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In 2016, Donald Trump conspired with a foreign government to become President of the United States. On July 25, 2019, with the 2020 election around the corner, he decided to do it again.

The first time around, it was collusion, aiding and abetting Russia’s attack on American democracy. The second time, it was extortion, demanding the Ukrainian government manufacture dirt on Trump’s political opponents in exchange for help the country needs to fend off a Russian invasion and chart a democratic future free of Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin.  

To make sense of these recent events that have rocked American politics and led to very real concerns that the President of the United States may be a Russian asset, we need to dig a little deeper. 

In Season 1, The Asset dives into Trump’s decades-long history with Russia, from his extensive business dealings with Russian oligarchs to his presidential campaign and the investigations that have sent some of his closest associates to prison.

In Season 2, The Asset explores the backstory to Trump’s infamous phone call with the newly-elected Ukrainian President, where he demanded an investigation into a political opponent and set off a series of events leading to the impeachment inquiry.

Hosted by Max Bergmann, a senior fellow and director of the Moscow Project at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, and featuring expert guests, The Asset will put together the pieces of Trump’s relationship with Russia and Ukrainian extortion campaign.

The Asset is a partnership between the Center for American Progress Action Fund, District Productive, and Protect the Investigation. It is produced by Paul Woodhull, a 20-year veteran media executive and president of Build Better Media, and Peter Ogburn, the executive producer of the Bill Press Show.


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Jim Wallis is a Christian author, speaker, and political activist known for his work on social justice issues. He is the founder of Sojourners, a progressive Christian organization that advocates for faith in action on issues such as poverty, immigration, and racial justice. Wallis has written several books, including 'God's Politics' and 'The Great Awakening', and is a prominent voice in the intersection of faith and politics.
Robert P. Jones is the CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and a leading scholar on religion, culture, and politics. He is the author of 'The End of White Christian America' and 'White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity'. Jones frequently writes and speaks about the changing demographics of America and the role of religion in public life, making him a key figure in discussions about faith and social issues.
Dahlia Lithwick is a prominent legal journalist and senior editor at Slate, where she covers the Supreme Court and legal issues. She is the host of the Amicus podcast, which discusses the intersection of law and politics. Lithwick has written extensively on judicial matters, including the implications of executive power and the impact of legal decisions on civil liberties. She is known for her insightful analysis and commentary on the American legal system.

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0:00 44:21

Trump’s Historic Unpopularity: Majority See Him as a Dangerous Dictator

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Jim Wallis Robert P. Jones
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Trump's approval ratings dangerous dictator poll data racial divides religious divides White Evangelical Protestants Christians of Color

In this eye-opening episode, Jim Wallis and Robert P. Jones dive deep into the latest poll data revealing President Trump’s unprecedented negative approval ratings within his first 100 days back in office. Discover how Trump ranks as the most unpopular president since World War II at this stage, with a majority of Americans-including 55% of independents-viewing him as a dangerous dictator whose power must be limited to protect American democracy.

The discussion also highlights the sharp racial and religious divides in Trump’s support, with White Evangelical Protestants largely backing him, while Christians of Color and other faith groups overwhelmingly reject his leadership. Tune in for a compelling analysis of what these numbers mean for America’s political and moral future.

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0:00 53:07

Courts Under Siege: Dahlia Lithwick on Trump's Judicial Threats & Democracy's Future

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Dahlia Lithwick
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judicial independence executive overreach Trump's second-term agenda immigrants civil liberties Project 2025 Chief Justice Roberts

In this very speacial episode of The Asset, legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick (Slate’s Amicus podcast) exposes how Trump’s second-term agenda—and cases like Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s deportation and Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention—are testing judicial independence. 

We break down:

  • The "metaphorical weapons" courts still have against executive overreach;
  • Why Chief Justice Roberts’ rare public warning matters now;
  • Project 2025’s blueprint for reshaping the judiciary; and
  • Real-world impacts on immigrants, academics, and civil liberties.


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