Democracy Under Pressure – A Conversation With Steve Cohen

Mea Culpa

Michael Cohen

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.8 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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In this episode of Mea Culpa, Michael Cohen sits down with Steve Cohen for a candid conversation about the state of Congress, the challenges facing American democracy, and the growing political divisions shaping the country. From battles on Capitol Hill and questions of accountability to the future of elections, government oversight, and the rule of law, Cohen and Congressman Cohen discuss the issues driving today’s headlines—and what they could mean for America moving forward. A timely and insightful discussion on power, politics, and the future of the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:18.2	You know, today on Mayor Culper, we're going to dive headfirst into four stories that, at
1:23.1	first glance, may seem disconnected.
1:26.3	I'm talking about redistricting, the so-called weaponization fund,
1:31.1	the Epstein files, Iran, and the expiration of the war powers clock. You know, if you pull the
1:37.7	camera back just a little, what you actually see is something far bigger and far more dangerous.
1:43.6	The steady erosion of public trust
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1:54.5	real crisis that nobody in Washington wants to fully confront. Because whether you're talking about congressional maps being drawn
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