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Systemic Error Podcast
This isn’t a glitch — it’s the design. Commentary from inside the collapse.
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Systemic Error PodcastInsiders reveal the singular theory guiding Trump’s historic world blunder
What happened AlterNet reports that three people close to President Donald Trump told The Atlantic he believes Ukraine is attacking Russian oil refineries…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump loophole for 'limitless source of power' demolished by federal judges
What happened AlterNet reports that federal judges rejected key parts of the Trump administration’s attempt to use the Constitution’s supremacy clause to…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump official abruptly flees DC before 'avalanche' of investigations
What happened AlterNet, citing Bloomberg Law, reports that Patrick Davis, the Justice Department’s top congressional liaison, planned to resign at the end of…
Systemic Error PodcastElon Musk just crossed a dangerous line
What happened AlterNet reports that Elon Musk was involved in limiting Starshield service during a major Russian attack on Ukraine. Citing reporting by The…
Systemic Error Podcast'Not going to happen': Fox News has bad news for Trump
What happened The “bad news” came from Kevin Mahn, chief investment officer at Hennion and Walsh—not from Fox News as an institution. Appearing on Fox on…
Systemic Error PodcastCornered Trump demands miracles from agency he gutted
What happened AlterNet reports that the Trump administration wants to pursue tax charges against people accused of profiting from fraud, even as its own…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump White House rocked by 'no paper trail' scandal
What happened AlterNet reports that CNN analyst Aaron Blake identified a cluster of alleged conflicts, financial entanglements, and possible influence trading…
Systemic Error PodcastWhat Trump said to Stephen A. Smith after intense White House insults
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump initially accused Stephen A. Smith of being “nasty and mean” to him during a White House dinner…
Systemic Error PodcastAn eye-popping number of Republicans now want Trump impeached
What happened AlterNet reports that a Politico poll conducted October 16–19 found 54 percent of Americans—including 25 percent of Republican voters planning to…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump admin triggers showdown with furious judge
What happened AlterNet reports that the Trump administration asked a federal appeals panel to condemn U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino’s use of civil…
Systemic Error PodcastNicolle Wallace left stunned as former official lists Trump’s concessions
What happened AlterNet reports that former State Department official Ned Price disputed President Donald Trump’s claim that his administration gave Russia…
Systemic Error PodcastFrom 'shopping cart' chaos to nuclear codes: Trump's psychological red flags
What happened AlterNet reports that clinical psychologist Vincent Greenwood described President Donald Trump’s conduct as showing “ominous” traits—impulsivity…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump’s 'freak show' rallies have a problem even Republicans can’t ignore
What happened AlterNet reports that former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves called President Donald Trump’s campaign rallies a “freak show at the carnival” and…
Systemic Error PodcastThe trigger that finally cracked Trump's base
What happened AlterNet argues that corruption—not a sudden conversion over Russia—finally fractured Donald Trump’s political base. The immediate triggers were…
Systemic Error PodcastPsychologist warns Trump’s confusion and seizures aren’t getting better
What happened AlterNet reports that psychologist John Paul Garrison believes Donald Trump’s apparent confusion and “seizure-like episodes” are not improving…
Systemic Error PodcastDelusional Truth Social rant proves Trump has finally lost the plot
What happened AlterNet reports that Donald Trump blamed Republican strategist Karl Rove and Texas Sen. John Cornyn for making it harder for Trump-backed Ken…
Systemic Error PodcastGOP insiders stunned as 'bamboozled' rural Americans blame the rich
What happened AlterNet reports that Republican operatives were surprised when rural voters in recent focus-group conversations blamed billionaires, corrupt…
Systemic Error PodcastRobert Reich slams the NYT For 'dangerously fraudulent' coverage
What happened Robert Reich accused The New York Times of “dangerously fraudulent” coverage for presenting online reactions to a Michigan Senate debate between…
Systemic Error PodcastTop Trump ally reveals why Republicans could be 'dead as a party’
What happened Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno told Fox News that Republicans could be “dead as a party” if they lose working-class voters. As AlterNet reports…
Systemic Error PodcastLindsey Graham was saved from a bribery investigation by Trump's FBI
What happened AlterNet, citing ProPublica’s reporting, says an FBI public-corruption investigation examined allegations that Sen. Lindsey Graham traded…
Systemic Error PodcastLeaker drops new bombshell theory on Trump’s real agenda
What happened AlterNet reports that former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor believes Donald Trump opposed foreign election…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump resorts to bizarre new strategy to force reporters to read his posts
What happened President Donald Trump had White House staff distribute printed copies of a recent Truth Social post to reporters waiting outside the Oval Office…
Systemic Error PodcastRepublican’s 'despicable' attack ad with Dem’s mom backfires spectacularly
What happened AlterNet reports that Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign circulated an attack ad featuring Donna Arthur, the…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump scrambling to keep damning 'on-point' evidence out of court: expert
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking to prevent the BBC from calling former special counsel Jack Smith as a witness…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump’s Fox News throw down proves 'the wheels are coming off' his regime
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump has intensified his public attacks on Fox News while promoting the pro-Trump Right Side Broadcasting…
Systemic Error PodcastOne single Trump decision is the direct cause of your shrinking paycheck
What happened AlterNet attributes the renewed squeeze on US paychecks to President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran at the end of February. The outlet…
Systemic Error PodcastAgents stunned as ex-Trump official’s 'catastrophic' flub exposed
What happened AlterNet reports that Homeland Security Investigations, the ICE branch responsible for criminal investigations, inadvertently switched internet…
Systemic Error PodcastKristi Noem’s $464M jet fleet is sitting in a parking lot collecting dust
What happened Seven Boeing 737-700 jets acquired for the Department of Homeland Security as part of President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign were largely…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump behavior raises mental health questions during Obama rant
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump delivered a confused passage at a Monday political rally, invoking Barack Obama, “Mohammed,”…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump judge in trouble after forwarding sealed docs to 140 people
What happened AlterNet, citing Bloomberg Law, reports that U.S. District Judge Ada Brown emailed confidential material—including sealed court papers unrelated…
Systemic Error PodcastThe moment JD Vance realized he walked into a trap
What happened AlterNet reports that Vice President JD Vance, asked at a press conference to define socialism and explain the success of candidates described…
Systemic Error PodcastPanic sparked as Trump admin orders cyber agents to hack voting machines
What happened AlterNet reports that, early in President Donald Trump’s second term, political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security directed the…
Systemic Error PodcastThe massive $1 billion Trump corruption scandal hiding in plain sight
What happened AlterNet reports that Donald Trump asked oil executives at an April 2024 Mar-a-Lago dinner to raise $1 billion for his presidential campaign…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump running his mouth is shattering a major MAGA myth: analysis
What happened AlterNet reports that anti-Trump conservative commentator Rick Wilson argued on Molly Jong-Fast’s “Fast Politics” podcast that President Donald…
Systemic Error PodcastDC insider says the Republican Party is officially dead
What happened AlterNet published an essay by former Labor Secretary Robert Reich arguing that the Republican Party is “dead” as a governing institution because…
Systemic Error Podcast'How stupid do you think we are?' Morning Joe rips billionaire's censorship
What happened AlterNet reports that Meta temporarily disabled the main “No Kings” account during nationwide protests on Saturday after its systems flagged…
Systemic Error PodcastThe media is lying to you about Trump’s 'failures’
What happened AlterNet columnist D. Earl Stephens argues that Donald Trump’s agenda should not be described as a failure because, by Stephens’s measure, it has…
Systemic Error PodcastJudge smacks down Trump effort to remove herself from golf course lawsuit
What happened AlterNet reports that Judge Ana Reyes denied President Donald Trump’s motion to remove her from litigation over the East Potomac Golf Course. The…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump DOJ accused of 'trashing' its independence after stunning raid
What happened AlterNet reports that former federal prosecutor Elie Honig accused President Donald Trump’s Justice Department of abandoning political…
Systemic Error PodcastExposed: How Trump uses golf courses to dodge millions in taxes
What happened AlterNet reports that Donald Trump has used conservation easements on golf properties to claim large tax deductions while keeping the land as…
Systemic Error PodcastParks Service official destroys Trump claim about 'diseased' trees
What happened AlterNet reports that National Park Service superintendent Kevin Griess testified that the East Potomac Park golf course was not generally…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump’s health fuels speculation as photo reveals newly 'disfigured' hand
What happened AlterNet reports that photographs published Monday showed fresh bruising on President Donald Trump’s right hand, after earlier images had also…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump's ‘new, very embarrassing problem’ is foretelling the death of MAGA
What happened AlterNet reports that Donald Trump’s “embarrassing problem” is visibly empty seating at recent rallies in Republican strongholds. Citing i Paper…
Systemic Error PodcastVideo shows Black MAGA influencer kicked out of Ken Paxton rally
What happened AlterNet reports that Thelma Louise, a Black pro-Trump influencer, was removed from a weekend campaign rally for Texas Attorney General Ken…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump faces another major setback as legal team fights Jack Smith subpoena
What happened AlterNet reports that the BBC subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith as part of its defense against President Donald…
Systemic Error PodcastA top GOP election official just slapped down Trump’s big lie
What happened AlterNet reports that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the state’s top Republican election official, rejected President Donald…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump faces investigation threat in stunning GOP revolt over huge betrayal
What happened AlterNet reports that Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican, said on October 19 that he would seek congressional investigations…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump attorney general’s profane outburst over firing mishap leaked
What happened AlterNet, citing reporting by The Daily Beast’s PunchUp, says Attorney General Todd Blanche reacted with profanity after learning that Elizabeth…
Systemic Error Podcast'Speechless' MAGA turns on Trump over 'ridiculous' distraction scheme
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump urged New Mexico to “immediately” rename itself “New America,” claiming the change would raise home…
Systemic Error PodcastDemocratic candidate admits to drinking 3 beers before live TV interview
What happened AlterNet reports that Jamie West, a Democratic candidate for the Fayette County Council’s District 4 seat in Indiana, admitted drinking three…
Systemic Error PodcastThe 16-minute tape that could bring down the Trump administration
What happened A 16-minute recording has not brought down the Trump administration—and AlterNet reports that it has not been released. Kentucky political donor…
Systemic Error PodcastPsychologist details the truth behind Trump's 'very severe problems' claim
What happened AlterNet reports that Donald Trump said during a Thursday White House Rose Garden event that he had “some very severe problems,” while…
Systemic Error PodcastThe quiet reason MAGA voters let Trump treat them with utter 'contempt’
What happened AlterNet reports that New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie highlighted a remark Donald Trump made at a political rally in Clarksville…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump biographer singles out the next 'inevitable' White House firing
What happened AlterNet reports that Trump biographer Michael Wolff predicted White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will probably—and perhaps…
Systemic Error Podcast'Appalled': Fed-up Republicans fume over Trump's latest betrayal
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving most Russia-related sanctions, restrictions, and duties…
Systemic Error PodcastSneaky ballot measure could give one industry a 'Constitutional Right' to pollute
What happened AlterNet reports that Colorado voters were set to consider Amendment 82, a proposed state constitutional “right” for the natural-gas industry to…
Systemic Error Podcast'Pathetic': Cornered Republican backs ally's resignation amid lurid scandal
What happened Alabama state Rep. Rhett Marques called on fellow Republican state Rep. Brett Easterbrook to resign—but only after Democratic U.S. Rep. Shomari…
Systemic Error PodcastTrump's economic strategy is imploding in the polls
What happened AlterNet reports that President Donald Trump’s economic strategy is collapsing in the polls because voters associate his policies with renewed…
Systemic Error PodcastThe 'Trump trap' that ruined conservative media —and is now blinding the President
What happened AlterNet reports that conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg identifies the “Trump trap” as a feedback loop in which Donald Trump and pro-Trump…
Systemic Error PodcastJanuary 3rd is the real date experts are petrified about
What happened AlterNet identifies January 3, 2027—the constitutionally scheduled opening of the 120th Congress—as the date when Republican officials could…