Don’t Mess with California! + A Conversation with Rep. Eric Swalwell

Mea Culpa

Michael Cohen

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.8 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Congressman and hopefully future California Governor, Eric Swalwell, to cut through the chaos of Trump’s America. We break down Trump’s potentially illegal attacks on so-called “drug boats” and how Congress is finally pushing back. We also unpack the explosive Russia–Ukraine peace-talk leaks, Trump’s escalating attacks on immigrants, and the cracks forming inside the MAGA movement. I also ask Swalwell about his decision to leave the House to run for Governor, and how he plans to keep holding Trump accountable from a new seat of power. Thanks to our sponsors: Leesa: Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code COHEN, exclusive for my listeners. Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com, promo code COHEN for 40% off. Don’t miss their best deal of the year! Superpower: This holiday, give your loved ones the only gift that keeps on giving — health. Go to https://superpower.com/gift to get a free $49 gift box with your gifted membership. Subscribe to Michael's Substack: https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/ Subscribe to Michael's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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