Episode 41: Progressive Endorsements, Democrats Attack, SCOTUS, and Trump Fires Bondi

This week, we explore the top news stories from the week between Democratic politics and Republican politics.First, three major endorsements are emboldening the left as they take on the Democratic Establishment. In California's 11th congressional district, Saikat Chakrabarti earned the endorsement of the progressive juggernaut, Justice Democrats. This is the same group that launched Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's career back in 2018. Since then, they've sent several progressive champions to Congress, and Chakrabarti may be next. Then we venture to Maine where Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate is crushing his opponents in the polls by 20-30%! What's keeping him on top? His latest endorsement from the Working Families Party - the same party that endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. Bringing it home to New York, we discuss the Democratic primary for New York's 7th congressional district where Claire Valdez earned the endorsement from fellow democratic socialist, Bernie Sanders! Will voters in the district prioritize her socialist agenda or are they seeking candidates with stronger roots to the district?From endorsements to anti-endorsements, we dive head first into why Democrats are attacking Hasan Piker. Piker is the popular Twitch Streamer turned Progressive influencer whose views are shaping Democratic Party politics. He organizes with the Democratic Socialists of America while pissing off the Democratic Establishment. Sounds like a true comrade!Before we wrap up, we have to discuss what's happening on the conservative side. It was a big week at the Supreme Court where two major cases made headlines. On Tuesday, SCOTUS justices sided 8-1 in a ruling striking down the conversion therapy ban in Colorado. The ban protect queer and trans youth from the practice, but the justices sided with Christian Counselor Kaley Chiles who felt the ban infringed on her "free speech." What does that mean for the fate of 23 other state bans? Next, SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship where the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) challenged Trump's executive order. Is birthright citizenship here to stay? We know who's not staying: Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump on Thursday. Notorious for firing cabinet members, Trump removed his Attorney General claiming it was her handling of the Epstein Files. Sources say it may have been something more recent but with Trump's impulsivity, it's hard to say. How will this impact the 2026 Midterms in November?Make sure to subscribe to Not Suitable for Democracy for new episodes every week!