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Star Trek Warns About Climate Hubris | "The Devil in the Dark" (TOS)

Star Trek’s Devil in the Dark offers a prescient warning about climate hubris, corporate greed, and the cost of ignoring science—lessons America is still struggling to learn.

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  • All Excuses, No Accountability: When the Spin Stops Working

    20:15|
    Donald insists everything is going great while Scott Bessent dismisses consumer anxiety, Bill Cassidy dodges responsibility, J.D. Vance lectures on morality and Mike Lindell reacts to losing exactly as you’d expect.Plus, a heartfelt goodbye to Karoline LeavittPlease send comments/questionscontact@marytrump-media.comConsider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in UsMary Trump Media Storehttps://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/
  • When Excuses Replace Competence and Accountability

    14:46|
    The Trump administration faces growing backlash over the Iran war, rising gas prices, military failures and a deepening crisis of leadership. From the USS Abraham Lincoln to Republican candidates distancing themselves from Donald, the pattern is the same: incompetence, hypocrisy, excuses and a complete lack of accountability.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/
  • What Donald’s AF1 Escape Reveals About Power and Accountability

    52:29|
    Mary is joined by writer and commentator Wajahat Ali to discuss Donald’s bizarre escape aboard Air Force One, the continuing questions surrounding the Epstein case, MAGA’s shifting standards, and the media failures that allow powerful figures to evade meaningful scrutiny. Together, they examine what these stories reveal about fear, political loyalty, accountability, and a system too often willing to protect power rather than challenge it.Wajahat Ali is a writer, recovering attorney, author, and tired dad of 3 kids who now drives a Honda Odyssey Minivan and shops at Costco. Wajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Democracy-Ish podcast with Danielle Moodie.Subscribe to Wajahat here - https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubeWajahatAli 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/
  • Can Political Journalism Still Meet the Moment?

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    Mary and journalist Brian Karem examine the shortcomings of America’s political media, including its coverage of Donald, political hypocrisy, and the influence of money and corporate interests. They also discuss Democratic strategy, the approaching midterms, and what needs to change for American journalism to better serve voters and democracy.Brian Karem is a longtime American journalist and White House correspondent who has covered national politics for decades. He is host of the podcast Just Ask the Question. Karem became widely known during the Trump years for his confrontational exchanges with administration officials and his defense of press freedom. He is also the author of several books, including Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It and Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism.Visit "Just Ask the Question": https://www.justaskthequestion.com 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/
  • Hope, Humor and the Fight for Truth | Big Voice Wednesday

    46:06|
    Brian Karem joins Ronda Cress on Big Voice Wednesday for a funny and heartfelt conversation about journalism, music, family, and the importance of speaking up. They discuss making good trouble, holding on to truth, and finding reasons for hope even when the political and cultural landscape feels overwhelming.Brian Karem is a longtime American journalist and White House correspondent who has covered national politics for decades. He is host of the podcast Just Ask the Question. Karem became widely known during the Trump years for his confrontational exchanges with administration officials and his defense of press freedom. He is also the author of several books, including Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It and Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism.Visit "Just Ask the Question": https://www.justaskthequestion.com 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/
  • The Max Miller Scandal and MAGA’s Double Standard

    27:00|
    Mary joins Dean Obeidallah to discuss the backlash surrounding Donald’s defense of Rep. Max Miller as Democrats demand accountability. They examine what the controversy reveals about loyalty, double standards, and a deeper crisis of accountability inside today’s Republican Party.The Dean Obeidallah show airs Monday to Friday from 6 to 9pm EST on SiriusXM radio's Progress channel - the #1 progressive political talk channel in America. Subscribe: https://deanobeidallah.substack.com/ 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/
  • A Midterm Reckoning Comes Into Focus

    43:59|
    Mary joins David Rothkopf on Deep State Radio to examine the growing political consequences of Donald’s economic record, his administration’s defiance of the courts, and deepening concerns about Republican corruption and accountability. They also discuss how Democrats are responding and what these mounting challenges could mean as the country approaches the midterm elections.David Rothkopf is an American foreign policy, national security and political affairs analyst and commentator.He is the founder and CEO of TRG Media and The Rothkopf Group, a columnist for The Daily Beast and a former member of the USA Today Board of Contributors.Watch Deep State Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@thedsrnetwork Subscribe to Need to Know Substack: https://davidrothkopf.substack.com/ 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/
  • Trump's Revisionist History = Star Trek’s Darkest Timeline

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    Back in September 2025, Tim Russ joined Mary Trump and Bob Cesca and the trio spoke about how Star Trek’s warning of false history plays out as Donald Trump erases truth.