Jared Kushner's security clearance has allegedly been downgraded. What does that mean? Will Trump even pay any attention to it? We ask Evan McMorris Santoro from Vice. Plus, we take a look at the state of conservative politics with Emily Atkin from The New Republic. She was recently at CPAC and talked with today's Republicans. And, the midterms are right around the corner. Simone Pathe from Roll Call gets us up to speed on important races and whether or not Paul Ryan can survive a challenge! See...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Bill's voice is gone, so Peter Ogburn steps in to help host the show! We talk about Donald Trump meeting with American governors about arming teachers and all other matters of gun control. We were joined by Politico's Andrew Restuccia, Splinter's Emma Roller and Jon Allen from NBC News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Donald Trump doubled down on the crazy idea that we need to arm teachers. This is a national disgrace. We have an in-depth conversation on the gun issues with Igor Volsky from the Center for American Progress and Matt Laslo from Rolling Stone. Plus, Robert Mueller isn't letting up. Zoe Tillman from Buzzfeed gives us the details of his latest indictments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 51 min
The GOP and the NRA are on the same page. They're actually talking about giving teachers guns. Sick Guest host Chris Lu is in studio to talk about that with Eugenio Weigend from the Center for American Progress. Plus, Austin Evers from American Oversight talks about how to keep our politicians in check. And it's been one year since Tom Perez took over the DNC. How's he doing? We asked him! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 52 min
We continue to talk about gun safety in America. Between the listening session at the White House and the CNN Town Hall, we heard from multiple voices that have been ruined by senseless gun violence. Jennifer Hoppe from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in Amerca joins us to talkabout what action they want to see. CPAC kicks off today! Ben Kamisar from The Hill gives us a preview. Plus, all the latest from the WH with Bloomberg's Justin Sink! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Believe it or not, the GOP is smearing the survivors of the Parkland Shooting. They are saying that the children are being paid by George Soros and actors. Deplorable. The Trump Administration FINALLY acknowledges that Russia meddled in our elections. Patrick Tucker from Defense One explains what is being done. Plus, The Trump family continues to scam the American people. Adam Smith from Every Voice tells us about Trump Jr's latest trip to India. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 52 min
We now have definitive proof that Russia influenced the US Elections. Who gets the blame? The GOP seems to think it's the fault of Barack Obama. Zack Beauchamp from Vox catches us up on the latest on the case for collusion. What's happening at the US State Department, Josh Lederman from the AP joins us. And Jordan Fabian from The Hill gives us a report from the Trump WH See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 53 min
The students who have grown up with gun violence in their schools won't allow inaction on guns to happen any longer. We discuss the latest horrible shooting in American schools and what happens next. Plus, Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia continues. Ryan Reilly from HuffPost joins us. And that fruit you're eating probably isn't locally grown. Dan Stone is the author of a great new book called The Food Explorer . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 48 min
Guest host Alexi McCammond from Axios looks at the fallout from the horrible school shooting in Florida. Is it finally time to see some real legislation? The DACA deal might not actually happen. Mitch McConnell shut down discussion of it. Vox's Dara Lind and Business Insider's Joe Perticone discuss. And a look at midterms with Addy Baird from ThinkProgress! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Another horrible shooting in America. Will anything actually be done this time? Don't count on it. We talk to Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY 3rd) about it. He PROUDLY carries an "F" rating from the NRA. Plus, the turmoil in the White House only gets worse. Asawin Suebsang from The Daily Beast and Nikki Schwab from The Daily Mail join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Sarah Huckabee Sanders went to war with journalists over the handling of Rob Porter. She's only making it worse. We talk to Hunter Walker from Yahoo News about the WH turmoil. Plus, former Mayor of New Orleans Marc Morial talks about Black History Month under the Trump administration. And climate change is getting virtually NO coverage in the mainstream media. WHY?? Lisa Hymas from Media Matters explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Guest host Peter Ogburn welcomes Rebecca Vallas back to the show to dive into the Trump budget. What does it mean? What does he want? A great explanation of where he wants to take the country. Plus, remember the Democratic memo? Jessica Schulberg from HuffPost gives us an update. And a discussion on how evangelicals can continue to support Donald Trump with Jack Jenkins from the Religion News Service! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 55 min
The Rob Porter scandal in the WH continues to grow. Can John Kelly survive it? We talk to John O'Grady, President at AFGE National Council of EPA Locals #238 about the assault on the EPA from an unlikely source: Scott Pruitt, the man who is in charge. Plus, a new study from the Center for American Progress takes a look at just how rampant American's addiction to firearms is. And the Olympics are underway! HuffPost's Travis Waldron talk about how Mike Pence "took a knee" while in South Korea and ...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Rand Paul shut down the government with his stunt filibuster at the last minute. Guest host Igor Volsky explains why that's total BS. We talk to Politico's Connor O'Brien, USA Today's Eliza Collins and Rebecca Vallas, host of the Off-Kilter podcast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 09, 2018•1 hr 52 min
It turns out, the WH was serious about a military parade. GOPers lined up to praise the idea and the Secretary of Defense says they're sending several proposals to the White House for review. Whatever happened to speak softly and carry a big stick? We talk to Paul Singer from USA Today about the latest budget deal, Splinter's Emma Roller about Democrats being competitive in every state and Space X with The Atlantic's Marina Koren! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
Feb 08, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Donald Trump wants a military parade in his honor here in America. What a disgrace. With redistricting around the country, we talked to Common Cause's Stephen Spaulding. Plus, are Democrats ready for the election wave of 2018? We ask Alex Seitz-Wald of NBC News. Will Americans riot in the street if Robert Mueller or Rod Rosenstein are fired? Rep Ted Lieu (D-CA) says YES See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Donald Trump has spent his entire presidency taking credit for the strength of the stock market. Then it took the single biggest daily drop in the history of the market. Is this still his market? We talk to USA Today's Ray Locker, the DNC's Xochitl Hinojosa and Politico's Andrew Restuccia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Devin Nunes and the GOP have given Trump what he wanted: The infamous memo that attempts to discredit the FBI. But will it work? We talk to Daniel Strauss from Politico and Graham Vyse of the New Republic. Plus, we have NEW Super Bowl champions. Lindsay Gibbs from ThinkProgress gives us the details, and the latest on the sickening Larry Nassar story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 53 min
Donald Trump is waging war against his own FBI. The memo is coming and the GOP might be overplaying their hand. Trump laid out his intention to get something done on infrastructure in the SOTU, but can he get it done? The Hill's Melanie Zanona tells us. Plus, an update on the Russia investigation with Pema Levy from Mother Jones and Faiz Shakir from the ACLU is in studio! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 51 min
It's war between Democrats and Republicans. Even the FBI has weighed in on the partisan stunts by Devin Nunes and the GOP. We talk about it with The Guardian's Sabrina Siddiqui and Jen Bendery from HuffPost. Plus, do Dems have a chance of taking the House and/or Senate in 2018? Kyle Kondik has the data! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Guest host Jason Dick recaps Tuesday night's SOTU with CQ Roll Call's John T Bennett. What were some of the biggest takeaways? Plus, Kate Ackley from CQ Roll Call and Humberto Sanchez from the Nevada Independent! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 52 min
We're previewing the State of the Union on today's show. Former US Deputy Secretary of Labor Chris Lu gives us some behind the scenes on how a SOTU gets put together, Plus, the #MeToo movement continues. Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress Jocelyn Frye gives us the details. And Scott Pruitt has a stranglehold on the EPA. Vox's Umair Irfan has the story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Donald Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller. Will the GOP allow this behavior? We talk to HuffPost's Matt Fuller and Democratic Strategist Joel Payne about it. Plus, the HHS has a new secretary: Alex Azar. Who is he? Randy Barrett from Tarbell.org gives us the latetst. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Shockwaves throughout DC as the NYT reports that Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller. How will that impact the White House? Guest host Evan McMorris-Santoro from Vice News talks to HuffPost's Ryan Reilly about it. Plus, the Doomsday Clock is getting closer to midnight. Emily Atkin from The New Republic explains what that means. And with DACA/immigration deals up in the air, where are we now? Ted Hesson from Politico walks us through it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Jan 26, 2018•1 hr 52 min
In a gaggle with reporters, Trump might have sunk a DACA Deal. It's clear that he doesn't understand what the hell he's talking about. He also said he looks forward to talking to Robert Mueller. We talk about it with USA Today's Paul Singer. Plus, Donald Trump is taking his assault on green energy to Davos. Axios's Amy harder gives us the details. And how are DREAMers feeling about the shutdown and the lack of a deal? We talk to Esther Lee from ThinkProgress about her experiences. See Privacy Po...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 51 min
We now know that Robert Mueller has talked to AG Jeff Sessions and intends to meet with Donald Trump. Can the administration survive? We talk that, the shutdown and the future of a DACA deal with National Journal's Adam Wollner, The Hill's Jordan Fabian and WaPo's Eugene Scott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr 44 min
Democrats had the high ground and they gave it all away in the shutdown fight. WHY? We try and answer that question on today's show. We get all the details of the shutdown deal with Daniel Lippman from Politico and learn how government employees are impacted by a shutdown from AFGE Policy Director Jacque Simon. PLUS - Ana Kasparian from the Young Turks is in studio to give us a preview of Bernie Sanders Town Hall on Medicare for All! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 51 min
We begin the week with Day 3 of Trump's Shutdown. When will it end? Will Democrats actually trust McConnell and the GOP? We analyze it with Rep. Dan Kildee from Michigan. Plus, it's officially been one year of President Donald Trump. We talk about it with Capri Cafaro and Joe Cirincione looks at the year of Trump's foreign policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Will the government shutdown? That's the question America is waiting for Donald Trump to answer. We talk about it with Tom Jawetz from the Center for American Progress and Steven Shepard from Politico. Plus, the #MeToo movement continues to grow with allegations against Aziz Ansari. We discuss them with Jessica Raven. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Republican lawmakers are having to BEG Donald Trump to give them some guidance on DACA to avoid a government shutdown. And Chief of Staff John Kelly says Trump isn't going to build the entire wall AND Mexico isn't going to pay for it. Who is running the country? The Women's March is happening again this weekend. We talk to Jacqueline Ayers from Planned Parenthood about some of the details. Plus, has Donald Trump lost his mind? We talk to Michael Tansey, a doctor and author who makes the argument...
Jan 18, 2018•1 hr 51 min