Susan J. Demas

Live with Liz Oyer: Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? “This was never about the victims. It’s always been about Trump.”

Liz Oyer a former pardon attorney at the DOJ, and Lincoln Square Executive Editor @sjdemas.bsky.social discuss the remaking of our legal system into something unprecedented, unethical, politically motivated, and totally in service of Trump— not justice.
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The Tuesday politics chat with Edwin Eisendrath & Susan Demas A recording from Edwin Eisendrath and Lincoln Square's live video

Yes, democrats are doing some good stuff. We talk about that and a whole lot more in this Tuesday politics chat with @sjdemas.bsky.social on @lincolnsquare.media:

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When I realized that people will read your work, if you write in public spaces, and invent a version of you, and then go after it. It's the parasocial villain relationship or something.

Don't miss this crucial conversation! Lincoln Square's @sjdemas.bsky.social Demas speaks with Michigan Secretary of State @jocelynbenson.bsky.social about Trump's DOJ's illegal demand for voter data from blue states and the battle for voting privacy. Watch at 1 ET
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Rescheduled for 7/25: Michigan SOS @jocelynbenson.bsky.social talks to our Executive Editor
@sjdemas.bsky.social about the DOJ's demand for Michigan voter data and more. What are states doing to stop the Trump regime's hijacking of voter info? Tune in Friday at 1pm ET

Talk to one of my favorite people ever about Michigan politics?

Yes, please!

What's up with that absurd Trump video of President Obama? Warning signs for the economy & more. WATCH: My conversation with Susan Demas about Trump's terrible week

Trump's terrible week, Democrats should stop attacking other Democrats, Texas gerrymandering, warning signs for the economy, medicaid cuts. @sjdemas.bsky.social & I talked about all of it on @lincolnsquare.media. Watch: open.substack.com/pub/edwineis...

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I hear there are some great job openings in lansing rn!

definitely seems like the land of opportunity

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Legendary radio host, author and political commentator Thom Hartmann joins @sjdemas.bsky.social to break down how Dems can combat authoritarianism by strategically turning Republican tactics against them.

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SCOTUS Allows Trump to Dismantle the Department of Education | LIVE with Edwin Eisendrath The children may be our future, but Trump's making sure they'll get a far worse education now.

Dismantling the Department of Education, the corrupt and captured Supreme Court and how there's still room for optimism in America. It's all here in my discussion with @sjdemas.bsky.social of @lincolnsquare.media. I hope you'll give it a watch:

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Sen. Gary Peters says Trump's budget will make a shaky economy even worse Peters isn't running for reelection in Michigan next year, but says he won't make an endorsement in the crowded Democratic primary to replace him.

@peters.senate.gov sounds the alarm on Trump’s new budget bill: massive cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs will hit millions hard: “This isn’t just numbers—it’s about people losing health care and basic support,” Peters tells @sjdemas.bsky.social

Join us today for a conversation with Senator Gary Peters from the great state of #Michigan. He joins @sjdemas.bsky.social to discuss the healthcare cuts in the Trump Budget Bill, the 2026 election, and more. Join in the conversation!
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~fin~

Watch Lincoln Square's Executive Editor on C-SPAN Susan J. Demas talked about Trump's budget bill, the media, recession fears, and the most important issue facing America today.

So glad to join CSPAN again to talk about the most important issues facing our nation and give a shoutout to my old paper, the @michiganadvance.com, for its reporting! www.lincolnsquare.media/p/watch-linc...

TODAY at 11AM on Lincoln Square: Jay Kuo joins Rick Wilson (@therickwilson.bsky.social). open.substack.com/live-stream/...

We're Not Giving Up at Lincoln Square. And Neither Should You. It's the day after July Fourth and the MAGA Murder Budget is now law. But we've only just begun to fight.

The MAGA Murder Budget just passed, threatening healthcare for millions and transforming ICE. Despite these grim realities, Our Executive Editor @sjdemas.bsky.social urges us to keep fighting for democracy, use our voices, and defend our rights.
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Saturday morning on CSPAN, meet Lincoln Square Executive Editor @sjdemas.bsky.social !

The Chimes of Freedom Grow Faint We’re not teetering on the edge. We’re in the abyss.

In 2021, @jefftimmer.bsky.social wrote a post-Jan. 6 Independence Day column for me back when I was the EIC of the @michiganadvance.com. Today, he has a more somber reflection on the holiday in @lincolnsquare.media. It's a must-read. www.lincolnsquare.media/p/the-chimes...

How Trump Extorts the Mainstream Media | Mark Jacob & Susan J. Demas CBS becomes the latest news outlet to buckle to Trump.

Everywhere you look, the mainstream media is bending the knee to Trump. The media isn’t going to save us. It’s up to all of us. @markjacob.bsky.social Jacob talks to @sjdemas.bsky.social on the importance of independent media at this moment.
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How Trump Extorts the Mainstream Media | Mark Jacob & Susan J. Demas CBS becomes the latest news outlet to buckle to Trump.

On @lincolnsquare.media today, @markjacob.bsky.social talked with me about Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump over “60 Minutes.” It’s just the latest example of corporate media bending the knee for Trump. www.lincolnsquare.media/p/how-trump-...

A Lawless Supreme Court Strikes Again | Leah Litman Joins Susan J. Demas Stay to the end for a cameo from Ms. Stevie.

Great talking to University of Michigan law professor @leahlitman.bsky.social today on the Supreme Court's barrage of decisions last week. And tune in to find out which
Taylor Swift song she thinks sums up SCOTUS these days. (Hint: It’s off Lover.)

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LIVE SOON: Leah Litman Joins Susan Demas | What Just Happened With SCOTUS?! Starting Jul 1 at 11:00 AM EDT

I'll be joining Susan Demas @sjdemas.bsky.social at Lincoln Square @lincolnsquare.media at 11 AM ET to talk SCOTUS term!

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How Trump's Budget Bill Makes America a Police State | Live with Edwin Eisendrath The legislation is so much worse than you think.

As we speak, Trump’s GOP toadies in the World’s Most Deliberative Body are trying to push through what Chicago radio host @eisendrath.net & Executive Editor @sjdemas.bsky.social believe is the worst legislation they’ve seen in their lifetimes. Watch:

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Buy Now, Pain Later Trump's budget bill is a smash-and-grab codified into law.

Trump's budget bill is a power smash-and-grab codified into law. Read the latest from Lincoln Square Executive Editor @sjdemas.bsky.social:

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Don't Get Distracted. That's Exactly What Trump Wants. An urgent Sunday message from Lincoln Square’s Executive Editor.

An urgent Sunday message from Lincoln Square’s Executive Editor @sjdemas.bsky.social to all of you, the Lincoln Loyal.

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Live, Local & Progressive Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive is a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics.  A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politician...

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11:00 am ET: Veteran Chicago journalist Joan Esposito joins @sjdemas.bsky.social to break down the NYC mayoral primary results and their impact on Democrats and the party's future. Subscribe free and tune in!

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Congressman Jason Crow Joins Susan Demas | The Budget, ICE, & Iran As American bombs strike Iranian soil and retaliation follows swiftly, what’s being tested isn’t just military might — it’s constitutional restraint, democratic accountability, and the soul of America...

ICYMI: Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger joined @sjdemas.bsky.social to talk through this Israel/Iran mess and look toward solutions. Having led troops in Iraq, he’s takes the dangers of unchecked presidential personally.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel on Suing Trump & the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights How were Democratic AGs so prepared to file all their lawsuits against Trump? They studied a little document called Project 2025.

How were AGs so prepared to fight back against Trump? They studied a little document called Project 2025.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined Lincoln Square today to explain how blue state AGs are on the frontlines of the fight against Trump’s takeover of America. www.lincolnsquare.media/p/michigan-a...

Mon. @ 12:30 pm ET: Michigan AG @dananessel.bsky.social will be on Lincoln Square LIVE to discuss the fight against Trump's illegal federal actions & restoring critical funding for Michigan. What can state AGs do to fight back?
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