Mea Culpa

On today’s episode of Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Adam Mockler, a Gen-Z contributor from MeidasTouch who offers a fresh perspective on political journalism. Known for his energetic interviews at political rallies, particularly Trump rallies, Adam specializes in the rapid-fire deconstruction of Republican arguments. We dive into an engaging discussion on how to effectively converse with those holding opposing beliefs, with a particular focus on debating MAGA Trump supporters. Tune in for insights on navigating and challenging political discourse in today’s climate. Thanks to our sponsor: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Mea Culpa, I sit down with Harry Litman to explore a range of pressing Trump-related topics, from his upcoming sentencing hearing in the Manhattan DA case to the allegations of him accepting $10 million from the Egyptian government during his 2016 presidential campaign. Litman, a former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, currently serves as the senior legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and is a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. He is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast, which will be holding a live event this Sunday (9/8) in San Diego. Join him for a conversation with Bill Kristol—get your tickets here: https://talkingsandiego.net Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. HumanN: Get a free 30 day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order at https://getsuperbeets.com when you use code COHEN Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themichaelcohenshow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Mea Culpa, I sit down with Harry Litman to explore a range of pressing Trump-related topics, from his upcoming sentencing hearing in the Manhattan DA case to the allegations of him accepting $10 million from the Egyptian government during his 2016 presidential campaign. Litman, a former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, currently serves as the senior legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and is a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. He is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast, which will be holding a live event this Sunday (9/8) in San Diego. Join him for a conversation with Bill Kristol—get your tickets here: https://talkingsandiego.net Thanks to our sponsors: Lumen: Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. HumanN: Get a free 30 day supply of Superbeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order at https://getsuperbeets.com when you use code COHEN Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@themichaelcohenshow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Friend is an old soul living inside a 23-year-old comedian/actor/impressionist's body. Matthew graduated from NYU's Gallatin School in 2020, but his love of comedy and entertainment was sparked when he was four years old. He had watched Austin Powers (yes, as a four-year-old) and started mimicking the characters' voices-and the rest was history. To date, Matthew has over 400K followers on TikTok. He has appeared on the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC's New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, Matthew won Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. His professional experience includes hosting HQ Trivia, performing at corporate events, and doing stand-up comedy throughout the country. Matthew's repertoire includes more than 250 impressions ranging from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet. His favorite to do right now is Jennifer Coolidge. Go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. SAVE THIRTY PERCENT SITEWIDE, RIGHT NOW during Tommy John’s BIG Labor Day Sale, at TommyJohn.com/COHEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back to our show, Dave Aronberg. The State Attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, AKA “the Florida Lawman”. Aronberg is a former member of the Florida Senate. He was elected in 2002 as the Senate’s youngest member and served for eight years. In his role as the Florida Attorney General’s “Drug Czar,” Aronberg led an anti-pill mill initiative that helped clean up the pain clinic industry and reduce the number of deaths from oxycodone abuse. Aronberg frequently appears on national television as a legal commentator. His passion is to speak out on criminal justice issues and that’s exactly why he’s here with us today. We will be breaking down the Supreme Court’s immunity rulings. And so much more. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cohen, former attorney for former President Donald Trump, attends the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024 and treated like a Rock Star. Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On Mea Culpa, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips. He will also address ethical influence as the podcast will address the entire Influence Continuum. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reed Galen is a co-founder of The Lincoln Project, President of JoinTheUnion.us, and a pro-democracy activist, having spent 25 years at the highest levels of national politics, business, and media. Prior to The Lincoln Project, Galen was deeply involved in the independent and political reform space, helping pass anti-gerrymandering and open primary ballot measures in multiple states. He is a regular commentator on American politics, appearing on television, radio, podcasts, and streaming services. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. He writes regularly on Substack at The Home Front. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Or guest today is Brian Tyler Cohen. Brian is a progressive political commentator, podcaster, and video host known for his incisive analysis of American politics. He hosts "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen," a popular podcast where he discusses current events, interviews political figures, and offers perspectives on political developments. Cohen gained prominence through his videos on social media platforms, where he provides commentary on news and issues affecting the United States. Cohen authored "Corporate Bullsht: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America"* (2023). He also has a new book coming out titled "SHAMELESS: Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy." Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome back to the show our good friend, Malcolm Nance. Nance is a career US Navy terrorism intelligence collector, code breaker, and interrogator with wide-ranging field and combat experience in the Middle East and elsewhere. Nance is an author of numerous books including his latest, “They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency”. Today we are going to utilize Nance’s 30 years of experience in counter-terrorism to help us understand the wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine and how the US is managing those conflicts. Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/BEAT to get 15% off your Lumen. Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes back Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist, turned Lincoln Project co-founder, and zealous anti-Trump activist. You can find his weekly editorials in The Daily Beast. Wilson has also been published in The Washington Post, Politico, The Hill, and Rolling Stone to name a few, He makes regular appearances on CNN and MSNBC Also, Wilson’s #1 New York Times, best-seller, “Everything Trump Touches Dies” literally defined the Trump era. Shop Tommy John RIGHT NOW for HUGE Summer Savings! Get TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes old friend Omarosa, Omarosa Manigault Newman, is an American television personality, political advisor, author, and ordained minister. She first gained public attention as a contestant on the reality TV show The Apprentice, where her assertive and controversial personality made her a standout figure. Prior to her time on the show, Omarosa worked in the White House during the Clinton administration, serving in the office of Vice President Al Gore. She later worked as a political aide in the Trump administration, serving as the Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison. Omarosa has also written a memoir titled Unhinged, detailing her experiences in the White House. An ordained Baptist minister, she is known for her outspoken nature and has been a polarizing figure in both media and politics. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW of Tommy John at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Or save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/COHEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is my good friend, Joe Walsh. Joe is a podcaster, radio host, columnist, and Republican, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 from Illinois’s 8th District. He also ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult and gave Trump the two-finger salute. Be sure to check out Joe’s popular political podcast, “White Flag” with Joe Walsh wherever you get your podcast. Today Walsh is here to talk with us about the current state of the GOP and how we plan to save democracy. Go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Give your cholesterol health advanced support with a free month’s supply of SuperBerine™ plus 15% off. Go to superberine.com and enter promo codeCOHEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Kianpour is a BBC correspondent and presenter based in Washington, DC. She reports and anchors on BBC World News and BBC World Service and created the "Women Building Peace" program, connecting influential women with those in conflict zones. Kianpour also serves as the Capitol Hill correspondent for "CONTEXT" with Christian Fraser. With over a decade of experience, she has covered foreign affairs and politics in nearly 60 countries, emphasizing public service in journalism. An Emmy-nominated journalist, Kianpour teaches Public Diplomacy at UCLA and authored a study on Iranian digital influence for the Atlantic Council. She has been recognized as a top leader under 40 by Emory University and Washington Life magazine. Double your potential with SuperBeets Heart Chews. Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews on all bundles and 15% off your first order by going to GETSUPERBEETS.COM and using code BEAT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes Gloria Johnson, an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as a Tennessee State Representative. Representing the 90th District, Johnson is known for her advocacy on education, healthcare, and workers' rights. With a background in special education, she brings a deep understanding of public school systems to her legislative work. Johnson is recognized for her commitment to progressive values and her efforts to address social justice issues within her state. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome back to our show, a very special guest, John Dean. For those of you who lived through Watergate, his name is synonymous with the political intrigue of the 1970’s. Dean served as White House Counsel for President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973. In that position, he became deeply involved in events leading up to the Watergate burglaries and the subsequent scandal and cover-up. Referred to as the "master manipulator of the cover-up" by the FBI, Dean’s testimony before the House was watched by some 80 million Americans. Granted immunity, Dean laid out in stunning detail and intricacy how the President not only knew about but orchestrated the break-in and burglary of the DNC. He ultimately was sentenced to one year in Federal Prison, but emerged from the experience as a changed and soulful individual. Dean renounced his former politics and started a second life as an author and speaker. He’s penned five books about Watergate and 10 books in total; including his most recent tome, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and his Followers. Dean is now the last man standing from that era, He is the last connection between this nation’s authoritarian past and present. The difference being, Dean thought none of this would happen again. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/meaculpa to protect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/COHEN for your personalized ED treatment options Kindly, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back our great friend, Norm Eisen. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst and the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. His articles for the Brookings Institute and elsewhere have made the case for why Trump and his band of criminal conspiracists represented a clear and present danger to democracy. He’s also the former Obama Ethics Czar and Ambassador to the Czech Republic. I’m looking forward to Norm’s take on the election and all of Trump’s legal woes. Go to lumen.me/COHEN to get 15% off your Lumen. That is lumen.me/COHEN for 15% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Joe Conason. Joe is an American journalist, author, and political commentator known for his investigative reporting and liberal viewpoints. He has written for numerous publications, including The New York Observer and Salon.com, and is the editor-in-chief of The National Memo. Conason is also the author of several books, often focusing on American politics and corruption. His work is recognized for its incisive analysis and advocacy for transparency and accountability in government. Michael And Joe discuss his latest book, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at https://TommyJohn.com/cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Anthony Scaramucci, best known for his short tenure as the White House Communications Director under President Trump. Scaramucci is the founder and co-managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, an investment fund based in New York City. Scaramucci changed his views on Trump in 2019, criticizing his attacks on women of color as ‘racist and unacceptable’. In June 2020, he joined with other well-known Republicans to launch Right Side PAC. The group aimed to stop Trump’s re-election and supported his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at https://TommyJohn.com/cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome back one of my favorite democratic activists, JoJo fromJerz. Jo’s a very popular Twitter personality known for her smart, and sarcastic political content. She’s also hates Trump. “JoJo’s commentary has gained her a massive following on multiple social media platforms. Despite her online fame, she simply goes by “JoJo from Jerz” to protect her family from MAGA harassment. Today Jo is here to discuss how we save our Democracy from Trumpism. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER RIGHT NOW at TommyJohn.com/cohen Save TWENTY PERCENT on Second Skin at TommyJohn.com/cohen See site for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices