The Revolution is Now: Amanda Litman on the Next Generation of American Leadership

The Revolution is Now: Amanda Litman on the Next Generation of American Leadership

"We're at a generational tipping point for power…The leaders who got us to this point can't get us to the next one." — Six aging members of Congress have passed away in office this term, including the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Sen. Mitch McConnell's health is unclear, and 80-year-old President Trump is boasting about taking dementia tests. Amanda Litman of Run for Something says it's time for a new generation of leadership. She joins Terry Moran to discuss the midterms, the passing of the generational baton, and the role that kindness and faith can play in building the post-Trump era. ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV-] Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran [https://x.com/TerryMoran] ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ [https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/] Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming. #democracy #uspolitics #democraticparty #aging #trump #2026election

”Who Needs that Much Money?” — Father James Martin on Billionaires vs Workers

"We have a corporate class that makes many hundreds of times more than people on the factory floor make… and I think that's fundamentally unjust" — Father James Martin dives into the nature of work, the importance of a living wage, and his personal relationship with Pope Francis in this conversation with Terry Moran. ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV-] Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran [https://x.com/TerryMoran] ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ [https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/] Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming. #capitalism #billionaire #faith #catholic

JB Prtikzer on Trump’s Enablers

"Donald Trump's not going to be on the ballot, but a whole bunch of his sycophants are." — Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) says America's future depends on holding his enablers accountable. "People like JD Vance and Marco Rubio, we all need to remember what these people were doing in this moment." Watch the full conversation on Terry Moran's YouTube channel. ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV-] Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran [https://x.com/TerryMoran] ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ [https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/] Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming. #trump #uspolitics #democracy #pritzker #2028elections

Former Trump Official, John Bolton Calls Out Trump’s Iran War Mess

"If [Trump] gives away of control of the gulf effectively to lower the price at the pump… that is going to be a mistake that will haunt not just us, but everybody for a long time to come." - Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton fears Trump is so desperate to make a deal with Iran that he could put global security at risk. The diplomat who also served under President George W Bush joins Terry Moran to discuss the state of Trump's war. ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV-] Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran [https://x.com/TerryMoran] ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ [https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/] Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming. #iran #uspolitics #trump #democracy #2026election #midterms2026

It’s Tech Billionaires vs. Humans

Tech bro billionaires are spending millions to beat Alex Bores, a 35-year-old NY state assembly member running for Congress. Bores is responsible for New York's new AI safety regulations and wants to see similar protections nationwide. He believes AI is at a turning point where America must decide "whether we can all come together to fight for having…  some control of our collective future, or if we're just willing to gamble it on five incredibly powerful billionaires trying to summon gods." In this discussion with Terry Moran, he lays out his plan to rein in the tech broligarchs and protect our humanity. ——— Subscribe to my newsletter for more analysis, context and reporting: ➔ https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] Every Episode of Real Patriotism with Terry Moran: ➔ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNGxtNFPwQFBEsxcLjir_h8elD30OuV-] Stay connected with Terry Moran: ➔ Substack: https://terrymoran.substack.com/ [https://terrymoran.substack.com/] ➔ X (Twitter): https://x.com/TerryMoran [https://x.com/TerryMoran] ➔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/ [https://www.instagram.com/terrymoranjournalist/] Partnership & Sponsorship Inquiries: ➔ sarah@collective.media Real Patriotism is veteran news journalist Terry Moran's home for clear-eyed reporting on American democracy and power in our time. From immigration enforcement to the halls of Congress, Terry covers the stories that define who we are — with guests like Stacey Abrams, Anand Giridharadas, and Senator Mark Kelly. Non-partisan. Independent. Not blind to reality. Subscribe if you want to understand what America is becoming. #ai #2026election #midterms2026 #uspolitics #voting #democracy #billionaire #trump