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Trump & Cronies Top 10 Worst…Presidential Profiteering Scandals • Publisher's Roundup 47
Trump & Cronies Top 10 Worst…Presidential Profiteering Scandals
Publisher's Roundup 47
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December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump & Cronies Top 10 Worst…Presidential Profiteering Scandals • Publisher's Roundup 47
Evening Roundup, December 12 • Featuring Justin Wolfers & Jennifer Rubin, Daryn Dickens, Melissa Deckman, Fredric Frommer, Jamie Schler, Pets of the Week, and The Contrarian Podcast
Evening Roundup, December 12
Featuring Justin Wolfers & Jennifer Rubin, Daryn Dickens, Melissa Deckman, Fredric Frommer, Jamie Schler, Pets of the Week, and The Contrarian Podcast
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December 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Evening Roundup, December 12 • Featuring Justin Wolfers & Jennifer Rubin, Daryn Dickens, Melissa Deckman, Fredric Frommer, Jamie Schler, Pets of the Week, and The Contrarian Podcast
Cautious Optimism, Possible Disaster: Justin Wolfers and the Economy in 2026 • "I feel uneasy because we’re going to start to see these things play out. And I feel uneasy for a second reason... because of what’s gonna happen beyond next quarter or next year."
Cautious Optimism, Possible Disaster: Justin Wolfers and the Economy in 2026
"I feel uneasy because we’re going to start to see these things play out. And I feel uneasy for a second reason... because of what’s gonna happen beyond next quarter or next year."
contrarian.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Cautious Optimism, Possible Disaster: Justin Wolfers and the Economy in 2026 • "I feel uneasy because we’re going to start to see these things play out. And I feel uneasy for a second reason... because of what’s gonna happen beyond next quarter or next year."
Contrarian Pets of the Week, Holiday Edition • Meet Chevalier, Max and Matilda, Hershey, Piper, Grady and Lucy, Fred, Coco and Chanelle, Shanti and Sadie, and Charlie!
Contrarian Pets of the Week, Holiday Edition
Meet Chevalier, Max and Matilda, Hershey, Piper, Grady and Lucy, Fred, Coco and Chanelle, Shanti and Sadie, and Charlie!
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December 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Contrarian Pets of the Week, Holiday Edition • Meet Chevalier, Max and Matilda, Hershey, Piper, Grady and Lucy, Fred, Coco and Chanelle, Shanti and Sadie, and Charlie!
Chocolate Chestnut Bûche de Noël • Moments of joy, beauty, and grace are necessary every day.
Chocolate Chestnut Bûche de Noël
Moments of joy, beauty, and grace are necessary every day.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Chocolate Chestnut Bûche de Noël • Moments of joy, beauty, and grace are necessary every day.
An Energy Shift at Howard • HBCUs are naturally a place of optimism. This year, though, was a little different.
An Energy Shift at Howard
HBCUs are naturally a place of optimism. This year, though, was a little different.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
An Energy Shift at Howard • HBCUs are naturally a place of optimism. This year, though, was a little different.
Will 2026 Bring MORE Economic Uncertainty? • Justin Wolfers breaks down the chaos of this year and looks to 2026.
Will 2026 Bring MORE Economic Uncertainty?
Justin Wolfers breaks down the chaos of this year and looks to 2026.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Will 2026 Bring MORE Economic Uncertainty? • Justin Wolfers breaks down the chaos of this year and looks to 2026.
When Jackie Robinson Called Out Eisenhower on Civil Rights • A letter soon to tour the country shows the slugger's frustration with the president.
When Jackie Robinson Called Out Eisenhower on Civil Rights
A letter soon to tour the country shows the slugger's frustration with the president.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
When Jackie Robinson Called Out Eisenhower on Civil Rights • A letter soon to tour the country shows the slugger's frustration with the president.
Trump: An Unpopular Populist President? • Melissa Deckman reveals rapidly declining support for Trump's immigration policies.
Trump: An Unpopular Populist President?
Melissa Deckman reveals rapidly declining support for Trump's immigration policies.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Trump: An Unpopular Populist President? • Melissa Deckman reveals rapidly declining support for Trump's immigration policies.
The War on Christmas • A cartoon by Nick Anderson
The War on Christmas
A cartoon by Nick Anderson
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December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The War on Christmas • A cartoon by Nick Anderson
Tom the Dancing Bug • Trump Pardons Boatload of Narco Traffickers
Tom the Dancing Bug
Trump Pardons Boatload of Narco Traffickers
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December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tom the Dancing Bug • Trump Pardons Boatload of Narco Traffickers
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement • Friday: Protests Oregon, Bulgaria, Iran, and Honduras, and more.
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement
Friday: Protests Oregon, Bulgaria, Iran, and Honduras, and more.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement • Friday: Protests Oregon, Bulgaria, Iran, and Honduras, and more.
Undaunted Investigators of ‘Extrajudicial Killings’ • Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith shine
Undaunted Investigators of ‘Extrajudicial Killings’
Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith shine
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Undaunted Investigators of ‘Extrajudicial Killings’ • Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith shine
Evening Roundup, December 11 • Featuring "The Tea" with April Ryan, Meredith Blake, Jocelyn Benson with Jen Rubin, Carron J. Phillips, Jeff Nesbit, The Democracy Movement, RJ Matson & Michael de Adder
Evening Roundup, December 11
Featuring "The Tea" with April Ryan, Meredith Blake, Jocelyn Benson with Jen Rubin, Carron J. Phillips, Jeff Nesbit, The Democracy Movement, RJ Matson & Michael de Adder
contrarian.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Evening Roundup, December 11 • Featuring "The Tea" with April Ryan, Meredith Blake, Jocelyn Benson with Jen Rubin, Carron J. Phillips, Jeff Nesbit, The Democracy Movement, RJ Matson & Michael de Adder
The Tea w/ April Ryan ft. Mandela Barnes & Rep. Greg Meeks • A recording from The Tea w/ April Ryan 12/11
The Tea w/ April Ryan ft. Mandela Barnes & Rep. Greg Meeks
A recording from The Tea w/ April Ryan 12/11
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Tea w/ April Ryan ft. Mandela Barnes & Rep. Greg Meeks • A recording from The Tea w/ April Ryan 12/11
Protect Our People & Pockets • Jocelyn Benson's affordability focus as candidate for Governor of Michigan
Protect Our People & Pockets
Jocelyn Benson's affordability focus as candidate for Governor of Michigan
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Protect Our People & Pockets • Jocelyn Benson's affordability focus as candidate for Governor of Michigan
Hollywood Stars Flock to Saudi Film Festival • Everyone has a price.
Hollywood Stars Flock to Saudi Film Festival
Everyone has a price.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hollywood Stars Flock to Saudi Film Festival • Everyone has a price.
Stocking Stuffers • A cartoon by RJ Matson
Stocking Stuffers
A cartoon by RJ Matson
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December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Stocking Stuffers • A cartoon by RJ Matson
It’s Time for Trump’s Magic Words: You’re Fired! • Three horsemen of his apocalypse are dragging him down.
It’s Time for Trump’s Magic Words: You’re Fired!
Three horsemen of his apocalypse are dragging him down.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s Time for Trump’s Magic Words: You’re Fired! • Three horsemen of his apocalypse are dragging him down.
Coffee with The Contrarians 12/11 • A recording from Coffee with The Contrarians LIVE 12/11
Coffee with The Contrarians 12/11
A recording from Coffee with The Contrarians LIVE 12/11
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December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Coffee with The Contrarians 12/11 • A recording from Coffee with The Contrarians LIVE 12/11
Deja vu • A cartoon by Michael de Adder
Deja vu
A cartoon by Michael de Adder
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December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Deja vu • A cartoon by Michael de Adder
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement • Thursday: Protests in New York, Washington, D.C., Minnesota, Scotland, and more.
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement
Thursday: Protests in New York, Washington, D.C., Minnesota, Scotland, and more.
contrarian.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement • Thursday: Protests in New York, Washington, D.C., Minnesota, Scotland, and more.
Tish James’ Prosecutors Should Quit While They are Behind • Trump’s vindictive prosecution blows up in his face...again
Tish James’ Prosecutors Should Quit While They are Behind
Trump’s vindictive prosecution blows up in his face...again
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December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tish James’ Prosecutors Should Quit While They are Behind • Trump’s vindictive prosecution blows up in his face...again
Evening Roundup, December 10 • Featuring April Ryan with Rep. Maxine Waters, Maria Perez, Erwin Chemerinsky, Colette Delawalla with Jen Rubin, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Ben Sheehan, and The Contrarian Podcast
Evening Roundup, December 10
Featuring April Ryan with Rep. Maxine Waters, Maria Perez, Erwin Chemerinsky, Colette Delawalla with Jen Rubin, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Ben Sheehan, and The Contrarian Podcast
contrarian.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Evening Roundup, December 10 • Featuring April Ryan with Rep. Maxine Waters, Maria Perez, Erwin Chemerinsky, Colette Delawalla with Jen Rubin, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Ben Sheehan, and The Contrarian Podcast
What is Dummy-Mandering... and Why Should You Know About It? • Ben Sheehan explains the term and what it means for the 2026 midterm elections
What is Dummy-Mandering... and Why Should You Know About It?
Ben Sheehan explains the term and what it means for the 2026 midterm elections
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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
What is Dummy-Mandering... and Why Should You Know About It? • Ben Sheehan explains the term and what it means for the 2026 midterm elections