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What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants.
Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to Robbie Williams and gender critical atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders. -
Michael Cohen: From Trump's Fixer to His Greatest Adversary
In the ever-unfolding saga of Donald Trump's legal battles, few figures loom larger than Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney turned star witness against his once-revered boss. Cohen, whose journey from being Trump's loyal "fixer" to his most damaging accuser has been nothing short of extraordinary, found himself at the center of the courtroom drama once again as he took the stand in the former president's hush-money trial on Monday.
Born in 1966 on Long Island, New York, Cohen's early life gave little indication of the tumultuous path that lay ahead. The son of a nursery school teacher and a Holocaust survivor, Cohen grew up in a working-class family, attending American University in Washington, D.C., where he earned degrees in political science and law.
It was during his time as a student that Cohen's penchant for navigating the gray areas of the law first manifested itself. In 1988, he was caught up in a controversial scheme to rig the election for student body president, ultimately receiving a suspension for his role in the scandal. Little did he know that this early brush with ethical transgressions would presage a future defined by walking the line between legality and criminality.
Cohen's entry into the world of Donald Trump came in the mid-2000s when he went to work for the Trump Organization as a lawyer and fixer, tasked with handling the often-thorny legal and personal affairs of the real estate mogul-turned-reality TV star. It was a role that Cohen embraced with unwavering loyalty, becoming Trump's trusted confidant and enforcer, willing to go to extraordinary lengths to protect his boss's interests and reputation.
"I was riding the crest of a wave, Mr. Trump was my entire world," Cohen would later recall in his memoir, "Disloyal."
For over a decade, Cohen played the role of the consummate fixer, deploying a potent combination of threats, payoffs, and legal maneuvering to quash any potential scandals or controversies that could tarnish Trump's brand. From brokering hush-money payments to alleged former mistresses like Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, to threatening legal action against critics and journalists, Cohen's tactics were often ruthless and uncompromising, reflecting the win-at-all-costs ethos of his boss.
Yet, it was this very willingness to cross ethical lines that would ultimately prove Cohen's undoing. In 2018, as Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election heated up, Cohen found himself in the crosshairs of federal prosecutors for his role in the hush-money payments and other financial crimes.
Facing mounting legal pressure and the prospect of decades in prison, Cohen made the fateful decision to turn against Trump, pleading guilty to campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and lying to Congress. In a stunning courtroom admission, Cohen declared that the hush-money payments were made "in coordination with and at the direction of" then-candidate Trump, directly implicating the president in a conspiracy to cover up alleged affairs that could have derailed his campaign.
Cohen's public break with Trump was seismic, shattering the once-unbreakable bond between the fixer and his boss. In a series of congressional testimonies and a tell-all memoir, Cohen unleashed a torrent of damaging allegations against Trump, painting a portrait of a man driven by greed, narcissism, and a willingness to engage in unethical and potentially illegal behavior.
"He is a racist. He is a con man. And he is a cheat," Cohen declared in his explosive testimony before the House Oversight Committee in 2019, effectively renouncing the very man he had once defended with such fervor.
Cohen's transformation from faithful protector to chief accuser was not without its personal costs. His decision to cooperate with federal investigators resulted in a three-year prison sentence, which he served from 2019 to 2021, during which time he was disbarred and estranged from his family. Yet, for Cohen, the decision to come clean and hold Trump accountable was a necessary act of atonement.
"I am no longer that guy who would blindly follow and obey orders," he wrote in his memoir. "I am now a man who has accepted his mistakes, atoned for them, and is ready to make amends."
As Cohen took the stand in the latest chapter of Trump's legal saga, the hush-money trial in Manhattan, his role as the prosecution's star witness was both pivotal and fraught with baggage. While his insider knowledge of the alleged hush-money scheme could prove damaging to Trump's defense, the former president's legal team was expected to launch a blistering attack on Cohen's credibility, painting him as a disgruntled ex-employee with a vendetta against his old boss.
Yet, for Cohen, the opportunity to testify against Trump represents more than just a chance to seek retribution or redemption. It is a chance to hold the man he once revered accountable for what he believes were clear violations of the law, a reckoning that Cohen sees as essential to preserving the integrity of the American justice system.
"This is not about me, it's about accountability," Cohen told reporters as he entered the courthouse on Monday. "The president of the United States violated the law, and he should be held in contempt of that."
As the trial unfolds, the nation will once again bear witness to the extraordinary saga of Michael Cohen, a man whose journey from loyal fixer to star witness against the former president has been as captivating as it has been controversial. Whether his testimony proves to be the decisive blow that sinks Trump's defense or merely another chapter in the ongoing legal drama remains to be seen.
But one thing is certain: Cohen's transformation from Trump's devoted enforcer to his greatest adversary has cemented his place as one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in the annals of American politics. His story is a cautionary tale of the perils of blind loyalty and the consequences of sacrificing one's moral compass in the pursuit of power and influence.
As he takes the stand, Michael Cohen finds himself at the epicenter of a legal earthquake, one that could have seismic implications not just for the man he once served, but for the nation he now seeks to hold accountable. Whether he emerges as a truth-teller or a tainted witness, his legacy as the fixer who turned on the man he once called "the greatest leader in recent presidential history" is forever sealed. Here is the biography of Michael Cohen continued:
The Fallout and Lasting Legacy
As Michael Cohen's explosive testimony unfolded in the Manhattan courtroom, painting a damning portrait of Donald Trump's alleged involvement in the hush-money scheme, the ramifications extended far beyond the legal arena. Cohen's words reverberated through the corridors of power in Washington D.C., casting a long shadow over Trump's potential return to the political fray.
For Trump's allies and supporters, Cohen's testimony was nothing more than a vengeful act by a disgraced former confidant seeking retribution against the man who had once commanded his unwavering loyalty. They pointed to Cohen's own admitted crimes and the prison sentence he served as evidence of his untrustworthiness and willingness to lie under oath.
"Michael Cohen is a felon, a disbarred lawyer, and a convicted perjurer," said Trump's lead attorney, dismissing Cohen's words as those of a "disgruntled ex-employee harboring a personal vendetta."
Yet for Cohen's defenders and those convinced of Trump's guilt, the former fixer's insider knowledge and willingness to come clean, even at great personal cost, lent his testimony a rare credibility. They saw in Cohen a man who had finally found the moral courage to confront the toxic culture of corruption and criminality that had once defined his world.
"Michael Cohen is not a hero, but he is doing heroic things by speaking truth to power," remarked legal scholar Laurence Tribe. "His testimony may be flawed, but it rings truer than the desperate denials of a man who has lied to the American people countless times."
As the legal battles rage on, with Trump facing a litany of civil and criminal investigations beyond the hush-money case, Cohen's role as the former president's chief antagonist shows no signs of abating. He has emerged as a sought-after commentator and author, his memoir "Disloyal" becoming a bestseller and his media appearances providing a rare window into the inner workings of Trump's world.
For Cohen, this newfound platform represents not just a chance to settle scores with his former boss, but an opportunity to reclaim his own narrative and legacy. Once dismissed as a mere henchman, he now casts himself as a whistle-blower and truth-teller, a man who has undergone a moral reckoning and is determined to hold those in power accountable.
"I am not seeking redemption, I am seeking accountability and atonement," Cohen declared in an interview with NBC News. "I've made mistakes, I've owned up to them, and now I'm trying to make things right."
Cohen's transformation from loyal soldier to vocal critic has also placed him at the center of a larger cultural reckoning around the erosion of democratic norms and the normalization of unethical behavior in the pursuit of power and wealth. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the insidious nature of corruption and the slippery slope that can ensnare even those who believe themselves to be acting in service of a greater cause.
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions," Cohen reflected in his memoir. "I told myself that I was acting out of loyalty and for the greater good, but in reality, I was doing terrible things for a terrible person."
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On "Eternal Souls with Nick Lloyd Medium," embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery as we explore the fascinating world of mediumship development. Join us for enlightening meditations and inspiring discussions with like-minded individuals who are also navigating their spiritual paths. Each episode is designed to deepen your connection with the eternal and guide you toward your highest potential. Tune in and unlock the secrets to becoming your most authentic self! -
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Guests selected with intentional purpose, leaders you can trust!
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When we know better, we do better <3.
We look forward to bringing you the best in the business!
Website: theholisticfeline.com
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Angela Warrick, CARM, CAFTP
Certified Advanced Feline Training & Behavior Professional
Certified Reiki / Animal Reiki / Crystal Reiki Master
Certified EFT/TFT Master Practitioner
Intuitive Interspecies Communicator
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The Holistic Feline & Friends Podcast is created, hosted, produced, and released with Love....
Creator / Host / Producer: Angela Warrick
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Have you ever thought that maybe life could be…different? That maybe there’s another path, an adventure, stashed away for no one but you. This adventure, it’s buried out there, and if you don’t do something, it’ll stay buried till long after you’re gone.
This is a story of losing yourself in the world.
I'm Jonny Wright, and I left my home, my job, and the USA in order to learn the old-fashioned way: with first-hand experience.
Some people go on a journey to find themselves. I went on a journey to lose myself—and instead find the world.
In these episodes, I ask big questions about life, not from an armchair but from roadsides and mountaintops, from temple halls and dance halls.
Join me as I hitchhike across the world, embrace the unexpected, and let go, one step at a time.
If you’ve ever thought about living a life outside the box, keep listening.
Because this isn’t just about my story. It’s about what happens when you start to wonder what your story could be.
You don’t need to hitchhike around the world. I’m here to empower you to live with more courage, more curiosity, and more adventure, right here, right now.
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A daily recap of what happened today in Canadian news and politics.
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Podcast for Spanish learners interested in languages and looking to get natural language input
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