The Mary Trump Podcast

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1. Hegseth’s Military Speech Ignites Church-State Clash

   1 Oct 2026 · 9:45 · Explicit

   Religion and military leadership take center stage after Pete Hegseth’s controversial remarks at Quantico and comments about future officers.

2. Inside the Pentagon’s Growing Culture War

   1 Oct 2026 · 12 min · Explicit

   Pete Hegseth uses his “State of the Force” address to defend firing senior military leaders, barring transgender people from serving, eliminating diversity programs and shrinking the Pentagon’s top ranks. He also…

3. The Hidden Costs Behind Trump’s Healthcare Deals

   30 Sep 2026 · 14 min

   Donald Trump promises historic prescription drug savings, but key details of his pharmaceutical deals remain hidden. Mary follows the money through RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement, corporate access and Dr. Oz’s push to use AI…

4. The Risks of Giving Trump More Ground

   30 Sep 2026 · 8:22

   Mary joined Australia’s 10 News+ to discuss Donald Trump’s approach to AI, Iran, global leadership and regulation and warned how capitulation could strengthen his position. Please send comments/questions…

5. Democracy-ish w/Danielle and Waj | Trump’s “Golden Age” vs. Reality |

   29 Sep 2026 · 57 min

   Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali examine the growing divide between political promises of prosperity and the everyday realities of health-care costs, financial insecurity and access to opportunity. An 81-year-old Texas…

6. Jack Smith Faces Republicans in Contentious Senate Hearing

   29 Sep 2026 · 17 min

   Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans in a contentious hearing over his investigations of Donald. Meanwhile, Donald unveils America.gov at the Billionaire Golden Age White House AI event, and Speaker Mike Johnson insists…

7. The Fight Over the Future of American Education

   28 Sep 2026 · 10 min

   Donald Trump’s education overhaul targets federal protections, special education, civil rights and universities as Linda McMahon pushes the regime’s sweeping agenda to reshape schools. Please send comments/questions…

8. Foreign Policy and the Fight for the Midterms

   28 Sep 2026 · 50 min

   Mary Trump and Ronda Kress join Debra Shushan on her Substack, The Debrief. The three discuss Trump’s UN speech, the Iran war, MAGA’s midterm strategy, dark money, civil service, and the grassroots resistance giving…

9. Khan RETURNS and Kirk Faces His Past | The Wrath of Khan Pt. 1

   27 Sep 2026 · 45 min · Explicit

   Mary Trump and Bob Cesca dive into The Wrath of Khan, exploring Kirk’s aging crisis, Khan’s revenge, Genesis, hubris, and the movie’s unforgettable Star Trek moments.

10. Media Access and the Battle for Attention | w/Zerlina Maxwell

    27 Sep 2026 · 17 min

    Mary joins Zerlina Maxwell to discuss Donald Trump’s decision to restrict CNN, MSNBC and Politico access, his dependence on media attention, and the political consequences. Zerlina Maxwell is an American cable…

11. Trump’s Week of Backfires and Embarrassments

    26 Sep 2026 · 13 min

    Donald Trump picks a fight with the press and loses, then takes his threats and declarations to the United Nations stage and further embarrasses himself. Even Melania appears on FOX State TV and can’t come up with a…

12. What Comes Next for Trump and the Republican Party

    25 Sep 2026 · 31 min

    Mary and Wajahat Ali discuss Trump’s political pressure, declining media attention, Republican accountability, and the debate over how Democrats should respond and prepare for what comes next. Wajahat Ali is a writer,…

13. Martin Sheen Reveals the Power of Showing Up

    25 Sep 2026 · 50 min

    Martin Sheen tells Mary Trump why showing up matters, sharing decades of activism, protest, faith, storytelling and lessons about community. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider…

14. Trump’s “Dumocrats” Obsession Meets the Facts

    24 Sep 2026 · 13 min

    Donald’s North Carolina rally targets Roy Cooper and Democrats with claims about crime, DeCarlos Brown Jr. and his latest fixation on calling Democrats “Dumocrats.” Mary examines what the records actually show about…

15. The Fight for Civil Rights | Big Voice Wednesday

    23 Sep 2026 · 35 min

    This week on Big Voice Wednesday Ronda Cress sits down with Regan Rush of Red Line for Civil Rights to examine major changes in federal civil rights enforcement. They discuss disability rights, Olmstead enforcement,…

16. Foreign Money and the Trump Family Business

    23 Sep 2026 · 14 min

    The money trail runs from Don Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding to the Witkoff and Trump families’ expanding crypto empire. Mary follows the money through a $2 billion UAE deal, foreign influence concerns, and the growing…

17. The Policies Behind America’s Growing Wealth Gap

    22 Sep 2026 · 41 min

    Mary is joined by entrepreneur and economic commentator Nick Hanauer to examine the economic ideas and policy choices he argues helped widen inequality in the United States. They discuss stagnant wages, rising…

18. The Secret Money Behind American Power

    21 Sep 2026 · 12 min

    Sixteen years after Citizens United transformed campaign finance, dark money has reached record levels, while the Supreme Court continues to remove limits on political spending. Nearly $200 million in…

19. Trump’s Push to Reopen the Door to Kim Jong Un

    21 Sep 2026 · 16 min

    Donald Trump’s relationship with Kim Jong Un is once again shaping his North Korea strategy, raising new questions about America’s alliance with South Korea, regional security, and military readiness as Trump moves to…

20. The Growing Influence of Christian Nationalism w/Rep Jared Huffman

    21 Sep 2026 · 14 min

    Mary speaks with Rep. Jared Huffman about confronting Christian nationalism and defending the constitutional principle of church-state separation. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider…

21. Does the First Star Trek Movie Hold Up? | The Motion Picture, Pt. 2

    20 Sep 2026 · 34 min · Explicit

    Star Trek: The Motion Picture earned $82 million domestically and opened with a record-setting $11.9 million weekend. Mary and Bob revisit its complicated legacy.

22. Mary Trump on Donald’s White House Transformation

    18 Sep 2026 · 9:58

    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…

23. The Affordability Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

    18 Sep 2026 · 13 min

    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…

24. The Growing Questions About Trump Family Finances

    17 Sep 2026 · 26 min

    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…

25. America’s Expanding Immigration Detention Machine

    17 Sep 2026 · 15 min

    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.…

26. Why Hope Still Matters in American Democracy | Big Voice Wednesday

    16 Sep 2026 · 45 min

    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…

27. Corporate Media’s Crisis of Credibility w/Joy Reid

    16 Sep 2026 · 26 min

    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…

28. Trump’s Midterm Gamble Meets Growing Corruption Questions

    15 Sep 2026 · 9:54

    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…

29. The Russian Money Behind Don Jr.’s Wedding

    14 Sep 2026 · 40 min

    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…

30. Trump’s Post-Midterm Medicaid Cuts w/Norm Ornstein

    14 Sep 2026 · 37 min

    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…

31. Captain Kirk's Woke Opposition to Racism | "Balance of Terror" (TOS)

    13 Sep 2026 · 36 min · Explicit

    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…

32. Broken Promises as Prices Continue to Rise

    12 Sep 2026 · 10 min

    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,…

33. How the Media Makes Trump Sound Normal

    11 Sep 2026 · 11 min

    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…

34. Inside Donald Trump’s Increasingly Dangerous Obsessions

    11 Sep 2026 · 12 min

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

35. Star Trek’s DARKEST Leadership DISASTER | "The Doomsday Machine" (TOS)

    6 Sep 2026 · 31 min · Explicit

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

36. Republican Panic Explodes 59 Days From Midterms

    5 Sep 2026 · 10 min

    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…

37. Trump's War on Women

    3 Sep 2026 · 15 min · Explicit

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

38. Debating STAR TREK’S Most DIVISIVE Movie | The Motion Picture, Pt. 1

    30 Aug 2026 · 30 min · Explicit

    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

39. A Government Increasingly Detached From Reality

    29 Aug 2026 · 19 min

    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…

40. The Cost of Picking a Fight With Canada

    28 Aug 2026 · 8:42

    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…

41. Trump’s “Lake America” and Republican Complicity

    27 Aug 2026 · 9:01

    Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake America” as the country faces economic turmoil, war, and growing international embarrassment. Mary Trump examines the latest political spectacle and why Republicans continue enabling…

42. The Republican Revolt Trump Can’t Ignore

    27 Aug 2026 · 24 min

    Donald Trump is facing resistance on multiple fronts. Mary Trump and Jim Acosta examine election interference, MAGA dysfunction, Supreme Court decisions and Trump’s unraveling control. Jim Acosta is a journalist who…

43. Trump's Putin Problem and the Fight Ahead w/Thom Hartmann

    26 Aug 2026 · 13 min

    Mary and Thom Hartmann discuss Trump’s desperation, growing concerns over Putin’s influence, threats to democracy, and the fight for a progressive revival in November. Thom Hartmann is an American radio personality,…

44. The Backlash Over The Jeffries’ Kushner Meeting

    25 Aug 2026 · 25 min

    Mary and Wajahat Ali examine the backlash surrounding Hakeem Jeffries’ private meeting with Jared Kushner as critics raise new questions about Democratic leadership, MAGA accountability, the party’s progressive wing,…

45. How Dysfunction Could Reshape the Midterms

    24 Aug 2026 · 27 min

    Mary and Brian Karem examine how Donald’s governing chaos could reshape the political landscape, including the controversial Jeffries-Kushner meeting, growing national security concerns, the Iran war, and the economic…

46. STAR TREK FANS SURGE for 60th Anniversary | Trek Politics at STLV

    23 Aug 2026 · 30 min

    Mary Trump and Bob Cesca relive the funniest, strangest, and most meaningful moments from Star Trek Las Vegas, including panels, cosplay, friends, and surprises.

47. Another Week of Manufactured Outrage | Trump Trolls Trump

    22 Aug 2026 · 18 min

    This week, Mary takes a look at dinosaur theory in the Illinois governor’s race, the Secretary of Agriculture’s claim that there’s a war on cattle, and James Talarico’s claim that Ken Paxton is waging an anti-puppy…

48. The Damage Behind Donald’s Politics of Spectacle

    21 Aug 2026 · 25 min

    Mary and veteran White House journalist April Ryan discuss Donald Trump’s sweeping vanity projects in Washington, growing national security concerns, MAGA failures, and what these priorities reveal about an…

49. The Power of Listening Might Surprise You | Big Voice Wednesday

    19 Aug 2026 · 51 min

    Ronda Cress welcomes Dr. Debra Shushan on this week’s episode of Big Voice Wednesday. Debra is a Middle East and US foreign policy expert and a senior resident affiliate at Georgetown's Center for Jewish Civilization.…

50. Growing Warning Signs for the GOP

    19 Aug 2026 · 10 min

    Primary night brought more trouble for Donald-backed Republicans, including Cory Mills’ defeat in Florida after months of scandal and investigations. Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination for governor but…