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Back to SearchLost & broken in Congress
Episode 422
“Early one morning in April of 2016 I woke up and seriously contemplated the possibility that I would never be able to generate the strength, focus, …
2 years, 8 months ago
The British ambassador spills the tea on Biden, Sunak, & Ukraine
Episode 421
This weekend, President Joe Biden is headed to Europe. His first stop: the U.K.
Biden is scheduled to meet with both His Royal Highness King Charles, …
2 years, 9 months ago
Rahm “the un-diplomat” Emanuel reports from Japan
Episode 420
In American politics, there is a small group of leaders who are – to borrow a term from Hollywood – hit makers. Everything they touch seems to turn t…
2 years, 9 months ago
How evangelicals are setting the stage for Trump's return
Episode 419
The big debate in Washington this week is about realism versus idealism. It played out first in foreign policy, when Joe Biden hosted Indian Prime Mi…
2 years, 9 months ago
Why federal prosecutors may have handed Trump a huge gift
Episode 418
Timothy Parlatore spent over a year working for Donald Trump on a number of legal challenges, including the Department of Justice’s probe into Trump’…
2 years, 9 months ago
How gamblers, party animals, and true believers are hitting it big in Washington
Episode 417
Ben Terris is a feature writer at The Washington Post, where he’s carved out a unique role: reporting on what he calls, “the weirdo beat.” While Ben’…
2 years, 10 months ago
Inside the debt ceiling vote with GOP Whip Tom Emmer
Episode 416
In this episode of Deep Dive, Playbook co-author Rachael Bade joins House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Ron DeSantis went from GOP prom queen to MAGA wallflower
Episode 415
This week, the rumors became reality as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott announced their long-awaited presidential …
2 years, 10 months ago
AOC’s advice to Joe Biden on the debt limit showdown
Episode 414
In the last year, a lot has changed in Washington for progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).
In 2021 and 2022, with Democrats contr…
2 years, 10 months ago
Moderate Dem says Title 42 was Biden’s border blunder
Episode 413
This week, after years of criticism from immigration rights activists and many progressive Democrats, President Joe Biden has ended the use of Title …
2 years, 10 months ago