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New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to keep his coalition together. The Righting’s Howard Polskin joins us to discuss the splintering of the MAGA movement as they turn on President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump blocking the Strait of Hormuz and his other strategic blunders. Ed FitzGerald joins us to talk about his run for Congress in Ohio’s 7th District against Congressman Max Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about consumer sentiment hitting its lowest level ever. Author Bradley Onishi joins us to discuss Pete Hegseth and the peculiar religious influences in his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about MAGA’s anger at Trump over the chaos of the Iran war. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman joins us to discuss how they are pushing back against Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about bipartisan calls to invoke the 25th Amendment on Trump. The New Yorker’s Antonia Hitchens joins us to discuss the Groyper movement and whether it’s the future of the right wing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the escalation in Iran and how it’s affecting life in America. Politico’s Peter S. Canellos joins us to talk about his new book, Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the fallout from AG Pam Bondi getting fired. The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer joins us to discuss the strange campaign financing trends shaping the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about President Trump attending the Supreme Court’s deliberations on birthright citizenship. Wired’s Caroline Haskins joins us to discuss her blockbuster reporting that the IRS is enlisting Palantir to help with audits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency. Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek joins us to discuss his very real chances of becoming Iowa’s next senator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump sending 50,000 troops to the Middle East. The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McWhirter joins us to talk about MAGA’s strange splinter movement in Arkansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS. The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republicans’ unusual plan to hold a midterms convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins us to discuss this weekend’s No Kings rally, which could be the biggest political rally in American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota joins us to discuss his new reporting on the unitary executive theory and its threats to our democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports. Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Supreme Court and birthright citizenship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to discuss the many strains of antisemitism circulating around MAGA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing. Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night’s primary races. Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East. Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy. Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means for Americans at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth’s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the Department of War. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins us to discuss Governor Polis flirting with pardoning election meddler Tina Peters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump finally having to fire officials in his administration. Pro Publica's Doug Bock Clark joins us to talk about his blockbuster reporting on MAGA figures plotting to rig the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Ali Velshi stops by to talk about the “Epstein war.” Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the midterm battles he’s watching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files. We’ll also talk with The New York Times investigative reporter David Enrich about his blockbuster reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to customs officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Don Lemon Show’s Don Lemon stops by to talk about Trump’s admission that he has no plan for what to do in Iran. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details the SAVE Act and how Democrats can make sure it doesn’t pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s attempt to distract from continued scrutiny of the Epstein files by escalating military action abroad, including recent bombing in Iran. The Economist’s Archie Hall about Trump’s disastrous tariff policies — including the fallout from a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down key parts of his tariff agenda and the economic uncertainty that followed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to convince the American people that up is down.The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky about what Democrats should be doing to continue highlighting Trump’s ties to Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman stops by to discuss new details about the DOJ allegedly hiding a report concerning Trump’s alleged sexual interactions with a minor. Congressman Jared Moskowitz about efforts to obtain and release the remaining Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s State of the Union address. Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee, Representative Robert Garcia, about their next moves to continue seeking justice for Epstein’s victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the DOJ deleting a file from the Epstein files detailing Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged blackmail of Donald Trump. Michigan Democratic Senate primary candidate Mallory McMorrow about her run for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance stops by to talk about SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariff policy. Then, Epstein victim Maria Farmer details her horrifying experiences with Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The David Pakman Show’s David Pakman stops by to talk about Trump’s Epstein cover-up. Then we’ll speak with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez about how state AGs regulate Big Tech and the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about CBS cowering to the FCC by refusing to air an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham about his latest book, American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union: An Anthology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the effect of the Epstein files on the MAGA coalition. Then we’ll talk to Bob Brooks about his run to be congressman for Pennsylvania’s 7th District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW’s Eugene Daniels stops by to talk about the impending government shutdown. Then we’ll speak with Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold about the continued revelations from the Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to discuss Pam Bondi taking the stand to defend her handling of the Epstein files. Princeton’s Sam Wang about his run for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos stops by to talk about what the Epstein files say about our elites. Then we’ll speak with Yale’s Asha Rangappa about accountability for the elites named in the Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the Trump administration’s attempt to cover up the murder of Renée Good. The New Yorker’s Jonathan Blitzer about how the Trump administration is weaponizing the legal saga of Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers joins us to talk about the increasingly worrying state of the U.S. economy. The Miami Herald’s Julie K. Brown stops by to discuss the Epstein files—and the critical pieces that have yet to be put together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report’s Emma Vigeland stops by to discuss Trump’s attempt to seize the election—and the pushback it’s getting from within his own party. Maine Governor Janet Mills about her run to become the Democratic nominee for Senate in the great state of Maine, as she looks to take Senator Susan Collins’s seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about Trump’s latest plot to rig the midterms. Then we’ll speak with Cait Conley about her run in New York’s 17th district, where she’s hoping to flip this swing seat and unseat Congressman Mike Lawler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from the Epstein files and what Democratic wins in deep-red Texas mean for their midterm chances. Reporter Christopher Mathias details his new book To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway examines the arrest of Don Lemon and Trump’s further weaponization of the government. Kim Hardy details her run in North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump joins us to break down Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and the violent attack targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. New York Governor Kathy Hochul about how she plans to protect New Yorkers from ICE overreach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell examines the fallout from escalating ICE aggression and the recent high-profile shake-up in federal immigration leadership. New York Magazine’s Ben Terris details his reporting on Donald Trump’s chaotic trip to Davos and the broader implications for global leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details their new report on corruption and strategies for curbing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle breaks down the aftermath of Trump’s reckless behavior at Davos and how the world is reacting. Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra about Donald Trump’s bizarre rhetoric on credit card interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines how Donald Trump is bringing fear to America’s streets. Then Market Scoreboard Report’s Ron Insana details Trump’s erratic NATO negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh Hell's Tina Brown about Donald Trump’s chaotic trip to Davos. Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick examines what he saw on the ground in Minnesota.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s Board of Peace bribe scheme. Journalist Laura Jedeed details the incredibly irresponsible hiring practices ICE is using. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s Nobel Prize claims. Punchbowl News’ John Bresnahan details the chaos in Speaker Mike Johnson’s Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns Andy Levy examines why more Democrats aren’t backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment. Former Chicago Mayor and Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel details how the DNC can win the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias stops by to explain how he’s fighting back against Trump rigging the midterms. Rep. Ro Khanna about how he’s trying to force the release of the Epstein files to get around AG Bondi’s obstruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Kristi Noem’s lies. Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Chief of Staff Anne Caprara details how Democrats can fight back against Trump instead of caving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration.MSNOW’s Jacob Soboroff details his new book Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America’s New Age of Disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines the increasingly fascist actions of the Trump administration. Then The New York Times’ Lulu Garcia-Navarro details the complex dynamics Trump is facing in Venezuela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Conway examines his run for Congress in New York City. The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details the destabilization Trump has brought to the world stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s insane takeover of Venezuela. Then author Brad Meltzer details his new book The Viper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Texas School of Law professor Mechele Dickerson details her new book The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream. Then The Associated Press’ Mary Clare Jalonick examines her new book Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. John’s College President J. Walter Sterling examines how to educate in the age of AI. But first, Volts newsletter author David Roberts details the latest developments in climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Rohatyn details his documentary Drop Dead City, an extraordinary portrait of New York City’s fiscal crisis in the 1970s.The Groundwork Collective’s Lindsay Owens examines their blockbuster reporting on Instacart’s use of dynamic pricing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nerd Reich newsletter author and The New Republic contributor Gil Duran examines Silicon Valley leaders advocating for an anti-democracy agenda. NextGen America Executive Director Arianna Jones details how to mobilize young voters to turn out for Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Run For Something’s Amanda Litman examines how Democrats can recruit candidates to win the midterms. Heated’s Emily Atkin details the latest developments in climate change.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvard professor and How Democracies Die co-author Steven Levitsky details why he’s more optimistic about Trump failing a year into his presidency. Wesleyan University President Michael Roth examines how universities are pushing back against Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5-4 podcast co-host Peter Shamshiri previews what to expect from the Supreme Court next year. Yale’s Beverly Gage examines the history of the FBI and how it reflects on Kash Patel’s reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines President Trump’s demented rants about other presidents. California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer details his run to become California’s top elected official. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the lawless actions of the Trump administration. Substack’s Paul Krugman details what he sees unfolding in the dismal Trump economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines Susie Wiles’ unhinged interview about what’s happening inside the Trump White House.MSNOW’s Paola Ramos details Latino voters and their Trump regrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s economic delusions as we enter the holiday season. The New York Times’ Lydia Polgreen details America’s disastrous immigration policy and the toll it’s taking on the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Donald Trump’s unpopular reign over America. Then Jacob Silverman details his new book Gilded Rage and the latest in crypto grifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the impeachment effort to oust RFK Jr. after his disastrous reign at HHS. Senator Tammy Baldwin details the upcoming battle to keep healthcare costs low.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the splintering of MAGA.The New York Times’ Annie Karni details the chaos inside Mike Johnson’s Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s indefensible pardons. Tim Wu details his new book The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details Costco’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariff policies harming their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s reckless push to drag America into war. Then Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Robert Garcia details the latest tranche of Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines Trump’s unhinged cabinet meeting. Then The New York Times’ Ryan Mac details David Sacks and his corrupt dealings inside the Trump White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the numerous corrupt dealings happening inside the Trump White House on the back of U.S. foreign policy. Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr details why she’s a Democrat running in a Republican primary for Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former USAID official for the Bureau of Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande details the implications of dismantling USAID as well as his new documentary Rovina's Choice. Laura K. Field examines her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Democratic pollster James Carville examines why populism is the path for Democrats to win.The Center for Working Class Politics’ Jared Abbott details The Democratic Penalty and how Democrats can win with a populist message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the infighting within Democratic leadership. Then Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin details the Democrats’ chances of flipping the House and Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the disbanding of DOGE. Then American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump’s alarming statement that Democrats should be hanged. Aftyn Behn details her run for Congress in a swing district in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how everyday citizens are fighting back against ICE. Then The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details how MAGA infighting is weakening Trump’s administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines Trump’s maneuvers to avoid the release of the Epstein files. Then Vanessa Williamson details her new book The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the civil war inside the White House and how Trump’s chief of staff may be on the way out. Author, Michael Steinberger, details his new book, The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the fallout from the post-Epstein emails. Then Semafor’s Dave Weigel details the vibe shift since Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Society for the Rule of Law examines the Oversight Committee’s dropped investigation into Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joy Reid Show’s Joy Reid examines how Democrats are squandering their enthusiasm after last week’s election wins. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan details his run for governor in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump continues to lose the messaging war over the shutdown. The Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz and Morris Katz detail how Democrats continue to win heading into the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines Trump’s economy and why it’s so weak that we aren’t getting any numbers. Then former vice-presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz details how the government shutdown is affecting his constituents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the election results and what they mean for the future of the Democratic Party. Then Congressman Robert Garcia details the passage of Prop 50 and its implications for Democrats’ chances of taking back Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treason Substack’s Miles Taylor examines Trump’s escalating war in Africa. Then Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales details his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump’s government has become so dysfunctional it can’t even keep airports running. New York Magazine’s Irin Carmon details her new book Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl details his new book Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. Then The Lever’s David Sirota examines his new book Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance details her new book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. Author Julien Brave Noisecat examines their new book We Survived the Night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s plan not just to distract, but to fundamentally change America. Senator Ed Markey details the government shutdown and its costs to the American people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump receiving an illegal $130 million donation from one of his top donors. Then the DLCC’s Heather Williams details how Democrats win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines the consequences of Trump’s increasingly unpopular rule. Congressman Jared Moskowitz details Republicans’ poor bargaining as the government shutdown continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TPM’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s demand to be paid by his own government. Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre details her new book Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s destruction of the White House—both literal and metaphorical. Then Lawfare’s Anna Bower details her wild text exchanges with prosecutor Lindsay Halligan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly unpopular agenda. The New York Times’ Adam Liptak details originalism in the Supreme Court and how it affects the firing of government employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Elie Mystal examines all the chaos in the Supreme Court. Then Sen.Brian Schatz details how Democrats are fighting back against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Alex Wagner examines how Trump is overplaying his hand on immigration. Then Congressman Brendan Boyle details how Republicans are losing the messaging war over the government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Society for the Rule of Law’s George Conway examines Trump’s increasingly disturbing behavior. Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin detail how they’re meeting this moment with this week’s No Kings Rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s increasing hints that he will enact the Insurrection Act. Then we’ll talk to CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines all the chaos in Congress as the government shutdown drags on. Then Bolts Magazine’s Daniel Nichanian details key local races and their implications for Democrats’ chances in the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the government shutdown and how it’s playing out for Trump. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez details how attorneys general are protecting citizens against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch examines how Republicans run their states into the ground with absurd policies. Lisa Graves details her new book Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Stephen Miller’s continued efforts to cast Democrats as terrorists.Then Senator Chris Murphy details how Democrats are fighting back against Trump’s aggressions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the Trump administration’s refusal to release job statistics. MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff details the implications of ICE indiscriminately raiding Americans’ homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines President Trump’s mental decline. Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold details his blockbuster reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s emails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines the government shutdown. The Onion editor Ben Collins details how fear of Trump’s retribution shut down his new mockumentary Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the impending government shutdown. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden details his new book The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s fast-paced authoritarianism. The New York Times’ Jonathan Mahler details his powerful story on the Trump administration cutting cancer research funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the distrust of the administration’s press during a horrific shooting. Congresswoman Haley Stevens details her run for the open Senate seat in Michigan. Plus, we have a bonus conversation with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer about the upcoming government shutdown showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark’s Tim Miller examines Trump’s disastrous speech at the UN. Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti details how some Democrats are floating the idea of running pro-life candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the insane accusations of bribery against Tom Homan. Then The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details how Trump’s reckless monetary policy is playing out on the world stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how to push back against Trump’s increasingly disturbing rule. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the chaos in MAGA World following the killing of Charlie Kirk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump’s immigration war is hurting our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsin Democrats Ben Wikler discusses how the Democratic Party effectively builds to counter the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster report about JPMorgan Chase Co.'s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city. Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump. Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters. Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton. California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistricting response to Texas’s extreme gerrymander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines why Republicans are acting so irrationally. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s unpopular agenda. The Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome details the implications of tariffs on our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s authoritarian takeover of the nation’s capital. Journalist Jean Guerrero details her book Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the media’s role in letting Trump subvert the law. Author Jason Stanley details how to read Trump’s plays in the fascist playbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines America’s increasingly bleak times. Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor details what’s making Trump tick during his takeover of D.C.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how Democrats are dropping the ball in opposing Trump. Party Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder details how they’re fighting back against Greg Abbott’s gerrymander.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the idea of America giving Alaska to Russia and other political madness. Osita Nwanevu details his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Substack’s Ken Klippenstein examines the time the FBI paid him a visit. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details their new report on how Trump is trying to rig the midterms with a number of extreme proposals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines the death of the Voting Rights Act and how it has shaped our politics today. The Economist’s Mike Bird details how Trump’s tariffs are shaking out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines why Democrats attack their best messengers. NDRC President John Bisognano details Texas’s extreme gerrymandering plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the cracks in loyalty to Trump. Alvaro Bedoya, recently fired from the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump, details the implications of the commission now serving Trump’s interests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politico’s Zack Stanton examines Trump’s tantrum after receiving poor job numbers. Tulane’s Brian Edwards details how American “soft power” has influenced the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media. Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme Texas redistricting map and a whole new level of gerrymandering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s constant Epstein flubs.Texas State Representative James Talarico details how Democrats can communicate with voters like humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s Justice Department engaging with Ghislaine Maxwell.Brendan Duke from the Center on Budget details how tariffs are affecting our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines how Trump is trying to maneuver out of the mess he’s in. Director Ari Aster details his new movie Eddington and the politics surrounding it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal maneuvers to keep the Epstein files a secret.Strength In Numbers Substack author G. Elliot Morris details new polling showing how unpopular Trump’s actions as president are with independents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s second administration is failing. Congressman Robert Garcia details Congress being sent home to prevent the Epstein files from being released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s failure to divert attention from his Epstein ties. Author Tim Weiner details his new book The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the continued fallout for the GOP as Trump tries to cover up his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details the GOP’s rescission package cuts and the effects they’ll have on the American people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines how Trump’s economic chaos is affecting the markets. Congressman Jared Moskowitz details the effects of the Big B******t Bill and the GOP twisting themselves in knots over the Trump–Epstein cover-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the final fallout from the latest Supreme Court rulings. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the extreme levels of cope coming from MAGA World as they twist themselves in knots over the Epstein client list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump is facing backlash from his base over the Epstein client list cover-up. Then we'll talk to director Eva Orner about her new film Surviving Ohio State, which explores the horrors Jim Jordan oversaw during his time at the university. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ProPublica’s Megan Rose details how the FDA is failing to properly police generic drugs in your medicine cabinet. Wired’s Steven Levy examines the big tech executives now working within the U.S. Army. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior White House reporter for The Washington Post Isaac Arnsdorf details his new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.Adam Becker examines his book More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessa Crispin details their new book What Is Wrong with Men. Rebecca Grant examines her new book Access: Inside the Abortion Underground and the Sixty-Year Battle for Reproductive Freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and director Ben McKenzie details his upcoming film Everyone Is Lying to You for Money and breaks down the scams in the crypto world. Professor Dannagal Young, author of Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation, examines the state of American media and the spread of misinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s The Weekend anchor Jonathan Capehart details his new book Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home. The New Yorker’s John Seabrook examines his new book The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Brodsky Falco details how women’s health has been defunded. Sam Tanenhaus examines his new book Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Magazine’s Bridget Read details her new book Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America. Journalist E. Jean Carroll examines her new book Not My Type. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Substack’s Jacob Silverman examines Trump’s bizarre plan to turn cities into deregulated dystopias. Bloomberg’s Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz detail their new documentary Can’t Look Away, about tech’s stranglehold on our children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the petty tantrums of the richest people on Earth and why they’re no longer serving the public the way they once did. Meredith Shiner details her article on why we need to primary every sitting Democrat. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with Democratic strategist Rebecca Katz about how Democrats can win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines our newly widened trade deficits. FairVote’s David Daley details why ranked choice voting should be implemented everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Conway examines Trump’s disastrous strategy in the Middle East. Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts details her new book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines regime change and the potential for a new world war. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details efforts to protect the vote in the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines Trump’s devolving mental state. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details her departure from the DNC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken examines how the cruelty of Trumpism is affecting the way the Senate operates. Colonel Bree Fram details Trump’s trans military ban and how it’s impacting the military’s competence and those who serve our country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is overplaying his hand with an unpopular agenda. Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Malcolm Kenyatta details the drama inside the DNC and his vision for the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the No King Protest, Trump’s sad birthday fascist display, and the rise of political violence. James Kimmel details his new book The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details his new book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the fallout from the Trump and Musk feud. Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant details how AI is already quietly killing job prospects in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin examines his new report on how the House is shaping up for the midterms. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries details the status of the Big Beautiful B******t Bill. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the status of Donald Trump unleashing chaos in her city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump weaponizing the National Guard against protesters. David A. Graham details his new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New Yorker’s John Cassidy details his book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History — From the Industrial Revolution to AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan details the business world's reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. Alan Elrod examines their brilliant new article You’re Not Crazy. America Has Gone Mad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Marc Dunkelman details his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s short-lived reign over DOGE and what his exit from D.C. means. MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton details her new NBC News Digital documentary The Children’s Pastor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Leonard Leo vs. Trump and the infighting ripping MAGA apart. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr examines how running candidates who can’t win can still help Democrats succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spells out the cruel attacks in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the "big, beautiful bill" and its raw deal for the American people. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan details his run for NYC Comptroller and how the job can change citizens’ lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating Trump’s aggression toward blue states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick surveys the endless lawlessness we’re seeing as the Trump administration defies the courts. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter details her run for California Governor and how she’d handle the sea change happening in the state right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell dissects Trump’s constant need to exaggerate at every opportunity.The Economist’s Mike Bird details how tariffs are affecting Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines life in the newly minted United States of Arabia.The Economist’s Callum Williams details why Gen X may be the saddest generation America has ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s Middle East trip and all its chaos. Representative Greg Casar details how Democrats can effectively message to win back voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details how we push back against Trump’s many oversteps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman weighs how Trump’s corruption in broad daylight can be litigated in the courts. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines President Trump’s latest corruption in broad daylight. Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman details her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines how things are going in Trump’s America. Congressional candidate Deja Foxx details her run for Congress and why we need Gen Z energy in Washington. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel where we talk to investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr about how to navigate AI disinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes discusses his new book Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy details Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his misguided tariff bluffs.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discusses delivering policies that actually improve the lives of his constituents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly deranged media appearances. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is failing to emulate Viktor Orbán’s playbook. Minority Whip Katherine Clark details how Democrats continue to fight back against Trump’s agenda. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with The Bulwark’s Will Sommer examining the MAGA media clown show being invited into the White House press room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weeknight host Symone Sanders-Townsend skewers Trump’s first 100 days and the lies he’s trying to spin around them. Personhood author Mary Ziegler details her powerful new book on reproductive rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details what the empty shipping containers coming into America’s ports mean for the shelves in your local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.