A weekly podcast making sense of the Trump era, Talking Points Memo founder Josh Marshall and reporter Kate Riga provide insight into the big political stories of the day.
Josh, Kate and David discuss what we know — and the many things we don’t — coming out of the New Hampshire primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate, and David are joined by Tierney Sneed and Josh Kovensky to help us unpack a truly epic week of news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate, and David are joined by reporter Matt Shuham to analyze the unmitigated mess that was the Iowa caucus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate and David discuss the revelation from John Bolton’s unpublished manuscript and whether it’ll alter the witness calculus for Senate Republicans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Kary Antholis, former HBO executive and founder of Crime Story, talks about his project focusing on the intersection of criminal justice and storytelling. We talk about his fascinating interview with Attorney General Bill Barr, the OJ Simpson trial and the impeachment trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Josh, Kate and David discuss the cast of characters running the impeachment trial as well as news that the Saudi Arabian crown prince infiltrated Jeff Bezos’ phone and stole his data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate and David analyze the Warren-Sanders conflict and make predictions about the Iowa debate and upcoming Senate impeachment trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate and David delve into the biggest stories at home and abroad as tensions rise after the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and Nancy Pelosi holds onto the articles of impeachment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate, David and Matt Shuham take a look at the latest impeachment news, including Rudy Giuliani's ongoing dirt-digging efforts and Rep. Jeff Van Drew's switch from Democrat to Republican. Finally, we discuss some of the big and overlooked stories of 2019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Joshes, David and senior newswriter Nicole discuss House Democrats’ decision to file just two articles of impeachment, ditching findings from Mueller’s report and ongoing legal battles over emolument violations. The group also lays out the findings from the Justice Department inspector general’s report and the lack of fireworks at the latest impeachment hearing. Finally, Josh Kovensky walks us through his exclusive deep dive into Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky’s ties to the Ukraine press...
Josh, Kate, David, and Matt look ahead to the next phase of the impeachment inquiry spearheaded by Jerry Nadler’s House Judiciary Committee. Matt also shares his notes from the courthouse, where he sat in on a hearing for Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh, Kate, David and reporter Matt Shuham break down the impeachment hearings and dig into what the public phase of impeachment inquiry has revealed so far. After that, the group talks about Democrats’ strategy as the probe moves toward a vote and 2020 draws near. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
TPM investigative reporter Tierney Sneed joins Josh, Kate and David to talk about the first public impeachment hearing this week. Tierney was inside the (freezing) room where the action was. We also go into the latest in Roger Stone’s trial and an election to watch this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Kate, David and the Joshes analyze the transcripts of the testimonies of Gordon Sondland and Kurt Volker before diving into Tuesday’s elections and what it means for 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Errol Morris talks about his new documentary about Steve Bannon, "American Dharma." It's a contentious interview about a provocative film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Joshes, Kate and David discuss a week replete with impeachment developments, from the first current White House official’s testimony (against the administration’s wishes) to the Republicans’ fearless storming of the SCIF. The group also parses the arraignment of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, as well as the Baghdadi raid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Josh, Kate, David and reporter Matt Shuham discuss top Ukraine diplomat Bill Taylor’s bombshell testimony after one of the most explosive days of the impeachment inquiry yet. The group also discusses the baffling campaign of Tulsi Gabbard and her spat with Hillary Clinton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
TPM investigative reporter Josh Kovensky joins Josh, Kate and David to talk about the drip, drip, drip of revelations out of witness testimonies in House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. Josh Kovensky also breaks down the backstory of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, two associates of Rudy Giuliani who were arrested last week. Finally, Josh, Kate and David dissect the 12-person Democratic debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Josh, David and Kate discuss the Volker-Taylor-Sondland text messages, Trump’s on-air message to China and how all of the almost-daily Ukrainian revelations will factor into next week’s Democratic debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Attorney General William Barr has been bending over backward to serve Trump’s ends. After his busy summer of traveling to pressure foreign leaders to entertain MAGA conspiracy theories, it’s coming clear just how heavily implicated Barr is in the global strong-arming. Kate, David and the Joshes dig into the whats and whys of Barr’s involvement, and the continuously unfurling Ukrainian scandal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
As part of our membership drive, Josh, Kate and David discuss TPM, the importance of independent journalism today and how the media business has changed over the years. Please go to talkingpointsmemo.com and join us today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
There has been so much news since Tuesday that we're back with a breaking news podcast, discussing the release of the whistleblower complaint and acting DNI Joseph Maguire's testimony before Congress. Catch up on what has happened and where the story may be going next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
TPM investigative reporter Josh Kovensky outlines the recent history leading up to the burgeoning scandal involving Trump pressuring the Ukrainian government to dig up dirt on Joe Biden. Before coming to TPM, Josh reported from Kyiv and is familiar with all the players involved. He helps break down everything you need to know about the whole saga. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
In the last 24 hours, the story of the DNI whistleblower has exploded, tying together Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s Spanish gallivanting, President Donald Trump’s alarming phone call in which he reportedly tried to pressure the Ukrainian president and the political machinations of Ukraine’s new regime. Reporter Josh Kovensky, who has long been covering these dynamics and came to us from an outlet Kyiv itself, breaks it down with Kate and Josh. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Corey Lewandowski stonewalled Democrats throughout his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee this week before making the headline-grabbing statement that he doesn't need to tell the truth to the media. CNN decided that was good reason to have him on TV. TPM newswriter Nicole Lafond joins Kate, Josh and David to talk about it and to dig into the New York Times' Kavanaugh debacle. TPM managing editor John Light also joins to discuss Trump's attack on Obama's climate legacy. See Privacy P...
Josh, Kate and David review the latest investigative reporting on evangelical scion Jerry Falwell Jr.’s alleged mismanagement of Liberty University, with a heap of weird sex stuff thrown in. They also discuss why the Trump-hurricane-Sharpie saga is a story we should take seriously, and Tuesday’s special election in North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Josh, David and Kate talk 2020, and how recent polls have shown President Trump trailing a number of Democratic candidates in general election match-ups. They also address the Biden war story imbroglio and Vice President Pence's out-of-the-way trip to a Trump resort in Ireland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Josh Marshall, Kate Riga, David Taintor and Josh Kovensky discuss the President's bank's refusal to say whether they have his tax returns. Then, they review two weeks of escalating presidential bizarreness — from plans to nuke hurricanes to the G7 summit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Josh Marshall, co-host David Taintor, newswriter Kate Riga and reporter Josh Kovensky discuss the parade of would-be mass shooters who... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Josh Marshall, author Nell Scovell, TPM newswriter Kate Riga and senior editor David Taintor talk about the conspiracies surrounding Jeffrey... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
