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America's Fractured PoliticsHow to Make it Hard for Trump to Tamper with the 2026 ElectionSend a textWe worry-rightly-that Trump will prevent free and fair elections in November. This episode discusses in detail the things we-all of us-can do to keep our elections free and fair in the face of a man who will lie, cheat and steal in order to win. Together, we can do it.Support the show
2026-02-1412 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsPalantir: What it is and Why it is So DangerousSend a textPalantir has been around since 2003. But under the Trump regime, it has become the literal brain behind myriad government actions. In this episode, I discuss Palantir's origins, how it insinuated itself into the bowels of government, the gross misuse of its products by the Trump regime, the threat it poses and what Democrats must do, if it isn't already too late to dismantle this giant spy network. Please listen in.Support the show
2026-02-1119 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Supreme Court and the 2026 ElectionSend us a textThis November we will vote again. This episode will discuss how the Supreme Court puts its thumb on the scale for the Republicans. We will never truly have free and fair elections until they and the Court are put in their places.Support the show
2026-02-0721 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsTrump, Fixed Elections and the Future of Our DemocracySend us a textDonald Trump's trial balloon about nationalizing elections must be taken seriously. In this episode, we address what that would entail, what the opposition would like and what we can do about it. Time is growing short.Support the show
2026-02-0414 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Supreme Court Has No Business Taking Up Birthright CitizenshipSend us a textThe Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case should never been granted certiorari. In this episode, we'll address what is the real agenda.Support the show
2026-01-3115 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Rockbridge Network: A Dangerous Republican High-Tech Project 2025Send us a textThe Rockbridge Network: The New, High-Tech Face of Radical Republican PowerWelcome to America’s Fractured Politics—the show that pulls back the curtain on the hidden forces reshaping our democracy. Hosted by Washington, DC attorney and longtime Democratic activist Mark Mansour, this episode takes you deep inside the Rockbridge Network, one of the most consequential—and least understood—forces in American conservatism today.Discover how J.D. Vance, Chris Buskirk, and a cadre of tech billionaires are using Silicon Valley tactics to disrupt and dominate the Republican Party from the...
2026-01-2819 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Myth of GuardrailsSend us a textThe Supreme Court and Congress are not guardrails. In fact, there are no guardrails. Hear how they collapsed, and ideas on how to restore them.Support the show
2026-01-2414 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsDonald Trump's War on the Judiciary and What it Means to the NationSend us a textJoin longtime attorney Marc Friedman and me as we delve into Trump's war on the judicial branch and what it means for all of us.Support the show
2026-01-2135 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsA Conversation: Mark Mansour and J.W. MansourSend us a textJoin J.W. Mansour and me for a stimulating, thought-provoking and wide-ranging discussion about Minneapolis, Greenland, Iran, Trump's activities, AI and a host of other issues.Support the show
2026-01-1749 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsA Conversation: Mark Mansour and Ramona GriggSend us a textJoin author Ramona Grigg and me as we discuss current events, writing and life in general.Support the show
2026-01-1433 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsCold Blooded Murder in MinneapolisSend us a textThe murder by an ICE agent of Renee Nicole Good on a Minneapolis street is a moment of truth. Will we and our political leaders rise to the occasion, or will this horrific tragedy be forgotten in a few weeks? We are at an inflection point, and it is time for meaningful action by all of us.Support the show
2026-01-1011 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Fourth Amendment and "Smart Policing"Send us a textEvery day, countless times, law enforcement uses predictive tools, AI and other means to track citizens' activities. This episode explores the how, and the profound effect on the Fourth Amendment.Support the show
2026-01-0710 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsWe Cannot Allow Billionaires and Trillionaires to Decide How AI is Regulated (Or Not)Send us a textA small cadre of billionaires (and one trillionaire) hold in their hands the future of AI, and in the process our futures. This episode explores who these people are, what they want and why we should want no part of it.Support the show
2026-01-0311 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsCongress Must Force the Release of All of the Epstein Files-NowSend us a textThe stall has become old already. Donald Trump has something to hide, and Congress and the courts must act now to end this sordid, cruel charade. The girls involved have suffered more than enough, and they, Congress and the public have every right to see what is in these files. Now.Support the show
2025-12-3115 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Recent Forms of Fascism and How They Compared With Trump's DictatorshipSend us a textIn this episode, we explore the fascist regimes of the twentieth century and assess how Trump's dictatorship is both similar and different.Support the show
2025-12-2714 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsHow Democrats Can Capture Independents and Non-VotersSend us a textIt is more than fair to say that the absence of many disillusioned Independents and Democratic non-voters cost Democrats the 2024 election. The question is how to get them in the Democratic fold. This episode explores all of these issues and provides some suggestions for national Democratic leaders and candidates out there running in the real world.Support the show
2025-12-2415 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Supremely Corrupt Court: How We Got Here and What to Do About ItSend us a textThe Supreme Court is now fundamentally a third political branch. We all have seen the deterioration of intellectual rigor, fairness and justice. This episode will help explain how we got here-and what we can do about it.Support the show
2025-12-2021 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsTrump's National Security Strategy: A Manual for Dictators, White Nationalists, Warmongers and Agents of HateSend us a textTrump's so-called National Security Strategy is nothing more or less than a manifestation in one document of its blueprint, Project 2025. Replete with hate, dictatorship, xenophobia, international disengagement, aggression in the Western Hemisphere and White Nationalism, it is the guiding light for the remainder of this regime.This episode identifies the threat and explains the importance of fighting every aspect of it collectively and in our own daily lives.This is perhaps the most important episode I've done, and I hope you'll listen in.Support the show
2025-12-1717 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsA Conversation: Mark Mansour, Alexis Ludwig and James NealonSend us a textPlease join us for a fascinating look at international law issues raised by the behavior of the Trump regime from the perspective of retired foreign service officers Alexis Ludwig and James Nealon. You won't want to miss this episode.Support the show
2025-12-1349 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsRestoring Election IntegritySend us a textThe Republicans under Trump have made a crooked mockery of our elections. In this episode, I discuss what changes should be made, both long and short term, and why reforming the Supreme Court is critical to these efforts.Support the show
2025-12-1015 min
Monday MovementEpisode 20: Mark Ralph Mansour. Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leaders
Many leaders feel the tension between ambition, pressure and a genuine desire to honour God. In this episode of Monday Movement, Mark Bilton talks with Mark Ralph Mansour, entrepreneur, advisor and author of The Daily Wisdom Well.
Mark shares how his Coptic Christian heritage, years in international finance and love for Scripture have shaped his view of leadership, money and influence. Together they explore how ancient wisdom speaks into modern boardrooms and daily decisions, and what it looks like to steward work, wealth and people in a way that pleases God.
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2025-12-071h 16America's Fractured PoliticsA Conversation: Mark Mansour, Keith Bumgarner and Richard GrossSend us a textJoin Keith, Richard and me for a lively discussion about a range of current issues, including Epstein, the Hegseth disaster, undeclared wars, corruption, tariffs, the ACA subsidies and the 2026 elections.Support the show
2025-12-0645 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsHegseth's War on International LawSend us a textPete Hegseth's war against alleged narco-terrorists took a new and dangerous turn when an order was given to kill two helpless passengers in a second strike on a boat in the Caribbean. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what happened, how international law treats such actions, and what might come next.Support the show
2025-12-0324 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Marc Friedman: A Conversation About AI-the Good, the Bad and What Comes NextSend us a textPlease join Marc Friedman and me as we discuss the present and the future of AI, the good and the bad, and how best we can regulate it to maximize the good an to mitigate the dangers.Support the show
2025-11-2929 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Alito Stay of the Texas Redistricting Case and the Bankruptcy of the Supreme CourtSend us a textSamuel Alito's outrageous but predictable stay of an appeals court decision invalidating the infamous Texas redistricting map is yet another blot on this wretched Court's sorry record, especially in the area of voting rights. This podcast explores the decision in the context of past decisions gutting one portion after another of the Voting Rights Act. It demonstrates that radical reform of the Court is vital, perhaps job 1A along with neutering Citizens United, when the Democrats regain control of government.Support the show
2025-11-2611 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsTrump is SinkingSend us a textWhile it is easy to discount the idea that Trump is becoming weaker, accumulating evidence suggests that he is. This episode is a deep dive into the cascading failures staring Trump in the face, and the implications of his steadily reduced authority.Support the show
2025-11-2213 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Battle to Save Voting RightsSend us a textWhat we can do together preserve voting rights from relentless attack by the Republicans.Support the show
2025-11-1915 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Deeper Meaning of the Epstein E-mailsSend us a textThis episode explores the impact of the Epstein e-mails, but also the broader meaning of what they contain.Support the show
2025-11-1518 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsBetrayal and Stupidity: The Wretched End of the Shutdown and the Path ForwardSend us a textThis from the heart essay about the end of the shutdown will infuriate and hopefully inspire. Please listen in and share. Thank you.Support the show
2025-11-1217 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsIt is Time for Ranked Choice VotingSend us a textIn this episode, we explore an idea whose time has come-ranked choice voting. Done right, it will produce better elections, better candidates and better government. Hear why.Support the show
2025-11-0808 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsProject 2025's Path of DestructionSend us a textThis episode delves deeply into the mechanics of Project 2925 and outlines the damage it is doing to our government and our society.Support the show
2025-11-0510 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Marc Friedman: A Discussion About America's Place in the World Under TrumpSend us a textJoin Marc Friedman and me as we dissect a broad range of foreign policy issues and assess the damage done by Donald Trump in nine interminable months. You won't want to miss this episode.Support the show
2025-11-0144 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsTrump's Vicious ShutdownSend us a textDonald Trump's shutdown is a declaration of war on Americans. Listen as I recount the abuses and their impact-on both blue and red states.Support the show
2025-10-2907 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Destruction of the East Wing and its Broader MeaningSend us a textThe destruction of the East Wing of the White House is a monstrosity in and of itself. But it is more than that. It is the latest grotesque manifestation of the erratic and ruinous behavior of a dictator drunk with power. The remedies, though, are available if we have the fortitude to act in concert. Enough is more than enough.Support the show
2025-10-2516 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsGerrymandering: The Curse of DemocracySend us a textToday's podcast exposes the Republican abuse of gerrymandering and how our votes-on a massive scale-can overcome their efforts to subvert democracy.Support the show
2025-10-2215 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Brian Tanguay: A ConversationSend us a textBrian Tanguay joins Mark for a free wheeling conversation about the issues of the day. We address the shutdown, the economy, the weaponization of government and a number of other issues.Support the show
2025-10-1834 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Coming Health Care Catastrophe, Brought to Us by the Republican PartySend us a textThe Republican stance on health care subsidies will come back to haunt them. In this podcast we unpack the origins and the potentially devastating impact of what the Republicans are proposing to do. The damage will fall in the main on the very people who put them in office. And those people will not forget what happened, why and by whose hand.Support the show
2025-10-1515 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsIn Order To Effect Real Change We All Must SacrificeSend us a textThis episode addresses the urgent need for Americans to make real economic sacrifices if we are to seriously affect the behavior of this regime.Support the show
2025-10-1112 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Marc Friedman: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark and his guest Marc Friedman for a free-wheeling discussion of the issues of the day, political and legal.Support the show
2025-10-0842 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Democrats Must Use the Republican Playbook: NowSend us a textThe Republicans since Newt Gingrich's rise in the early 1990s have used language as a means of demonizing Democrats and elevating a party that has no agenda except destruction. This episode explains what the Republicans did and why Democrats must abandon civility for the foreseeable future in order to persuade the American people that they and not the Republicans have at heart their best interests. This shutdown showdown is the crucible for the Democrats. Lose this fight and Trumpism will be entirely unimpeded for years to come.Support the show
2025-10-0411 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsThe Republicans Are Terrified of 2026Send us a textThe Republicans know only one way to win: cheat. This podcast examines the means by which they are doing it. The solution is to vote no matter how hard they try to keep you from doing it, and massive strikes in the event Trump and his cronies attempt to obstruct the election. We have to push back if we are to save our democracy.Support the show
2025-10-0114 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Anthony Flaccavento: A ConversationSend us a textJoin me as I discuss with author and activist Anthony Flaccavento the challenges of finding common ground between urban Democrats and rural voters, and what can be done about it.Support the show
2025-09-2724 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Dan Schaefer: A ConversationSend us a textDan Schaefer is a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives. We spent some time talking about his race, the state of politics and policy both in Missouri and nationwide. I hope you'll join us for a wide ranging discussion.Support the show
2025-09-2043 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsA Democratic Strategy for the Looming Government ShutdownSend us a textThe Democrats have a golden opportunity to hang the looming government shutdown around the Republicans' necks. Hear how Democrats should approach this effort from both strategic and policy perspectives.Support the show
2025-09-1714 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and J.W. Mansour: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark and J.W. (Jeff) Mansour as we discuss the events of the day from the Charlie Kirk assassination, gun legislation, free and fair elections, ICE enforcement abuse, the Epstein situation and more.Support the show
2025-09-1343 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Keith Bumgarner: A Personal Conversation About Keith's Journey Through the Nightmare of Sexual AbuseSend us a textPlease join me and Keith for an intensely personal conversation about Keith's harrowing journey through sexual abuse (by women). This pernicious crisis affects far more men than we realize. In this podcast, Keith and I seek not only to tell his story and address its impact on his life, but how others similarly affected can seek real help. Please listen in-this is a. powerful, highly worthwhile and necessary conversation.Support the show
2025-09-1031 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Lucian Truscott IV: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark Mansour and longtime writer, journalist and novelist Lucian Truscott IV as they discuss politics and life. You won't want to miss the last segment in particular, where Lucian reminisces about his grandfather, Lucian Truscott Jr. Lucian Truscott Jr. commended several U.S. Army Corps during World War II and ranks among the greatest generals in American history. Lucian gives us the human side of a great man and a general that we rarely have the benefit of experiencing through our readings.Support the show
2025-09-0648 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and David Pepper: A ConversationSend us a textJoin David Pepper and me for a discussion about today's issues and how to best go about defending democracy.Support the show
2025-09-0320 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Ahmed Baba: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Ahmed and me as we dissect current events and discuss the future of both political parties.Support the show
2025-08-3042 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Reed Galen: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark and Reed Galen for a discussion on all things politics.Support the show
2025-08-2742 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour, Keith Bumgarner and Richard Gross: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark as he welcomes Substackers Keith Bumgarner and Richard Gross for a lively conversation about politics and human relations in the age of Trump, the future of the Democratic Party and a host of other issues.Support the show
2025-08-2343 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Ron Keffer: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark as he discusses with Democratic political activist Ron Keffer the issues of the day.Support the show
2025-08-2040 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark and journalist Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson for a wide-ranging discussion about Medicaid, the media, her work as a journalist in Africa and a host of other issues.Support the show
2025-08-1639 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Qasim Rashid: A ConversationSend us a textJoin Mark for a stimulating conversation with human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid. We talk about everything from Texas to Gaza and points in between.Support the show
2025-08-1335 minAmerica's Fractured PoliticsMark Mansour and Lorissa Rinehart: A Conversation About the First Woman Elected to CongressSend us a textLorissa Rinehart and Mark Mansour discuss Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress. We talk about her legacy, accomplishments and her importance to women today. It's a fascinating discussion, and I hope you'll join us.Support the show
2025-08-0940 min