The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump explains why she believes Trump's most grotesque moments receive applause from the audience. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details the latest revelations on how dark money is corrupting our democracy. Plus, we’re pleased to introduce Greta Kemp Martin, a candidate for Mississippi Attorney General, who aims to unseat the AG who played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 12, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 99
The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr. explains how to roast the most powerful people in the world. The Bulwark's Tim Miller discusses the potential economic sabotage that Kevin McCarthy is considering. Plus, The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty outlines what's next in the debt ceiling showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Governor Howard Dean discusses the consequences of Republicans focusing too much on their base. Axios's Felix Salmon talks about his new book, The Phoenix Economy: Work, Life, and Money in the New "Not Normal." Former AFL-CIO political director Mike Podhorzer updates us on America's burgeoning union movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 97
The Bulwark's Jonathan Last discusses the difference in how the two parties respond to their base. Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin reports on the latest leaks Fox News is releasing about Tucker Carlson. FairVote's David Daley provides details on the latest developments in gerrymandering and voter suppression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 96
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the price the GOP will pay if they fail to pass a debt ceiling bill. Run For Something's Amanda Litman tells us about how they're preparing to win local races in 2024. The Washington Post's Ben Terris talks about his new book, The Big Break: The Gamblers, Party Animals, and True Believers Trying to Win in Washington While America Loses Its Mind . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 03, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Veep's Dave Mandel tells us about his fantastic new show, HBO's The White House Plumbers . Semafor's Ben Smith details his new book, Traffic: Genius, Rivalry and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral . NBC's Jon Allen walks us through the latest details of the debt ceiling battle between the parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Sisters In Law podcast host Joyce Vance discusses the many lawsuits surrounding our politics, including Trump’s E. Jean Carrol case. Rolling Stone’s Noah Shachtman tells us about the extensive dossier of dirt Fox News is holding against Tucker Carlson. Plus, The New York Times' Hannah Dreier talks about her blockbuster reporting on child labor exploitation across America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 28, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Pivot host Kara Swisher discusses Elon Musk's recent failures as the head of Twitter. Congressman Jamal Bowman shares his thoughts on how a unified Democratic party can win in the 2024 election. Additionally, Jim Rutenberg from The New York Times attempts to make sense of Tucker Carlson's abrupt departure from Fox News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 92
The Lincoln Project's Stuart Stevens eulogizes Ron DeSantis's 2024 presidential ambitions. The Intercept's Ken Klippenstein details the tensions with Iran that are keeping him up at night. Plus, MoveOn's Rahna Epting walks us through the organization's plan to take back the House for Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone stops by to talk about the implications of News' settlement with Dominion. The Nation's Jeet Heer explains how the GOP became a party with no policies. Journalist Jeff Sharlet talks about his latest book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, which explores the real threats of creeping fascism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson stops by to talk to us about all the mischief in her workplace. The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes talks about Ron DeSantis' rejection by Republicans and business leaders alike. The Cook Political Report's Amy Walter previews what the Democrats are up against in the upcoming 2023 and 2024 elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Legendary Democratic Strategist James Carville talks about the repercussions Republicans will face for their extreme agenda. Then, we speak to Biden Pollster John Della Volpe about the unprecedented voting motivations of Gen Z. CNN's Joan Biskupic discusses her new book Nine Black Robes and her explosive reporting surrounding it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Showtime's The Circus' Mark McKinnon explains the details many people miss about the MAGA base of the Republican Party. The Washington Post's Caroline Kitchener details the horrifying aftermath of pregnant women's lives in a post-Dobbs world. Plus, Yale Law Professor Scott Shapiro outlines what happens next after a rogue TX judge tried to nationally ban medical abortions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 14, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 87
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell draws a bigger picture of the GOP in Tennessee's missteps by expelling two representatives. The Guardian's Margaret Sullivan talks us through the latest in Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News. CNN's Edward Isaac Dovere tells us how Democrats are pushing abortion rights using ballot initiatives, using an old GOP playbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Senator Al Franken tries to make sense of why Clarence Thomas keeps getting away with questionable ethics in an extremely important job position. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick details the unprecedented ruling out of Texas that seeks to stop abortion pills from being sold nationwide. Congressman Maxwell Frost discusses the movement to curtail gun violence and what he's seeing at the protests in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer explains what Dems can do to replicate their stunning win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Rep. Robert Garcia talks about wading through the rough waters of today's Congress. Plus, Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated 5 discusses his run for City Council in NY and his message to Donald Trump after his indictment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 84
George Conway stops by to react to the details of Trump's indictment, including the bribe related to an illegitimate child. Additionally, Rep. Ro Khanna explains why it's not yet time to regulate AI. Furthermore, The Washington Post's Michael Scherer provided details on the dark money political group that could potentially hand the next election to Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 05, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Former Congressman Mondaire Jones reacts to the GOP saying out loud that they won’t do anything to reduce gun violence. The Washington Post’s Greg Sargent explains the significance of Michigan repealing their Right To Work law. Vice’s Cameron Joseph talks about the Claremont Institute snuggling up to Ron DeSantis after being Trump's brain for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 03, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Former White House Press Secretary and now host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki," Jen Psaki, discusses her transition from the administration to being part of the media. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson celebrates Donald Trump being indicted on 34 charges. John Heilemann from Showtime's The Circus details what he saw at Trump's Waco, TX rally and its symbolism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 81
The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank talks about what happens when you make predictions about politics. Crooked Media’s Brian Beutler discusses the dangers of Trump’s violent rhetoric. Plus, Alissa Quart talks about her new book Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves From The American Dream . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 80
The Origin Story podcast host, Ian Dunt, explains how England's political system may be even worse than ours. The Washington Post's Ashley Parker discusses Trump's impending indictment. Plus, Politico's Ian Ward details the Federalist Society's newest twists and turns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 79
The Bulwark's Tim Miller explains a unique route that could lead to Trump's demise. UofM Economics Professor Justin Wolfers gleefully explains federal rate hikes and bank runs to us. Plus, The New York Times Washington correspondent Charlie Savage details Trump's latest legal trouble and the media manipulation he created around it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Congressman Adam Schiff stops by to talk about why he's the right candidate to support in the primary for California's open Senate seat. Then we'll talk to Rep. Chris Deluzio about his new legislation to make our railways safer. Plus, NARAL's Angela Vasquez Giroux details the effects abortion bans are having on women's reproductive health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 76
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump plays out former President Trump’s temper tantrum over his impending indictment. NBC’s Jon Allen brings us his observations from the Trump & DeSantis rallies he recently attended. Pro Publica’s Andy Kroll details the vast right-wing conspiracy headed by Leonard Leo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Congressman Ritchie Torres stops by to talk about bank regulation and how the US handles our rivalry with China. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold talks about the constant threats to democracy and how she’s fighting back. Plus, The Nation’s Jeet Heer talks about Republican primaries of the past and what they can teach us about 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Democratic Whip Representative Katherine Clark talks to us about the Democrats' budget proposal and how it helps the American people. Republican operative Carlton Huffman describes his accusations of unwanted sexual advances against CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. Plus, NPR’s Roben Farzad breaks down what’s next for regulation around the banking industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 74
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to talk about the cards stacked against Governor Ron DeSantis ever becoming president. Congressman Eric Swalwell details the failures and incompetence of Jim Jordan as committee chair. Plus, Planned Parenthood's VP of Abortion Access, Danika Severine Wynn, talks to us about the horrors of a post-Roe America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 73
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell tells us how to look at Fox after this week’s explosive leaks. Former Senator Doug Jones tells us how the Democrats regain power in the south. NPR’s David Folkenflik breaks down the greater implications of Fox & Dominion’s lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 72
The New York Times Luke Broadwater details Jim Jordan’s comical missteps heading the committee investigating the “weaponization” of the federal government. Former Twitter employee Haraldur "Halli" Thorleifsson shares his story of becoming the latest victim of Elon Musk's villainous rage. Plus, James Downie of MSNBC analyzes Ron DeSantis' thought process behind running against Donald Trump and his belief that he can win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 08, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Congressman Jim Himes explains to us why Washington, DC should make laws for itself. Then USAID's Samantha Power talks to us about the war in Ukraine as it enters year two and a post-earthquake Turkey. Plus, Hugo Lowell gives us a wrap-up of CPAC and Trump's controversial speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 06, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 70
