Senate Majority PAC President J.B. Poersch joins the podcast to talk about the state of competitive Senate races 40 days out from Election Day. He also talks about the impact of the Supreme Court nomination battle on these races and President Trump not committing to a peaceful transition of power if he loses.
Sean McElwee, the co-founder and Executive Director of Data for Progress, joins the show to discuss progressive pragmatism, how social media impacts Democrats' policy positions, and how Biden would govern. With less than 50 days until the election, he also shares his view of the race and trends to watch.
Politico 's Marc Caputo joins the podcast to discuss the state of play in Florida, Biden's strategy there, and how much money the presidential campaigns are investing in the Sunshine State. They also discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' popularity and his future electoral prospects.
Executive director of the Republican Jewish Coalition Matt Brooks joins the podcast to discuss his takeaways from the Republican National Convention, the Jewish vote in the 2020 election, and the rise of anti-Semitism on the fringes of American politics.
Former Secretary of Homeland Security and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge joins the podcast to talk about President Trump's threat to block funding for the U.S. Postal Service, Trump's position on mail-in ballots, and the role of federal law enforcement agents in ramping down unrest in Portland.
Former Rep. Gwen Graham (D-FL) joins the podcast to discuss how Democrats can win in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) handling of the coronavirus, and her political future.
Cook Political Report 's House editor David Wasserman joins the podcast to talk about the complications of widespread vote-by-mail in November, the Republican party's losses in the suburbs, and the odds of Democrats gaining House seats.
Jewish Democratic Council of America executive director Halie Soifer joins this week's podcast to talk about the Democrats' position on U.S-Israel relations, the state of anti-Semitism in the U.S., and JDCA's position on policing issues.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), the first African American to be independently elected statewide in Kentucky history, joins the podcast to discuss the Breonna Taylor case and recent protests at his home calling for charges against the officers involved in the case. Cameron also shares his views on a state-wide mask mandate and talks about his relationships with President Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Anti-Trump Republican strategist Tim Miller, a contributor to The Bulwark , joins the podcast to discuss the future of the GOP, how much influence progressives have over the Democratic party, and his own personal evolution as a Republican operative.
Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) joins the podcast to discuss police reform, the Black Lives Matter movement, and President Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Politico campaign correspondent Ally Mutnick joins the podcast to discuss her recent reporting on racist and bigoted social media posts by House candidates, the likelihood of Democrats holding their majority, and upcoming competitive primaries to watch.
Politico campaign correspondent Ally Mutnick joins the podcast to discuss her recent reporting on racist and bigoted social media posts by House candidates, the likelihood of Democrats holding their majority, and upcoming competitive primaries to watch.
Politico contributing editor Bill Scher joins the podcast to talk about the state of the veepstakes and Joe Biden's response to the past few weeks of civil rights protests, along with the the state of the Republican Party if Trump loses in November.
Republican strategist Scott Jennings joins the podcast to discuss President Trump's response to nationwide protests and attempts to appeal to his base, former Defense Secretary James Mattis's condemnation of Trump, and what it would take for the president to be reelected in the current climate.
Progressive Democratic strategists Ian Sams and Dawn Huckelbridge join this week's show to talk about the political ramifications from the chaos in Minneapolis, how it affects the veepstakes search and discuss what progressive issues Biden would champion if elected president. Dawn also talks about her work advocating for guaranteeing paid sick leave for frontline workers.
Washington Post national political correspondent Dave Weigel joins the show to discuss why Joe Biden has pivoted to the left since winning the nomination, the future of the #MeToo movement and how the press should cover allegations of sexual misconduct, and offers some behind-the-scenes color from his guest appearance on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
The Cook Political Report 's Jessica Taylor discusses which party she thinks is favored to win the Senate, which candidates are the parties' best recruits, and whether Democrats' "B-Team" can take home wins in unexpected states.
Former GOP Rep. Ryan Costello evaluates President Trump's response to the pandemic, explains why he thinks Joe Biden is the favorite in November's election, and shares some hints about his own political future.
Sean Trende, the senior elections analyst at RealClearPolitics , talks about the shifting political coalitions in the Trump era, and whether the president can rely on his newer supporters turning out for him this November. We also discuss whether there's any shift in public opinion over stay-at-home orders, and how the pandemic will impact campaigning in 2020.
Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, the host of the Fox Nation show "What Are the Odds?" offers her perspective on President Trump's odds for reelection on today's show. She also predicts how Bernie Sanders-supporting millennials will vote in the presidential election, and explains why Amy Klobuchar is the strongest candidate in the Biden veepstakes.
Republican strategist Matt Gorman joins the show to talk about the emerging conservative backlash against stay-at-home orders, Joe Biden's veepstakes, and his reaction to underwhelming fundraising numbers for Republicans in the battle for Congress.
Washington Post political reporter Sean Sullivan, who covered Bernie Sanders for the paper, joins the show to talk about the final strange weeks of the Sanders campaign, whether his progressive movement has staying power within the Democratic party, and who will continue the revolution into the future.
Our guest today is Democratic pollster Nick Gourevitch, who has been conducting the only daily tracking poll that measures every aspect of public opinion on the coronavirus. Gourevitch, the director of research practices at Global Strategy Group, talks about the widespread bipartisan support for stay-at-home measures, the growing alarm towards the worsening economy, and the state of the presidential campaign during these unprecedented times.
Washington Post senior Congressional correspondent Paul Kane joins the latest edition of the podcast to talk about the $2.2 trillion relief bill that's passing through Congress, the growing anxieties over coronavirus spread on Capitol Hill, and what it's like to cover Washington in a time of social distancing and mass shutdowns.
Washington Post Made by History editor in chief Brian Rosenwald joins the podcast to recap Super Tuesday results, giving a historical perspective on young voters, conservative talk radio, and political gridlock.
Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik joins the podcast to preview the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday, breaking down the delegate math that will determine who gets the Democratic nomination.
Fresh from the campaign trail in Nevada, McClatchy political correspondent Alex Roarty joins today's show to talk about this week's debate in Las Vegas, the state of play for Nevada's caucuses, and why Democrats are becoming resigned to a Bernie Sanders nomination.
Matt Bennett, Third Way's executive vice president of public affairs, argues that Bernie Sanders is not the Democratic presidential frontrunner, assesses the muddled moderate lane in the field and talks about the prospect of a contested convention.
While the country still waits for full results from the Iowa caucus, staff writer for The Hill Al Weaver breaks down where the top Democratic candidates stand following this week's debacle. He also talks about President Trumps acquittal in the impeachment trial and Mitt Romney's defection from the party line.
