Really American Podcast

Really American Podcast

The Really American Podcast is a show hosted by Chip Franklin, featuring political strategist Justin Horwitz, and produced by Really American Media.

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June 13, 2025 49 mins

Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by former Trump insider Lev Parnas, who discusses Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms. Parnas, drawing from his personal experiences working with Trump, warns about the growing threat to American democracy, highlighting how Trump is systematically undermining institutions, suppressing protests, and using federal...

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In this all-new episode of The Really American Podcast, host Chip Franklin sits down with veteran political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson to dissect the chaos at the heart of American politics and the GOP. As Trumpism continues to reshape the political landscape, Chip and Rick take a hard look at the GOP’s crumbling identity, the mounting economic fallout from their ill-conceived policies, and the cultural b...

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Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by Rich Logis, a former MAGA supporter, discusses his journey of leaving the movement and founding the organization "Leaving MAGA". He explains how he became involved in MAGA, initially believing Trump was disrupting the political status quo, and gradually realized the movement's harmful rhetoric and misinformation.


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Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by author Max Brooks discusses global geopolitical tensions, focusing on potential nuclear risks, the challenges of international alliances like NATO, and the complex dynamics between nations. Brooks explores the consequences of withdrawing from NATO, the risks of small countries developing nuclear weapons, and the intricate power struggles between racial...

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May 21, 2025 51 mins

Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by journalist Brian Karam, who discusses Donald Trump's recent controversies, including a $400 million jet from Qatar and threats to democratic institutions. Karam focuses on the erosion of journalistic integrity, the dangerous influence of Stephen Miller in the Trump administration, and the potential risks of Trump attempting to suspend elections or ...

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Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by investigative journalist David Kay Johnston, who provides a comprehensive analysis of Donald Trump's economic policies, corruption, and potential threat to American democracy. He warns about the potential for Trump to attempt to stay in power beyond a potential second term, potentially declaring martial law or disrupting elections.

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Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by Counterterrorism Expert and former intelligence and foreign policy analyst Malcolm Nance to discuss how Russian intelligence agencies have been tracking Trump for decades, viewing him as a manipulable asset whose personal interests align with Moscow's geopolitical goals.


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Broadcaster / comedian Chip Franklin is joined on the Really American Podcast by former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi to discuss the alarming political landscape, as they explore worst-case scenarios, including the possibility of suspending due process, deporting American citizens, revoking green cards, and potentially invoking the Insurrection Act to cancel elections.


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This week on The Really American Podcast, Broadcaster/comedian Chip Franklin is joined by former GOP Congressman and vocal Trump critic Joe Walsh to discuss the chaos engulfing America—from mass shootings to the madness of unlawful deportations.


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Why is the U.S. government deporting individuals over something as trivial as wearing a Chicago Bulls hat? Franklin lifts the veil on the disturbing tr...

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Political Strategist Justin Horwitz and broadcaster/comedian Chip Franklin are joined on the Really American Podcast by former Trump insider and attorney Michael Cohen to discuss Trump's dangerous power grab, insider trading secrets, and potential constitutional crisis. 


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Political strategist Justin Horwitz teams up with comedians Chip Franklin and Kenny Hess on Really American to dissect the ripple effects of Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs and economic policies. As markets falter, the trio discusses the consequences for both the U.S. and the global economy.


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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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Political Strategist Justin Horwitz is joined on The Really American Podcast by broadcaster / comedians Chip Franklin and Kenny Hesse to discuss how Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been weaponizing chaos and justice against Democratic institutions with little pushback. This all-new episode is hilariously insightful, exploring the unprecedented challenges America faces as Trump lays waste to our democracy. 


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Political Strategist Justin Horwitz is joined on the Really American Podcast by broadcaster/comedians Chip Franklin and Kenny Hesse to discuss the damages created by Donald Trump's destructive tariffs—that are wreaking havoc on America's allies.


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Comedian and Movie Star Tom Arnold hosts the new show "Really Political" with Chip Franklin. They discuss Trump's slow and steady destruction of himself and the Republican party with political strategist Rick Wilson and Former GOP U.S. Rep Joe Walsh. 

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Comedian and Movie Star Tom Arnold hosts the new show "Really Political" with Chip Franklin where they go behind-the-scenes with journalist Lauren Windsor to learn the inside details of her SHOCKING undercover recordings of SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito.

Lauren is the founder of The Undercurrent and Executive Director of American Family Voices. She leads our listeners inside the series of damning, bombshell audio recordings...

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Comedian and Movie Star Tom Arnold hosts the new show "Really Political" with Chip Franklin. They bang the gavel on Trump's guilty verdict, and the verdict for the 2024 election. If you can, please consider helping us keep making these videos by joining us as a member on Patreon. We engage directly with our patrons there, and will have exclusive content from these episodes there:

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Comedian and Movie Star Tom Arnold hosts the new show "Really Political" with Chip Franklin. They are joined by National Affairs correspondent for The Nation John Nichols.

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Top Psychologist John Gartner joins the Really Political Podcast crew to sound the alarm on Trump's deteriorating state. Hosts Chip Franklin, Tom Arnold, and Brian Karem.

Today host Brian Karem also joins the show. Brian is a White House correspondent and author of the incredible book, Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It

Brian gives us insider information about the lunacy of his time reportin...

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On this awesome episode, we're joined by American author and counter terrorism expert Malcolm Nance and former 2020 Republican presidential candidate Joe Walsh.

Malcolm Nance is a military analyst, modern American hero, and author of They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency, which is an absolute must-read about the killer instincts of the MAGA community. 

Malcolm tells...

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