Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Bombs! + A Conversation With Andy Ostroy
Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Andy Ostroy, filmmaker, political commentator, and host of The Back Room with Andy Ostroy. Known for his honest and unfiltered takes, Andy and I break down Trump’s latest wave of economic chaos and GOP dysfunction. From Elon Musk’s fiery exit, condemnation of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and ensuing X war to skyrocketing tariffs, failed trade deals, and ICE raids sparking national outrage, we expose the fiscal recklessness and cruelty defining Trump’s second term. We also unpack the unraveling MAGA alliance, the ballooning deficit, and the party’s dangerous embrace of authoritarian spectacle over substance.
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The Stupidity Is Terrifying + A Conversation with John Dean
Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back John Dean, former White House counsel to President Nixon during Watergate, to break down the constitutional crisis unfolding as Trump defies judicial orders, expands executive power, and monetizes the presidency. Dean brings a unique perspective, having witnessed Nixon’s cover-up firsthand before testifying against him. From the court ruling against Trump’s misuse of emergency tariffs to new threats against Harvard and ICE deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, Dean and I trace the parallels between Watergate and today’s brazen attacks on checks and balances. We also unpack Project 2025, Trump’s shadow government-in-waiting, and why the next showdown between the judiciary and the presidency could decide the fate of American democracy.
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Donald’s Defiance Destroys Democracy + A Conversation with Nick Akerman
Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, and Assistant United States Attorney in the SDNY. Nick is a sharp critic of Trump’s abuses of power, and together we unravel his shady international money deals, his dodgy crypto scheme, and the billion-dollar real estate hustle with foreign investors. We also unpack how Trump’s executive orders and the new “Big Beautiful Bill” threaten to permanently shred checks and balances, turning the executive branch into a personal tool of authoritarian power.
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The Un-Memorial Day + A Conversation with Maz Jobrani
Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian, actor, and political commentator known for using humor to address race, immigration, and authoritarianism. We unpack the dizzying spectacle of Trump’s foreign policy and domestic chaos, breaking down how his so-called multi-trillion-dollar deals in the Middle East are more about showboating than substance. Maz and I also dig into how Trump’s obsession with authoritarian optics is endangering democracy at home, from ICE agents acting like a secret police to tariffs designed to benefit billionaires. This episode exposes the dangerous collision of propaganda, racism, and corruption fueling Trump’s playbook.
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Oval Office Ambush! + A Conversation with Malcolm Nance
Today on Mea Culpa, I speak with my friend Malcolm Nance, who delivers a chilling assessment of America’s standing in the world under Donald Trump. Malcolm is a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert on terrorism, extremism, and insurgency. From Trump’s revived obsession with buying Greenland to spreading white nationalist propaganda during a meeting with South Africa’s president, Malcolm and I dissect how Trump is turning U.S. foreign policy into a global humiliation. We also break down his administration’s war on diplomacy, the billionaire cash grabs behind Project 2025, and the authoritarian playbook rapidly taking shape.
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Welcome to the NEW HOME of Mea Culpa – the ONLY place to find new episodes of Michael Cohen’s hit podcast. Cohen, the former attorney and personal “fixer” for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by Trump’s lies and personal madness. While Cohen was imprisoned in his own home, with his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, he went on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his former boss. Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen, is a raw and unfiltered podcast that shines light into the dark corners of our current American Apocalypse. Tune in twice weekly for exclusive interviews and candid conversations with the New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed “gangster lawyer,” as he sets to dismantle the Trump legacy and uncover the truth… and nothing but the truth.
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