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Amy Siskind
@amysiskind.com
Activist, and author of @TheWeeklyList & podcast.
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Hi everyone,
I am trying to post content here, but a lot of my stuff goes beyond the character limit and isn’t practical.

If you want to follow me, pls find me on Facebook. I have a huge and very engaged community there of like-minded people. I think you will enjoy it.

I will continue to try here.
What were the stories that Trump was trying to distract us from? We cover them all, and what Trump is really up to with his ‘wag the dog’ strategy.
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Episode 61 - What Were the Real Stories that Deserved Our Attention, as Trump Delayed a 'Wag the Dog' Strategy to Distract
What were the stories that Trump was trying to distract us from?
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January 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Huge ICE protests popping up in cities around the country. Here’s Minneapolis.
January 8, 2026 at 7:02 AM
The grandfather said Good had a child who is now 6 years old. “There’s nobody else in his life,” Macklin Sr. said. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come and get my grandchild.” 💔💔💔
January 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The main takeaway of this week’s list is what Trump is trying to distract our media and us from focusing on. It's all here in this week's list. Catch up on all you missed!
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Week 61 - The Return
Trump's 'wag the dog' operation changes headlines, for now
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January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Good message. Get rid of Trump’s brown shirts.
Frey: I have a message for ICE: Get the fuck out of Minneapolis
January 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Colombian President Gustavo Petro just went after Trump:

“A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen & threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil."
January 4, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Here’s the real rationale….
January 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
As we close out 2025, things have markedly shifted. Catch up on all you missed!
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Week 60 - The Return
As we close out 2025, things have markedly shifted
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December 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I wrote a year-end synopsis of where things stand with Trump, why, and what to expect in 2026. Enjoy!
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What 2026 Might Bring For Our Democracy
A retrospective of 2025, and what 2026 might bring.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
JD Vance will never be president. I said the same of DeathSantis four years ago. They are both unlikeable guys.

Vance will fade, and/or if history is any judge, Trump will eventually turn on him and burn him to the ground. No one puts baby in a corner ; )
December 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This week there is a notable shift in Trump’s demeanor. It is acting as if time is running out. We discuss why.

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Episode 59 - Why Trump is Frantically Trying to Shore Up His Legacy
Catch up on the themes from Week 59's list in an easy listen!
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December 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Oh the irony of the Heritage Foundation, architect of Project 2025, blowing up in 2025.

It is all going to come undone!
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
While this week is filled with examples of Trump's abuses of power, it is also full of examples of a continuing shift in his demeanor, indicating he knows his time is coming to an end. Catch up on all you missed!
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Week 59 — The Return
Experts in authoritarianism advise to keep a list of things subtly changing around you, so you’ll remember.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump regime 6-3 from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops in Chicago, citing an 1878 law which bans the use of the military for domestic policing. The ruling casts doubt on the viability of similar deployments in other U.S. cities. Hell, yeah 👏👏
December 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
If you've been following The Weekly List, you know there is so much more to this story than a simple case of censorship. We trace through it all in this article!

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This is About So Much More Than Censorship
CBS News decision to pull "60 Minutes" episode has massively backfired
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December 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Another American icon of production shuts down, citing Trump‘s tariffs:

“The industry has also been affected by tariffs imposed during former President Donald Trump’s administration and retaliatory tariffs tied to the trade dispute that followed.”

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Jim Beam to pause production at main distillery in Kentucky
Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, beginning Jan. 1.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Love how Bari Weiss and Elon Musk are like NO censorship, until they run and network or platform, then it’s ALL censorship!

Nothing worse than self-righteous hypocrites!
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The Weekly List podcast - catch up on all the important themes in an easy listen!
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Episode 58 - Trump, Johnson and Trump's Regime Are Losing Their Grip on Power
Catch up on the themes from Week 58's list in an easy listen!
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December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A ranting lunatic is blaming Democrats for stuff from a year ago, while taking credit for fake accomplishment in that same time frame.
December 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
There continues to be a notable shift this week of Trump, Johson and the regime losing their grip on power. Even MAGA folks are turning away.
Lots of broken norms covered this week! Catch up on all you missed!
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Week 58 - The Return
Trump, Johnson and the regime are losing their grip on power
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December 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Trump’s America, is a version filled with hate, divisiveness, violence and inequality. He brings out the worst, divides us, makes us more sinister, less hopeful and more of have and have nots. Vote blue. Roll back the damage!
December 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“Trump flew several times on Epstein’s jet, flight logs show.”

What was Trump doing on Epstein’s jet, when he had his own?
December 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Glad Kimmel went there. We need our media to keep pressing about what the hell is going on with Trump’s health!
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Catch up on all the important themes from the past week in an easy listen: the tone of the Trump regime has markedly shifted. Learn how and why.
This podcast is listed as one of the most successful female podcasts!
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Episode 57 - Trump is Flailing as the Tone Shifts, and Accountability Begins
Catch up on the themes from Week 57's list in an easy listen!
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December 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In one of the longest list of broken norms so far, a chaotic week as Hegseth remains under fire, and Trump tries to promote alternative realities, while striking out. Catch up on all you missed!
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Week 57 - The Return
Hegseth is under fire, while Trump struggles to promote an alternative reality
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December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM