The Tristan Snell Show – Details, episodes & analysis

This week on Taking Down Trump, Tristan reflects on his time at the Democratic National Convention, Trump's eyebrow-raising gala for January 6th "guests," and the former president's apparent foray into unauthorized Middle East diplomacy.

He’s joined for a conversation with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who pulls back the curtain on Supreme Court corruption. They discuss billionaire influence, ethical gymnastics by certain justices, and potential fixes like term limits and an actual ethics code (gasp!).

In this week's episode, fresh off the DNC, Tristan Snell breaks down the Trump University scandal. As a prosecutor who led the New York Attorney General's Trump University investigation, Tristan gives us an insider's look at how he brought down one of Trump's most notorious scams, interviewing hundreds of victims and ultimately securing a $25 million settlement. We dive into how the Trump turned his biggest fans into unwitting cash cows, and what it tells us about his political playbook. Grab your MAGA hats and your BS detectors, folks – it's time to go back to school, Trump University style.

In this episode Tristan unpacks the bizarre reality of J.D. Vance as Trump's VP pick. From Silicon Valley cash to extremist trash, we'll explore how this Hillbilly Elegy author became MAGA's newest darling. Discover the Thiel-Musk money trail, Vance's greatest hits of misogyny, and his apparent allergy to democracy. We’ll also cover recent political developments, including the tragic events in Pennsylvania this past weekend and Judge Cannon's dismissal of classified documents charges against Trump.

Michael Cohen joins the show to give insider perspective on the trial, his star witness testimony, and what Trump's guilty verdict means for the 2024 race. Plus, Cohen serves up some spicy advice for Joe Biden's debate prep and explains why Project 2025 should terrify every democracy-loving American. We'll also dissect the media's age obsession and why recent European elections might give Democrats hope.

Join us for a deep dive into the Supreme Court's recent bombshell decisions, including the reversal of the Chevron doctrine and its implications for federal agencies. Then, Tristan explores the potential silver lining in the Trump immunity case and how it might impact the 2024 election. Joined by Supreme Court expert Dahlia Lithwick, together they discuss the court's increasing extremism, corruption concerns, and potential checks on judicial power.

Tristan and guest Jojo from Jerz analyze the never ending corruption in “Trumpland” plus the Supreme Court's lack of accountability, and the importance of maintaining perspective on the unprecedented nature of current political events.

Tristan delves into the blatant hypocrisy surrounding Donald Trump and the conservative establishment. Is Trump in violation of the same federal gun law that led to Hunter Biden's conviction? Joined by the inimitable Stephanie Miller, the two dissect the erosion of democratic norms, the cowardice of Republicans, and the urgent need for citizens to rally at the ballot box to preserve the nation's values.

Tristan examines the alarming extremism taking root in the Supreme Court. Later, Rick Wilson joins for a dive into the crumbling world of Trump allies. 

In this episode, Tristan breaks down the historic conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts. Guest Allison Gill of Mueller, She Wrote, The Daily Beans and JACK podcasts joins to analyze the trial strategy, potential appeals, and what's next for Trump.

As the jury begins deliberations, Tristan dissects the missteps and missed opportunities by Trump's legal team. Tristan is joined by former federal prosecutor, Glenn Kirshner to discuss the defense team's stumbling efforts in closing arguments and throughout the trial.