The Revolution is Here: Elie Mystal on What Democrats Must Do Now

Elie Mystal joins Gaslit Nation to scream with joy and discuss what Democrats must do now to meet the moment. We discuss a leadership challenge to Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, why leadership battles–just like our primaries–are healthy and necessary for democracy, how Democrats must avoid pulling another Merrick Garland while in power, and which fascists we can’t wait to see subpoenaed first.

Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent and a columnist; host of its legal podcast, Contempt of Court; and author of the weekly newsletter “Elie v. U.S.” He is the author of the New York Times best-sellers Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution and Bad Law: 10 Popular Laws That Are Ruining America.

This is Part I of our discussion. To listen to Part II, where we get into how to tell which Democrats are controlled opposition, why we need to press Ro Khanna and anyone who tolerated the rise of techbro fascism and now wants to become president, why Gavin Newsom can’t be trusted, who to impeach and why, Trump’s desperation making Stephen Miller chief-of-staff, and so much more, subscribe to Gaslit Nation on Patreon.com/Gaslit or GaslitNation.Substack – discounted annual memberships are available, and you can give the gift of Gaslit Nation. Get bonus shows, invites to exclusive events, all shows ad free, and more. Thank you to everyone who supports the show–we could not make Gaslit Nation without you.

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