Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler unwinds the true story of the attack on democracy that is bringing the United States to the brink of fascism.
Ball of Thread
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62 episodes
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Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler unwinds the true story of the attack on democracy that is bringing the United States to the brink of fascism.
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Publishing Since
5/13/2024
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30 episodes over 1.3 years
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
DOJ Invents Conspiracies Out of Some Dents in a Car
Marcy Wheeler interviews Todd Blanche about the DOJ's conspiracy indictment in Minnesota and its implications for political opposition.
June 22, 2026
Donald Trump's Swamp Creature
Host LOLGOP analyzes how Donald Trump's Fraud Task Force, led by JD Vance and Scott Brady, deflects from Trump's own fraudulent actions.
April 29, 2026
Trump's Twin Intractable Psychological Dilemmas
Host [Host Name] explores Donald Trump's psychological dilemmas regarding Iran, Vladimir Putin, and Barack Obama in this insightful interview.
62 total episodes available with 33 transcripts
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