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Spock Risks EVERYTHING for Captain Pike | "The Menagerie Part II" (TOS)

Mary Trump and Bob Cesca revisit Star Trek's legendary "The Menagerie Part II," exploring Spock's shocking mutiny, Captain Pike's emotional ending, Strange New Worlds connections, and Gene Roddenberry's storytelling masterpiece.

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  • A Government Powered by Lies and Absurdity

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    Donald Trump’s corruption, incompetence and election lies take center stage as he struggles with magnets and midterm messaging, Laura Ingraham distorts the truth, Ryan Zinke compares voter ID to a Costco card, and Newsmax pushes the SAVE Act at the Olive Garden.It's Trump Trolls Trump Week 78Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • What Is the DOJ Hiding About Zorro Ranch?

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    What Is the DOJ Hiding About Zorro Ranch?As Todd Blanche sits before the Senate Judiciary Committee seeking confirmation to become Attorney General of the United States, his Department of Justice is facing questions over records tied to the Epstein files. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the DOJ is withholding unredacted documents his office needs to continue investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch on behalf of survivors. In a June 30 letter to Blanche, Torrez warned that every day those records remain out of reach could make a future prosecution more difficult.Part II:The Political Price of Trump’s Iran WarThe ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed. Oil prices have climbed for four straight sessions as Iran threatens to close additional export corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices and inflation tied to the war have become one of Donald's weakest issues in the polls, with multiple July 2026 surveys showing his approval at or near record lows.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • Lindsey Graham's Stunning Fall From Principle

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    Lindsey Graham dead at 71. Once known as a traditional conservative and bipartisan dealmaker, Graham became one of Donald’s harshest Republican critics before transforming into one of his most dependable allies in Washington.Mary examines Graham’s political evolution along with the immediate political consequences of his death and the vacant South Carolina Senate seat.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • Loyalty Over Truth: Donald’s Nominees Dodge Reality

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    Donald ’s nominees keep struggling with basic facts, inconvenient history, and questions about their loyalty to the president. Mary Trump looks at Jay Clayton’s refusal to plainly acknowledge who won the 2020 election, his claimed ignorance about Tulsi Gabbard’s role in the FBI raid on Fulton County’s election facility, and CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz’s response when asked whether she would obey an illegal order from Donald. Then, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces questions about his relationship with Trump, his meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell, his treatment of Epstein survivors, and his continued obfuscation surrounding the Epstein files.Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • Fighting Fascism & America's Healthcare Crisis | Big Voice Wednesday

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    Ronda Cress and Wajahat Ali speak about their “unique” careers, the future of America’s healthcare system under a pro-death MAGA movement, and what comes next for the health and security of our country.Find out about Wajahat Ali atthelefthook.substack.comWajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Democracy-Ish podcast with Danielle Moodie.Check out Ronda Cress’ Substack https://rondac.substack.com/Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us
  • ICE UPDATE: The Deadly Cost of Donald’s Immigration Crackdown

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    Protesters gathered in Maine after an ICE officer shot and killed 26-year-old Colombian national Durán Guerrero. Federal officials have offered conflicting accounts of the shooting, and the agents involved were not wearing body cameras. The Maine shooting was ICE’s second use of deadly force in one week and at least the ninth death since Donald began his immigration crackdown. Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • Donald’s War of Choice Comes With a Price

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    During an Oval Office event Monday night, Donald signed proclamations removing federal protections from millions of acres in Utah, clearing the way for expanded drilling, mining, grazing, and commercial development.But the press conference quickly shifted to Donald’s war in Iran. He discussed the relentless bombing campaign, the possibility of a negotiated settlement, and his plans for the United States to control the Strait of Hormuz and demand reimbursement for protecting it. Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • Mary talks to Jessica Yellin on Fear, Power, and the Psychology Behind Trump's Persona


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    Mary joins Jessica Yellin on Big Tent USA to reveal why Trump's greatest weakness isn't strength but fear. She explains his behavior, cognitive decline, MAGA loyalty, and why democratic resistance is working.Jessica Yellin is the former chief White House Correspondent for CNN and an Emmy, Peabody and Gracie Award winning political correspondent for CNN, ABC, and MSNBC.Big Tent USA is a women-run broad pro-democracy coalition that believes in truth, rule of law, accountability and civility in American politics. Big Tent USA: https://bigtentusa.org/ Please send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/