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March 27, 2025 59 mins

Political Strategist Justin Horwitz is joined on the Really American Podcast by broadcaster / comedians Chip Franklin and Kenny Hesse to discuss the shocking fallout from the Trump Administration's stumbling attempts to take responsibility for their bungled Signal security breach.


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The dynamic trio of hosts dive into a fiery discussion over the recent national security breach of “Herculean proportions,” as they describe it. The team examines the impact of leaked attack plans from key administration officials, highlighting the broader implications for American security.


The team revisits the historical political frameworks of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, and muses over the way it is unlawfully being used to enforce immigration policy today. 


We’ll also discuss how Trump’s authoritarian regime is fabricating distractions by stirring up chaos with autocrats like Elon Musk and point out the ripple effect those efforts are having across the globe. 


With humor and wit, our hosts will fill you in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s attempts to cut funding for NPR and PBS—and explore Trump’s ongoing strategic dismantling of watchdog protections.


The hosts emphasize how the Democratic Party needs to step up its communication game, especially when it comes to addressing the economic worries that so many Americans are grappling with. At the same time, they call on the Party to prioritize issues like healthcare, creating real economic opportunities, and transparency. And our team drives home the importance of crafting a vision that truly resonates with everyday people.


And we’ll wrap things up with a call for all citizens to engage actively in this turmoil, not just for themselves but for the very fabric of democracy. Consider it a cry to all listeners—young and old, disillusioned or hopeful—to participate and work towards real change.


Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments, and join us next time, right here on Really American.

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