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“Mueller purgatory.”
Episode 87
Barr’s summary hasn’t moved public opinion, Democrats haul out the subpoena cannon, Trump returns to demagoguing immigrants, Mulvaney’s political instincts are awful, and all the latest 2020 news. Th…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
“Peak stupid.”
Episode 86
Trumpworld and the Washington media make sweeping conclusions over a report they’ve never seen, Democrats pivot to health care after the Trump Administration declines to defend the Affordable Care Ac…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“No exoneration.”
Episode 85
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins to walk through Attorney General William Barr’s 4-page summary of Robert Mueller’s final report, as we talk about what it all means and what comes next. Then …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.”
Episode 84
2020 candidates embrace a host of democratic reforms to give more people a bigger voice, Donald Trump eagerly awaits Robert Mueller’s report, Democrats work to maintain enthusiasm ahead of 2020, and …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster
Episode 83
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Jon Favreau in studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, what he learned about politics as Mayor of Newark, and how he intends to pass his agenda…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.”
Episode 82
The world grapples with the rise of white nationalism, Trump spends Sunday attacking everyone from John McCain to autoworkers, Beto reminds us that Twitter isn’t real life, Mayor Pete is having a mom…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“To impeach or not to impeach.”
Episode 81
Nancy Pelosi throws cold water on the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, Paul Manafort had a very bad Wednesday, Beto O’Rourke launches his presidential campaign, and Peter Hamby warns Democrats not to…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“Trump’s Medicare For None plan.”
Episode 80
Trump’s budget guts health care, education, and other programs to pay for his wall, Fox News personalities continue to be awful, House Democrats pass sweeping democracy reform, and a new poll shows t…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“Fox News-addled automatons.”
Episode 79
Congress launches investigations into Donald Trump that could lay the groundwork for impeachment, Democrats decide against allowing Fox News to host a primary debate, and five potential Democratic co…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
“I’m gonna regret this speech.”
Episode 78
Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenloop…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago