Earlier today, we had the incredible privilege of hosting former Congressman Adam Kinzinger on our Substack livestream, a conversation that exemplified exactly why independent media is not just necessary—it’s essential. This wasn’t just any livestream; it was a testament to the growing power of the pro-democracy movement, a movement we are committed to fostering here on Substack and beyond.
One of our biggest missions is to unite the pro-democracy community and ensure that independent media isn’t just an alternative to corporate media—it’s a force that surpasses it in truth, impact, and reach. It’s exactly why Ben is proud to take on this role as the unofficial “Mayor of Substack.” Adam has proven time and time again that he is a principled leader who stands firm in his beliefs, even when it comes at great personal and political cost. Having him join us was an honor, and if you haven’t yet, we strongly encourage you to subscribe to his Substack. He’s bringing real, unfiltered analysis at a time when we need it most.
Throughout our conversation, we covered everything from the state of democracy to Trump’s latest geopolitical capitulations, including his blatant giveaways to Putin and his reckless approach to global diplomacy. Adam broke down exactly why Trump’s so-called negotiating tactics are nothing but a con—giving Putin everything he’s ever wanted without a fight. We also delved into the dangerous rise of disinformation, the role of figures like Elon Musk in spreading it, and the international resistance building against America’s drift toward autocracy under Trump.
It’s clear that we are in a defining moment. This isn’t just politics as usual—this is a fight for the very foundation of democracy. And in moments like these, it’s more important than ever that we have platforms like Substack where truth can flourish, where voices like Adam’s can reach the people directly, and where we can all band together as a community committed to fighting back. That’s why we’re doing this. That’s why we are making our Substack livestreams a regular event, bringing in voices that matter, and continuing to push back against the dangerous forces trying to hijack our country. As we announced this morning, we will be hosting these Meidas Meet Ups live on Substack every Thursday at 1PM EST / 10AM PST, so if you missed this live, you can catch us next week at the same time!
We are proud to be part of this growing independent media movement, and we’re grateful to all of you who are here with us. If you haven’t yet, make sure to subscribe to both our Substack and Adam Kinzinger’s. Consider becoming a paid subscriber if you can. Share this movement with your friends, family, and colleagues. Let’s continue to build this pro-democracy community together.
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