Mea Culpa

• Gingers Against Trump + A Conversation With Jolly Good Ginger

  This week on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by TikTok sensation and political activist Jolly Good Ginger. Known for his viral takedowns of white supremacy and unwavering allyship, Jolly shares his perspective as a Southern-raised white man fighting against MAGA for social justice. We unpack the Trump administration’s continued influence, the normalization of hate in right-wing media, and the role of social media in battling misinformation. From performative patriotism to the dangers of silence, this episode is a candid look at how real allyship challenges power. Thanks to our sponsors: L-Nutra: Just visit https://ProlonLife.com/MEACULPA to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! Lumen: Go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 20% off your Lumen. Subscribe to Michael's NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  --------  

  1:19:22
• Truth Be Damned! + A Conversation With Maria Cardona

  Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Maria Cardona, Democratic strategist, CNN commentator, Principal at the Dewey Square Group, and founder of Latinovations. We unpack the chaos surrounding Trump’s administration this week. From mass deportations, including U.S. citizens and children, to the administration’s open defiance of the Supreme Court, we examine how due process is being shredded in real time. We also break down the economic fallout of Trump’s reckless tariffs, his crumbling international reputation, and the media’s complicity in normalizing authoritarian behavior. With misinformation spreading from the White House podium and a growing disinformation echo chamber, Maria and I make the case for why now, more than ever, Americans must speak up, show up, and vote. Thanks to our sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at: https://shopify.com/COHEN Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  --------  

  1:14:40
• Is Democracy Doomed? + A Conversation With Ali Velshi

  Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor and senior economic analyst known for his fearless reporting on politics, global affairs, and social justice. Together, we break down the growing assault on truth, education, and democracy. We unpack Harvard’s stand against the attack on higher education, the broader war on elites, and Elon Musk’s quiet retreat from the political spotlight. We expose the White House lies from tariffs crippling the economy to immigration crackdowns rooted in fear, and ask the urgent question: when will people finally wake up? Thanks to our sponsors: Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! Subscribe to Michael's NEW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  --------  

  1:17:35
• Killing the Cult of Trump + A Conversation With Dr. Steven Hassan

  Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Dr. Steven Hassan, mental health expert, founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, and author of several books, including The Cult of Trump. A former cult member turned leading authority on cults and authoritarian control, Dr. Hassan, walks us through how these tactics are being used to manipulate the American public and consolidate Trump’s power. From Supreme Court justices acting as ideological enforcers to mass deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, he explains how psychological warfare, religious extremism, and strategic mind control are shaping the political landscape. Drawing chilling parallels to past authoritarian regimes, this episode sounds the alarm and offers a path to reach those caught in the MAGA movement. Thanks to our sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/COHEN DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting COHEN to 64000 Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  --------  

  1:15:32
• Does Trump Even Know Truth? + A Conversation With Harry Litman

  Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my friend Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, law professor, and host of Talking Feds, to break down the constitutional crisis unfolding before our eyes. From the government’s refusal to comply with a Supreme Court order in the Abrego Garcia deportation case to Trump’s threats to dismantle independent institutions, Harry warns we’re entering dangerous, uncharted territory. Together, we expose how Trump’s enablers are weaponizing the law, eroding judicial authority, and targeting critics, turning political vengeance into official policy. Check out Harry's Substack here: https://harrylitman.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors: Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/COHEN and use promo code COHEN  today for 10% off of TRIO! DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by texting COHEN to 64000 Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  --------  

  1:10:14

More News podcasts

Trending News podcasts

About Mea Culpa

Mea Culpa: Podcasts in Family