Larry Sabato is the Founder and Director of the University of Virginia Institute of Politics. There is no better political analyst in the country. Here are the key points he made in today’s Bill Press Pod: The 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is seen as a very close race, with no clear frontrunner. Sabato believes Harris performed well in the first presidential debate, getting under Trump's skin effectively. However, the debate likely only moved the needle slight...
Sep 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 565
Debate: Strategy. Debate: No Strategy. Dogs, Cats, Geese. MAGA Rumor Mill. GOP Abortion Problem. Harris Powerful on Abortion, Trump Waffles on Abortion. Harris Credible as POTUS. Another Debate? Shutdown Re-run. With David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY, Jeff Dufour, Editor in chief at The National Journal and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter at NOTUS. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org . See Privacy Pol...
Sep 13, 2024•44 min•Ep. 564
Reporters’ Roundtable regular and Political Correspondent for19th news, Amanda Becker is back with a quick reaction to last night’s debate. Her book " You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post Dobbs America " makes her one of the foremost experts on the battle for abortion rights ands its impact on politics. As expected, Abortion was a major topic. Amanda gives her informed reaction to both Harris and Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Sep 11, 2024•13 min•Ep. 564
Our guest today is Reporters’ Roundtable regular and Political Correspondent for19th news, Amanda Becker. Her book " You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post Dobbs America " provides valuable insights into the battle for abortion rights. It was published today. She and Bill discuss the book and the overturning of Roe V Wade and its impact on the 2024 election although the 2024 election is expected to be decided mostly on personalities rather than policy. However, one of the centr...
Sep 10, 2024•39 min•Ep. 563
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. Harris Still Not Well Known. Liz Cheney for Harris. Harris on Small Business. Trump on What?? Debate Will be Key, With Gabe Debenedetti, National Correspondent for New York Magazine, Jasmine Wright, reporting on the Presidential campaign for NOTUS and Geoff Earle, US Deputy Political Editor of MailOnline.com. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Sep 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 562
Bill and Jonathan Martin discuss the state of the 2024 presidential race. Martin is the Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist for Politico. They agree that Kamala Harris has a slight advantage, but the race is still a toss-up. They discuss the importance of key battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as well as the potential impact of issues like abortion and immigration. They also talk about the role of Donald Trump and the choice between two different per...
Sep 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 561
CNN Interviews Harris. Walz Was There, Too. Trump Still Flails vs Harris. Trump in a Box on Abortion, IVF. Trump Violates Arlington Rules. Vance’s Awkward Events. RFK, Jr. Endorsement Effect. With Maya King, Politics Reporter covering The South for The New York Times, Philip Bump, National Columnist for The Washington Post, author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter and author of the great book, The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America, and Linda Feld...
Aug 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 560
Washington Post Columnist Dana Milbank and Bill discuss the recent changes in the American political scene. Dana Milbank expresses his surprise at how dramatically the political landscape has shifted in just a month. He initially expected an unpleasant political season but now finds it to be an interesting story. They also discuss the Democratic National Convention and how it compared to expectations. Dana Milbank mentions that there were fewer protests and conflicts than anticipated. They highl...
Aug 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 559
Harris: Who I Am. On Offense on Border. Addressed Palestine. Protests Fizzle. Trump Freaks Out. Walz Connects on Family. Joy! Freedom Takes the Stage. Provoking Trump. RFK, Jr. Dropping Out. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, Amanda Becker, Washington and Politics Reporter for 19th News and author of the new book, YOU MUST STAND-UP, The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America , out next month and Jason Dick, Editor in chief at CQ Roll-Call. ...
Aug 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 558
Bill's reactions and insights from the Convention on day three. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Aug 22, 2024•9 min•Ep. 557
Bill's reaction to another wonderful day at the Democratic National Convention. The joyful Roll Call, the Speeches from Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Michelle and Barack Obama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Aug 21, 2024•11 min•Ep. 556
Wow. What a first night of the Democratic National Convention! Bill was on scene talking to delegates and politicians. Get his reactions and insights. Plus highlights of the best speeches including Harris, AOC, Rafael Warnock, Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and Joe Biden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 20, 2024•21 min•Ep. 555
Trump Embraces Personal Attacks, Can’t Stay on Message. Vance, GOP Abortion Fail. Trump Trashes Congressional Medal of Honor Winners. New Level of Democratic Enthusiasm. RFK, Jr. Crashing. Evangelicals for Harris. What to Expect at The Democratic National Convention. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor at NBC News, Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico and Emily Goodin, Senior White House Correspondent for DailyMail.com Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food a...
Aug 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 553
In today’s episode, Dahlia Lithwick, the Senior Legal Correspondent for Slate Magazine, discusses President Biden's proposed reforms to the Supreme Court. Lithwick believes that Biden's efforts this time are more meaningful and that it is important to have a conversation about potential changes to the court. She highlights the need for term limits for justices, stating that it would keep ideas fresh and depoliticize the institution. Lithwick also emphasizes the importance of a binding code of co...
Aug 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 552
Trump’s Lying Presser: Fake Helicopter Crash. Sexist Attack on Harris. Abortion Delusion. MLK Crowd Whopper. And Harris’ CA Record. How Long Will “Joy” Work? Walzmentum. “Swiftboat” Attacks. Debate Expectations. CA Senate, House Races. With Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer, San Francisco Chronicle, Melanie Mason, Senior Political Writer at POLITICO California and Marisa Lagos, Politics Correspondent, KQED News. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union. More information a...
Aug 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 550
John Nichols is the National Affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times in Madison Wisconsin. He discusses the political landscape and the excitement surrounding Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate. He reflects on the energy and momentum she has generated in just a few days since the announcement. Nichols also discusses the response from Republicans, including some who have not endorsed Trump. He believes that America is ready for a woman, especially a w...
Aug 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 551
Political Sea Change. Will Honeymoon Last? Trump’s Racist Attack. Will They Debate? JD Vance “Weird” and Struggling. No GOP Convention Bump. The Weird Factor. VP Search Ending. Biden’s Prisoner Swap. With Alex Seitz-Wald, National Politics Reporter for NBC News, Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Autoworkers Union. More information at UAW.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Aug 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 549
In this episode Bill talks with Jamal Simmons, former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House. He discusses the remarkable launch of Harris as the new Democratic nominee, highlighting the success of various Zoom calls organized by different groups to raise funds for her campaign. Simmons describes Harris as someone who is attentive to the needs and perspectives of different communities and has a keen mind for asking questions. He believes that Harris, having b...
Jul 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 548
Biden Bows Out. Harris Roars in With: No Opposition. Grassroots Energy. “Prosecutor vs Felon.” Trump, GOP Flailing. Biden From the Oval Office. Dem Veepstakes. Vance in Trouble? With Maya King, Politics Reporter for the New York Times, covering the South, Linda Feldmann, Washington bureau chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor and John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' Int...
Jul 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 547
President Biden has stepped down from his campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Congressman Jared Huffman of California supports this decision and believes it gives the Democratic Party a chance to win the upcoming election. He praises Biden for putting the country above his own ambition and securing his place in history. Huffman has worked with Harris in the past and believes she brings strength and authenticity to the party. He also addresses concerns about a cor...
Jul 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 546
GOP Convention. No Trump Pivot. Long Rambling Speech. J.D. Vance Gets VP Nod. Assassination Attempt Impact. Vise on Biden Closing Fast. Harris the Choice? With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call and Brian Beutler, author of the OffMessage.net Newsletter on Substack. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. Doing God's work in classrooms from Preschool to Graduate School . More in...
Jul 19, 2024•47 min•Ep. 545
In this episode, Bill discusses the potential impact of the recent attempted assassination on the 2024 presidential race. He speaks with Jeff Dufour, editor in chief of the National Journal, about the short-term and long-term effects of the incident. They discuss the possibility of a temporary bump in support for Republicans, but ultimately expect the race to settle back into the usual patterns. They also discuss the rhetoric surrounding the incident and the potential for increased security meas...
Jul 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 544
Biden News Conference. "Control Guns Not Girls." Dam Breaking? Plan B-VP Harris? Trump’s Project 2025. GOP National Convention. Trump’s VP Pick. With David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and author of the upcoming book, You Must Stand Up, The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America and Jasmine Wright, Political Reporter for NOTUS. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union. Their motto- "The...
Jul 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 543
Bill’s guest today is Jamie Manson, President of Catholics for Choice, an organization that supports abortion rights and believes that the Catholic Church should give women the freedom to control their own bodies. The organization reflects the fact that the majority of Catholics in the United States support abortion rights, according to a recent Pew study. However, there is little public support for the organization among the Catholic clergy in the US, as they face severe repercussions for quest...
Jul 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 542
David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the importance of focusing on races beyond the presidential election, such as State House and Senate seats and governorships as well as the U.S. House. He highlights the need for Democrats to compete in every district and emphasizes the threat of Project 2025, a plan by Trump supporters to dismantle the government if Trump is reelected. Pepper also discusses the use of school vouchers to undermine public education and calls for a...
Jul 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 541
All about the debate and what might come next with an all-star panel of Lynn Sweet, columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Philip Bump, Washington Post national columnist, author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and Author of the great book, The Aftermath and Emily Goodin, U.S. political reporter for the DailyMail.com Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org See Privacy Policy at https...
Jun 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 540
In this episode Bill interviews Rick Wilson, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent Donald Trump from being re-elected. Wilson discusses the work of the Lincoln Project and their efforts to persuade disaffected Republicans not to vote for Trump. He also talks about the impact of their ads, which fall into three categories: ads that mock and provoke Trump, ads that support Joe Biden, and ads that motivate people to vote. Wilson emphasizes the importance of ...
Jun 25, 2024•36 min•Ep. 539
Debate Prep. Bar Set Too Low? Burden on CNN Hosts. Bad Trump Polls. “Convicted Felon” Impact. Big Political Events to Come. Scotus Rulings. Politics of Drafting Women With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor. Host of the Monitor Breakfast, Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal Hotline and Jasmine Wright, Reporter. Albritton Journalism Institute, also called NOTUS. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federati...
Jun 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 538
In this episode, Bill interviews Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of two great biographies of Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Bush about her new book "The Rule Breaker" which explores the life and career of TV journalist Barbara Walters. Page discusses why she chose to write about Walters and highlights her achievements as the first female to break into the male-dominated world of national television. They also discuss Walters' relentless drive and her ability to land big in...
Jun 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 537
SCOTUS on Abortion. Politics of Abortion Rights. Southern Baptists: No IVF. Trump Rallies GOP Congress. Trump Disses Milwaukee, Site of the RNC. D’s Message Democracy to Their Base. Biden at G7 in Italy. No Pardon for Hunter. Biden vs Bad Economic Vibes. Biden vs Bad Crime Vibes. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and author of the upcoming book, You Must Stand Up, the Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America , ...
Jun 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 536
