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The Bill Press Pod

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Episodes

Praise for Our Dear Leader (6.13.17)

Bill Press welcomes Laicie Heeley, Igor Volsky, & Adam Smith to discuss the White House cabinet's embarrassing photo-op praise for their boss, the Pentagon's $600 billion budget request, Jeff Sessions' upcoming public hearing, & the Donald Trump's latest legal troubles - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 13, 20171 hr 47 min

Lordy, I Hope There Are Tapes (6.12.17)

Bill Press welcomes Adam Wollner, Libby Watson, & Matt Fuller to discuss Donald Trump's assertion that James Comey is 'a leaker,' the growing evidence for obstruction of justice, Theresa May's future in Britain, & Paul Ryan's idiotic response to Comey's testimony - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 12, 20171 hr 52 min

Lies, Plain & Simple (6.9.17)

Bill Press welcomes Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI), Cameron Joseph, & Elana Schor for a full recap of James Comey's testimony including the lies Trump told about the FBI, a growing case for obstruction of justice, the rebuttal from Trump's personal lawyer, and the White House assertion that the president is not a liar - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 09, 20171 hr 52 min

All Eyes on Comey (6.8.17)

Bill Press welcomes Cory Bennett, Niall Stanage, & Paul Singer to discuss the seven-page statement from James Comey ahead of his testimony in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, the fake news campaign that caused Donald Trump to criticize Qatar, the intel chiefs' inability to answer basic questions about the Russian investigation, & whether or not Comey's statement proves obstruction of justice - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Jun 08, 20171 hr 52 min

Comey Countdown (6.7.17)

Bill Press welcomes Gabriel Debenedetti, Justin Sink, & Jennifer Bendery to discuss the latest report that James Comey feared being alone with Trump, Georgia Republican Karen Handel's livable wage comments, Jeff Sessions' offer to resign, & Trump's new nominee for FBI director - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 07, 20171 hr 52 min

Exhibit T(weet) (6.6.17)

Bill Press welcomes Jack Jenkins, Esther Yu-Hsi Lee, Sabrina Siddiqui, & Melanie Zanona to discuss the damage Trump's tweets could do to him in court, the burgeoning 'home sanctuary' movement, James Comey's freedom to speak his peace, & the White House's never-ending infrastructure week - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 06, 20171 hr 52 min

So NOW It's a Travel Ban (6.5.17)

Bill Press welcomes Nikki Schwab, Ali Watkins, Alexi McCammond to discuss Donald Trump's morning tweets on the 'travel ban,' Nikki Haley's break from the administration on climate change, Vladimir Putin's interview with Megyn Kelly, & Amazon's brick-and-mortar debut - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 05, 20171 hr 54 min

Make Our Planet Great Again (6.2.17)

Bill Press welcomes Amy Harder, Christina Wilkie, & Tom Perez to discuss Donald Trump's historic failure by exiting the Paris climate agreement, fact-checking Trump's claims on economic disadvantage, the bevy of ethics waivers for White House staffers, & the DNC's 'Resistance Summer' campaign - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 02, 20171 hr 59 min

Au Revoir, Paris (6.1.17)

Bill Press welcomes Lizet Ocampo, John Coequyt, & J. David Cox to discuss Donald Trump's decision to exit the Paris climate accord, People for the American Way's new Democratic bench-building initiative, the environmental effects of leaving the climate deal, & how government employees are negatively impacted by Trump's budget - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Jun 01, 20171 hr 55 min

Covfefe & Climate Change (5.31.17)

Bill Press welcomes Jordan Fabian, Kevin Baron, & Matthew Gertz to discuss Donald Trump's nonsensical midnight tweet, his decision to pull out of the Paris climate deal, the latest on the fight against ISIS, & Sean Hannity's never-ending conspiracy theories - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 31, 20171 hr 54 min

The White House's Kushner Crisis (5.30.17)

Bill Press welcomes Simone Pathe, Lily Eskelsen Garcia, & Ray Locker to discuss Jared Kushner's back-channel talks with Russia, how Democrats move on following a special election loss in Montana, why Betsy DeVos is bad for our children, & the damage done by Donald in Europe - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 20171 hr 54 min

When Will Democrats Win? (5.26.17)

Bill Press welcomes Elana Schor, Jon Allen, & Pema Levy to discuss Rob Quist's loss in Montana's special election, additional support from Democratic leaders for a $15 minimum wage, what it will take for Democrats to win more Congressional seats, & Jared Kushner's new role at the center of the Russia investigation - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

May 26, 20171 hr 55 min

Don't Call It a Health Care Bill (5.25.17)

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Leslie Dach, Rebecca Vallas, & Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) to discuss the CBO score for the AHCA bill that leaves 23 million uninsured, the Republican House candidate bodyslamming a reporter in Montana, and a proposed budget that will help the rich and hurt the poor - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

May 25, 20171 hr 52 min

Al Green is Ready to Impeach (5.24.17)

Bill Press welcomes Rep. Al Green (D-TX), John Bonifaz, James Forman Jr., & Asawin Suebsaeng to discuss Rep. Green's pledge to file articles of impeachment, John Brennan's testimony on the Trump campaign's Russian contacts, the new book Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America, & Sean Hannity's wildest conspiracy theory to date - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

May 24, 20171 hr 50 min

Flynn Pleads the Fifth (5.23.17)

Bill Press welcomes Rita Siemion, Ben Wikler, & Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) to discuss Michael Flynn's refusal to testify in front of the Senate, Donald Trump's record on targeted killings, the importance of Thursday's special election in Montana, & why Trump's budget stands to do harm to everyday Americans - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 20171 hr 55 min

Donald of Arabia (5.22.17)

Bill Press welcomes Holly Harris, Annie Linskey, & Jack Jenkins to discuss Donald Trump's Islam speech in Saudi Arabia, the bipartisan efforts on criminal justice reform, special counsel Robert Mueller's even-handed background, & Trump's ridiculous quest to unite the world's three major religions - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 22, 20171 hr 55 min

Trump Denies & Lies (5.19.17)

Bill Press is out so Igor Volsky (Center for American Progress Action Fund) is filling in. He welcomes Pam Vogel, Ken Gude, & Rep. Al Green (D-TX) to recap a wild week in the news including Donald Trump's denial that he told Comey not to investigate Flynn, the death of Roger Ailes, what to expect from special prosecutor Robert Mueller, and the first call for impeachment from Congress - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

May 19, 20171 hr 52 min

Can Trump Survive 4 Years? (5.18.17)

Bill Press welcomes Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Joe Cirincione, & David Fahrenthold to discuss the appointment of special prosecutor Robert Mueller, what it will take to call Trump's Comey request an obstruction of justice, previewing Trump's overseas speech on Islam, and an interview with Trump's biggest media enemy - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

May 18, 20171 hr 55 min

Obstruction of Justice (5.17.17)

Bill Press welcomes Ryan Reilly, Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI), & Tom LoBianco to discuss Donald Trump asking James Comey not to fire Michael Flynn, whether or not it should be concerned an obstruction of justice, the need for a special prosecutor, and what it will take to get Republicans to say 'impeachment' - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 20171 hr 55 min

A Careless and Reckless President (5.16.17)

Bill Press welcomes Tom DeFrank & Maggie Severns to discuss the Washington Post's bombshell report on Donald Trump's sharing of classified information, Trump's hypocrisy on careless handling of classified material, reckless stock trading among members of Congress, and a big win for voting rights advocates in North Carolina - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

May 16, 20171 hr 55 min

Jeff Sessions: Jailer-in-Chief (5.15.17)

Bill Press welcomes Clare Foran & Faiz Shakir to discuss Donald Trump's false assumption that James Comey's firing would be popular, the Democrats' lack of an impeachment plan, Trump's idea to do away with press briefings, and the ACLU's crusade against Jeff Sessions' heavy-handed 'crime crackdown' - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 20171 hr 55 min

Who Fired Comey? (5.12.17)

Bill Press is out so Sabrina Siddiqui (The Guardian) is filling in. She welcomes Graham Vyse, Tyler Tynes, & Jessica Schulberg to discuss the White House's shifting narrative on who recommended Comey's firing, the shortlist of possible replacements at the FBI, Rep. Jan Schakowsky's war against the NFL, & whether or not James Comey enjoyed broad support among his FBI colleagues - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

May 12, 20171 hr 52 min

A Constitutional Crisis (5.11.17)

Bill Press welcomes Debbie Hines, Ray LaHood, & Cory Bennett to discuss Sarah Huckabee Sanders' embarrassing defense of Trump's James Comey firing, why a constitutional crisis may be looming, a former transportation secretary's 'F' grade for US infrastructure, & what we can learn from the French election hacking - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

May 11, 20171 hr 55 min

Trump's Nixonian Firing (5.10.17)

Bill Press welcomes Niels Lesniewski, Danielle Paquette, & Adam Smith to discuss Donald Trump's abrupt decision to fire FBI director James Comey, a bipartisan condemnation of the firing in the Senate, Ivanka Trump's conflicts of interest, & the Kushner company's golden visas - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 20171 hr 53 min

Sally Yates Speaks Her Truth (5.9.17)

Bill Press welcomes Jimmy Dahman, Ali Watkins, & Dave Jamieson to discuss Sally Yates' testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the latest efforts from the Town Hall Project, how Yates tried to warn the White House about Michael Flynn, & the lies Republicans tell about their health-care plan - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 09, 20171 hr 53 min

Paul Ryan's Latest Lie (5.8.17)

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Jack Jenkins, Melanie Zanona, & Joel Payne to discuss Paul Ryan's lie that his health care bill received a CBO score, the Evangelicals who have stood by Donald Trump, whether an infrastructure bill could come to fruition soon, & the sharp contrast between the two parties' visions for health care - the full Monday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

May 08, 20171 hr 52 min

Democrats Acquire Ammunition for 2018 (5.5.17)

Bill Press is out so executive producer Peter Ogburn is filling in. He welcomes Alexi McCammond, Hunter Walker, & Alexandra Petri to discuss the GOP's health care bill passing the House, how Democrats plan to use the shortcomings of the bill for the 2018 midterms, Mike Pence's lily-white Cinco de Mayo celebration, & the New York Times' climate science-denying columnist - the full Friday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

May 05, 20171 hr 52 min

The GOP's Health Care or High Water (5.4.17)

Bill Press welcomes John Iadarola, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Joe Cirincione, & Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) to discuss the Republicans' belief that they finally have the votes for their ACA replacement bill, why millions of Americans are at risk under their plan, Donald Trump's lack of love for Democratic world leaders, & the Progressive Caucus' People's Budget - the full Thursday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

May 04, 20171 hr 55 min

Hillary Clinton Joins the Resistance (5.3.17)

Bill Press welcomes Matt Gertz, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), & Ray Mabus to discuss Hillary Clinton's return to public life, the future of Fox News, the reintroduction of the Equality Act in Congress, & the 75th Secretary of the Navy's take on Donald Trump's relationship with the military - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 03, 20171 hr 53 min

Trump's Revisionist History (5.2.17)

Bill Press welcomes Vann R. Newkirk II, Matt Fuller, & Jennifer Bendery to discuss Sean Spicer's awkward defense of North Korea's dictator, Donald Trump's Civil War theory, the GOP's latest crack at a health-care bill, & the Obama wiretapping claims that never seem to die down - the full Tuesday edition of the Bill Press Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 02, 20171 hr 54 min
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