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We analyze Trump and Stephen Miller’s declaration of war on Democrats—labeled by Miller as “a domestic terrorism organization”—with scholar Kim Lane Scheppele on the authoritarian blueprint they’re following, Jared Holt on the rise of Christian nationalist power networks behind Trump’s allies, and whistleblower Reality Winner on the staggering double standard between her imprisonment and Trump’s impunity under the Espionage Act.

Trump and His Co-President Stephen Miller Declare War on the Democratic Party Which Miller Calls “A Domestic Terrorism Organization” We begin with Trump and his co-president Stephen Miller declaring war on the American left which includes half the country who voted for the Democratic Party which Miller calls “a domestic terrorism organization.” He is vowing … Continued


Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – September 15, 2025

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued