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The National Stakes Of The Virginia Governor's Race
Episode 387
In the Virginia governor's race, Democratic nominee and former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has maintained a lead in polls since very early in the race over Republican nominee Lieutenant Governor…
Published on 3 hours ago
The American Revolution According To Ken Burns
Episode 386
One of the nation's most prolific historical documentarians takes on the American Revolution, ahead of next summer, when the US will celebrate its 250th birthday.
On Today's Show:
Ken Burns, documenta…
Published on 4 days, 3 hours ago
The Shutdown Shuts Off Food For Millions
Episode 385
Due to the government shutdown, millions of Americans are likely to miss their Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) paychecks starting this Saturday.
On Today's Show:
Grace Yarrow, food an…
Published on 1 week ago
How MSNBC’s Joyce Vance Stays Optimistic About Democracy
Episode 384
The federal shutdown continues, as President Trump continues to push the limits of executive power.
On Today's Show:
Joyce Vance, a legal analyst for MSNBC and former U.S. Attorney for the Northern Dis…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Melania in the Middle: How Putin Used The First Lady To Influence The President
Episode 383
On Today's Show:
Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy (Ecco, 2025), talks about her…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Trump and ICE Raids Light Up NYC Mayoral Debate
Episode 382
The nation's largest city is in the midst of both a mayoral election, and various standoffs with the Trump administration.
On Today's Show:
Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of I…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
What it Means That Pres. Trump is Using AI Propaganda to Troll His Opponents
Episode 381
In response to the "No Kings" protests this weekend, President Trump shared an AI-generated video involving brown liquid that surely signifies excrement.
On Today's Show:
Stuart A. Thompson, reporter …
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
The George Santos Sentence Commutation Has Victims
Episode 380
Recently, President Trump commuted the sentence of former Long Island congressman George Santos.
On Today's Show:
Grace Ashford, New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government,…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Listeners Reflect On Their 'No Kings' Day Activities
Episode 379
House Speaker Mike Johnson called this weekend's "No Kings" protests "hate America" rallies.
On Today's Show:
Listeners call in to share what they were rallying for and against, and respond to Johnson…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
SCOTUS Considers Race and Voting Rights, LGBTQ 'Conversion' Law
Episode 378
The Supreme Court has, over the past few years, opted to grant the federal government and the executive branch more and more leeway.
On Today's Show:
Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago