Evening Roundup, July 24
Featuring Jamie Raskin & Jen Rubin; "The Tea" with April Ryan; The Democracy Movement; Bruce Siegel; Shalise Manza Young; Allyn Brooks-LaSure; Mariana Chilton; and Gabriel Lezra & Norm Eisen
How deep does this conspiracy go? Rep. Raskin on the Epstein coverup
Today, on behalf of the Department of Justice, Todd Blanche (who previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer) met with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell in prison, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking among other crimes. This comes days after it was revealed that Pam Bondi informed Trump...
The Tea w/ April Ryan ft. Al Sharpton and Brandon Scott
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The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement
Every day (Monday-Friday), we update this space with protests, signs, and other public demonstrations against the actions of the administration. Keep checking to see how Americans all across the country are protecting and defending democracy.
Our entire healthcare system is in jeopardy: Bruce Siegel on rural hospitals, Medicaid, & the social safety net
The passage of the Big, Betrayal of a Bill will result in roughly 16 million people losing their health care coverage. Bruce Siegel joins Jen to explain how this cut to Medicaid and other social welfare benefits will have a massive ripple effect on American society.
We will have to save ourselves
By Shalise Manza Young
People—without weapons, without face coverings—are showing up to protect their fellow human beings who are deserving of respect, whether they have a document or not.
Abandoning Public Media Is a Threat to Public Health
By Allyn Brooks-LaSure
Defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting endangers every American community.
The Monster Behind the Big Beautiful Bill
The Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) is Congress’s biggest blow to America. With JD Vance having laid his finger on the scales toward cruelty, Republicans are plundering the bellies and bodies of regular people by stealing billions from SNAP and Medicaid. Many Contrarians are making the righteous lament...
Why Getting the Trump-Epstein Files Matters for Democracy
President Donald Trump and his administration have apparently conducted a thorough investigation and collection of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. This information is the subject of immense public interest—interest that has been repeatedly inflamed by Trump himself...
I fully support The Contrarian but I do wish that you provided transcripts for all the conversations that occur. I don’t have time to sit and listen, but I can read and take in what’s said fairly quickly, plus go back to check on points as I read. Paul Krugman has transcripts, as do others who publish videos. Please consider providing them for your material. Thanks.
Epstein files will reveal what a small man he is! We already know he had a long friendship with Epstein. Is anyone suggesting he didn't play in the corral? Ridiculous!