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Episode 389
Sam Stein and JVL take on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break from Trump, why her sincerity sets her apart from the GOP’s careerist crowd, and what her Epstein-driven pivot says about the party’s collapse…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Why Republicans Are Terrified of The Emails
Episode 388
Sam Stein and Will Saletan dissect Sen. Barrasso’s messy defense of Trump amid new Epstein-related revelations, soaked in both contradictions and political awkwardness.
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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Trump Can’t Hold the Coalition Together Anymore
Episode 387
Sam Stein and Jack Cocchiarella take on Trump’s attacks on Rep. Massie hitting a nerve within his own base, as Marjorie Taylor Greene pivots away from Trump on CNN and die-hard MAGA loyalists start c…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Hertling and Kristol on Venezuela, Tensions in Europe, and a Pentagon Under Pressure
Episode 386
Bill Kristol and Mark Hertling discuss Venezuela’s uncertain path, Europe’s evolving troubles, and growing discontent inside the Pentagon.
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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Chris Murphy: Trump’s Freakout Over the Epstein Files Tells You Everything
Episode 387
Sam Stein is joined by Sen. Chris Murphy live in Austin, TX to talk the Epstein files fight, Trump’s threats to democracy and abuse of pardons, shutdown politics, and how Democrats should respond. Pl…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump’s Lost His Most Reliable Amplifier
Episode 385
JVL and Andrew Egger take on Donald Trump’s messy public split with Marjorie Taylor Greene and what this rift signals for the future of the MAGA movement.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Most Unhinged 24 Hours of the Trump Era (So Far)
Episode 384
Sam Stein gives a rapid rundown of a chaotic 24 hours in Trump-world, from corruption allegations and lavish gifts, to meltdown posts, MRI secrecy, and Trump lashing out at critics. It’s all so over …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tim Miller: JD Vance Can’t Keep His Story Straight
Episode 386
Tim Miller takes on JD Vance’s latest lie, the immigrant scapegoating cycle, and why Trump’s economic crew keeps bending reality on prices, tariffs, and the state of the economy. He also joins Nicoll…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Adam Kinzinger Teases a Run Against Ted Cruz?
Episode 385
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Sam Stein sits down with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger at the Texas Tribune Festival to …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump Promotes Guy Who Was Too Racist for GOP Senators
Episode 384
Tim Miller gives his take on Donald Trump promoting Paul Ingrassia, the racist Twitter troll whose private texts about having a "Nazi streak" were so vile that even MAGA group chats were telling him …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago