Podcast Episodes

CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Her Career & Trump II

We are joined by CNN Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt for her first time on the podcast! It's a very fun conversation covering her work and what inspired her to follow her passio…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Molly Jong-Fast on her Bestselling Memoir!

We are joined by Molly Jong-Fast this week to discuss her new book, “How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir.” We've had Molly on the podcast many times, but you've never heard her like this! Sh…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heather McGhee on Trump’s Wars on DEI and Immigration

The Trump administration is waging war on DEI. But what does that mean? We ask one of our favorite guests, Heather McGhee, to break down how and why DEI has become such a focus for Trump and his alli…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube Sensation David Pakman on The Big, Beautiful Bill and More!

First time guest David Pakman joins us for this week's show! David is a political commentator and hosts one of the most watched independent progressive programs in the country. With over 3 million Yo…

Published on 3 months ago

George Packer on Vice President JD Vance

JD Vance has had an unorthodox rise to power. After a troubled childhood, he joined the Marines, graduated from Yale Law School, became a best-selling author, and then won a seat in the U.S. Senate. …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

BEST OF: Ed Shelleby on Being My Senate Communications Director

Episode 225

In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Al’s former Senate Communications Director, Ed Shelleby, to relive their time working together. Ed tells tales of him TRYING to manage Al's c…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Lewis on Amazing Government Workers

Episode 224

From the start of Donald Trump's second term, he's been eager to cut the federal workforce. So, Elon Musk headed the newly minted DOGE to begin slashing tens of thousands of jobs.

Our friend, Michael…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dahlia Lithwick on the Courts vs. Trump

Episode 223

We're joined by Dahlia Lithwick, award-winning journalist, author, and host of the Amicus podcast. Dahlia looks at the judicial pushback against the Trump administration, as the Courts have stood up …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mark Leibovich and Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s 100 Days

Episode 222

Trump’s first 100 days back in office have been a whirlwind filled with chaotic, confusing, and authoritarian behavior and very little thoughtful policy - the perfect opportunity to welcome back our …

Published on 4 months ago

Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy

Episode 221

Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinto…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago