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Brian Tyler Cohen
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Doj Announcement Upends Midterm Election | Another Day
The host reports that the Department of Justice filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race under certain outcomes. The complaint centers on a third candidate who shares the name Dan Sullivan and alleges votes may have been siphoned from the incumbent; the hosts explain the suit would delay certification and trigger an investigation if the margin is smaller than the other Dan Sullivan’s vote total. They note the issue already reached Alaska courts, describe ballot-labeling choices and ranked-choice voting, and argue the lawsuit may galvanize voters who oppose what the speakers call efforts to maintain power by undemocratic means.Episode guide
Omg: Vivek Deals His Own Campaign A Fatal Blow
The clip centers on backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad that highlights Amy Acton’s estrangement from her mother and references Acton’s childhood sexual assault. In a press exchange, Ramaswamy defends meeting people at public events and says campaigns sometimes point out opponents’ flaws; he argues Acton’s mother is fair game because she made harsh statements. The host (Brian Tyler Cohen) strongly condemns Ramaswamy for using Acton’s abuse for political gain, catalogs past incidents of Ramaswamy attacking opponents’ families, and says this tactic will define how he’s remembered.Episode guide
“Tsunami Coming!” Stunning Midterm Analysis Rocks Republicans
Brian Tyler Cohen interviews voting-rights attorney Mark Elias about early midterm voting and threats to the electoral process. Elias describes Democratic turnout as "a tsunami," says Republicans are shifting into defensive spending across multiple states, and warns that Donald Trump and his allies are escalating attacks on voting through legal efforts and statements by federal officials that could intimidate election workers. They note a shift toward in-person early voting and caution about late-mailed ballots, and Elias urges voters to register, make a plan, and rely on pro-democracy lawyers and organizations prepared to litigate and protect ballots. The hosts warn against underestimating Trump, express gratitude for Elias’s work and bipartisan recognition of his impact, mention a reported Republican attempt to recruit Elias with a large sum, and close with practical asks to subscribe to Democracy Docket and the show.Episode guide
Breaking: Trump To Be Deposed In Shock Legal Update
Brian Tyler Cohen and legal analyst Glenn Kirschner discuss a court order requiring Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation suit against the BBC, to occur by December 11. Kirschner explains why Trump cannot avoid the deposition simply because he is president, outlines ways Trump could dismiss his own suit, and recalls Trump's poor past deposition performances. They consider whether a recording would become public—likely if introduced at trial—and note that settlement could keep it sealed. Kirschner also says the BBC won limited discovery into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago membership and financial records, which could undercut Trump’s $10 billion damages claim.Episode guide
Doj Issues Bombshell Announcement On Election Certification
The episode covers a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to block Alaska’s certification of a Senate result if incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, with the suit alleging voter confusion between similarly named candidates could have changed a ranked‑choice outcome. The speaker notes the Alaska Supreme Court had restored the non‑incumbent to the ballot and disputes the DOJ’s motives, claiming political direction from former President Trump and a politicized Justice Department; guests describe how ranked‑choice voting might reduce a name‑confusion “spoiler,” outline practical voting steps, and call for civic and legal mobilization. The speaker also argues Republican leaders put self‑interest—billionaire tax cuts, projects, real estate and crypto deals—ahead of ordinary people, predicts this will backfire, and urges viewers to engage after claiming the White House is limiting their reach and placing them on an “enemies list.”COMPLETE ARCHIVE
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