows-complete-inability-to-answer-a-simple-question #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #trump #misinformation #TrumpIsNotWell #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #trumpisaconvictedfelon #DementiaDon #DiaperDon #donoldtrump #EndTrumpism #endmaga #StopFascism #project2025 #stopproject2025 #VoteBlue #VoteBlue2024 #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident #kamala2024

Listening to The New Abnormal (Donald Trump Is the One Man Who Created All This Chaos): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/donald-trump-is-the-one-man-who-created-all-this-chaos

This week on The New Abnormal, David Noll, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, is here to talk about the new book he co-authored, “Vigilante Nation: How State-Sponsored Terror Threatens Our Democracy.” Then we'll talk to journalist Gareth Gore about his new book, “Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/donald-trump-is-the-one-man-who-created-all-this-chaos #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #trumpisaconvictedfelon #TRUMPBAIL #project2025 #maga #endmaga #EndTrumpism #DementiaDon #DiaperDon #donoldtrump #DonaldTrump #trump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

Listening to The New Abnormal (The One Time We Should Have Believed Marjorie Taylor Greene): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/the-one-time-we-should-have-believed-marjorie-taylor-greene

This week on The New Abnormal, when we should have taken Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seriously. Plus! Semafor’s National political reporter, Dave Weigel, expands on the Republican party’s fresh new hell. Then, author Jonathan Metzl joins the show to talk about the MAGA mentality, and how we got here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/the-one-time-we-should-have-believed-marjorie-taylor-greene #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #maga #endmaga #EndTrumpism #trump #StopFascism #MAGAisACult #MAGAIdiots #DonaldTrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #disinformation #criticalthinking #VoteBlue #VoteBlue2024 #harrisforpresident #harriswalz2024 #kamalaharris #kamala2024 #harris2024

Listening to The New Abnormal (Trump’s Troubles With Women Are Just Beginning): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/dont-fall-for-melanias-sudden-abortion-about-face

Melania Trump’s recent revelation that she supports abortion rights—in clear opposition to her husband’s own positions on the issue—may have shocked some, but The New Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie wasn’t surprised or moved by the admission. Then, senior political reporter at Rolling Stone—and former Daily Beast reporter—Asawin Suebsaeng joins the program to discuss his most recent piece, “‘American Death Squads’: Inside Trump’s Push to Make Police More Violent.” Plus! A conversation with Katya Schwenk, a reporter at The Lever, about her recent story, “The Toxic Loophole Behind a Chemical Plant Disaster.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/dont-fall-for-melanias-sudden-abortion-about-face #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #whitesupremacy #maga #trumpisaconvictedfelon #trump #DonaldTrump #EndTrumpism #endmaga #deathsquads #trumpforprison #rollingstone #harrisforpresident #VoteBlue #kamalaharris #harriswalz2024

Listening to The New Abnormal (Melania Trump: ‘What Does My Body My Choice Really Mean?’): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/melania-trump-what-does-my-body-my-choice-really-mean

The New Abnormal hosts flame Melania Trump over her defense of abortion. Plus! ProPublica investigative reporter Ava Kofman and Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) in Washington, D.C., take listeners on an in-depth look at the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States and its effect on the right-wing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/melania-trump-what-does-my-body-my-choice-really-mean #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #religeousliberty #ChristianNationalism #Christofascism #authoritarianism #maga #abortionrights

Listening to The New Abnormal (Merrick Garland Is the Reason We’re in This Trump Mess): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/merrick-garland-is-the-reason-were-in-this-trump-mess

The New Abnormal co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are angry about the current political mess that Americans find themselves in—but not at who you might think. Plus! A conversation with Andrew Garber, a lawyer at the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program, about the sorry state of U.S. election law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/merrick-garland-is-the-reason-were-in-this-trump-mess #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal

Listening to The New Abnormal (Some Americans Are Already Living in Trump’s ‘Purge’): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/some-americans-are-already-living-in-trumps-purge

This week on The New Abnormal, why Trump’s version of horror film “The Purge” has been happening for decades. Plus! The Stanford Constitutional Law Center's Matthew Seligman joins us to discuss election law, disputed presidential elections, and why JD Vance's comments on such things might be extremely dangerous. Then, Edith Olmsted, associate writer for the New Republic, is here to tell us all about her recent piece, “Trump’s Idiot Son Feels ‘Totally Vindicated’ Over J.D. Vance Pick.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/some-americans-are-already-living-in-trumps-purge #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #ThePurge #trump #trumpisaconvictedfelon #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident #kamalaharris

Listening to The New Abnormal (Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Latest Golf Admission): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/dont-be-fooled-by-trumps-latest-golf-admission

The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy isn’t so sure that Trump will actually follow through on his promise to quit golfing. Then, a conversation with the Daily Beast’s Chief Creative & Content Officer Joanna Coles and Emmy-winning comedian Samantha Bee about The Daily Beast Podcast, a new way to discover and engage with the day’s most interesting stories. Plus! Editor at The Bulwark Jonathan V. Last joins the program to discuss his most recent piece, “Stop the Steal Part 2 Is Coming,” and Trump’s efforts to take back the White House—whether he wins in November or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/dont-be-fooled-by-trumps-latest-golf-admission #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #harriswalz2024 #VoteBlue

Listening to The New Abnormal (The Real Reason Mark Robinson's Staff Quit in Droves): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/the-real-reason-mark-robinsons-staff-quit-in-droves

This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to North Carolina gubernatorial campaign of Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his pornography bombshell. Plus! Blake Chastain, host of the Powers and Principalities podcast and writer of the Post-Evangelical Post newsletter is here to tell us all about his new book and the rise in power of white evangelical Christians inside the Republican party. Then, activist and recovering addict Ryan Hampton joins us to tell us all about his new book, “Fentanyl Nation: Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/the-real-reason-mark-robinsons-staff-quit-in-droves #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal

Listening to The New Abnormal (Trump: Project 2025 Will Lay ‘Groundwork’ for Second Term): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trump-project-2025-will-lay-groundwork-for-second-term

Despite saying at the presidential debate that he hasn’t read Project 2025 and doesn’t want to read it, Trump has acknowledged it will provide a plan if he is elected president. Plus! The New York Times’ best-selling author Jason Pargin joins the podcast to talk about his new novel I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/trump-project-2025-will-lay-groundwork-for-second-term #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #project2025 #maga #trump #trumpisaconvictedfelon #trumpisafelon #endmaga #EndTrumpism #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024

Listening to The New Abnormal (Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Needs to ‘Grow a Pair’ and Stand Up to Trump): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-needs-to-grow-a-pair-and-stand-up-to-tr

Co-hosts of The New Abnormal Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy are steamed that Gov. Mike DeWine and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue had only a mild message for former President Donald Trump after he took to the national stage to spew a disproven conspiracy theory about their residents. Then, investigative journalist Radley Balko joins the pod to talk about Trump’s promise to carry out what would be the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. Plus! A conversation with David Rothkopf, CEO of the DSR Network and regular Daily Beast contributor, about his latest piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-needs-to-grow-a-pair-and-stand-up-to-tr #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #mikedewine #Ohio #springfield #trump #jdvance #maga #donoldtrump #DonaldTrump #trumpisaconvictedfelon #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024

Listening to The New Abnormal (How Is JD Vance So Bad at All of This?): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/how-is-jd-vance-so-bad-at-all-of-this

The hosts of The New Abnormal explore JD Vance’s unimpeachable weirdness. Then Maya Wiley, former New York City mayoral candidate, ex-MSNBC legal analyst, and current president and CEO of The Leadership Conference, arrives just in time to discuss her new book, Remember, You Are a Wiley. Plus! A conversation with independent journalist Justin Glawe about election officials who just so happen to also be election deniers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/how-is-jd-vance-so-bad-at-all-of-this #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #jdvance #trump #donoldtrump #DonaldTrump #assassinationattempt #electioninterference #trumpisafelon #trumpisaconvictedfelon #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident #kamala2024 #kamalaharris

Listening to The New Abnormal (Why JD Vance’s Latest Immigration Claim Is Just Plain Wrong): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/why-jd-vances-latest-immigration-claim-is-just-plain-wrong

The New Abnormal team dismantles JD Vance’s claim that bringing in migrants to work in Springfield, Ohio is not the “path to prosperity.’ Plus! Journalist Jessica Pishko joins the podcast to talk about her new book, The Highest Law In The Land: How The Unchecked Power Of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/why-jd-vances-latest-immigration-claim-is-just-plain-wrong #NewAbnormal #TheNewAbnormal #jdvance #trump #trumpisaconvictedfelon #trumpisafelon #TrumpisaChicken #TrumpIsALoser #EndTrumpism #endmaga #maga #immigration #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident #harris #kamala #kamalaharris

Listening to The New Abnormal (The Simple Keywords That Are Setting Trump Off): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/the-simple-keywords-that-are-setting-trump-off

This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy reflect on Trump’s disaster of a debate performance. Plus! Founder and author of The Present Age newsletter Parker Molloy joins us to talk about the media’s efforts to “sanewash” Donald Trump and why people might not be falling for it. Then, we talk to The New York Times tech reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac about their upcoming book, “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/the-simple-keywords-that-are-setting-trump-off #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #debate #harristrumpdebate #sanewashing #trump #jdvance #trumpisafelon #EndTrumpism #endmaga #maga #StopFascism #DonaldTrump #trumpisaconvictedfelon #VoteBlue #harriswalz2024 #harrisforpresident

Listening to The New Abnormal (Harris Came Prepared to Get Under Trump's Skin at Debate): https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/mind-games-and-meltdowns-breaking-down-the-debate

This week on The New Abnormal, co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to the first–and possibly only–presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/mind-games-and-meltdowns-breaking-down-the-debate #TheNewAbnormal #NewAbnormal #harristrumpdebate #debate #harris #trump #taylorswift #eatingpets #DementiaDon #DonaldTrump #maga #endmaga #EndTrumpism #trumpisafelon #trumpisaconvictedfelon #harrisforpresident #harriswalz2024 #VoteBlue #kamala