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Gaslit Nation
Gaslit Nation provides a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs. Hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, an expert on authoritarian states who warned America about Russia and election hacking before the 2016 election.
Episodes
Gaslit NationTEASER - The Jill Stein Voter Guide
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…
Gaslit NationGaslit Nation's Halloween Radio Play: The Bigly
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…
Gaslit NationA Confederacy of Psychopaths: Trump and His Enablers
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…
Gaslit NationStop Eric Adams' Power Grab
Are you a voter in New York City or know someone who is? We need your voice! Indicted Mayor Eric Adams—who, like Trump, also loves foreign bribes—pushed…
Gaslit NationTEASER - Gaslit Nation's Guide: How to Start a Podcast
You asked, we delivered! Welcome to Gaslit Nation's Guide: How to Start a Podcast. We'd love to hear about your ideas, progress, and any questions that come up…
Gaslit NationAdopt a White Woman
Want our shows ad free? Subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit to join our community of listeners, get bonus shows and all episodes ad free, invites to exclusive…
Gaslit NationTEASER - The Mailman Who Won't Deliver: Who Will Stop DeJoy?
Thank you to Democracy Defender-supporter Melissa for the question that produced this week's Q&A Bonus show! Be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit to…
Gaslit NationExpand the Court: The Elie Mystal Interview
How do we protect ourselves from Trump's MAGA Supreme Court? Expand the court like our lives depend on it, because they do! Elie Mystal, the Justice…
Gaslit NationLetter to a German Friend
In the darkest days of World War II, Algerian-French writer Albert Camus sent a defiant message to the Nazis: our victory is inevitable. If you're feeling any…
Gaslit NationMAGA is Russian State Capture
Gaslit Nation is vindicated yet again. Today, The New York Times reports on Bob Woodward's latest book War, which confirms what we've been warning about since…
Gaslit NationTEASER - Trump is Terrible for Smal Business Owners: A Guide
A Gaslit Nation listener at the Democracy Defender level asked for a handy guide to help a small business owner considering voting for Trump to reconsider. If…
Gaslit NationBrian Kemp is a Klansman
On Gaslit Nation, we often say that America's history is an authoritarian one for nonwhite people. That brutal legacy flows directly through the family of…
Gaslit NationTEASER - Gaslit Nation's Review of "From Russia with Lev"
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. To support those in need, GoFundMe has created a page of verified mutual aid…
Gaslit NationTEASER - Who Should Be the Next Attorney General?
Our hearts go out to the people impacted by Hurricane Helene and their anti-government governments, who will be replaced one day with public servants, which is…
Gaslit NationBarbarians at the Gate
To get all episodes ad free, bonus shows, and more, be sure to subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Discounted annual memberships available! Eric Adams…
Gaslit NationThe Politics Girl Interview
Leigh 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…
Gaslit NationIn the Shadow of Stalin
On September 16, we gathered at the stunning Ukrainian Institute of America in New York City for a very special evening. It was a celebration of the release of…
Gaslit NationPunishing Putin
This week we're joined by Stephanie Baker, an award-winning investigative reporter from Bloomberg News, who's out with a new book from the frontlines on the…
Gaslit NationAction Alert: New York Times Protest
This Monday at the Gaslit Nation political salon, a crucial announcement was made: Rise and Resist is staging a protest outside the New York Times building…
Gaslit NationFinal Call for Tonight's Live Taping!
Today at 4pm ET, Gaslit Nation is hosting a political salon for Patreon supporters over Zoom. The link was posted yesterday on Patreon and shared in our…
Gaslit NationKamala vs. Trump: How to Stand Up to a Bully [TEASER]
At Tuesday night's debate, Kamala Harris showed exactly how to stand up to a bully, forcing Trump to back down from a second debate. Watch our recent video on…
Gaslit NationMoral Panic: Fact-Checking the War on Trans Kids
Convicted felon Donald Trump relies on a well-worn GOP playbook to scare their voters to the polls: stir up moral panic over LGBTQ people. Moms for…
Gaslit NationFirst Ever Gaslit Nation Political Salon - TODAY 4pm!
If the election cycle has left you feeling overwhelmed, we're here to help. Join our new weekly political salon every Monday at 4 PM ET via Zoom. This space is…
Gaslit NationKremlin Klown Kar: Meet "Project Good Old USA" [TEASER]
Guess who finally decided to do their job! The Department of Justice dropped indictments on a sweeping Russian disinformation criminal ring, funding MAGA…
Gaslit NationAmerica's Income Inequality Crisis: How Did We Get Here?
Move over, first class passengers on the Titanic! America has a new class of doomed elites! Extreme income inequality threatens our democracy and the security…
Gaslit NationTrump, Egypt, and Russia: A Nuclear Power Horror Story [TEASER]
Remember when Trump was impeached for holding up Ukraine aid to pressure Zelensky into fabricating a scandal about Biden? That's how Trump famously…
Gaslit NationImportant Bonus Show: Trump, Egypt, and Russia
Look out for an important deep dive bonus episode of Gaslit Nation publishing August 30th at 12am ET on Trump, Egypt, and Russia, with a special focus on…
Gaslit NationPalestinian Lives Matter: The Rep. Ruwa Romman Interview
In the polls, convicted felon Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are essentially tied. Jill Stein, Cornel West, and RFK, Jr. are third-party…
Gaslit NationTEASER - Rule of Two Walls
To listen to this full episode and get all shows ad free, subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit! August 24th is Ukraine's Independence Day. To celebrate, this week's…
Gaslit NationWhite Dudes for Harris
This week's show kicks off with United States Senator for Georgia Raphael Warnock at the Democratic National Convention, essentially reassuring white men no…
Gaslit NationSad Putin and Slurring Trump
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week will be euphoric as Kamala Harris accepts the party nomination. Like every convention, it's also going…
Gaslit NationHappy Birthday, Gareth Jones
Tonight's episode is coming out soon! We're putting on the finishing touches, but first, we have a special celebration of a fearless soul. Historian Timothy…
Gaslit NationThe Future is Female
America will soon have a president who laughs easily and a humorous vice president, leading what will be the most progressive and joyful administration in…
Gaslit NationMerrick Garland Lets MAGA Steal the Election [TEASER]
In 2000, Republicans stole Florida by scrubbing voter rolls and stopping the recount. In 2004, Republicans stole Ohio by suppressing the vote through…
Gaslit NationHow to Stop Trump from Stealing the Election
Days before the 2016 election, Rudy Giuliani went on Fox News promising a "big surprise," emphasizing his point with a Crypt Keeper cackle. "We've got a couple…
Gaslit NationTEASER - The Prosecutor vs. Putin: Is Kamala Harris Better for Ukraine?
As Secretary of State for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton pressed the Russian reset button with a laughing Sergey Lavrov, Russia's thuggish foreign minister who…
Gaslit NationYes, America is Ready for Kamala
The American tragedy of Donald J. Trump is about to come to an end with a popular front that elects the first Black and South Asian woman president of the…
Gaslit NationBiden Stepped Down, Endorses Kamala
Biden stopped his campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris. What's next and how do we overcome this turbulence to protect our democracy from Trump and Project 2025?…
Gaslit NationDewey Defeats Truman [TEASER]
From the genius who brought you Sarah Palin: Longtime Republican operative Steve Schmidt launched the Pass the Torch USA super PAC to replace Joe Biden on the…
Gaslit NationKremlin Convention
You're telling us to be civil and tone down the rhetoric? Well, excuse us, but we're not the ones who attempted to violently overthrow our democracy! Ignoring…
Gaslit NationDid the Biden Panic Help Biden? [TEASER]
Over two million people tuned in to see if an 81-year-old man would fall on his face at Thursday night's press conference. Instead, they received a deep-dive…
Gaslit NationDon't Panic: Do the Work
Gaslit Nation planned to take a vacation this week, to charge up our batteries. Instead, we're running a raw quick take on the Biden hysteria fueled by Rupert…
Gaslit NationThe Politics of Divide and Conquer [TEASER]
The 2024 US election is the People vs. the autocrats. Trump is supported by Putin and Netanyahu. They would love to see him back in power. As part of the…
Gaslit NationSolidarity: How We Win
In a time of hyper-polarization, how do we build the coalitions we need and expand our power against the fascist oligarchs we're up against? To help us make…
Gaslit NationCNN's Crime Against Democracy [TEASER]
Let's talk about that Black Mirror episode we all witnessed on Thursday known as CNN's debate featuring a prolific liar, indicted criminal, and serial rapist…
Gaslit NationAmerican Kompromat: The Craig Unger Interview
Now that Jeffrey Epstein is dead (is he?) and Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison, who is serving their billionaire global market of pedophiles? Is Bill Barr, with…
Gaslit NationListen Now: American Scandal: Teapot Dome
Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From…
Gaslit NationWomen's Basketball: A Mirror for America [TEASER]
Reminder! Join us Tuesday for the live taping of Gaslit Nation at 12pm ET with investigative journalist Craig Unger, author of the bestselling books House of…
Gaslit NationBlack Republicans: Why?
At the recent Detroit convention of Turning Point USA, led by Christian nationalist Charlie Kirk, a flag in the colors of the MAGA movement declared from the…
Gaslit NationWhere's the Democrats' 2025? [TEASER]
To get access to this and all bonus shows, hear all episodes ad free, receive invites to exclusive events, and more, subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Terrell…
Gaslit NationWhy is Fascism Making a Comeback in Europe?
Eighty years after countless people gave their lives liberating Europe, fascism makes a comeback in the recent European elections. In this week's Gaslit…
Gaslit NationWho Made Vladimir Putin? [TEASER]
"Russia has been an empire for so long, she doesn't know how to be a country." This line from Peter Morgan's new play, Patriots, captures the story of Russian…
Gaslit NationJail Trump, Save the Republic
Convicted felon Trump must go to prison for the safety of every American, the world, and our future. Sending Trump to prison would send a strong message to…
Gaslit NationTrump Guilty! Bragg Vindicated
Ads support our production costs. To listen to our show ad-free, subscribe at Patreon.com/Gaslit. Discounted annual subscriptions available. Thank you to…
Gaslit NationReform the Electoral College
The two most dangerous presidents in American history lost the popular vote but won the slave state monument, the Electoral College: war criminal George W…
Gaslit NationProject 2025 Super Special
Project 2025: A name so boring it must be sinister! Gaslit Nation was early warning about Project 2025. Now people are finally starting to pay attention…
Gaslit NationWhy the Georgia Protests Matter to U.S. Voters [TEASER]
Mark your calendar! We're having a live taping of Gaslit Nation on June 25 (Orwell's birthday!) at 12pm ET for subscribers at the Truth-teller level or higher…
Gaslit NationHow to End Russia's War
Pepsi or Coke? Both brands are making money in Russia despite promises to unwind operations. For Russia's war to end, companies must be named and shamed to…
Gaslit NationIvanka Wants You to Take Her Seriousy, Or Else [TEASER]
This week, porn star, filmmaker, business woman, and Trump survivor Stormy Daniels told the court in the Manhattan DA trial for Trump's 2016 election…
Gaslit NationMAGA Incites Violence on Campus
Overlooked in the campus protests is the witch-trial hearings by MAGA Mike Johnson's House that bullied university presidents and scrutinized their federal…