Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support

Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support

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February 24, 2025 8:00am

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Welcome to Surviving Trump, a podcast dedicated to navigating the next four-plus years with our sanity intact—and, more importantly, doing our part to defend democracy. Hosted by Bella Goode, this show unpacks the threats facing democracy under Trump’s leadership and explores the key figures, ideologies, and institutions shaping our political reality.

In this introductory episode, Bella shares the personal journey that led to the creation of this podcast, from the aftermath of the election to her decision to take action. She outlines what to expect in the upcoming episodes, including a deep dive into Trump, his administration, his allies, and the media landscape that fuels his power. Plus, meet the Blue Choir, a rotating panel of engaged citizens offering their perspectives each week.

If you’re ready to stay informed, stay engaged, and fight for democracy—this podcast is for you.

Next Episodes:

  • Episode 1 Preview of coming episodes 
  • Episode 2 Democracy on the Brink- We cover the pillars of free and fair elections and the rule of law: what the Constitution says, what actions Trump and his Administration are taking to chip away at democracy and what’s being done to stop them.

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Host: Bella Goode

Bella is a former Republican turned democracy advocate raised by middle class parents in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania with a masters of business administration from Wharton and a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology.

Career wise, Bella spent 20 years with American Express in New York and 20 years as an entrepreneur. She started and sold a fitness business that grew to 180 locations worldwide.

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