The Mary Trump Podcast

Donald Trump calls the White House a “dump” while celebrating its transformation. Mary Trump revisits her own 2017 experience inside the historic residence and reflects on Donald’s approach to one of America’s most recognizable symbols. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Gasoline and diesel prices surge as interest rates rise, adding even more pressure on Americans already struggling with higher costs. Meanwhile, Donald travels to Ireland, faces protesters, denies cheating at golf, and later jokes about banning fishing. JD Vance asks Americans to give the administration “another chance,” while Ted Cruz gets loudly booed on ESPN’s College GameDay in Austin. It’s Trump Trolls Trump, Week 87.

Mary and Dean Obeidallah discuss reported financial connections surrounding the Trump family, the Kennedy Center controversy, and demands for investigations after the midterms. The Dean Obeidallah show airs Monday to Friday from 6 to 9PMET on SiriusXM radio's Progress channel - the #1 progressive political talk channel in America. Subscribe to Dean: https://deanobeidallah.substack.com/ Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

ICE is detaining more people than ever under Donald’s second term as deaths in custody surge and people are killed during immigration enforcement operations, including individuals ICE wasn’t even looking for. Meanwhile, Congress has provided tens of billions of dollars to dramatically expand the detention system, while the regime signals its immigration crackdown could go even further. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Chris Geidner joins Ronda Cress on Big Voice Wednesday to talk Law Dork, the courts, journalism, civil rights, finding joy, and why using your voice still matters. Ronda Cress showcases the work of “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things. In this series, she interviews inspirational people to talk to them not just about their work, but about their process of finding their voices, which, in some cases, they either didn’t know they had or ended up using them in unexpected ways. https://rondac.substack.com/ Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Mary and Joy Reid examine the changing role of corporate media, the pressures of political access, and the challenges facing traditional journalism. They also discuss the growing influence of independent media and how a rapidly changing information landscape could shape political coverage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Joy Reid is an American political commentator and host of the Joy Reid Show. Subscribe to Joy: https://www.joyannreid.com/ Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Mary Trump joins Andrew Marr to explain why Trump is making the midterms about himself as they examine corruption allegations, tariffs, Ukraine policy, and possible congressional investigations. For more Andrew Marr check out LBC –Leading Britain’s Conversation, the home of live debate on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LBCOfficial Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Trump promised better healthcare at lower prices. Now premiums are rising, Medicaid faces major reductions, and CBO projects 37 million Americans could be uninsured by 2036. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Mary and Wajahat Ali discuss Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding that was reportedly funded by a Putin-linked Russian oligarch, sparking fresh questions about corruption, access and accountability. Wajahat Ali is a writer, recovering attorney, author, and tired dad of 3 kids who now drives a Honda Odyssey Minivan and shops at Costco. Wajahat edits The Left Hook Substack and co-hosts The Democracy-Ish podcast with Danielle Moodie. Subscribe to Wajahat here: https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubeWajahatAli

Mary and Norm Ornstein Norm Ornstein explain how Trump’s Medicaid cuts could hit hospitals, nursing homes and families after the midterms—and why USAID cuts create consequences far beyond America. Norman Jay Ornstein is an American political scientist and an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a Washington, D.C. conservative think tank, and is a cohost of the podcast Words Matter. He is the co-author, with Thomas E. Mann, of It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism. Check out Norm’s substack: https://normanornstein647560.substack.com/ Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Trek Politics will return next week (9/20) with Part 2 of our Motion Picture review. See you then!! In Balance of Terror, Captain Kirk faces war, prejudice, and impossible choices. Mary Trump and Bob Cesca discuss this powerful Star Trek episode about empathy, leadership, and resisting fear. #startrek #startrektheoriginalseries #marytrump #bobcesca

Despite Donald’s promises to slash energy costs, Americans are paying more as the Iran war approaches seven months. His tariff policies continue to drive economic uncertainty, yet still no tariff checks or DOGE checks, even as Donald promises yet another check immediately following the midterms, under certain conditions. From rising gas prices and credit card debt to the growing affordability crisis, we look back at Donald’s own words as he dismisses Americans’ financial struggles and gives himself an A-plus on his handling of the economy. It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 86 Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Donald Trump’s bizarre reflecting pool rant reveals exactly why sane-washing matters—and how corporate media can make Trump’s incoherent, dishonest remarks sound almost normal. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Mary Trump examines Donald Trump’s disturbing Davos rant, growing obsessions, eroding impulse control, and why his deep insecurities could make him increasingly dangerous.

Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek’s “The Doomsday Machine” — PTSD, command collapse, suspense, Kirk heroics, and chilling political parallels.

With the 2026 midterms just 59 days away, the Republican panic is getting harder to hide. Donald floats a future J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio ticket, Ted Cruz sounds the alarm over the elections ahead, while Vance asks voters whether they really want to support the “fraudsters.” There’s also Donald on career criminals, his insistence that America is now the “hottest country in the world,” and one Pennsylvania voter with a few thoughts about the last election. It’s Trump Trolls Trump Week 85 Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

From abortion restrictions to workplace rights, Trump’s policies are reshaping women’s lives. Mary Trump examines the administration’s escalating assault on equality.

Mary Trump and Bob Cesca break down Star Trek: The Motion Picture, from Kirk’s command drama and endless padding to Spock, the Enterprise refit, and its strangest choices. #startrek #marytrump #bobcesca

Donald resurrects “Mission Accomplished,” pushes mystery imported beef as prices soar, escalates his trade war with Canada, and signs an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Plus, with the midterms just 66 days away, Mary breaks down the increasingly bizarre GOP messaging from Darline Nordone Graham, Mike Rogers, Byron Donalds, and more. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

Trump picks another fight with America’s closest ally, threatening devastating tariffs. Canada refuses to surrender, setting the stage for a massive trade war. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/