Hey everyone, it’s Ben Meiselas here—and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who tuned into our Meidas Meet-Up Live on Substack Live this morning. These conversations are some of my favorite moments in our movement. They’re raw, unscripted, and full of energy from our incredible pro-democracy community. And today’s was no exception.
By 10 a.m. Pacific, I’d already interviewed Governor JB Pritzker, a leader at the Democratic Governors Association, and Axios’ Alex Isenstadt about his new book Revenge. We’ve got those videos coming out soon—make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss them. But what I love most is that these live sessions give us a chance to pull the curtain back and just be real with each other. No filter. No sugarcoating.
We talked about everything from the collapse of MAGA-style politics in Canada to ICE literally sending people to concentration camps in El Salvador over tattoos and hand signs. That’s not hyperbole—it’s happening. Trump’s dystopian vision is no longer some far-off hypothetical. It’s here. And it’s exactly why we fight so hard every day to expose this cruelty and build a better future.
And yes, I even gave a behind-the-scenes tour of my workspace—mess and all. You saw my books, my Yoda figuring, and even my Ohtani swag. Because if we’re going to win this fight, we’ve got to be human with each other. We’ve got to care. We’ve got to lead with empathy—something Trump and his sycophants see as a “weakness.” I see it as our greatest strength.
I also want to make something crystal clear: this movement is not about party loyalty. It’s about country over party. It’s about democracy over authoritarianism. That’s why we amplify the voices of anyone willing to stand up to fascism—whether they’re Democrats, independents, disaffected Republicans, or just decent human beings.
So please—if you value this work, share it. Tell a friend. Send them our Substack, our YouTube channel, our podcast. We don’t have billionaires bankrolling us. We have you. And every time you bring one more person into the Meidas Mighty, it’s a win for truth, for decency, and for democracy.
Thanks for being part of this community. We’re just getting started.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS: “Because if we’re going to win this fight, we’ve got to be human with each other. We’ve got to care. We’ve got to lead with empathy—something Trump and his sycophants see as a “weakness.” I see it as our greatest strength.”
When a culture loses its morality, compassion, empathy, it’s well on its way to fascism, Republicans have been on that path for at least 20/30 years or more now. They’re dragging the entire country into their depravity and destroying it for power.
If we stay united, they cannot win. Our intelligence, empathy, and courage are things they simply don't have. I don't know what the future holds, but I’m willing to fight in the hope it will be better!
Time to dig out all my “RESIST!” stickers and clothing from 2017 👇
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I can't believe we are living the Trump nightmare again 🤦♀️
Agreed! I feel that I am in an ongoing nightmare that no matter how I try, I cannot wake up from.
I need a resist shirt!
I like your tees! I design t-shirts as a way to vent my angst. So far (since May) I haven't made any money on them. Lol! But it gives me one more outlet in addition to watching MTN, reading Substack, posting on social media, calling my state representatives... https://milabeauxs.etsy.com
Love these libtees thankyou 💜
You’re welcome! 😉
I love how musk said our biggest downfall was empathy then the next week he's on a show crying about Tesla and can't understand why everybody hates him!! What? Now he expects empathy for himself?
Sycophants??? Did you learn a new word today?Should we give you a cookie.What fight ? We are all Americans.It’s not like Trump did something,and now ur gonna fight back….this “fight” was planned before he got into office.Be an American.Your side lost.Live with it.Stop being sore losers,And be an American.”fight” back at the ballot box.Put your efforts into getting your people back in office.That’s the American way.Not burning Tesla’s.C’mon….grow up !!!
We have to stop calling this "deportation" because it is abductions. They are kidnapping people.
Yes because next it will be American citizens and journalists going “missing” because they speak the truth.
Pretty much following how Putin does it…
Exactly what the Chinese govt did to journalists and health professionals trying to warn the world about covid. So many disappeared never to be found. I can't believe our human rights are set back 100 years.
It isn't deportation. I agree it is abductions. How can we get Trump, Musk, Vance and Johnson into one of those airplanes?
Not an airplane. The next SpaceX rocket and hope it explodes.
My thoughts exactly. You have no idea how much I say this to myself every single day!
Yes they all need to be in a Venezuelan prison with hard labour for life. They wouldn't last a week. Evil sobs
👏👏👏👏
It is exactly kidnapping
Exactly look what they did to that Canadian actress. Charlie Angus is right to warn his people. I'm praying one day soon all the immigrants will be released and they sue this evil regime for billions. I can't even imagine their terror.
I brought up MEIDAS Touch to our VFW dinner we have every Monday at Applebee's and was disappointed that only half showed up and a few were getting bad information from mainstem news sources. I am glad that my family and MTM on my Facebook site is reaching my Friends and family and some are joining protests across Michigan, including at our capitol, Lansing.
Awesome! Keep trying to reach them 🧡
Awesome. Keep it up. I was kicked off Facebook and can't get back on because of how I was supporting Kamala Harris and putting down Trump. Don't care. I am spreading the news in other ways by joining Country First and now I will be writing postcards.
Yes there's a postcard campaign to all the news agencies for not televising our protests. Write postcards until March 24
I signed up to write postcards. I will be sending them to Florida. There are two elections in Florida in April
Yes trump supporters kicked me off IG. So I've boycotted them all and just have bluesky and reddit. Boycott the evil greedy billionaires. Starve them like they plan to do to us.
id rally with you but i wont cross the border. I'd end up in el salvador.. i love my Country too much. elbows up from your alies🇨🇦
Hey, Larry, way to do it! Michigan Medias Mighty! 💪
Nice Larry, very nice.
Yay congratulations great work 💜
I love watching you guys, you are right on with the news. Thank you!💕💕💕
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i see it live :-)
nice people :-) love it, great tour :-)
we all in this together!
be creative, peacefull and smart.
my german goverment now investigates the F-35 contracts and want to go out of them, because we fear that Trump just shut down the airplane when we dont obey his wish.
Portugal canceled the contracts.
other countrys also want to cancel the contracts.
We lived in Germany for 3 years and loved the country and its people but understandable that Germany be on alert because tRump is a Russian asset. He cant be trusted and pathological liar and con man. Millions of us voted for the experienced VP Kamala Harris not the FELON, Con man sex predator tRump
Good. I saw a recent documentary on it. The U.S. controls and monitors the surveillance system. And it costs millions in maintenance. Canada ordered 88 F-35's and will only likely take possession of 18 due to having already paid for the 18.
Yes the planes have a kill switch probably as a safety feature if one got into enemy hands, noone would dream a nutty President would contemplate using it if the country was saying something he doesn't like something they say or do!! Madness!!!
Spend your money in Europe and support Ukraine !!
yes, you totally right. The contracts says also that the USA can decide for what reason the airplanes flight/attac. If the USA does not agree with the target, it is not allowed to flight. Now its here a big scandal why we sign this ridicolous contract many years ago. Nobody ever thought that USA will be friend of Russia.
Seems as though could be disabled, but yes don't buy anything American it will be low quality crap like Boeing
You guys are the reason,, people around the world still are hopefull, that everything will be ok some day. We are so many together defending the evil Trump causes.
Poilieve: you figured him out so well 👍🙂
There a petition going around now to demand he get his top security clearance before the writ is dropped.
Jeff is never going to do that. It doesn't fit with his rage farming.
Curiously, even the janitors at CSIS have Top Secret Security clearance. Skippy shouldn't even work as a Janitor at CSIS.
Yeah. You’re right he won’t. But that sends a clear message to the Canadian voters and then they can decide if it’s relevant or not.
I just signed it thx
Awesome. Yeah. It should really be mandatory. I mean, most of us have had to have security checks done for jobs or licenses etc. I know this is more involved, but so is the position he holds in government. Makes NO logical sense for him not to get it, aside from the obvious reasons.
I sure didn't and I'm from Canada and can't believe I almost planned to vote for him. Thank you Midas!
Hi from the United States of Europe Oslo Norway 🇳🇴
Watching in from Dublin ireland 🇮🇪 Power to the people 🇺🇲.
Brett's eyes 👀 are the bluest sky blue eyes. 😆😆😆 😊😊😊 Ben, you too, have nice blue peepers. 😁 You've been doing great 👍 👌 with all these interviews 👏 🙌 Keep it up! The most hard working brothers in social media ever... 💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🗽🇺🇸
I am afraid that we are slipping into a horrible place. They are not letting scientists in because of what is in their telephone messages. How do they see that? They confiscate their telephones. It is awful. (I enjoy Meidas+. Thank you for all you do.)
Excellent.
Have you reached out to the new DNC Chair to discuss his plans to pull Dems together? Yes, AOC and Jazmine Crockett!
Love Canada!!!! What other Democratic countries can you reach out to in order to pull in more Global viewers?
The DNC is a major part of the problem. They are corporate sell-outs. They are terrified of Crocket and AOC. They undermine Bernie at every turn. Run from them.
You are right about them being a big part of the problem. But I think it would be wiser to take it over. Splitting off can cause even more division. I think Pelosi and AOC need to put their heads together.
Which is why it would be important for Ben to ask questions, right?
Indeed!
Their new leadership is on target. Hasn’t been that way, but Ken and team are in the right track
I hope so, but from my cheap seats, the donor class wanted Ben Wikler, who had the backing from the lame leadership of Schumer and Jeffries. I like that he is referred to as a "knife fighter." Imagine if Trump had lost--and all the legal crap that ensued. They were ready to "not lose" no matter the outcome. They will be more prepared in two, and four, years. I look at the leadership in Canada and Mexico, and I think, "They're not fooling around." The Trump cabal is not fooling around either. Frankly, I'm not sure there are any Dems who know how to win a street fight and play hard and dirty to win. Ugh!
Yes AOC and Jasmine would break the internet! I'd love to see Chris murphy too
I have been regularly commenting, I wish they would bring in people from Europe for interviews. Maybe start with Journalists, European Journalists. But so far crickets...
Just go easy on your reserves 🙏🙏🙏 We cant afford to lose any of you there🥺
You guys, Simon Rosenberg, and others have led the way on Substack., encouraging so many other bright minds to join. I love your inclusive approach. I also notice that today you two are rocking the clean-shaven look, and I have to say it looks great. It also distinguishes you from the bearded Trumpers. 🧔♂️
Simon might be a good interview…
As a proud member of the MapleMighty I'm looking forward to your continued and expanded coverage of our issues in the reality of our long term friendship and joined economy with the US. Go for it, thanks!
I love both of your compassion for people’s dignity when they are hurting.
Keep up the good, or rather essential work you three do
I am English, living in Spain, but let me assure you that people all over the world need you.
Stay strong.
The MAGA party are absolutely doing everything from the Nazi playbook, which is Putin's playbook. Those videos they are showing are propaganda and costing the US tax payers how much? This administration has no intention of being efficient, their only goal is the destruction of guardrails and profiting.
Cool, like seeing you rooms! Love you guys ❤️
I Really like your set-up. Very organized. Brett's is cool!
I love your goodness and light. No matter how things go the love and light we give to each other sustains us. We can be Noble even in terrible times. We can still make the ethical choices and decisions not to betray our morals and values.
Great words. 💖 We don't hear words like noble, honor, trustworthy, & ethics much. I, too, feel the brothers embody & model those principles well. I don't know how those ideas ever went out of "fashion", but here we are. Time to show what we're made of!
If courts do not enforce "Due Process", no one will be safe.
Thank you it’s hard to be in this fight without backup
Thanks for all your coverage of Poilievre. You're doing a much better job of it than our big news organizations. Half the time I wonder if Global News isn't an arm of the Conservative Party. I like to post your videos on their X account so they can see how it's done.
Yesterday I sent your website to someone in the States who was feeling down I think🇨🇦😊
They are always trying to divide Americans. And we all have to say NO, we will not be divided.
I have seen citizens saying they are being screened at airports as they return to the US from abroad. I will not return for a long time, if ever. Some woman on IG had a reel reporting her encounters with ICE. You could hear the fear in her voice. Sad, and it will very likely get worse before it gets better.
ICE are the modern Gestapo. Where do they find these people to do these unethical, illegal monitoring and abductions? Are they all MAGA?
Are they regular ICE that are trying to keep their jobs? Do you have to be a total ahole to get the job? Who are these nazis? Are they human?
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities,"
PEE PEE is so divisive. He’s been in politics for 20 years. And has a mansion, chauffeuring, cook all paid for by our taxpayers as opposition leader, yet voted against raising minimum wage, raising the retirement age, voting against $10/day child care. He’s an asshole.
Something I would like to share with Ben and Brett and everyone. I was born and raised in Canada. Then moved to the States in 2008 and became an American citizen in 2017.
My Canadian friends are talking about their military getting ready for war and wanting to be a part of the movement. Then they are also saying that they see civil war being inevitable in the States. Well, either way, I am preparing myself to help Canada and standing with Americans who support the Constitution and democracy. I really wish you would talk about this.
Canada and Mexico should get together and annex USA. You'd have 95% of Americans with you against trump regime. Then we could have a peaceful democracy together with Canada's great lifestyle. Send the regime and maga to Venezuelan prisons for life.
Ex military have said that they wouldn't follow illegal orders and shoot protestors or their own people. But Trump fired all the honourable military leaders and hired loyalists so who knows.
Thank you for all your hard work.
MTN is pretty much solely responsible for pulling me out of the anxiety induced downward spiral of all the insane DEI revocations at the beginning of February. The list of banned words was so infuriating and upset me so much. I thought about how my kids are now going to have to navigate this hate filled world.
But, MTN, you gave me hope. I am now energized and ready to do my part in ensuring the FREEDOM FILLED future of my children and grandchildren. Thank you!
Yes we must fight for our lives and a peaceful world for our kids and grandkids. This is no time for despair, this is our time to fight.
Remove, reverse, reclaim
Nationwide protests and sit ins. All 50 states.
Saturday APRIL 5
50501
And! National Tesla Takedown Day is Saturday, March 29! Peaceful but LOUD protests in front of Tesla dealerships, charging stations ... It's been a growing movement for at least a month now, all across the country. It's all about momentum, people. We are The New Resistance. 💙
I really love what you all are doing! I have shared your platform with my mom who is a disabled veteran, my brother, and my husband. It is so important to get a human aspect to the message. Just like Bernie Sanders has done perfectly. All Democrats should use his playbook. He is such a great teacher because he shows empathy. That is what we need in this country right now! Thank you for showing up for the American people!!
You just got a comment in the New Yorker! Congrats 🎉
You have to find out where all the regime's militia, made up of those the god-leader pardoned, in order to know if they are going after people the god-leader doesn't like.
Thanks for the tour guys. You’re doing a great job. Keep the momentum going!
You guys are amazing! Keep up the fantastic work.
A British woman was held by ICE, so were two Germans and the children’s book author Mem Fox from Australia!
Ok so the ICE Gestapo is trying to prove it goes after white people as well.
ICE we're watching you - we will never forgive and we will never forget. The resistance is coming for you too. See how ICE likes Venezuelan prisons.
Ron is awesome. Never miss him.
I love you guys so much. Hoping your Canadian surprise is either you guys are coming here orrr you are hiring someone like Charlie or cole.notcole to be in your network. I think it would be cool if you guys hired someone on your network or if you guys came here and interviewed Canadians live asking them what they think about Trump and then reporting that on your podcast or YouTube because Trump is trying to promote that we want to be the 51st date, but you guys could show that we do not want that. Another idea is to live report on the protest we will do when trump comes to the g7 in Alberta
Just like what Putin said about Ukraine. He invaded Ukraine to denazify and save the Ukrainian people. Ukrainian people said "We don't want to be saved, stop bombing us!"
PLEASE INTERVIEW CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON! benniethompson.house.gov He is kicking some butt in Mississippi. He is doing multiple in person town halls, posting on social media several times daily, and he is not afraid of the MAGA idiot trolls on Facebook (who are really awful). Bennie is a bright light to those of us who live down here. I am so grateful for him. FYI- The Republican Senators and Congressmen are not doing in person or even online town halls. I looked at their websites and FB pages. Their constituents are asking them to. There are many more angry people posting on our Republican Representative's social media pages than I ever would have expected. The folks down here were MAGA to the core, but WOW are these folks MAD!!!! Bennie is hustling his section of the state and a bit beyond (it appears).
Adorable take on competitors!!! Much too little folks get that and I truly think this is part of the attitude why you are doing so well and we love you so much!
Yeah, they get being a team, don't they? I think it's adorable, too, I didn't have any siblings. Real leadership makes the most of everyone's strengths. They do this well, I so agree! 😀💪
You rock, Ben!! Thanks for doing all that you do for Democracy and the fight for the American people and Democracy abroad!❤️💙💙
Real Madrid is a soccer club in Spain, I also heart germans are being violeted
PP is so stupid. We know Trump is a liar. What he says means the opposite. PP is Maga all the way
Asperger’s syndrome folks are notorious for lacking empathy. EM probably does not have a clue what empathy is. And, for the orange guy, there are other labels for him but I can’t go there. Ugh.
Hey Ben I love you guys I'm glad you're keeping up with everything otherwise we wouldn't know s***🥰
I am psyched about the Maple Mighty! I’ve been saying that the pro-democracy movement must be coordinated throughout the free world like the far right. We need international events and media and international cooperation. We are way behind and must catch up! We need NATO for fact-based communication to defend democracy worldwide. Think big, go big!
Where do you guys get the energy, that's what I want to know. 😁
I have many Canadian friends that made regular trips over here and spent lots of money on hotels — restaurants — theater — etc etc
They wouldn’t even consider crossing the border anymore
This pos half of America thinks is so great is costing America millions in tourism dollars
I hate the republican prty & hope I live long enough to see the entire prty impeached with not one of them getting anything else from WTP —GONE—NO BENEFITS—FOR TREASON THEY SHLD BE IN JAIL
Yes 1000% we will send them all to the Venezuelan prisons where they belong - for life!!
I agree with the bullying. Anyone disagreeing with Trump is called a left wing lunatic. I think he loves the word lunatic as much as groceries.
He's excited for his new word of the day
T-y Ben & Brett! Shout out to the Meidas Mighty!!!
Those deportations were utterly disgusting and ILLEGAL. Trump and Homan are cruel, vile, and insane.
Kidnapping.
It was a sadistic hitler move. 🤬💩
Thanks for sharing with us today! Love the honestly. I'm thankful to have found the Meidas bros. You give me hope!
We love you guys and are so grateful for what you're doing! Hope you're not too tired!
Have you interviewed Tim Walz, yet?
Thank you so much for all of your support and information. We joined your team and have shared your information. You guys are the best!
Watched Ben's hot take on "Jeff"....that's what Pierre's real name is, he thinks "Pierre" is going to fool the Quebecois. Ben NAILED IT. Jeff uses all Trump talking points, he supported the KKKlown KKKonvoy in Canada that called for PMJT to be hung. All his advisors have been wearing maga gear. Great, great work. Love you from Canada, can't wait for the Maple Mighty special surprise. Keep up the great work. Love you guys. #CanadaSupportsMeidasTouch
Pilieève is a wannabe. That's embarrassing. Anytime I see other leaders from other countries trying and emulate the idiots from over here.. I cringe!
When he said “im a tough guy” in his latest propaganda i bust out laughing we have to start using the same language… conservative propraganda and pierres regime agenda their ads are just deplorable and now not letting the media in on his campaign trail? Doesn’t want it on tv he will be booed and paying people to attend
He could stand there on camera, like trump and just move around waving to crowds that donot exist. Such morons
Yes. He’s a very ineffective politician. Hope this next election he losss his riding in Carleton and Bruce FanJoy kills it there with a big win. If we get a majority govt, PP will lose his leadership of the CONS. Be awesome to see him totally gone from politics and he can ride off into the sunset with IDU and Steven Harper
Imagine if all the stupid rich greedy idiots focused their time and power into good instead of evil. It would be a wonderful world for everyone
Where can i find the interview with Gov Beshar?
I watched on YouTube but it should be here also
Can you mention the National Protest happening on April 5th ? Indivisible is main sponsor but other groups participating. Hoping for millions to show up at their Capitol. Or their local govt building.
Pete Hegseth has lots of tattoos. Let’s deport him to El Salvador
His cruel deportations are getting out of hand. A French politician came to the United States for a meeting. Border patrol looked at his phone and found he spoke critically of felon 47 and was deported back to France. 🤬 we must fight and get rid of this psychopath and his Nazis.
our goverment is in full alert mode.
Germans are in prision, no lawyer, the embassy can do nothing, the people sleep on the floor in isolation and with chains.
This is not fantasy, this is what our goverment says about the situation.
On the website of the goverment for travel, it gives a red alert to travel to USA and say people have to delete photos and messages, because they are in high risk.
Wow this is unbelievable. These power hungry blood thirsty billionaires are despicable
here is a german news in english language about this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kymL4g81Fkk
free america is you! It's Canadians like me who say radio free america ends but democracy begins again though us!
Would live to hear from AOC FOR SURE!!!
Popular Information had an article telling the story of 8 people, who were apparently not in a gang but who were sent to the concentration camp in El Salvador. Four men thought they were being deported back to Venezuela, where their families were waiting when instead they ended up in a prison. Very heartbreaking.
P.p or as we call him... little P is a trump mini
I love your interviews. I especially loved the one with Bernie Sanders. I have become a fan of Gov. Pritzer and look forward to seeing the interview.
Brilliant. Loved the room tours! Following from Australia, where we have Federal elections due in May, with opposition leader Peter Dutton, who's very like Poilievre in copying all the maga slogans and policies. He was gaining a lot of traction but now is starting to be caught a bit flat-footed and trying to backpedal as the US so visibly crashes into fascism. We also have a crazy billionaire called Clive Palmer who wants to be trump but lacks the charisma, who teams up with Tucker Carlson, and who pours megabucks into forming his own far right party each election cycle and flooding the advertising space - this time he called it Trumpet of Patriots. He may actually serve to split that right wing vote as some of the most extreme right and christian nationalists will support him.
Yes Dutton is a trump supporter and watch the elections. Musk could rig it for Dutton to win. They're all Nazi bros
Popular Information had a good article that wrote about the information of eight people, who were sent to the El Salvador prison, concentration camp, based solely on a tattoo. It was obvious these 8 people are not in the gang. Very heartbreaking. Four men thought they were being deported back to Venezuela, where they would see their families and instead ended up in prison.
CBS just released the names of the Venezuelans who were deported to El Salvador without due process
Please, check
Greetings from Germany and thanks for being there for us ❤️
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venezuelans-deported-el-salvador-names/
We need everybody! I wish we could have a huge demonstration in Washington. Bigger than the crowds that saw MLK Jr., that is the with the largest crowd ever!
Love this post!! Keep up all your good work. Always relatable🙌
Thank you Ben and Brett for this wonderful Substack conversation. Here in Canada we really appreciate everything you do for us. Love the Beatle Brett. Glad you love them too. I am 73yr and It is wonderful that your generation appreciate their music. God blessed
With the town halls is a great start…This needs to continue….We need to stand united whether Democrats or Republicans in order to save our Country from the Fascist Adminstration who follows the past regime of Hitler and the present vile regime of Putin….Dismantling our Agencies will make them inefficient to served the Country since in fact they have now become short handed…The writing is on the wall and Recession is around the corner…The more we protest will hopefully make this administration back down to do what we want if not….Impeachment
NASCAR drivers make the same hand gestures after they win a race.... Are they going to get deported also???
Yes, that is happening now in our country. I have been arguing with people who are continuing to support Trump, they love him, they love Musk, and Vance. I feel they are terrorists as well, yet they are American. *SMH*
You guys are the BEST!
When you can talk directly to the audience, we feel seen and heard. Thanks for sharing the space with us.
You guys make living in this world WAY better! Thank you
The GOP congress is not listening to their constituents. I have seen from multiple independent networks that the Dems want to fight but don’t have a strategy.
Here’s a strategy that will get their attention and as well as legacy media’s attention:
Recall them. Every fucking one of them. Let’s Start with Mike Johnson. Jim Jordan, Marjorie Taylor Green, et.al
This is wonderful. I am enjoying getting to know you guys better! My heart aches for all the the people that the MAGA Trumpers attack 🥲💔
These actions are against the law. They can't just label anyone with just 2 simple criteria.
Everything they do is illegal. Everything they say is a lie. Believe that the opposite is true. Every accusation is a confession
Interview Pete ! B. Praying he runs for president. This man has it
I absolutely second reading Ron Filipkowski's daily summaries - they are a gold mine of information every day. Love them.
Why isn't anybody using Amendment 25 that clearly you know states that Trump is not qualified and he has it and he has a hate agenda!
I have no idea. Maybe there's no leadership with concrete plans? Also election truth alliance has lots of proof that musk rigged the election and that's the only reason trump won ALL the swing states.
They were headed to prison, they're criminals of course they cheated. It's obvious. Why wasn't a recount ordered back then?? Why isn't it being investigated now?? It's like everyone just gave up, laid down and playing dead - why??
Enjoyed seeing clips from town meetings going on. Monday March 17,2025 in Missoula MT, a town hall meeting was organized by Indivisible.
Our 3 congressmen were invited to attend. As you can probably guess they did not show up. There were over 300 people in attendance. Standing room only. The session was televised by MCAT, a local network.
Unfortunately Montana only has Republican representation. We have a Senator and Congressman up for reelection in 2026.
We would welcome Democratic leadership to come to Missoula. Very Red State with a few blue dots in Western Montana. JBowersmt
I read Amendment 25 and it is clear that Trump should be removed from office.
Exactly I wish all the military leaders he fired would join us and lead us so we can overthrow this evil regime
Love you guys! Do you think you could get an interview with Mayor Pete???
Love you guys. It's so refreshing to see normal, nice people who care. Unlike the Bannons, and the Musks and tRumps who will be forgotten on the trash heap of history like the Nazis before them.
You guys are doing such an awesome job!! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
Hi Norway! Thank you so much for your support 💖🙏!
Your welcome! I can’t do much, but shoving my support in the fight your in is a minimum. I’ve been in the US a few times both on holiday and business. And I fuckin loved it, and the people I met where awesome. So it is heartbreaking to see what these idiots are doing to your country. I’m doing my share not buying American stuff, if there is something I can’t get any other place… then I least do my best to source from blue states ❤️
It's difficult to express how deeply your support means. It's different here now. I live in a very blue state. But still we don't trust each other and aren't cordial as we don't know whom to trust. We're so divided. Lack of eye contact and the friendly passing smile. It is truly a coup. The republicans control every branch. Fired and installed loyalists. They are literally gutting agencies, all of them. It's surreal. It's mentally, pyscologially and physically exhausting. Even if he were to drop dead today the next sicophant would slide right in. America will never be the same. 💙
It looks like the conservatives are stumbling but Alberta & mid Canada could still save them. Hoping that Ontario Quebec & BC will save us!
I’m B.C. we won’t go for PP
Dig these “behind the scenes” vids. Bc it’s just y’all talking, riffing, and discussing w/out needing to put on a professional journalist hat.
This is a massive tangent and side note: While interviewing Dem leaders is so important. It’s also just as important to interview artists, historians, & activists. People like Historian Heather Cox Richardson, Astrophysicist Katie Mack, Hugo award winner writer N. K. JEMISIN, and artist influencers from TikTok. These people are just as if not MORE important than politicians. They create, innovate, & inspire. All things we need more than ever right now.
We love you guys, and have your backs! Keep going! Thanks for this. It’s like a Meidas presser to inform the people. Thank you!!!
Hey MM, watching your offices tour - I always worry about you guys sitting in front of windows,,,,,take care and thank you for what you do.
Governor Andy Beshear - not senator. Although we wish he would run for McConnell's seat.
As someone in 11 years of recovery from dependence on prescribed opioid pain relievers, I love and appreciate that art!
Brothers, did you cover the Veterans protest in Washington, DC last Saturday? I have seen absolutely nothing anywhere?
Sad lack of coverage! Saw some coverage on YouTube. Huge crowd 😁
Rachel maddow covers all protests and she did cover the veterans March.
How about an interview with CT Senator Chris Murphy?
Yes he won me over with his speech in the senate
I listen to him on Instagram every morning since Nov6, ‘24. I sense his passion for helping people & our Democracy & that helps me keep calm & focused. I think he’s an amazing speaker, up there with the best.
Thank you for sharing your Menchness. Needed so much now to help balance the meanness, still being ignored by too many. At our peril.
Thank you for all you do💙
Excellent honest, truthful content with a group committed to fighting for democracy.
Every greatful for the 'Brothers'.
So when will they be rounding up Kid Rock for using those hand gestures? (Google image search “Kid Rock hand gestures) it’s a common rock gesture
Hi guys we all appreciate you
the “DEI” subjects erased from the Pentagon included suicide !!
OMG ! This room view is hilarious ! 🤣
Love you guys!! Thanks for all you do; I share it all the time with friends and some are starting to tune in.
In addition to your genuine pro-democracy reports on many things not covered by corporate media, MTN is a community; we feel your kindness and love for each other and humanity in general. Your strategy to include more people in your network instead of trying to stifle them as competition is a winning one. Cheers!!
Thanks I just found this after the show tonight! Thanks you guys are gems not in hiding anymore!
And is anyone talking about the new thing they are trying to make it to where ICE can enter private homes to look for immigrants
As a Canadian I heard today a warning about US...a travel advisory...imagine!!🤢🇨🇦
And this too shall pass. Vengeance is mine saith the Lord.
Continue! Great 'behind the scenes' views. Go!!!!!!!!
The asylum seeker who played soccer was kidnapped and that is not deportation
Love the behind the scenes part by the way😍 I am now kind of debating whether or not I put a note in my bio saying "I know the shelves of Ben Meiselas personally, so watch out😎"
😂😂 sorry, jk 😊
If you guys need any help, i can do a lot, so message me, please
Ben pls read this evening Meidas +, suggestion bring videos of mtg at rallies praising Putin, 2020 or 2021 mtg coming out of a meeting at night to maga we have a plan for Jan 6 (not verbatim) it’s dangerous rhetoric claiming Crocket( using as a scapegoat & Democrats) is a domestic terrorist (mtg is calling herself that).
Like WH rhetoric immigrants/migrants are criminals/no due process and no proof ICE takes them etc. They’re blaming the left for Tesla fires etc. (scapegoating Democrats with mtg rhetoric and Tesla cars by getting to the bottom of it, the only violence that we have seen in the past is by maga, Republicans -2021 Jan 6 and their lies as Truth that brings violence (mass shooters police brutality etc) Look at this
The cruelty and inhumane treatment of Jasmine Mooney detained by ICE (and others)for 2 weeks is now home in Canada. She said it felt like she was kidnapped. Of course she was.
https://apple.news/AHi58epDIT1O7eXoPFmPeZg
Well it appears Tesla might go bankrupt, hopefully. It is reported that Elon's 14 children were All in vitro fertilization produced. Trying to prove that he is Not a robot. Thank you All for all that you do.
Great content with truth and honesty.
Bynthe way thank you for the behind the scenes!!!! So very gracious of you toe to do that! 🤗
Yes I agree. These boys are so cute and funny. Their household would've been lively growing up
I would love to see you interview Pete Buttigieg.
Thanks, loved the video. The most enduring difference for me between President Biden and trump is that Biden was leading for America and all its people whereas trump is doing what is in the best interests of himself and his spineless sycophants.
Ben and Brett and Jordie , I am thrilled at how your channel has bloomed.
💙💙💙💙
PP and 47 have the same advisor… former PM Harper is the IDU chairman… his co-chair was indicted with 45 😉😎
So real and warm. Thanks, guys! I believe in you. Together we have strength.
Well Saturday we ceased being a constitutional democracy. Where d I we go from here? What do we do? We are past the event horizon and I think people don't realize what has happened. Our last line of defense has failed.(courts) now what do we do or what can we do?
Thank you for including Canada ❤️ We’re stuck in this American mess too
Helping because that's the moment we are in...sort of true, but the reality is helping people because that's who we are and that's what we do....always have always will. The MTN staff are not "just" good journalists but are good decent people. Like really good.
You are SO appreciated. Love you guys.
Both of you are so real and down to earth it is a pleasure listening to your intelligent and compassionate conversation as well as keeping us all abreast of what is going on in this crazy world. Thank you for all that you do and keep up the good work
Love you guys. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Profound! Yes maga/trump-ice videos do resemble isis videos!
How many tattoos does Hegseth have? About a hundred?!?!!
Thank YöU All at Meidas Really appreciate the incredible work you have been doing!! (Rest and take of yourselves and your families too ) ✌️
BLëSS YöU ALL
Peace from Canada 🇨🇦
I’m from Australia and I love watching MTN. It’s reassuring to watch you fight for your rights. There are many people down under who are also watching the craziness unfold.
In solidarity, your antipodean friends 💕
Jasmine Crockett too!
I love seeing and hearing what you’re up to, brothers. Not just the positive, proactive interviews—Sanders, Pritzker—but the behind-the-scenes confusion, collectibles, and mess.
With brains and heart, the Meidas Mighty can lead the country into a better tomorrow that MAGA simply cannot envision. They scorn the tools, like empathy, that comprise our greatest assets.
Kudos to Senators Bernie Sanders and AOC for their gathering today. Both Senators spoke out about these illegal actions CHUMP took over the weekend, etc...
It was refreshing to listen to both of them and what actions they're taking to protect our democracy...
Guess what? E.M. has decided to suspend the sales and stock of his Tesla trucks due to all their poor side effects.
E.g: truck doors flying off while being driven, and more!
This really seems to be more of a CYA or (Cover Your (My) Assets) move..
I'm surprised he didn't mention his vehicles too?
The Judge released his final report on CHUMPS Attorneys trying not answer his questions..
His Honor (Federal Judge) didn't minse words and ordered HIS attorneys to reappear
could there be an attempt order in the works coming??
Unfortunately Rikers Island jail is slated to close in NYC! 😓
So far, many of the employees who were illegally fired MUST be rehired!
I'll be watching for more get-to-gethers involving Senator Bernie Sanders and AOC to send a very loud message to the current administration!
Best wishes to you and your brother for your important daily coverages. Stay safe!
Thank you for all you do and the mini break in the commotions of life to share your humble and beautiful spaces with us 🥹💗 I found myself smiling as you both shared your room & it’s these small moments where I’m reminded to choose joy - to bask in all things big and small & to not let the dumpster fire of our country turn out our light, heart, or empathy. There’s a lot of bad, but there’s also many of us with a lot of love and hope for the good, don’t ever let anyone let you believe otherwise 🌻✨.
I am really looking forward to your AOC interview. Her energy in the movement is phenomenal. Also her organization is inspiring. She seems like someone that I would be proud to call a friend.
Love you guys!!! Thank you!
Please help make this a possibility. April 1st is the big test. EVERY Dem Senator and House Member should go to Florida and New York to stump for the Dems running there for House Seats. SHOW UP en masse in those districts and beat the drum about Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. Scare the bezeezus out of seniors and the poor into VOTING. Be the TEAM! Imagine what a boost it would be for Democrats to see all lawmakers working together on this singular outcome. Every one of them knows how to campaign. Give it big media attention. APRIL 1st!!!
This would be so great since everyone is fighting against musk the billionaire trying to buy them all. Keep a close eye on the elections as well. Election truth alliance. org has lots of proof musk rigged the election. No doubt he will again.
I've been shouting about this for months, writing and emailing everyone. Begging everyone to look at the evidence they have. No one seems to care or wants to investigate it so I guess free and fair elections are a thing of the past too now along with our democracy?
We love you, Ben & Jordy!
We gain strength & courage from all that you present.
Thank you!
Enjoyed the behind the scenes!
Luv u guys!
Germany have issued travel warnings for their citizens going to US that they may be detained or not allowed entry to the country even with the correct visas or ESTA approval after 3 Germans were denied entry and put in deportation detention. It's classed as advice, not official warning. Yet!
The only terrorists I see are the Bloated Orange Menace & Adolf Musk!!!!!
We, the people, are The Resistance.
We stand strong.
We stand united.
We shall never give up nor give in.
WE SHALL PREVAIL.
We fight peacefully, LOUDLY & continuously.
Keep your courage.
Dems need to stop talking so much and DO something!!!
right now here in the German news: Ms Strack-Zimmermann is a old Lady and high respected politican, she is very involved in the new situation and her military analysis is very much respected.
She said right now:
"Since Trump began negotiations, Putin has tripled the attacks on Ukraine. All what Trump and Putin negotiated is a pure danger to Ukraine and Europe."
and friends:
i read a lot of comments, what you say encourages me a lot: smart people, wonderfull t-shirts :-)
One interesting fact from today...Greenpeace has been hit with a 660 miiion fine brought one by by a company...I don't remember right now but it's a company that donny was/is highly invested in...always looking for more! Greenpeace is one group I tend to support here in Canada & being surrounded by water. (PEI) 💙😁💙🇨🇦
Saw a great red hat ad today. It said is he dead yet. It was tempting but I don't wear hats
Funny how we all know who it refers to. I live in a red area and would probably get myself in trouble wearing that though !
Ben /Brett support what you’re doing. Glad I can hear the legal explanation of what’s going on and how we can stop MAGA and its leader. I forwarded a letter to Ben on medias + on Gmail from Sen Mark Warner after sending a letter via AARP. He may be a good one to interview too if he feels comfortable because our governor is Republican.
KR
Ron's posting are absolute GOLD. I want even more humor and sarcasm! Thank you MTN ... AND to all and I mean ALL of the independent media. I'm not in an MTN cult. I check out a wide variety of sources on YT and the internet. Please work/collaborate more with Brian Tyler Cohen, for one! We are on the right side of history, but my oh my it's a hard slog! Weeping for my country of birth. From France and proud French citizen.
I think we can start a new tradition here on MTN.
Anytime someone comments that they just subscribed
We should ALL ring cow bells for them and congratulate them.
🔔. 🔔. 🔔
Even Ben and Bret and Jordy, you could give a little comment back to a post that says, "I'm a new subscriber"
People like getting affirmed.
So whenever I see someone says, "I'm a new subscriber I will break out the cow bells and thank them.
It would be great if you did the same or similar.
Let's lift up the members who are subscribing, it encourages others to also subscribe.
Yes being welcomed as part of the team. Great ideas
I had another idea.
When someone writes that they are a new subscriber, if you are in a hurry and don't have time to write out a message, how about we all give that new subscriber a LIKE.
I think that would be pretty cool if when people wrote that they are a new subscriber that they got like, 100 Likes. How about that?
You guys Rock!!!
Do you have a donation option? I can't pay every month but I have started a POD shop selling clothing, hats, bags that are protest based(say things like Oust the Oligarchs, NO. Be Brave Say It) and I make a tiny profit and would love to donate it to you! You can check it out to prove it's legit at https://www.bonfire.com/store/toucan/. Mostly have sold to friends and I have about 25$ I'd love to send your way to support your work!
Thanks
So cool great idea, I'll share your shop thanks 💜
Thank you - this is not a money making thing, profit is small and everything I make I am donating to organizations either suffering because of crazyhouse policies, or places doing something positive to push back!
Thank you for all you do.
Love that you support and raise up other independents like Brian Tyler Cohen, David Packman and now Jim Acosta. Sticking together builds a stronger base for us all. Love your take on things.
Ben, GET SOME SLEEP! OK, you did upteen interviews and a hot take before 10:00 AM but you look exhausted!
No you don’t Ben! You look like a new dad💙
That empathy comment😲😲😲😲need to look out for that
Homan wants his numbers up to appease Trump. I bet MAGA loves this.
Ben I love all your interviews . I don't know if it's on my end or your end it always sounds like when you're talking and others are talking on substack it sounds like you guys are slurry your words.
Respectfully, I never noticed that.
Oh wow I missed it. I work full time with the VA and cannot just get on:(
Thank you for working with them. Due to the Dictator Criminal Psycho in the Oval Office--and the co-president muskRAT cutting taxes (for the rich), I hope you're able to keep your job........
Awe thank you. So far but we are under review. We work from home and we’re approve for telework b4 covid but now we go back to the hospital in April or may.
What is this fight they keep mentioning.We are all Americans.We should get along.What fight ????
Too bad these haters don’t do something constructive for their country.They are useless YOU TUBE lifers that have nothing better to do.The older one ,I think is an attorney.What a waste.Shame these lefties can’t just accept their loss,and get behind their president.They have TDS.They have hate in their heart.They should be ashamed of themselves.The young one still has a chance to break away from the cult…..I hope.
I am a Canadian grandmother who was invited some time ago to visit family in the USA - date is soon approaching. I’ve just today read news accounts of people who were detained for days at customs, after having had their phones opened by customs agents to see comments and correspondence critical of the current administration.
I’m afraid of even the idea of detention at my age and fear I must temporarily cancel subscriptions. Isn’t that an awful thing to contemplate after my forbears fought in wars to protect democracy? I hope Americans wake up with enough time to protect their right to have education, health care, and human rights protected. Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work! Thank you 🙏🏼
Exactly
You two are fabulous! I love that you're real people -- doing good things. Thanks formshowing us your rooms!
I have no faith that we will have elections in 2026. At the rate things are going, we will be a full-blown authoritarian society by end of year. The courts will buckle... the Republicans will let it happen.
I’m hopeful they will be before an international court before then 💪💪💪
Thank U guys!!great post tonight!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
So grateful that you’re educating Canadians on PP. Thank you for looking out for us 🇨🇦❤️U!
I listen to Pakman a lot also! I used to subscribe but I havent the money anymore, or I would join a lot.....This one, Pakman, Mary Trump, a few others....
Is Jordy single and if not how do I get a date with him?
This coverage of DOE protest thru eyes of a 12-year-old child tears me apart:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHOI0VyK_W1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
PP is a freaking weasel!
How can I spread the word when my friends won't listen? When I start talking about Trump and Musk they don't want to hear it. When I talk about what's going on here in Canada, they still don't want to hear it. How can I convince my friends to get more involved in politics?
Have told a few people about you're channel
Thank you for the behind-the-scene views! So funny that Pakman pointed out that the Vanity Fair picture captures his book on Ben's desk😆 I notice that Brett does a lot of the short videos in the backyard too which is great for a change 🌳
The damage is already done with (Pee Pee.) He hasn't a hope in hell. 😎😉
Has anyone asked why trump hasn't traveled anywhere except back and forth to motel lago? There are negotiations going on all over the world. Why isn't the micromanager over there messing things up?
Trump is retired. He goes to the Whitehouse to sleep and catch up with his buddies. Musk is running the country. He bought the presidency. Their own duties are to destroy USA for their own enrichment
Jim Acosta is AMAZING(just like y’all). Trump/BlackRock was going to push him aside after the microphone tug of wars(and other things) during the first red wave.
Thank you for amplifying people such as him. Joy Reid as well!!
Pollievre had 3 campaign dog whistles that have not aged well:
1. F--k Trudeau
2. Canada is broken.
3. Ax the (carbon) tax
All of which is pure bullshit.
Just the fact that Public Media sources, NBC, ABC, CBS, won't, don't or are unwilling to report, based on Pro Democracy truths, is what is driveing people toward you and Substack. I virtually don't watch MSNBC anymore because of the choices they have made toward DEI and the like, I've stopped watching them. Keep it up Guys!
Maple Mighty, love it.
Omg lol thank u!! Exactly what pp thinks. Trump hates the conservatives 🙄 this Canadian is not stupid not voting for pp. Thank u all for taking serious what trump says about Canada. A big Canadian fan!!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Hi guys, I am loving your behind the scenes segment. It looks like videos my little grandson took on my phone and which I find every now and then have a great laugh about. Very human! ❤️
Thank you!! Always keep this vibe and spirit no matter how large you get!
Thoroughly enjoyable, Brothers
✌️😃👍⚖️🗽🇺🇲💙💎💙🥁🕶🥁
Thank you both. So good to hear your thoughts and ideas. So sad that Musk thinks empathy is bad. What happened to him when he was a kid? Solidarity from the UK 🇬🇧
Canadian here. Please don't conflate Trump or Maga with the Canadian cobservatives. Ridiculous!
I'm a Filipino with an American accent living in the UK. We love Maria Ressa!
Ben Meiselas, I live in the town where the studio of GoT is. Can I send you merch?🥳
Interview Democratic governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers?
No picture of Biden during your visit with your brothers in your office?
You're hysterical!
As always, you brothers are truly awesome.
Thank you 😊 💓 🇺🇲🇨🇦
Love this!
I’m still hoping that you’ll interview Senator fromCT, Chris Murphy.
I love you guys and have been following you when you has only a few thousand followers! I understand how you now have a half a million followers, almost all of your podcasts are free and I do donate, I do follow about a dozen other independent media but so many of them will stop in the middle of a podcast and only paid members can see the end?? So many people aren’t able to donate to every single podcast and I understand that is their income, but will all the uncertainty with the economy, most of us that live comfortably have no idea if it is all going to crash? Thank you for all you do and continue to fight the good fight, we are all in this together! Not so fond of Substack, YouTube is much easier lol
All those governors interviews were fantastic! Loved them and love what you guys do.
Messy desk, sign of a genius.
i'm so happy to see all these great interviews you're getting, and Meidas' enthusiasm is a real boost and sunshine on a very cloudy day. thanks to all you guys so much. what a network you've built! i'd love to see some coverage out in the field, following town halls, demonstrations, talking to normal americans about how they're affected and if they intend to get more involved. like Mockler did interviewing folks at the rallies, but more centered on the evolution of both left and right. our family has been seriously negatively impacted by this election, but we do sense some sort of glimmer on the horizon. keep up the great work, keeping the momentum going and inspiring all us Mighty folk <3
I will repeat some very famous words that many, it seems, have forgotten about these days:
UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL.
This goes for independant media as well.
Thank you guys for everything you are doing! So glad you are at the Denver Rally with Bernie and AOC. We were there too!