The Contrarian Pod

How Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Is Standing Up for Maine

Contrarian senior editor Tim Dickinson got the chance to sit down with Troy Jackson. He’s running for Senate in Maine against faux republican moderate Susan Collins, who

Trump’s Latest L’s in Court and a Guide to Fighting Back

On Coffee with Contrarians, Contrarian publisher Norm Eisen chatted with Skye Perryman, the President and CEO of Democracy Forward. The two updated us on recent court ca

The Legacy of the March on Washington

On the Tea with April Ryan, April chatted with LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund They talked about the bigger meaning of Friday’s March on Wa

The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Will Harm Vulnerable Communities

On Coffee with Contrarians this morning, Contrarian publisher Norm Eisen chatted with Juan Proaño, the CEO of LULAC. The League of United Latin American Citizens is the l

Dr. Annie Andrews Wants to Flip South Carolina

After Senator Lindsey Graham’s death in July, his sister Darline Graham was appointed to fill the seat and is now campaigning for a full term. But, after her poor perfor

Contrarians Fight Trump in Court, and Who is Natalie Harp?

On Coffee with Contrarians this week, Contrarian publisher Norm Eisen spoke with Adam Klasfeld, the Editor in Chief of All Rise News. First, Norm gave us an update on le

Dems Are Assembling a Big Tent in Florida

Today on The Contrarian Pod, you’ll hear from two Florida nominees for the statewide ballot who exemplify the Big Tent coalition the Democrats are assembling this Novembe

Detention Deaths and Shock Gloves: ICE Violence Continues to Escalate

Earlier this week on Coffee with the Contrarians, Contrarian senior editor Tim Dickinson sat down with special guest Juan Proaño, CEO of LULAC, the League of United Latin

The FDA, RFK, MAHA, and Reality TV

Earlier this month, the Secretary of Health and Human Services unveiled the first episode of a new program “that empowers families to make healthy eating practical, appro

How Progressive Economic Policy Can Win Over Voters and the Future of Tariff Refunds

Economist and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Jared Bernstein is back with Let’s Do Lunch! Jared sat down with Devesh Kodnani, an economist working on

Trump's Many Distractions from the Epstein Files

On Coffee with Contrarians earlier this week, April Ryan chatted with former U.S. Attorney, and friend of the Contrarian, Joyce Vance. They looked at how President Trump

Democratic Candidate Jessica Killin Wants to Flip Colorado's 5th District

Jessica Killin is running for Colorado’s 5th district, which encompasses Colorado Springs. Like many in the district, Killin is a military veteran, and she has also serve

Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Will Cause Irreparable Harm

Last week, The DOJ dismissed its Reflecting Pool “vandalism” case against Olympic Canoeist Davey Hearn. Then, Todd Blanche announced that he officially axed Trump’s $1.8

What's Next for Todd Blanche's Attorney General Chances

Last week, The DOJ dismissed its Reflecting Pool “vandalism” case against Olympic Canoeist Davey Hearn. Then, Todd Blanche announced that he officially axed Trump’s $1.8

Epstein Survivors Speak up for Transparency

Contrarian senior editor Tim Dickinson sat down with Epstein survivors Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, about their pursuit for accountability for the Epstein sex t

Why Todd Blanche Is Unfit For Attorney General

As of Wednesday afternoon, a Senate judiciary committee vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination to become Attorney General is scheduled for Thursday, July 30. Contraria

Mamdani's Groceries Plan, Tariffs, and Rising Healthcare Costs

On this week’s Let’s Do Lunch, Economist and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Jared Bernstein sat down with with Neale Mahoney. Neale runs the Stanford

Trump Withdraws NYT Subpoenas and Georgia's Midterm Battle

On The Tea with April Ryan, April caught up with Charles Blow. Charles is a journalist, author, and former New York Times columnist They talked about Trump walking back

Maggie Haberman on 'Regime Change,' the Definitive Account of Trump's Second Term

On Coffee with Contrarians earlier this week, publisher Norm Eisen chatted with New York Times Politics Reporter Maggie Haberman about her latest book, Regime Change, co-

ICE's Shootings in Maine and Texas Aren't Getting Enough Attention

On Coffee with Contrarians earlier this week, I caught up with Juan Proaño and former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance. Juan, you might remember, is the head of LULAC, th