Ira Shapiro: WCPT 820 Interview

Joan Esposito is joined by Ira Shapiro, co-author of "Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for This." The discussion examined concerns about the Trump administration’s impact on elections, constitutional governance, foreign policy, and domestic institutions. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - Shapiro said pro-democracy groups and lawyers are preparing for GOP attempts to challenge or invalidate election results. - He argued that courts and Congress may not act quickly or independently enough, making public opposition and strong voter turnout important safeguards. - He described the Common Sense Coalition book "Betrayed: America Didn’t Vote for This," which documents damage to the rule of law, national security, alliances, medical research, and social programs. - The discussion attributed the Trump administration’s rapid, anti-democratic actions to weakened institutional checks and Trump's staffing of the government with loyalists. - Shapiro said independent, Latino, and younger voters appear to be turning against Trump, while Republican resistance remains limited. - The interview also addressed the Iran war, strained relations with Canada, and concerns about accountability through impeachment. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal