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Back to SearchMinnesota Shootings, No Kings Protests, and Israel-Iran Attacks Escalate
Episode 626
Kara and Scott discuss the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, and if anything can be done about the uptick in political violence. Then, Trump says Israel and Iran will make a deal, but the latest conflict…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Newsom-Trump Beef Heats Up
Episode 625
Kara and Scott discuss the tensions flaring between President Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom over the National Guard’s LA deployment. Then, Elon Musk regrets “some” of his recent posts about Trump, …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
LA Protests, Trump's Authoritarian Playbook, and Warner Bros. Discovery Split
Episode 624
Kara and Scott discuss the protests in Los Angeles, dig into Trump's escalating authoritarian tactics, and debate how the Democratic Party should fight back. They also get some on-the-ground perspect…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Elon & Trump: The Breakup of the Summer
Episode 623
The day has come! Kara and Scott discuss the explosion of a legendary bromance: what does it mean for the government, the economy, and most importantly, the memes? Then, a new slew of executive orde…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Elon's Drug Denial, Trump's Tariff Play, and Taylor Swift's Master Move
Episode 622
Kara and Scott discuss Senator Joni Ernst's callous comments about Medicaid cuts, Texas's new law requiring app stores to verify ages, and Taylor Swift's blockbuster deal to get the rights to her mas…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
TACO Trade, Elon's DOGE Farewell, and AI Video Gone Wild
Episode 621
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's tariffs getting temporarily blocked, and why everyone is talking about TACO trade. Then, Elon bids farewell to DOGE, and Trump feuds with Harvard, Putin, and Tim Cook. …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Monopoly Isn't A Game (with Lina Khan) - Stay Tuned with Preet
Why should any of us care about monopolies? Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins Preet to discuss the real-world impact of monopoly power, the surprising bipartis…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Elon’s Politics Detox, the “Big, Beautiful” Bill's Next Phase, and Open AI's Big Bet
Episode 620
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s plans to significantly reduce political spending, and his defensiveness around DOGE. They also talk about reactions to Joe Biden's cancer announcement, and have cho…
Published on 3 months ago
Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, U.S. Credit Downgrade, and Trump Bullies Walmart
Episode 619
Kara and Scott discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and the reactions across the political spectrum. Then, Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating, and Republicans try to pass Tru…
Published on 3 months ago
HBO Max Returns, Trump in the Middle East, and RFK Jr. Goes Swimming
Episode 618
Kara and Scott discuss Trump’s deal-a-palooza in the Middle East, the Meta antitrust trial, and the return of HBO Max. Plus, Apple could raise iPhone prices, but without blaming tariffs, and RFK Jr. …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago