A Template for Congress Podcast

We analyze the unprecedented FBI raid on Fulton County's election infrastructure. We break down the "zombie lawsuit" against Brad Raffensperger, the presence of the DNI at a local evidence seizure, and how corporate law firms are enabling this federal takeover of local elections.

In this episode, we dive deep into the growing friction within the American electorate—specifically focusing on those who stood by the current administration but are now feeling the weight of its recent actions. We analyze the "Open Call for Comments" regarding the direction of the country, the erosion of voting rights, and how we can engage in constructive dialogue with those starting to have reservations. We also answer direct listener questions to help bridge the divide.

We analyze how the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) has weaponized the social safety net, making it easier for mega-corporations to "double dip" while millions of workers face historic benefit cuts.

We review the Trump Administration’s massive legal campaign to seize unredacted voter data from 22 states and the District of Columbia. We explore how "surrendered" law firms are providing the pro bono muscle for this federal overreach and what it means for the 2026 elections.

Part 3 of 3 In the final installment of our three-part series, we confront the "Ballroom Nightmare Reality." We move from the physical walls and digital surveillance to the legal endgame of the Public Suite vs. Government case. We analyze how the demolition of the East Wing and the rise of a private-donor-funded fortress represent a definitive shift toward an "invite-only" democracy.

We take a collective look back at the legislative battles, local victories, and structural shifts of 2025 to understand how the progressive movement is positioning itself to retake Congress in 2026.

We break down the explosive controversy surrounding the spiked 60 Minutes report on El Salvador’s CECOT prison, the Trump administration’s deportation tactics, and the internal battle for journalistic integrity at CBS News.

Part 2 of 3 In part two of our investigation, we move from the aesthetic mask to the infrastructure underneath. We explore how the $300 million "modernization" project is baking surveillance and AI into the very foundation of the People’s House, creating a "Silent Signal" that welcomes the donor class while monitoring the movement.

In this episode, we review the radical disparity between how our legal system treats the right to bear arms versus the right to cast a ballot. Let us understand why the progressive movement must demand "First Class Voting" protections that are shielded from infringement with the same ferocity as the Second Amendment.

We review the Trump Administration’s flagrant violation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. From Pam Bondi’s dramatic pivot to the missed December 19th deadline, we analyze how the elite protection racket is operating in real-time and what we, as a progressive movement, must do to demand true accountability.

Part 1 of 3 In the series premiere, we peel back the gold-leafed wallpaper of the new White House "modernization" project. While the Press Corps is fed stories of structural integrity, we explore the Public Suite vs. Government litigation to expose a deeper plan: the systematic privatization of the People’s House.

When asked about Donald Trump's horrific social media post politicizing the tragic murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, Speaker Mike Johnson chose silence. We break down what this non-response says about the current state of Republican leadership, the normalization of cruelty, and what the progressive movement must demand from a template for moral governance.

We are A Template for Congress, a progressive analysis platform, and in this episode we set aside policy fights to issue an open letter about the state of the American presidency. Speaking directly to moderate Republicans and conservatives, we argue recent presidential responses to a campus shooting and the reported death of a public figure reveal a deeper crisis of decency, duty, and institutional respect. The episode examines how presidential conduct in moments of national grief matters more than partisan wins, calls on listeners to defend the dignity of the office, and urges action in local and state politics to uphold democratic norms.

This premiere episode introduces A Template for Congress—a unified progressive blueprint to restore life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through bold policies like Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, universal housing, public banking, and stronger democratic protections. We argue incremental fixes are insufficient, reject authoritarian responses to crisis, and lay out a systemic strategy to pressure Congress. Visit atemplateforcongress.org, subscribe, and join the movement to push this legislative agenda forward.

This episode examines two major warning signs for the GOP: a surprising bipartisan rejection in the Indiana State Senate of a Trump-backed midcycle gerrymander, and a Tennessee special election where the Republican win was far slimmer than expected, reflecting a large swing toward Democrats. Together these events highlight institutional pushback against authoritarian pressure and voter backlash against MAGA, creating a strategic opening for progressives focused on anti-gerrymandering reform, economic populism, and sustained organizing.

We're digging into the massive $620 million loan from the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital to Vulcan Elements, a tiny startup backed by Donald Trump Jr.’s investment firm, 1789 Capital. This is the largest loan of its kind, and it raises profound questions about ethical conflicts, the weaponization of public funds, and whose interests our government truly serves. Join us as we connect the dots on what we believe is a stunning new example of corruption at the highest levels.

The official X account of the Department of Homeland Security has escalated its use of white nationalist rhetoric and imagery, particularly surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. This episode of A Template for Congress Podcast exposes the sinister meaning behind key terms like "Remigration," a European far-right concept synonymous with ethnic cleansing, and dissects the deliberate use of propaganda like the "Which way, American man?" slogan, which directly references white supremacist texts. Framing this under a Left-Progressive-Socialist LENS, the analysis argues that this is not merely a political blunder, but a coordinated assault on the multi-racial working class and the constitutional integrity of the state. The episode concludes with an urgent call for We The People to demand that Congress invoke Article II, Section 4 to immediately initiate the impeachment of the Secretary of Homeland Security for a fundamental breach of public trust and the abuse of office.