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Claire E. Aubin @ceaubin.com · 12/07/2026

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I’ve said this like 80 thousand times but everyone should read Neil’s book on this and talk to him about it.

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Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

If, for whatever reason, reporters are interested in speaking to an expert on the history of closeted Republicans — I’m available! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

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Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 30/05/2026

On this week's podcast, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I dish the Democratic Party 2024 election autopsy--otherwise known as #DNC chair Ken Martin's late term paper. youtu.be/o056pVoWj48

We’re Not Dead Yet!

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 08/05/2026

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On this week's podcast, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I look at #JackSchlossberg's run for Congress in NY-12, and why the #Kennedyfamily myth remains so powerful across party lines. For show notes and subscriptions, go to clairepotter.substack.com/p/jack-of-al... youtu.be/k-N9EpEo9YQ

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Jack of All Trades

John Kennedy Bouvier “Jack” Schlossberg is running for Congressman Jerrold Nadler’s seat in NY-10 with scant political experience. Are social media fame and a legacy enough?

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 10/04/2026

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In today's drop, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I take a deep dive into Pastor Paula White-Caine’s role in the White House and her campaign to promote Donald Trump as a man of faith Complete video below: for show notes, go to: clairepotter.substack.com/p/dont-stop-... youtu.be/oDrDzh79yQs

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Don’t Stop Believin’

Neil and Claire take a deep dive into Pastor Paula White-Caine’s role in the White House and her campaign to promote Donald Trump as a man of faith

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 04/04/2026

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In this episode, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I discuss the political jostling between JD Vance and Marco Rubio, look at the role of CPAC in the MAGAsphere, and reveal the mysteries of bimbofication. youtu.be/yITEuQE3YA4

Princes of Darkness

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 20/03/2026

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@neiljyoung.bsky.social and I begin with a deposition from a twenty-something #DOGE staffer on a team tasked with canceling #NEH grants awarded by the Biden administration. youtu.be/IavrMbxk878

Git Along, Little DOGEys

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 13/03/2026

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A new drop from me and @neiljyoung.bsky.social points out that influencer Candace Owens began as a liberal. By late 2017, she had transitioned to a conservatism and become a leading voice in the #MAGA movement. youtu.be/kA22JRFkwXI

What Happened to Candace?

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 07/03/2026

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In this week's drop, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I discuss why #Clinton derangement syndrome--and the demonization of #HillaryClinton --helps to glue #MAGA together. youtu.be/LW-aVafPoQg

Clinton Derangement Syndrome

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 27/02/2026

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After the news roundup on this week's Political Junkie, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I talk about the chaos at the #FBI, the #NancyGuthrie kidnapping, and the history of this crime as a media spectacle. youtu.be/4ZsvZD_eYtY

Where Is Nancy Guthrie?

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 30/01/2026

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@neiljyoung.bsky.social and I can't stop talking about #minneapolis: today, after the news summary, we discuss internal pushback against the Trump administration, particularly from the 2A crowd. youtu.be/ZvutyZrB7D8

ICE Out of Minnesota

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 24/01/2026

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On this week's podcast, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I talk about the rise of #BariWeiss from campus activist to media disruptor. youtu.be/Hxg6XTg379Y

The Front Page

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 13/12/2025

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"The Moment Trumpism Died:" @neiljyoung.bsky.social and Claire discuss more #BlueWave, #MAGA hysteria, and why the right-wing influencer world is on fire. (Also a great hit of Milo Yiannopoulos in a mink cloche at the top of the story.) youtu.be/NAg8nlYKWas

"The Moment Trumpism Died"

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 06/12/2025

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@neiljyoung.bsky.social and I look at why Secretary of Defense #PeteHegseth is once again on the ropes, and how this disaster is all so predictable youtu.be/Q9cQy892BBQ

Lethal, Lazy Liars

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 16/11/2025

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Donald Trump's attack on #MTG is a huge mistake, and a sign that he is not taking advice from people around him. Last Friday, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I did an honest assessment of this complex woman, and I strongly advise that you give it a listen: youtu.be/3heIIUBYnJc

My Little Margie

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 24/10/2025

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@neiljyoung.bsky.social and I discuss the role JD Vance plays in Donald J. Trump's administration: and whether he is the future of MAGA. But before that? The Amazon outage, the destruction of the White House, Marjorie Taylor Greene's independent course, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clkd...

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Men Will Be Boys

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 04/10/2025

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This week, after the news summary, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I talk about the vicious attack on the #JesusChristofLatterDaySaints chapel in Grand Blanc, MI--and dig into some Mormon history--including why you might not want to use the words "Mormon." clairepotter.substack.com/p/no-place-o...

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Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 26/09/2025

This week, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I sing the First Amendment Blues, and discuss how--in a bid to remove critical voices from public life-- MAGA rebrands cancel culture as "consequence culture" youtu.be/F--kyfCh9o4

First Amendment Blues

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 20/09/2025

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In this week's episode of the Political Junkie podcast, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I discuss the expansion and consolidation of conservative media--and Trump's attacks on free speech. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqde...

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Dying in Darkness

The Revealer @therevealer.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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@neiljyoung.bsky.social reviews Sister, Sinner about the preacher Aimee Semple McPherson, and considers similarities between McPherson’s fans and Trump’s—and why fans don't care when their idol lies. Don't miss “American Trinity: Faith, Fame, and Fanaticism”! therevealer.org/american-tri...

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Luskin Center for History and Policy @historypolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

As culture war politics intensify, conservatives frame “traditional” family values as vital to national survival. This week, @neiljyoung.bsky.social traces how religious narratives persist in U.S. politics and underpin the Trump-evangelical alliance. 🎙️: tinyurl.com/2w7sjpm6

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 07/09/2025

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Why did some Americans come to think Donald Trump was dead? After the news summary, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I break it down. Here's the full podcast on YouTube--you can subscribe to our channel separately from the Substack if you choose! youtu.be/6Mb9a3sl0Ks?...

Not Dead Yet!

Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I wrote about Claire Hoffman's excellent biography of Aimee Semple McPherson and and what it tells us about the American trinity of faith, fame, and fanaticism for @therevealer.bsky.social therevealer.org/american-tri...

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The Revealer @therevealer.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The Revealer's September issue features great articles from @miguelpetrosky.bsky.social, @neiljyoung.bsky.social, @anujbehal.bsky.social, @tiaphd.bsky.social, and others! Read it today!

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Claire E. Aubin @ceaubin.com · 10/07/2025

HAPPY TGS DAY! On today’s episode we’ve got Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social discussing Terry Dolan, the attack dog of the New Right — architect of ‘traditional values’ conservatism, fan of ruthless politics, and life-long closeted gay man.

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Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I loved recording this episode! Hope you’ll listen.

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Joseph Stuart @jstuart.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

An outstanding episode. The discussion on empathy and complicated feelings about historical actors is especially great!

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Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I loved recording this episode! Hope you’ll listen.

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Claire E. Aubin @ceaubin.com · 07/07/2025

THIS THURSDAY ON TGS: I talk with Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social about Republican politics, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and this guy’s Pyrrhic victory. This episode really stuck with me afterwards.

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Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Happy to have my thoughts included in this terrific NY Times piece on Trump and gay Republicans: “They see Trump as a president who has given them unprecedented access,” Mr. Young said…. “They take that as proof that he’s not going to turn on them.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/s...

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Is Donald Trump an Antagonist or Champion of the Gay Community?

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Luskin Center for History and Policy @historypolicy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This week, Dr. @neiljyoung.bsky.social joins us to unpack the evolving ties between the Gay Right and the Republican Party—especially as the current Trump administration seeks to reinforce binary gender norms and curtail protections for LGBTQ individuals. Listen here: tinyurl.com/29ws79hr

Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 06/06/2025

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A new drop at Political Junkie: this week, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I take on LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Age of Trump clairepotter.substack.com/p/clap-if-yo...

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Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

DC folks, come join me at the Smithsonian today from noon to 1! americanhistory.si.edu/events/calen...

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Book Signing: Neil Young, "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right"

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Which news outlet is actually informing its readers about what happened?

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Joe Blankholm @joeblankholm.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

"Progressives Have Religious Freedom Too." My OpEd at @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social builds on my research on the variety among the nonreligious, including nonbelievers and spiritual people. Thanks to the Op Ed Project and @neiljyoung.bsky.social for their support. thefulcrum.us/governance-l...

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Progressives Have Religious Freedom Too

At the end of March, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about religious freedom. In late April, it heard two more. By summer, the Court could decide to give religious employers another tax br...

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Neil J. Young @neiljyoung.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

For the @newrepublic.com, @tenuredradical.bsky.social and I wrote about the history of the LGBTQ movement for normalcy - and its limits.

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Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 25/04/2025

In this week's episode, @neiljyoung.bsky.social and I reckon with the legacy of Pope Francis, dish a shocking email from the Trump administration, and focus on the week's big topic: MAGA pro-natal policy proposals. clairepotter.substack.com/p/babycakes

Political Research Associates @praeyesright.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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In this excerpt from Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right, author @neiljyoung.bsky.social explores the rise of Milo Yiannopoulos, a gay far-right internet provocateur, in American conservative media. Learn more about the LGBTQ Right: politicalresearch.org/2025/04/15/t....

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Trolling for Trump

In this excerpt from Coming Out Republican, author Neil J. Young explores far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos’ role in the launching of Donald Trump’s political career.

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David A. Graham @dgraham.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

My book THE PROJECT is out today, laying out how Project 2025 seeks to transform the federal government, American society, and your everyday life. I hope you'll give it a read www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800230...

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Claire Bond Potter @clairepotter.com · 18/04/2025

Check out my new drop with @neiljyoung.bsky.social Young about Trump's #deportations. Here's a clip: clairepotter.substack.com/p/are-we-all...