Pod Save America How Do We Push Back on Authoritarianism? (Crooked Con)
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Nov 9, 2025 
Skye Perryman, a leader in challenging executive abuses, and Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics official, share their strategies for combating authoritarianism. They discuss the impact of rapid response litigation and how to shape public narratives through legal action. Political strategists Alex Ball, Morris Katz, and Samson Signore dive into upcoming election tactics, emphasizing disciplined messaging and persuasion over mere turnout. Their insights on targeting key demographics and employing new media tactics reveal innovative ways to engage voters and counter misinformation.
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Preposition Legal Playbooks
- Prepare legal playbooks ahead of time for predictable abuses to enable rapid response.
- Skye Perryman emphasizes pre-planning, coalitions, and lawyers working overnight to get emergency filings done.
Supreme Court Is A Hurdle, Not A Blockade
- The Supreme Court and its shadow docket tilt outcomes but do not make litigation futile.
- Skye Perryman and Norm Eisen stress many cases never reach SCOTUS and lower-court wins still constrain the administration.
Support Litigation And Community Action
- Support legal groups financially and sign up as potential plaintiffs or volunteers.
- Norm Eisen and Skye Perryman urge donations, joining community events, and public protest alongside litigation support.