TAKING DOWN TRUMP is a book, a Substack, and now – a podcast.
Every week, Tristan Snell gives you an indispensable go-to pod on Trump’s trials and other top s...
Unraveling Trump’s Trade Debacle w/ James Surowiecki
Today we delve into the chaotic world of Trump’s trade policies, featuring an exclusive interview with renowned author and economist James Surowiecki. James offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the infamous tariff charts were created and the dishonesty surrounding them. The episode also examines Elon Musk’s public feud with Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, and how tech billionaires are reevaluating their support for the administration amidst market turmoil.
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Incompetence Ignites a Global Economic Crisis
When the going gets tough, Trump goes golfing. Today, Tristan examines the already infamous tariff charts that contributed to the crisis and discusses potential legal cases that could impact Trump’s future. He analyzes the growing backlash from financial communities and the implications for Trump’s political coalition.
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Mailbag Mayhem: Safeguards Against Chaos
In this week’s mailbag episode we discuss Donald Trump’s civil fraud and E. Jean Carroll cases, more fallout of SignalGate and the risks of unsecured military communications and we explore the limits of presidential power, safeguards against reckless military orders. For a good time, we’ll even speculates on the 2028 Democratic presidential field.
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Wisconsin Wins, GOP Hypocrisy, and the Road to 2026
On this episode of The Tristan Snell Show, we unpack a week of political twists and turns. From a major Democratic victory in Wisconsin to surprising bipartisan action on Capitol Hill, Tristan breaks down what these developments mean for the fight ahead. Plus, the hypocrisy of “pro-family” Republicans is on full display as they block basic accommodations for new mothers. And in New York, the Eric Adams corruption saga takes a new turn—could state charges be next?
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A Conversation with Rep. Jake Auchincloss
In this episode of The Tristan Snell Show, Tristan dives into the continuing SignalGate saga, exposing the Trump administration’s use of insecure communication platforms like Signal and Gmail. Tristan also examines Trump’s recent push for retaliatory tariffs, which threaten to raise costs on everyday goods, prescription drugs, and even home insurance premiums.
Joining the discussion is Representative Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, a rising Democratic star. Rep. Auchincloss shares his insights on the corruption within the Trump administration, its impact on Americans’ wallets, and the erosion of the rule of law.
TAKING DOWN TRUMP is a book, a Substack, and now – a podcast.
Every week, Tristan Snell gives you an indispensable go-to pod on Trump’s trials and other top stories impacting law and democracy – with a weekly news roundup, a deeper dive on a topic you need to know about, and special guests.
Tristan Snell led the NY AG’s successful prosecution of Trump University, recovering $25 million for Trump’s victims in the first major legal loss he ever suffered. As a lawyer, a legal commentator on MSNBC and CNN, and the author of the best-selling book TAKING DOWN TRUMP: 12 Rules for Prosecuting Donald Trump By Someone Who Did It Successfully.