I had the opportunity to have a conversation with US Sen. Alex Padilla. He shares his inspiring story, talks about what went down at that Noem press conference, and gives us all some words of motivation that you really don’t want to miss. Padilla also called our Contact Congress campaign the “real work of democracy,” saying that “every single [call and letter] matters.” And that’s why we’re contacting Senators and Reps. thousands of times per day. Along with our enormous social media campaigns. ...
Jun 26, 2025•22 min
I got the chance to catch up with my good friend and legendary activist Jess Craven from Chop Wood, Carry Water . She was on the ground this week in LA for the anti-Trump demonstrations, and has some crucial updates for anyone planning on attending protests—especially tomorrow.“I’ll never forget what this week has been like ... I feel deeply inspired by the love this community is showing,” Jess told me. “Tomorrow could be the largest protest in American history.” This is a public episode. If you...
Jun 13, 2025•38 min
With all of the Trump regime’s chaos, I’m happy to share this inspiring, must-hear interview with journalist Aaron Parnas . We tackle the indictment of Rep. McIver, GOP attacks on Biden’s cancer diagnosis, and the very real threats Aaron faces for exposing the Trump regime’s corruption. Aaron explains why he refuses to back down to Trump—and shares an inspiring message for anyone feeling worn down by the constant madness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri...
May 20, 2025•18 min
“This is a moment where I’m hoping that people do feel the urgency,” award-winning writer, journalist, filmmaker, and professor Steven Beschloss told me when we met up for a live chat. He said everyone needs to do their part: “Whether it’s sending a letter, being kind to your neighbor—whether it’s protesting in the streets, or participating in a national strike.” Listen in and watch this awesome, all-new episode of The Dworkin Report , to hear exactly why things may be heading in that direction....
Apr 25, 2025•44 min
My good friend Joy Reid joined me for a candid conversation about what she’s been up to and the mayhem Donald Trump continues to unleash on America. We discussed the importance of standing up and speaking out—using our platform for good, no matter the cost. As Joy put it: “What’s the point of being a United States senator if you’re so scared of a primary that you can’t do the right thing? They know he’s crazy. They know he’s unhinged. They just don’t care—they’re chicken.” We also dove into the ...
Apr 12, 2025•35 min
Take a look at my live interview with American hero Michael Fanone. It is an unfiltered account of what happened on January 6th, what he thinks about Trump, and more. You won’t want to miss it. And we will include a writeup about it in tomorrow’s good news post, in case you prefer to read about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe...
Apr 10, 2025•29 min
Legendary activist Jess Craven, the force behind Chop Wood Carry Water, is back for another inspiring, insightful conversation. We talked about Trump’s unhinged tariffs, the pulse of the resistance, and so much more. Join us for an uplifting and entertaining discussion, on what it’s going to take to overcome the damage being done by the Musk and Trump regime. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack....
Apr 09, 2025•55 min
Today I had the opportunity to speak with Gay Valimont, the Democratic nominee running in the Florida special election to fill Matt Gaetz’s former House seat. In this extremely crucial race, Democrats have the fundraising advantage seven times over, and hope it’s enough to swing this extremely red district. A win for Valimont would eliminate the GOP’s already-slim majority, and potentially make for a colossal shift of power in Congress. Gay told me her very touching personal story, gave an updat...
Mar 26, 2025•20 min
In case you missed, check out the video from my first ever live good-news-briefing—where I highlight great stories that prove we’re not alone in this fight against tyranny. I thought it would be a good way for everyone to refresh after another long week of dealing with Musk and Trump’s nonsense. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe...
Mar 21, 2025•14 min
Recently, I had the privilege of doing a live chat here on Substack with Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The Atlantic . We discussed the alarming tyranny of the Trump Administration, as well as the glaring parallels with autocratic regimes throughout history. Applebaum warned: “Democracies often fail not with coups, but when elected leaders manipulate state institutions.” Applebaum also explained that Trump’s determination to politicize and weaponize the fed...
Mar 19, 2025•20 min
On Monday I had the great pleasure of speaking with legendary activist Jessica Craven. It was beyond inspiring. Everyone should take the time to watch this, and get fired up about the fight ahead of us. One of my favorite moments was when Craven said: “Right, I'm a lib, you want to hate me, fine. For one second, take a break from the hate, which is just poisoning you, by the way. It's not hurting me. And look up at the people who have both of their shoes on our necks. And if we can join together...
Feb 27, 2025•34 min
Last week I spoke with former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner , who recently left MSNBC to join Substack. Glenn shared how he’s still fighting back against Trump, and gave me his take on Pam Bondi, the Eric Adams case, and all of the ongoing maga madness. He told me: “Call all of your elected officials, write them, text them, email them. Do it early and often. Do it repeatedly. Everybody from your local city council to your US Senator, because pressure bursts pipes.” This is a public episode....
Feb 26, 2025•21 min
Yesterday I spoke with former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke , to get his take on everything that’s happening right now with the Trump and Musk madness. Beto gave me an update on his latest efforts, told me what he plans to do next, and urged our listeners to continue standing up, and making their voices heard. “Just put yourself in the mind of the generations to come,” Beto said. “Your great, great grandkids who are gonna be looking back at us, the people of 2025. And they're gonna say…‘what did you do?...
Feb 21, 2025•24 min
Today I spoke with former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, to get his take on all of the latest madness with his old boss. Cohen talks about who he thinks is really in control between Trump, Elon, and Project 2025. He also shares his thoughts on what’s going to happen next, and why he decided to join Substack. You won’t want to miss this live conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com/subs...
Feb 07, 2025•32 min
Just before the 2020 election, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Martin Luther King, III. Though the nation was in a very different place then, it’s still pertinent today. You can listen to the full interview at the top of this page. Here are some highlights: About the importance of voting as a path to equality : “Again, I can't say enough why it's important for us to cast our votes. Why it's important for us to change those who are in the majority in the United States Senate. When m...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min
Thanks so much to everyone who joined my live video chat with Allison Gill aka MuellerSheWrote earlier this week. We talked about the new post-election reality, and what we’re doing to fight back against Trump and corporate media. We also answered some questions from the live comments. Allison is a powerhouse, and I’m proud she’s a part of our Watchdog Coalition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubst...
Nov 14, 2024•22 min
After the election would a Trump loss make Project 2025 disappear? How will Project 2025 impact you personally? And what key dangers should we be on the lookout for? Author Andra Watkins joins me in this live chat to answer those questions and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe...
Nov 04, 2024•12 min
With only one day left before the election, here’s everything you need to know. Find out how Kamala’s campaign continues to dominate the ground game, and hear about all the ways we are gearing up to push back against corporate media after the election. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe...
Nov 04, 2024•18 min
We’re back with another live update for you. Find out how Kamala’s campaign is dominating the ground game, and Trump’s operation is falling flat. We’ll be doing these live videos every day until the election, where we’ll take questions and tell you what Kamala and crew are up to today. Watch the video, get fired up, and let’s go finish the job strong. Be sure to join us for our live video tomorrow, if you’re able. Use the hashtag #VoteEarlyForDemocrats today. Yesterday’s effort had over a billio...
Nov 03, 2024•19 min
Get the latest on all the great things happening with the Harris campaign this weekend, and find out how we’re going to finish as strong as possible. We’ll be doing these live every day, so I hope you’ll be able to tune in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
Nov 02, 2024•25 min
As promised, we’re doing daily live video updates to give you the inside scoop on what Kamala and her high-powered surrogates are up to. Also, we’ve put together a Press Watchdog Coalition that everyone can be a part of, with dozens of leaders already committed. And we’re kicking it into high gear starting next week. We made it through this 4 years ago, and we’re ready to do it again. If you want to support our work fighting back against Trump, holding corporate media accountable, and helping el...
Nov 01, 2024•14 min
There’s a lot of exciting things happening with the Harris campaign, as Kamala and a number of high-powered surrogates barnstorm across the swing states. There’s no comparison with Trump’s non-existent field game. Since there’s so much to keep up with in these last few days before the election, we wanted to give everyone a quick video update of some of the awesome events from yesterday. We’ll be doing more of these live videos, so be sure to stay tuned as we keep you updated on all of the latest...
Oct 31, 2024•12 min
Here’s my exclusive interview with award-winning writer and journalist Steven Beschloss. Steven shared his lifelong journey and passion for writing, and made bold predictions for the election that you won’t want to miss. Beschloss also blasted the corporate media's failure to fully confront Trump’s corruption. “I don't know whether it's simply fear of Donald Trump, or fear of losing access to Donald Trump,” he said. “We know he's nuts, and we just accept it, rather than demand that he operates a...
Oct 12, 2024•22 min
Here is my exclusive interview with Subodh Chandra, a former federal prosecutor, and the attorney representing the Haitian Bridge Alliance. Last week, Chandra filed criminal charges in Springfield, Ohio, against Donald Trump and JD Vance for the chaos they’ve caused with their baseless fear mongering lies about immigrants eating pets. "What we deserve as Americans and as Ohioans," Chandra said, "is to have law enforcement and our judiciary treat Donald Trump and JD Vance the same way they would ...
Sep 30, 2024•25 min
In an all-new exclusive Dworkin Report interview, I sat down with Nikki Fried, the dynamic Chair of the Florida Democratic Party. In this awesome interview, Fried recounts her journey into politics from early childhood aspirations to being the first woman elected as Commissioner of Agriculture in the South. Nikki slams Ron DeSantis, and explains how backlash to his extreme policies on abortion and other key issues are putting Florida in play for the Election. Fried also shares her expert insight...
Sep 20, 2024•22 min
I had the incredible honor of interviewing one of today's most inspiring activists, Jessica Craven . She shared passionate insights about her journey into the world of politics and issued an urgent warning about Donald Trump’s Project 2025. We talked about how Kamala Harris has energized the Democratic Party, JD Vance’s attacks on women, and the power of grassroots organizing. Jessica also shared how her deeply personal path into politics began with a need to protect her child from Republican pl...
Aug 24, 2024•22 min
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with the one and only Brian Tyler Cohen . Brian is a MSNBC contributor, YouTuber, and author of the new book, Shameless , which exposes the hypocrisy of today’s Republican Party in the values they profess but do not adhere to. We talked about how the mainstream media is failing us with its biased coverage of Trump, and discussed how progressive independent outlets like The Dworkin Report and Brian Tyler Cohen are rising to the challenge of doing the Press...
Aug 17, 2024•18 min
I had the chance to interview New York Times best-selling author Andra Watkins about Project 2025. We talked about the horrifying aspects of the "Christo-fascist manifesto," as she calls it, and discussed all the ways it aims to turn America into a Christian nationalist theocracy. Everyone needs to hear Andra’s expert analysis of Project 2025 and heed her warning about what it promises to do–from criminalizing women's reproductive choices to dismantling our institutions. “Project 2025 is filled ...
Aug 01, 2024•30 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.dworkinsubstack.com Intelligence and counterterrorism expert joins me to talk about his experiences on the front-line in Ukraine, and to raise the alarm on the threats posed by another Trump presidency. Malcolm, who is also a former Naval Intelligence Officer and author, was one of the first brave souls to bring my investigation about Trump’s Russia ties to light back in 2016. In this interview, Nance uses his unique perspective a...
Jul 03, 2024•54 sec
Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins the podcast to talk about the EXTREME DANGERS of Trump’s authoritarian vision for America. Ben-Ghiat is a professor of history at NYU, an author, and a leading scholar on authoritarianism and fascism. Ruth tells our listeners how, as a published author on fascist regimes like those of Mussolini or Hitler, she recognized the dangers of Trump’s candidacy early on. “I thought, ‘My God,’ This is all very familiar to me. He’s going to have a cult following. I was able to recogniz...
Jun 14, 2024•34 min
