Surviving Trump: With Democracy On Life Support

Episode 01: Preview of Future Episodes

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March 18, 2025 2:00am

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In this episode of Surviving Trump, host Bella Goode lays out the roadmap for the podcast, detailing what’s ahead in the coming weeks. From understanding the pillars of democracy to analyzing key players—Trump, Musk, the GOP, and right-wing influencers—this series serves as a revealing crash course in civics and political strategy.

Bella shares how the podcast evolved, why a structured approach to understanding democracy is crucial, and how listeners can engage in the fight to protect democratic institutions. Plus, hear about The Blue Choir, a rotating panel of everyday citizens lending their voices to the conversation.

If you're looking for clarity, strategy, and a sense of community in these challenging political times, this episode is your first step.

Next Episodes

Episode 02:  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. 

Episode 03: We’ll explore two critical pillars:Checks and Balances – How Trump is bypassing safeguards meant to limit presidential power. Freedom of Speech & Press – How he’s controlling the narrative and silencing critics.

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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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