Lincoln Mitchell

Where Trump's War in Iran Might Be Heading The Trump administration has not articulated a plan, strategy or vision for what happens next in Iran

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Looking Past November 2028 The election of 2028 is important, but MAGA is unlikely to fade away.

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Zohran Mamdani's Tax Strategy The New York City Mayor is trying to pit the middle class against the wealthiest New Yorkers-and it may work.

"Despite the risky strategy Mamdani may be pursuing, there is something that can be learned from it." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/zohran-mam...

Ending USAID Has Change Who We Are The end of USAID has led directly to more than 700,000 deaths.

"According to very methodologically rigorous estimates, since USAID was abolished slightly over a year ago 762,000 people are now dead who would be alive today if USAID still existed." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/ending-usa...

The Epstein Files and the American Elites The Epstein files reveal something important about our political and financial elites.

"Turns out we are now learning that Epstein’s ring of sexual predation had a strong Republican bent, but also knew no ideological or partisan boundaries and ranged from Noam Chomsky to Donald Trump." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/the-epstei...

Arnie Arnesen Attiude February 16 2026 This is a panel discussion. The panel consists of Arnie Arnesen, Laura Jedeed, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen PimparePart 1:Wed discuss the ICE detention centers that are being established in various state...

“So much of America, what’s being built is AI processing centers, warehouses for Amazon and concentration camps…This is what this regime is building.” I was a guest on the Attitude today with Arnie Arnesen today. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sta...

After 2028 Even if everything goes well for supporters of democracy in 2028, the MAGA threat will remain.

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Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 9 2026 This is a panel discussion.We discuss Trump's need for recognition, that is, to have things named after him.ICE personnel deployed at polling places?We need mass mobilization to counter this governmen...

“We’re in this kind of cycle with this regime where we say ‘they can’t do that, they can’t do that, they can’t do that,’ then they do it and we start in with the next thing ‘they can’t do that.’” I was a guest on the Attitude with Arnie Arnesen today. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sta...

Daniel Lurie's Spending Daniel Lurie's popularity is still, in part, due to his wealth.

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The Trump Era Has Forever Changed the US Even after Trump, one way or another, leaves the political stage, his impact on our political life will endure.

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Donald Trump Wants to Nationalize the Voting Process in the United States | Race to Power YouTube video by WION

“Donald Trump is afraid of free and fair elections. That’s been evident for some time now…Remember, this is someone who cheered on a violent riot at the Capitol because he couldn’t accept that he lost the 2020 election.” I was interviewed on WION India today. youtu.be/etUEbNfhH0M?...

I was interviewed on the Cultural Studies podcast on February 3rd. It was the rare discussion where in addition to discussing US politics and foreign policy in depth, we touched on Willie Mays, George Moscone and Bob Weir. www.podbean.com/media/share/...

Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 2 2026 This is a panel discussion with Arnie, Lincoln, and Stephen.The topics covered:Arrest in Minneapolis of news reporters.There have been at least 12 shootings by ICE personnel and at least 2300 illegal ...

“The threat of violence is absolutely core to the success of this administration.” I was a guest on the Attitude with Arnesen today. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sta...

Ending the MAGA Era Is a Holistic Project Reimagining American democracy and pursuing transtional justice are integral elements of defeating MAGA fascism.

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Minnesota Is America's Future The future of the US is playing out, and being determined, on the streets of Minneapolis.

"The fascistic rantings of Stephen Miller, who sounds equal parts Joseph Goebbels and Eric Cartman...cannot be unheard, and reflect the true feelings of the regime." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/minnesota-...

Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 26 2026 This is a panel discussion, and includes Ryan Cooper, Lincoln Mitchell, Stephen Pimpare.The topics:Trump as a symptom of the deterioration of US political system.Prime Minister Carney's speech, and ho...

“The fight between democracy and fascism was (in the 1930s) between states. This is today within almost every democratic state and that is a very different set of challenges.” I was a guest on the Attitude with Arnie Arnesen on today. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sta....

The Crisis of American Democracy: Understanding the MAGA Era YouTube video by IRIS

“It is imperative to understand MAGA as part of a global transnational fascist movement. I was interviewed by the French think tank IRIS - about the MAGA era. The interview was conducted in December and published on January 26th and is in English. youtu.be/Ts8m4tTRyYc?...

Europe is Getting the Message on Greenland And it is not the one Trump thinks he is sending as Europe prepares for a world with a rogue American state.

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Daniel Lurie Pivots to Affordability and Makes a Very Troubling Comment About Progress Daniel Lurie's State of the City speech had the disturbing whiff of complicity

"The most concerning thing about Lurie’s mayoralty was addressed in passing, but chillingly so, during his State of the City speech." My new Kibitizing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/daniel-lur...

Bob Weir and the Legacy of the Grateful Dead Bob Weir has died, but he and the Grateful Dead have left an extraordinary legacy.

"In short, a Dead show was a place to connect with hippie friends, even those you never met before, and carry a bit of the Summer of Love into the current era." My newest Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/bob-weir-a...

A Murder and a Disinformation Campaign The murder of Renee Good was followed by a disinformation campaign from the Trump regime.

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Minneapolis Shooting: Killing of a Woman in Minneapolis Triggers Outrage Against Donald Trump | WION YouTube video by WION

“It’s murder. Trump has empowered what can appropriately be called his Gestapo to…kidnap people, harass people and in this case shoot people.” I was interviewed on WION TV in India yesterday regarding the murder of Renee Nicole Goode. youtu.be/39Yjw_HBzAA?...

The Messages Trump's Invasion of Venezuela Sends The US invasion of Venezuela sends chilling messages to our allies and comfort to Beijing and Moscow

"An America that can threaten its allies sometimes is an America that is always a threat to its allies." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/the-messag...

Arnie Arnesen Attitude January 5 2026 Part 1:We talk with Mel Goodman, a national security and intelligence expert, and senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University.We disc...

I was a guest on the Attitude w/ @pchowder.bsky.social @stephenpimpare.bsky.social . My segment begins at minute 28.https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/staff74238/episodes/2026-01-05T08_50_29-08_00

Trump and Rubio's War in Venezuela The politics behind Trump and Rubio's war in Venezuela are significant, but it also may tell us something about what comes next for newly aggressive Trump foreign policy.

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Three Things to Watch in 2026 A few different angles about the major political stories that are worth considering in the new year.

For my first Kibitz of 2026, I note three things to watch for in the New Year. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/three-thin...

The Marina isn’t progressive SF’s darling—often seen as affluent & conservative—but author @lincolnmitchell.bsky.social feels nostalgia for its small businesses and youth. The proposed 800-unit Safeway project looks slick, yet would add wealth, not affordability.

"One of the most important developments of the MAG era, is that the broad consensus around democracy, admittedly one that was sometimes honored in the breach, has broken down." My new Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe. lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/the-maga-m...

After Netanyahu accused Australia’s PM, who recently recognized Palestinian statehood, of responsibility for the horrific Bondi Beach massacre, @lincolnmitchell.bsky.social joins to examine the relationship between antisemitism and criticism of Israel. on.soundcloud.com/mXOLUaZdxqTQ...

Affordability Is Not Enough to Defeat Fascism Focusing on affordability may be a good short-term electoral strategy, by stopping facism requires a more comprehensive approach.

"In other words an incumbent party’s mishandling of the economy causing them to face likely defeat in the next election is politics as usual in the US-and we are distinctly not in a moment of politics as usual."New Kibitzing with Lincoln. Please subscribe lincolnmitchell.substack.com/p/affordabil...