Roy Cohn

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Appears On

Strict Scrutiny Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter This American Life Pivot The Steady State Sentinel The Bulwark Podcast The Oath and The Office Autocracy in America

Episode Appearances

Strict Scrutiny · Jun 1, 2026

Ballrooms, ‘Bama and (Very) Bad Behavior

“Trump's model for DOJ leadership; followed Machiavelli's Prince and mob governance principles”

Voting Rights Act and racial gerrymandering in Alabama and LouisianaSupreme Court's Shelby County and Calei decisions undermining voting protectionsDOJ misconduct in grand jury proceedings and Brady violations

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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 30, 2026

The Man Who Built the FBI: J. Edgar Hoover | April 30, 2026

“McCarthy's chief counsel; connected to Hoover; allegedly introduced him to cross-dressing at parties”

J. Edgar Hoover FBI LeadershipFBI Surveillance Programs and WiretappingMLK Assassination and FBI Involvement

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This American Life · Apr 12, 2026

885: Bless This Mess

“McCarthy protégé who questioned Essie Robeson during HUAC hearings”

Paul Robeson's life and legacyEssie Robeson's role as manager and activistRed Scare and McCarthyism impact on artists

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Pivot · Mar 10, 2026

Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz

“Trump's former mentor whose attack-and-deny tactics influence current administration decisions”

Economic strikes and consumer boycottsGovernment surveillance and data collectionImmigration enforcement and ICE operations

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The Steady State Sentinel · Feb 10, 2026

We are Living Through a Giant Civics Lesson

“Trump mentor who modeled transactional and anti-democratic behavior influencing Trump's approach to power”

Authoritarian Leadership Traits and PatternsTransactional Governance and Loyalty DemandsFollower Psychology and Cult-Like Bonding

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 20, 2026

David Plouffe: Democrats Have to Run Against Their Party

“Trump's historical mentor; referenced for teaching Trump never to back down or apologize, driving current behavior”

Trump's Greenland Acquisition Threats and NATO Alliance DestabilizationDemocratic Party Rebranding Strategy for 2026-2028 ElectionsEconomic Messaging and Inflation Perception in Voter Decision-Making

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The Oath and The Office · Nov 27, 2025

Political Prosecutions Blow Up — Judge Rules Trump’s Prosecutor Was Illegally Appointed

“Historical reference to Trump's former lawyer; exemplifies Trump's transactional view of law as a weapon”

Illegal Prosecutions and Defective AppointmentsSenate Confirmation Requirements for Federal ProsecutorsStatute of Limitations and Tolling in Criminal Cases

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Autocracy in America · Apr 11, 2025

Bonus: Goldberg on Signalgate

“Trump's early lawyer who taught him the strategy of never apologizing and always doubling down”

Government Security Breaches and Signal Chat IncidentEditorial Decision-Making Under Political PressureAuthoritarian Tactics in Democratic Systems

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