Matters of Democracy podcast · THOMAS MARINO

2026 2-19 Matters of Democracy Justice Resilience; Wexner; The oligarchy; Talarico

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Donald Trump's administration loses 380 out of 411 court cases on detention policies—a staggering 0.075 win rate.

This episode analyzes systemic friction in American democracy, from Donald Trump's 0.075 court win rate exposing judicial checks to Leslie Wexner's Epstein testimony revealing law enforcement failures. It explores how money in politics, voter suppression, and geopolitical tensions like potential Iran regime change strain institutions amid widespread public distrust.

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