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Real Patriotism
Hosted by Collective Media · EN
What does it mean to love your country — really? In Real Patriotism, veteran journalist Terry Moran explores the stories, struggles, and soul of American dem...
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Tax the Greedy Billionaires
Apr 800:44:18Tap to summarize"The goal of so many billionaires is to extract as much value as possible… to enrich themselves… and leave the rest of us worse off." — Igor Volsky of Tax the Greedy Billionaires, says it's time for the rich to start paying their fair share. The wealthiest 1% of Americans are sitting on $40 trillion dollars. That's about three times the federal budget. Volsky says they're using that money to buy elections, rig the economy in their favor, and move money from your pockets into theirs. This may be why 77% of Americans, across the political spectrum, now support raising taxes on the super rich. In this conversation, Volsky lays out how that could happen, and how all of our lives could be better if our tax system was fairer. #uspolitics #democracy #tax #billionaire #trump #midterms2026 #2026election ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming.
Transcribe →Bad News for Trump’s Iran War
Apr 300:01:24Tap to summarizeThe downing of two American planes and two helicopters is further proof that this war has not been "won," as Trump repeatedly claims. #democracy #trump #uspolitics #iran #midterms2026 #2026election ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming.
Transcribe →Trump’s Broken Immigration Promise
Apr 200:01:03Tap to summarizeTrump claimed ICE would deport "violent criminals," but the majority of people they abduct have no criminal record. Former New Orleans mayor, Mitch Landrieu breaks down the facts. #democracy #trump #uspolitics #immigration #ice ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming.
Transcribe →Trump Betrayed the Working Class. Can Dems Do Better?
Apr 100:29:05Tap to summarize"The promise of the American Dream… is gone, and I don't like anybody." — Trump is now more unpopular than any president at this point in his term in the history of polling. But Democrats aren't popular either. Working-class voters described Dems as "woke, weak, and out-of-touch" in a study spearheaded by former New Orleans mayor and Biden official, Mitch Landrieu. Workers say both parties have failed them. Landrieu says it's time for Dem to deliver and earn back their role as the Party of the Working Class. #democracy #trump #uspolitics #democrats #midterms2026 #2026election ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming.
Transcribe →Why People Who Never Protested Are Showing Up
Mar 3000:04:09Tap to summarizeAt protests across the country, something feels different. In this report from the “No Kings” demonstrations, Terry Moran speaks with protesters who say they’ve never taken to the streets before — but felt compelled to now. What emerges is a picture not just of anger, but of something more complicated: hope, solidarity, and a sense that participation itself is changing. From Washington, D.C. to cities across the U.S., this movement appears less centrally organized and more organic, with individuals finding each other and raising their voices together. The question is whether this energy lasts — and what it means for the future of American politics. 00:00 “People power” — the mood on the ground 00:29 A different atmosphere this time 00:55 Why people are showing up 01:22 A first-time protester speaks 01:50 Feeling helpless vs coming together 02:22 A decentralized movement 02:50 Protests spreading nationwide 03:08 “Something happened here” 03:30 Protest as “medicine” 03:44 Is this leading to change? #protests #politics #democracy #news #unitedstates Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming. Watch full episodes of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- Connect with Terry Moran on all platforms: Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: 📩 sarah@collective.media
Transcribe →The Link Between the Iran War, the Epstein Files, & Trump’s Ballooning Bank Account
Mar 2500:39:17Tap to summarize"There is a story line of corruption here." — Trump's broken promises not to start any wars, to release the Epstein files, and to lower prices all have a common thread, says Tara McGowan, founder of the independent news outlet, COURIER. "It is about how much money or resources can the president, his family, and his allies extract." Tara joins Terry Moran to discuss how Trump is exploiting his Iran war to enrich himself and consolidate power, why Democrats are failing, and how independent media outlets like COURIER and Real Patriotism can save democracy. #democracy #trump #uspolitics #midterms2026 #2026election #iran #epsteinfiles
Transcribe →What Happens Next in Trump’s War
Mar 1800:33:48Tap to summarizeA war that was expected to be fast and contained is turning into something far more dangerous. In this conversation, Terry Moran sits down with political scientist Ian Bremmer to break down the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. They examine how the war began, why it’s expanding, and what it could mean for the global economy, U.S. leadership, and the future of world order. From failed assumptions about regime change to rising risks in the Persian Gulf, this discussion explores why there may be no clear off-ramp — and why the consequences could extend far beyond the region. Topics include U.S. foreign policy, Iran’s strategy, global energy markets, China’s role, and the broader shift toward a “G-Zero” world without clear global leadership. 00:00 The war no one expected to escalate 01:20 How the conflict began 03:20 Why this war is bigger than before 06:20 Who is responsible for the escalation 10:25 Miscalculations about Iran 13:30 Why there’s no clear off-ramp 17:45 The risk of global escalation 20:00 Ground war scenarios explained 23:00 Impact on the global economy 26:30 What this means for U.S. leadership 30:20 The rise of a “G-Zero” world #geopolitics #iran #usforeignpolicy #worldnews #waranalysis
Transcribe →Trump regime tries to censor Iran coverage
Mar 1700:01:32Tap to summarizeThe battle is right here at home – for a free press, free speech, and free elections. #war #censorship #freepress #freespeech #iran #trump #democracy
Transcribe →Trump’s Threat to Cancel Elections
Mar 1200:01:12Tap to summarize"They cannot take our elections from us unless we give that power up." — Voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams on fear that Trump will try to seize control or even cancel the midterm elections. Watch the full conversation on the Terry Moran YouTube channel. #democracy #trump #uspolitics #midterms2026 #2026election #iran
Transcribe →Stacey Abrams: How to Stop Trump from Rigging the Midterms
Mar 1100:26:34Tap to summarize"You don't have to have guns and hoses and dogs to stop people from voting. You just have to overwhelm them with paperwork." — Voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams says President Trump and Republicans are trying to rig the midterms through voter suppression. In this conversation, she breaks down how the so-called "SAVE America Act" could disenfranchise millions of American citizens, how Trump could use federal forces to intimidate voters, and whether he could try to cancel elections altogether. She also highlights what Americans can do to defend our most basic freedom. #democracy #voting #trump #midterms2026 #2026election #uspolitics
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