The Mary Trump Podcast
The Mary Trump Podcast delivers unapologetically honest, progressive commentary on the latest political headlines and more. Hosted by Mary L. Trump—bestselling author, psychologist, and outspoken critic of Donald Trump—this show provides in-depth analysis and clear-eyed perspectives you won’t hear in mainstream media. Each episode dives deep into the current political landscape, dismantling right-wing talking points and exposing the tactics of those who threaten American democracy.Episodes will be released here after the live broadcast on Mary Trump Media's YouTube channel.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode and follow us on all our channels so you...
Broken Promises as Prices Continue to Rise
Despite Donald’s promises to slash energy costs, Americans are paying more as the Iran war approaches seven months. His tariff policies continue to drive economic uncertainty, yet still no tariff checks or DOGE checks, even as Donald promises yet another check immediately following the midterms, under certain conditions.
From rising gas prices and credit card debt to the growing affordability crisis, we look back at Donald’s own words as he dismisses Americans’ financial struggles and gives himself an A-plus on his handling of the economy.
It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 86<...
How the Media Makes Trump Sound Normal
Donald Trump’s bizarre reflecting pool rant reveals exactly why sane-washing matters—and how corporate media can make Trump’s incoherent, dishonest remarks sound almost normal.
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Inside Donald Trump’s Increasingly Dangerous Obsessions
Mary Trump examines Donald Trump’s disturbing Davos rant, growing obsessions, eroding impulse control, and why his deep insecurities could make him increasingly dangerous.
Star Trek’s DARKEST Leadership DISASTER | "The Doomsday Machine" (TOS)
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek’s “The Doomsday Machine” — PTSD, command collapse, suspense, Kirk heroics, and chilling political parallels.
Republican Panic Explodes 59 Days From Midterms
With the 2026 midterms just 59 days away, the Republican panic is getting harder to hide. Donald floats a future J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio ticket, Ted Cruz sounds the alarm over the elections ahead, while Vance asks voters whether they really want to support the “fraudsters.”
There’s also Donald on career criminals, his insistence that America is now the “hottest country in the world,” and one Pennsylvania voter with a few thoughts about the last election.
It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 85
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Trump's War on Women
From abortion restrictions to workplace rights, Trump’s policies are reshaping women’s lives. Mary Trump examines the administration’s escalating assault on equality.
Debating STAR TREK’S Most DIVISIVE Movie | The Motion Picture, Pt. 1
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek: The Motion Picture, from Kirk’s command drama and endless padding to Spock, the Enterprise refit, and its strangest choices. #startrek #marytrump #bobcesca
A Government Increasingly Detached From Reality
Donald resurrects “Mission Accomplished,” pushes mystery imported beef as prices soar, escalates his trade war with Canada, and signs an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Plus, with the midterms just 66 days away, Mary breaks down the increasingly bizarre GOP messaging from Darline Nordone Graham, Mike Rogers, Byron Donalds, and more.
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The Cost of Picking a Fight With Canada
Trump picks another fight with America’s closest ally, threatening devastating tariffs. Canada refuses to surrender, setting the stage for a massive trade war.
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Trump’s “Lake America” and Republican Complicity
Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake America” as the country faces economic turmoil, war, and growing international embarrassment. Mary Trump examines the latest political spectacle and why Republicans continue enabling his increasingly extreme behavior.
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The Republican Revolt Trump Can’t Ignore
Donald Trump is facing resistance on multiple fronts. Mary Trump and Jim Acosta examine election interference, MAGA dysfunction, Supreme Court decisions and Trump’s unraveling control.
Jim Acosta is a journalist who spent decades holding power accountable as Chief White House Correspondent, covering five presidential administrations and asking the tough questions others wouldn't. From the White House briefing room to the world's most dangerous places, Jim has never backed down from the truth.
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Trump's Putin Problem and the Fight Ahead w/Thom Hartmann
Mary and Thom Hartmann discuss Trump’s desperation, growing concerns over Putin’s influence, threats to democracy, and the fight for a progressive revival in November.
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The Backlash Over The Jeffries’ Kushner Meeting
Mary and Wajahat Ali examine the backlash surrounding Hakeem Jeffries’ private meeting with Jared Kushner as critics raise new questions about Democratic leadership, MAGA accountability, the party’s progressive wing, and who Democrats should be fighting for ahead of the midterms.
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.
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How Dysfunction Could Reshape the Midterms
Mary and Brian Karem examine how Donald’s governing chaos could reshape the political landscape, including the controversial Jeffries-Kushner meeting, growing national security concerns, the Iran war, and the economic pressures weighing on American voters.
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...
STAR TREK FANS SURGE for 60th Anniversary | Trek Politics at STLV
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca relive the funniest, strangest, and most meaningful moments from Star Trek Las Vegas, including panels, cosplay, friends, and surprises.
Another Week of Manufactured Outrage | Trump Trolls Trump
This week, Mary takes a look at dinosaur theory in the Illinois governor’s race, the Secretary of Agriculture’s claim that there’s a war on cattle, and James Talarico’s claim that Ken Paxton is waging an anti-puppy agenda. Plus, the backlash over Senator Jon Ossoff’s comments that has exploded across Fox State TV. And finally, Melania reappears after more than a month out of public view for Donald’s new Washington IndyCar event.
It’s Trump Trolls Trump, Week 83.
The Damage Behind Donald’s Politics of Spectacle
Mary and veteran White House journalist April Ryan discuss Donald Trump’s sweeping vanity projects in Washington, growing national security concerns, MAGA failures, and what these priorities reveal about an administration consumed by spectacle and self-interest. They also examine the growing progressive resistance and what it could mean heading into the midterms.
April Ryan is a veteran White House journalist who has covered the presidency since 1997. She works as the Washington bureau chief and senior White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks and has reported on several ad...
The Power of Listening Might Surprise You | Big Voice Wednesday
Ronda Cress welcomes Dr. Debra Shushan on this week’s episode of Big Voice Wednesday. Debra is a Middle East and US foreign policy expert and a senior resident affiliate at Georgetown's Center for Jewish Civilization. We discussed the personal experiences of herself and her family that shaped her interests and why empathy, human rights, and real dialogue can break through political division and help progressives build solidarity.
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Growing Warning Signs for the GOP
Primary night brought more trouble for Donald-backed Republicans, including Cory Mills’ defeat in Florida after months of scandal and investigations. Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination for governor but underperformed, while Angie Nixon pulled off an upset in the Democratic Senate primary. We also look at Mary Peltola in Alaska and Darline Graham Nordone's rough South Carolina debate.
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Eyes on the Prize: Democrats and the Midterm Fight
Wajahat Ali, Danielle Moodie and I reunite to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, why Democrats need to stop the intraparty fighting, and keep their eyes on the prize: defeating the fascist Republican agenda.
This segment originally aired on the Joy Reid Show August 17th, 2026
(With guest host Wajahat Ali)
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Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis...
A Government Defined by Chaos and Excuses
Donald turns a crime and safety speech at the Nassau County Police Academy into a political rally while defending $4 gas prices. We also look at his response to concerns about sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, his decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea and Attorney General Todd Blanche on DOJ independence from the White House.
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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
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 Leavitt
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When Excuses Replace Competence and Accountability
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.
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What Donald’s AF1 Escape Reveals About Power and Accountability
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...
Can Political Journalism Still Meet the Moment?
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...
Hope, Humor and the Fight for Truth | Big Voice Wednesday
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...
The Max Miller Scandal and MAGA’s Double Standard
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.
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A Midterm Reckoning Comes Into Focus
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...
Trump's Revisionist History = Star Trek’s Darkest Timeline
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.
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The Golden Age of Wishful Thinking and Outright Deceit
With the midterms just 87 days away, Donald insists the economy has never been better, even as grocery prices and healthcare costs tell a different story. Brooke Rollins gets contradicted by Fox Business’s own graphic, Vivek Ramaswamy offers an absurd energy forecast, and J.D. Vance accidentally makes the case against public officials enriching themselves at taxpayers’ expense.
It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 81
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The Fight Over the Democratic Party’s Future
Mary and Danielle Moodie examine the growing divide between progressives and the Democratic establishment, why voters are increasingly challenging the party’s status quo, and what recent progressive victories reveal about demands for a more responsive and ambitious political agenda.
Danielle Moodie is the CEO and Founder of DAM Media Strategies, a multimedia company and consulting practice. She is a trailblazer in strategic storytelling with a nearly two decades long career dedicated to reshaping the media landscape.
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DOJ Corruption and the $1.776 Billion Question (with Joyce Vance)
Joyce Vance joins Mary to examine the $1.776 billion controversy, Todd Blanche’s confirmation battle, allegations of corruption within the Justice Department, Republican complicity. Plus the growing threat to the rule of law and why voters must fight back.
Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and a longtime MSNBC legal analyst. In addition to her Substack “Civil Discourse,” Joyce is also a co-host of the popular legal and political podcast “#SistersInLaw,” alongside Barb McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, and Jill Wine-Banks.
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Congress Pushes Back Against Christian Nationalism
Podcast Title: Congress Pushes Back Against Christian Nationalism
Mary joins Secular Spotlight to reflect on the third annual Congressional Reason Reception, where she met with members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. They discuss the growing threat of Christian nationalism, Donald’s exploitation of religion for political power, and the importance of defending democracy, religious freedom, and the constitutional separation of church and state.
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A New Generation Defends the Rule of Law | Big Voice Wednesday
Verna Williams joins Ronda Cress to discuss the growing threats to the rule of law and the new generation of public-interest lawyers stepping forward to defend civil rights, democracy, and equal justice.
Through the work of Equal Justice Works, young attorneys are turning concern into action and proving that hope is strongest when people use their skills, their courage, and their voices to fight back.
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Why Mockery Gets Under Donald’s Skin
Mary joins Andrea Chalupa on Gaslit Nation to examine the family trauma, lies, and emotional manipulation that shaped Donald. Together, they explore the insecurities behind his behavior, why mockery can puncture the image he works so hard to protect, and how empathy, truth, and courage remain powerful defenses against fear and authoritarian control.
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Donald’s Decline and the Politics of Distraction
Mary joins Molly Jong-Fast to examine Donald’s strange and inappropriate behavior at Lindsey Graham’s funeral, the growing questions surrounding his cognitive fitness, and the desperation setting in as the midterm elections approach. They discuss his sinking poll numbers, repeated attempts to distract the public, and why those efforts appear to be backfiring.
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Star Trek's FUNNIEST Episode Still Wins | "The Trouble with Tribbles" (TOS)
Mary Trump and Bob Cesca revisit The Trouble with Tribbles, exploring Captain Kirk's funniest moments, Klingon politics, classic Star Trek comedy, and why this episode remains an all-time favorite.
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When Delusion and Fantasy Replace Competent Governance
Donald insists America is now the “hottest country anywhere in the world,” but reality tells a very different story. Mary looks back at another week of back-seat leadership, communist scare tactics, tariff confusion, imaginary drug price negotiations, and a White House increasingly detached from reality.
Plus, Kash Patel’s $10 million defamation lawsuit comes to an appropriately humiliating end.
It’s Trump Trolls Trump, Week 80
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Mary Warns: How Donald Could Reshape America as His Power Declines
Mary joins Wajahat Ali and exposes Donald’s psychological decline, billion-dollar grift, growing desperation, and why she believes he's becoming more dangerous as his power begins to unravel.
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.
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