Jamie Raskin: “Democracy Will Be the End of Fascism”

Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Terry Moran for an urgent conversation about the state of American democracy, Trump’s assault on the rule of law, and the path forward. From the courts to Congress, Raskin offers a rare mix of constitutional clarity and personal conviction — and a call to defend democracy before it’s too late. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Why We Obey the Law 01:20 – The Constitution, the Courts, and Trump’s Power Grabs 03:30 – The Insurrection Act and the Abuse of “Federal Authority” 05:25 – The Role of the Judiciary and the Rule of Law 07:42 – A Stacked and Gerrymandered Supreme Court 10:10 – How to “Unpack” the Court and Restore Legitimacy 13:22 – Fixing the Court’s Power and Reforming Cert Decisions 15:54 – Chicago Under Siege: Federal Troops and Fear 18:31 – The Jimmy Kimmel Case and Free Speech Under Threat 21:35 – The Tradition of Presidential Disrespect and the Role of Comedy 24:18 – Is Trump Winning? The Courts Say No 26:32 – The Fight for Democracy in Congress 28:49 – “Don’t Fall for the Gloom”: Why Raskin Believes Democracy Will Prevail 31:05 – Conversations Across the Divide: From Marjorie Taylor Greene to Lauren Boebert 34:45 – Can America Return to Normal Politics? 36:38 – Jefferson’s Letter and “The Reign of Witches” 39:12 – Lawyers, Movements, and the Backlash Against Progress 42:10 – Tom Paine, Common Sense, and the American Crisis 46:55 – “The More Difficult the Struggle, the More Glorious the Victory” #jamieraskin #congress #trump #supremecourt #politics