Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTar Heel Politics with Michael Bitzer
Episode 162
James and Al lay out how the Republican electorate is pushing the party’s candidates towards extremism and call on people of faith to stand up for im…
3 years, 5 months ago
The State of Wisconsin with Ben Wikler
Episode 161
James and Al give an update on the politics of the Ukraine War and the ongoing fight for our rights. Then, they bring on Wisconsin Democratic Party …
3 years, 6 months ago
Michigan Midterms with Bill Ballenger
Episode 160
James and Al are joined by Bill Ballenger of the Ballenger Report for a thorough look at the midterm prospects for Democrats in the key swing state o…
3 years, 6 months ago
A history lesson with Stephen Kotkin
Episode 159
James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is runni…
3 years, 6 months ago
Richard Ben Veniste & Mark Leibovich
Episode 158
James and Al are joined by Watergate Special Prosecutor Richard Ben Veniste to break down the differences between Trump and Nixon, and look at the ro…
3 years, 6 months ago
Sean Wilentz
Episode 157
James and Al reflect on the recent primary elections, the raid on Mar-a-Lago, and the Democrats’ growing odds in the midterms. Then, they bring on P…
3 years, 7 months ago
Will Bunch: After The Ivory Tower Falls
Episode 156
James and Al lay out the current state of the midterm elections and the implications of the raid on Mar-a-Lago. Then, they are joined by author and …
3 years, 7 months ago
David Maraniss: Path Lit By Lightning
Episode 155
James and Al celebrate Celtics star Bill Russell, then bring on accomplished author and WaPo associate editor David Maraniss to discuss the life and …
3 years, 7 months ago
Rico with Law Prof. Morgan Cloud
Episode 154
James and Al highlight the need for Democrats to maintain solidarity in the primaries to protect democracy and the importance of the Dobbs referendum…
3 years, 7 months ago
Lis Smith: Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story
Episode 153
James and Al are joined by Pete Buttigieg’s Senior Communications Advisor Lis Smith for a conversation about her career journey as a political vetera…
3 years, 7 months ago