Election Security Experts: Harris Must Call for Recounts
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Civil litigation in Georgia revealed that operatives hired by allies of Donald Trump illegally accessed and copied critical election software following the 2020 election. This wasn't just an isolated incident but a multi-state effort that spread to places like Pennsylvania, Colorado, and beyond. The stolen software, which is responsible for recording and counting votes, was shared across states, compromising election systems in key swing states. Despite the severity of these actions, which posed significant threats to the integrity of future elections, federal authorities—specifically the...
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Russia Wins the Cold War
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Gaslit Nation Political Salon Today 4pm
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To our Gaslit Nation community on Patreon, the Zoom link has been posted for today's political salon at 4pm ET. A longtime listener will walk us through security tech strategies to help us stay safe during this time. So bring your questions! Here are the details: k For more on what we're up against when it comes to tech fascism, read the two recent pieces by Carole Cadwalladr in The Observer: A new era dawns. America’s tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our...
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No Episode This Week
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Andrea is off to London this week to work on film projects and speak at the Ukrainian Institute of London this Friday about In the Shadow of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones, the graphic novel adaptation of Mr. Jones, the film the Kremlin doesn't want you to see, so be sure to watch it. Today, the Gaslit Nation community had a productive salon to organize our fury into action and hope. A clip of that is in this short recording. Our Patreon supporters can hear the first 30 or so minutes of the recorded salon here: Look out for a new episode of Gaslit Nation next week! Until then, stay...
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2024 Election Special
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Was the election stolen? Yes. Through voter suppression; a criminal lack of institutional support, especially after MAGA stole voting machine data from Georgia; a dominant far-right echochamber across all media platforms; several Russian operations including buying MAGA influencers; oligarch consolidation; mainstream media capitulation; and good old fashioned racism, misogyny, and homophobia and transphobia that has long plagued this country. Why did so many Democratic Senators in battleground states win when Kamala Harris didn't? One reputable pollster explained to Andrea that it's...
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Post-Election Salon TODAY 4pm ET
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We know what comes next. You're not alone in this. We're having a gathering today at 4pm ET over Zoom which will be recorded and shared for our Patreon community. Here's the info:
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Women Revolt
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Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman joins Gaslit Nation to break down the Kremlin’s plan for America: stirring up civil war. Russia is hoping to kick our already chaotic political circus into overdrive, but here’s the twist that the Kremlin—along with many white male pundits—completely missed: women across the political spectrum are furious. Whether it’s the GOP’s authoritarian fantasies, including femicide, or the media’s endless obsession ignoring women’s humanity, women in every state across America are punching Nazis in the ballot box, driving out a historic early vote....
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TEASER - The Jill Stein Voter Guide
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This week’s bonus show features Part II of our conversation with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Bandy Lee. We dive into the phenomenon of “Trump contagion,” strategies for handling MAGA cultists in your life (including how to respond if harassed in public), whether Trump is the Antichrist (spoiler: he is!), and whether Trump staged the recent assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. This week's show also answers a pressing question from a listener. Democracy Defender Patreon supporter Melissa asks: “If you or anyone else has any good reads to recommend on the Green Party...
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Gaslit Nation’s Halloween Radio Play: The Bigly
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On a dark and stormy night, oligarchs emerged from the shadows to endorse a Russian-backed Nazi…Welcome to Gaslit Nation’s Halloween Radio Play! This year’s spine-chilling tale from our vault, “The Bigly,” was written by Gaslit Nation listener Nancy Wallace, and produced by Eliza Smith and Karlyn Daigle. Got a haunting story of your own? Send your submissions to [email protected] for next year! Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our Victory group chat, invites to live...
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A Confederacy of Psychopaths: Trump and His Enablers
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The MAGA cult represents a profound public mental health crisis. Since 2017, Dr. Bandy Lee has raised the alarm about the pervasive influence of Donald Trump's psychopathy on his followers, coining the term "Trump contagion," and it may have affected people in your own circle. In her urgent book, The Psychology of Trump Contagion, Dr. Lee argues that the mental health implications of Trump's MAGA movement are significantly underestimated. With her extensive background in public sectors such as prisons and state hospitals, she has observed how toxic influences can spread. Rather than...
info_outlineLeigh McGowan, aka Politics Girl, joins Gaslit Nation to discuss her heartfelt civics manifesto: A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It. With 41 days until Election Day, Leigh breaks down how we can seize this moment and make a real impact. The discussion includes “Kremlin cicada” Jill Stein, what to do if Trump tries another violent coup, how to hold a Harris/Walz administration accountable, and how to stop the MAGA machine from spreading chaos and disinformation in a white rage backlash that will make birtherism look like a warm-up act.
While things might look like a political hellscape, Leigh’s book is a hand to hold as we fight back against Russian-backed Trump and his legion of wannabe stormtroopers. It's not just about surviving the next 41 days — it’s about gearing up for the long-haul battle for our democracy and the planet. This convo isn’t just a podcast episode; it's a roadmap to reclaim the soul of America.
Don’t miss our next live-taping on October 1st at 12pm ET with investigative legend Greg Palast, who exposes America’s vote suppression mafia. Catch his film Vigilantes Inc: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen narrated by Rosario Dawson and produced by Martin Sheen, now available for free on Leonardo DiCaprio’s site SaveYourVote.org. Then, join Andrea that night and other Gaslit Nation listeners for our VP debate watch party in the Victory Chat on Patreon as we brace for The Coach vs. The Kremlin!
Come As You Are Weekly Political Salons! Join us every Monday at 4 PM ET via Zoom! Let’s share frustrations, ask burning questions, seek support, and help shape Gaslit Nation. Everyone’s voice matters—whether you’re a political junkie or just finding your voice, you belong here! Recordings available exclusively on Patreon.
🎤 Upcoming Virtual Live Tapings:
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October 1 at 12 PM ET: Join investigative journalist Greg Palast to discuss his new film Vigilantes Inc: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen
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October 24 7pm ET: How to Make a Podcast workshop – we need your voice!
All these events, access to our Victory Chat and Art is Survival Chat, ad-free shows, bonus episodes, Q&As, and more await at Patreon.com/Gaslit at the Truth-Teller level and higher. Annual discounts available!
Show Notes:
A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-return-to-common-sense-the-essential-handbook-for-american-politics-leigh-mcgowan/21108421?ean=9781668066430
Learn more about Leigh McGowan (aka Politics Girl): https://www.politicsgirl.com/
Scenes from Nazi Summer Camp In the years leading up to WWII, children across the United States spent their summers learning archery and antisemitism. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/nazi-town-usa-scenes-summer-camp-nazi-town-us/
What the Equal Rights Amendment Will Mean in New York https://nysba.org/why-new-york-needs-an-equal-rights-amendment-now-more-than-ever/
Why New Yorkers Should Vote “Yes” on Proposal 1 The proposal, formerly known as the New York Equal Rights Amendment, will be on the ballot in November. https://www.nyclu.org/commentary/why-new-yorkers-should-vote-yes-on-proposition-1