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When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, they couldn't have imagined that we would have a president with no shame or integrity. Today, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Marc Elias to break down the consequential voter roll lawsuits, how Democratic governors are holding the line against the White House, and what we can all do to join the opposition movement.

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Josh Shapiro — Where We Keep the Light
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00:00 Today's Guest: Governor Josh Shapiro
00:59 State of U.S. Democracy Under Trump
04:45 Political Courage, Integrity, and Leadership
07:42 Fighting Trump’s 2020 Election Challenges
10:51 Why Republicans Still Question 2020 Results
12:07 Lawsuit Over Voter Data & Election Security
15:53 From Attorney General to Governor: Legal Strategy
17:36 Fixing I-95 Fast & Government Efficiency
20:15 Balancing Fighting Trump with Broad Popularity
22:42 What Voters Actually Care About in 2026
25:59 Midterm Outlook & Control of Congress
29:30 Voting Rights Reforms & Election Modernization
33:52 Cost, Efficiency & Fixing Election Systems
38:03 Writing a Book & Personal Reflections
40:18 What Citizens Can Do to Defend Democracy

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When Hungary's Viktor Orban lost his recent election, he accepted the result. When Donald Trump loses, he cries foul — and his base is trained to follow.

In this video, Marc covers why Republicans are all incentivized to deny election results, what lessons we should learn from Orban's defeat, and how we can form a resilient opposition movement to defeat Trump in 2026 and beyond.

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00:00 Orban vs Trump — Key Differences Explained
01:08 Why MAGA Looks to Viktor Orban
01:53 Orban’s Stunning Election Loss & Landslide Defeat
03:01 The Concession: What Orban Did That Trump Won’t
04:10 Lessons from Hungary: Coalition Building Wins
05:20 Why Democrats Must Unite Against Authoritarianism
07:18 Media Matters: The Role of Independent Journalism
08:28 The Dangerous Myth: “Winning Big Guarantees Democracy”
10:09 Trump’s Movement & Election Denialism Explained
15:53 Why Trump Will Never Concede an Election
19:27 2026 Warning: What Could Happen Next & How to Prepare
27:40 What the U.S. Must Learn from Hungary

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins Marc Elias to discuss Donald Trump's unauthorized war with Iran, the politicization of the Department of Justice, and Republican efforts to restrict voting access through the SAVE Act. Van Hollen breaks down how Congress is fighting back — from war powers resolutions to the 2026 elections — and explains why the pressure from voters is finally starting to matter.

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00:00 Today's Guest: Sen. Chris Van Hollen
00:42 What Can Be Done to Stop Trump’s War Powers?
03:14 How Is This Different From the Iraq War?
05:37 What Can We Learn From Standing Up to Trump?
10:40 Can Individual Action Still Make a Difference?
13:08 Is There Real Hope for Political Change?
18:25 Should Democrats Focus on Democracy or the Economy?
20:23 How Serious Are Threats to Elections?
27:34 Why Are Republicans Pursuing Unpopular Policies?
30:44 Is the DOJ Being Weaponized—and What Comes Next?

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