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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the impending disaster of the next Trump administration. Zucked author Roger McNamee examines the dystopian goals of tech billionaires.

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MSNBC columnist Charlie Sykes skewers Trump’s performance at NABJ. Historian Kevin Kruse of Campaign Trails examines the more chaotic moments of presidential conventions. Heated’s Emily Atkin brings us up to speed on the latest climate news. 

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MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes analyzes the shock and awe of Trump’s first day back in office. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson outlines strategies to protect reproductive rights in this new era.

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MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about his new book Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating. The New York Times Lydia Polgreen talks to us about the political realignments she’s seen across the globe. Plus, Semafor’s Jordan Weissmann explains to us the nuances of what is really going on with our railways and regulations.

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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell examines Trump’s inability to expand the electorate. The Guardian's Margaret Sullivan parses the consequences of the newsroom changeover at The Washington Post. The Boston Globe’s Sam Brodey details Trump stopping by to talk to Congress today.

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Showtime’s 'The Circus' Mark McKinnon recaps the first GOP debate of the 2024 race. Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone provides more details than we might want about everyone's least favorite Republican candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy. Michael Tomasky, editor-in-chief of The New Republic, delves into the Republicans' new gambits regarding the debt ceiling.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson tells us why Ron DeSantis winning the Republican nomination guarantees a GOP loss. Democracy Docket’s Mark Elias talks to us about what we can do to protect our Democracy. Then Wisconsin Democrat’s Ben Wikler talks to us about the most important race in America in 2023.

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MSNBC's "The Weekend" co-host, Alicia Menendez, breaks down how the start of the Republican primaries also marks the beginning of the general election. Rep.  Jared Moskowitz recaps his latest battle with the inept House Oversight Chairman, Rep. Jim Comer. The Daily Beast's Deputy Politics Editor, Sam Brodey, details the never-ending chaos in Congress.

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Bloomberg Opinion's Tim O'Brien explains how Trump's indictment escalates the partisan divide even further. Semafor's Dave Weigel reveals how the GOP is trying to win over Islamic voters with their culture wars. Author Mattie Kahn discusses her new book, Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s voters learning what his agenda actually is. More Perfect Union’s Josh Miller-Lewis details the lobbying firm funneling massive influence into Donald Trump’s White House.

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Former Republican congresswoman Barbara Comstock discusses the GOP presidential primary field and the differences she observes among the candidates. Reed Galen from The Lincoln Project shares insights on Ron DeSantis' inability to enjoy the campaign trail. Kurt Anderson, author of Evil Geniuses, provides a detailed account of the GOP's departure from reality.

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Former Congressman Mondaire Jones offers a critical analysis of the challenges faced by battleground GOP congressional candidates as they confront the prospect of an even more extreme Speaker of the House. Congressman Jared Moskowitz provides a firsthand account of the chaos unfolding in the House, where Republicans struggle to conduct hearings and select a Speaker. Off Message's Brian Beutler delves into the GOP's shift away from Matt Gaetz, shedding light on their evolving stance.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the GOP’s failure to land a punch on Hunter Biden in their closed-door hearing. Rolling Stone’s Noah Shachtman details the prescription drug abuses in the Trump White House. The 5-4 Podcast hosts Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri about the Supreme Court's latest descent into being a vehicle for MAGA activism.

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We’re joined by Gisele Barreto Fetterman, who stops by to discuss the ableist non-troversy about her husband, Pennsylvania Senate hopeful, John Fetterman’s post-stroke health. Then Rep. Ritchie Torres explains to us all the fuckery holding up aid to Puerto Rico. But first, we’re lucky enough to be joined by The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to discuss today’s 1/6 Committee hearing. 

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson forecasts the likelihood of the GOP being unable to keep the government open during Speaker Mike Johnson's tenure. The Washington Post's Will Sommer surveys the madness sweeping through the Republican Party. Josh, the editor of the Ettingermentum Newsletter, details Trump and DeSantis's escalated jabs at each other.

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The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump plays out former President Trump’s temper tantrum over his impending indictment. NBC’s Jon Allen brings us his observations from the Trump & DeSantis rallies he recently attended. Pro Publica’s Andy Kroll details the vast right-wing conspiracy headed by Leonard Leo. 

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 Rep. Dan Goldman gives us an on-the-ground report of the chaos in the Republican-led Congress. Senator Mark Kelly talks to us about the implications of passing aid for Ukraine. MSNBC Daily editor James Downie examines Trump’s debilitating mental state as he stands trial.

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Legendary Democratic strategist is never one to hide his true feelings and boy does he have a lot of thoughts on where the midterms races stand with less than a month till voting ends. Then Congressman Peter Welch who is also the Democratic nominee for Senate in Vermont drops in to tell us about his race and what America could learn from VT politics. And finally, David Roberts of the newsletter Volts, comes by to tell us about the conversations we should be having around climate change. 

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George Conway stops by to talk about the new lows Republicans have hit since taking over Congress. Former congressman Mondaire Jones talks to us about his hilarious encounter with Congress’s biggest liar, Representative George Santos, or whatever his real name is. And Semafor's Dave Weigel describes the nightmare Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is about to enter.

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Congressman Ritchie Torres stops by to talk about bank regulation and how the US handles our rivalry with China. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold talks about the constant threats to democracy and how she’s fighting back. Plus, The Nation’s Jeet Heer talks about Republican primaries of the past and what they can teach us about 2024.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson surveys the extremely bad Republican Senate candidates. Senator Martin Heinrich examines how we ban bump stocks. The ACLU’s Deirdre Schifeling details how they are fighting back against some of the worst rulings in America.

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MSNBC’s Lawrence O'Donnell, joins us to talk about how midterm elections should be covered. Then, Tom Bonier CEO of Target Smart, tells us about how he was able to accurately predict the midterms. Finally, we’re joined by Hard Fork podcast host Casey Newton to talk Elon Musk’s Twitter and FTK’s bankruptcy. 

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Legendary strategist James Carville stops by to talk all about of the fuckery that unfolded over the holidays. Then Kevin Kruse & Julian Zelizer talk about their new book, Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past. And author Kathleen Belew informs us about extremist movements in America and the threats they pose today.

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House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries updates us on the debt ceiling showdown, the ban on congressional stock trading, and a host of other issues. Squawk Box's Dan Nathan helps us decipher the difference between America's stock market and its economy. The Nation's Jeet Heer deciphers the controversy surrounding Rudy Giuliani's sexual assault accusation and John Durham's failed attempt to produce propaganda.

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Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens stops by to talk to us about how he thinks Biden’s voters will come home to him as the campaign season heats up. Former pollster Adam Carlson gives his analysis of 2024 polls. The Washington Post’s Sarah Ellison explains how disinformation circulates through our media.

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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell explains how the 2024 presidential election's consequences will come into focus for American voters. Run for Something's Amanda Litman examines the down-ballot races that will make a difference in the 2024 election. Then, we'll talk to Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin about how we can actually defend democracy.

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The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy examines the state of American democracy.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, the congressman representing the district with the most federal workers cut by DOGE, details the impact on his community.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how the Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot by targeting IVF. Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade details her new book, 'Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America.' The New York Times' Carlos Lozada details his new book, 'The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians.'

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Former Congressman Mondaire Jones reacts to the GOP saying out loud that they won’t do anything to reduce gun violence. The Washington Post’s Greg Sargent explains the significance of Michigan repealing their Right To Work law. Vice’s Cameron Joseph talks about the Claremont Institute snuggling up to Ron DeSantis after being Trump's brain for years.

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Survivor David Hogg details his new organization dedicated to electing more young people to state legislatures and Congress. The Washington Post’s Retropolis blog's Gillian Brockell gives us a concise history of strikes, including some of Ronald Reagan's more embarrassing moments during them.

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Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick stops by to try to comfort us. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone examines how MAGA out-organized Democrats and how we can counter it.

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Representative Ruben Gallego tells us all about how Senator Sinema has failed Arizona. Representative Gallego throws the maximum amount of shade allowed by congressional regulations. And Representative Maxwell Frost talks to us about his unlikely road to being the first Gen Z congressman. TPM’s Hunter Walker has pored over 2,000 of Mark Meadows’s texts and he offers some new revelations about just how nefarious the plotting of 1/6 was. 

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Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, stops by to tell his story of what went down on 1/6 for the first time in full detail. Then chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler, tells us the details of one of the most crucial states in the midterms and why you should focus your attention there.

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Gov. Howard Dean weighs how Biden should approach the general election season. Congressman Andy Kim details his Senate run and the bizarre NJ ballot structures that allow party insiders to have advantages. CNN anchor Jim Acosta examines the media's failures in covering the 2024 election.

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The Washington Post’s George Conway updates us on Donald Trump’s never-ending legal troubles. Sen. Raphael Warnock walks us through the struggle to reaffirm voting rights and explains why he’s not giving up on fighting for it. CNN anchor Jake Tapper details his new book All The Demons Are Here and discusses his recent interview with Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Rep. Becca Balint explains the relationship between the freshmen class of Congress and the rest of the body. Greg Sargent from The Plum Line highlights how Governor DeSantis' culture war tactics are beginning to spark a significant revolt. Matt Bennett from Third Way warns us about No Labels, who are working to get Trump re-elected under the pretense of a third-party candidate.

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Mea Cupla podcast host Michael Cohen, drops by to talk his new book, Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics. As well, Greg Sargent of the Plum Line blog at The Washington Post, talks to us about our descent into MAGA madness. If that weren’t enough we’re lucky enough to be joined by Parker Molloy of the newsletter The Present Age to talk Elon Musk taking over Twitter and more. 

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NBC's Matt Dixon examines his new book, "Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis." The Wall Street Journal's chief foreign affairs correspondent, Yaroslav Trofimov, details his new book, "Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence."

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Ken Martin, Chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, talks to us about the historic progressive legislative session they recently had after winning a majority in the state. Then, we'll speak with Florida House Representative Anna Eskamani about the reality of Governor DeSantis's policies and her observations on the ground.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s first week back in office. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Leon Yin detail how Trump’s outreach to YouTubers helped him win the presidency.

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The Plum Line’s Greg Sargent talks about the weaponization of 1/6 footage and how the Dems can respond to Speaker McCarthy handing the footage to Tucker Carlson. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of Strongmen: How They Rise, Why They Succeed, How They Fall explains to us the reckless conversation around a national divorce. Plus, The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake outlines how the Georgia grand jury forewoman’s media tour could cause problems for prosecuting Trump. 

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United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo talks to us about the Biden administration’s actions to strengthen the economy. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tells us how the Progressive Caucus and President Biden have productively collaborated. And Ian Dunt, host of Oh God What Now, talks us about the United Kingdom’s current government turmoil. 

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Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines Trump’s path to re-election and how unlikely it looks. Bolts Magazine’s Daniel Nichanian examines how local government legal battles will affect the upcoming election. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth explains why he hopes his students become even more politically engaged.

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Media Matters' Angelo Carusone examines Fox’s noticeably absent coverage of Mike Pence refusing to endorse Donald Trump. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details the RNC’s new shenanigans with our voting rolls. The New York Times' Katie Rogers details her new book 'American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses how Matt Gaetz's recent actions have dealt a significant blow to the GOP's prospects of retaining the House in 2024. Live from this year's Texas Tribune Fest, we present a recording from a forum featuring MSNBC's Katie Phang & Ali Vitali, former NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, and "Sisters In Law's" Joyce Vance.

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The Atlantic’s George Conway shares his insights on President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. DLCC’s Heather Williams details the Democrats' strategy in the years to come to reclaim a majority.

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Volts' David Roberts details the latest advances in the fight against climate change. Michael Gerhardt examines his new book, 'The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen.'

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Brian Stelter joins us to talk about the flaws of modern-day political coverage. Directors Anne Alvergue & Debra McClutchy tell us about their documentary, The Martha Mitchell Effect, which is now streaming on Netflix.

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The Nation’s Jeet Heer forecasts the Weekend At Bernie's-esque future of the Republican party. Inside Elections' Jacob Rubashkin analyzes the latest polling in the Republican primary. Ohio Capital Journal Editor-in-Chief David DeWitt details Ohio’s Proposition 1 and its huge implications.

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Inside Elections analyst Jacob Rubashkin, joins us to talk about what he sees coming out of the midterms. Washington Post Associate Editor Ruth Marcus gives us a thorough analysis on how Dobbs turned out votes in the midterms. Lawfare Senior Editor Roger Parloff, talks to us about the unexpected things he’s seeing in The Oathkeepers federal case. 

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The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump skewers the Democrats' lack of leadership.
Rep. Robert Garcia details the real-world cost of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Plus, we’ll have a bonus clip from our YouTube channel featuring an interview with NY Governor Kathy Hochul about protecting citizens from Trump’s aggressions.

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Franklin Foer of The Atlantic discusses his new book, The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future. James Downie, editor at MSNBC Daily, explains why Vivek Ramaswammy’s stardom will be a flash in the pan. Hannah Fried, Executive Director of 'All Voting Is Local', explains how we can ensure our elections remain fair.

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The New York Times columnist and author of The Uninhabitable Earth, David Wallace-Wells, details the latest climate change news. Will Rollins, a candidate for Congress in the 41st district of California, tells us why it’s winnable with him as a candidate.

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Rep. Yvette Clarke discusses the importance of regulating AI and highlights the dysfunctional workplace that is the US Congress. Jeet Heer from The Nation explains where Kevin McCarthy's leadership may lead him next, despite his lackluster performance as Speaker. Additionally, Kevin Kruse, a historian and author of Myth America, delves into the historical precedent of third-party candidates and examines whether they truly act as spoilers in elections.

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Domestic Policy Advisor to President Biden Neera Tanden examines the Republicans' war on reproductive rights. NBC national affairs correspondent John Heilemann lays out President Biden’s reelection odds. Historian Thomas Zimmer details his deep dive into The Heritage Foundation's plan for their Project 2025.

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The Shock Doctrine author Naomi Klein explains how to counter RFK Jr.'s misinformation. Showtime's The Circus host John Heilemann lays out the pretzel Republicans have tied themselves in as we learn that the DOJ has sent another Target letter to Donald Trump. Additionally, Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen details his new TV show, Command Z, with famed director Steven Soderbergh.

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Countdown’s Keith Olbermann talks to us about what he saw with the final 1/6 Commitee hearing. Survival of the Richest author Douglas Rushkoff tries to make sense of the implosion of FTX and Elon Musk’s erratic behavior. The Daily Beast’s Matt Fuller tells us about the insane struggle for power happening in the Republican leadership. 

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Author Garrett Graff details his new book "When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day." Voto Latino President Maria Theresa Kumar examines organizing Hispanic voters.

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The Bulwark’s Charlie Sykes makes the case that Donald Trump should not be pardoned. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson explains how to preserve voting rights and democracy in Michigan and throughout the country. Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern details the Supreme Court's recent Ghost Guns ruling and what it means for the dynamics of the court.

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"The Origin Story" podcast host Ian Dunt details the comedic turns the UK’s election keeps taking. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin examines the right's never-ending aggressions towards reproductive rights. The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper reports what he sees as he attends MAGA rallies.

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The New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers teaches us which economic measures we should and shouldn’t obsess over. Congressman Jared Moskowitz updates us on his chaotic friendship with Congressman James Comer. Colorado Governor Jared Polis examines how minding your own business contributes to a state's thriving. Senator Chris Murphy details how gun control is affecting the election. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson examines how Michigan’s women are effectively running the state. Congresswoman Susan DelBene discusses the success of the DNC.

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Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines how Trump shifts the goalposts to create the perception that his policies are popular. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey details the real-life implications of Trump’s careless cuts to the government.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson mocks Trump's increasingly demented speeches. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich details the impact of the child tax credit and other policies Biden can enact in a second term. 'Balls and Strikes' editor Jay Willis previews the Supreme Court's horrifying next move.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson provides a reality check about the actual implications of The Project 2025. The Financial Times' John Burn Murdoch examines why life expectancy in the US is plummeting. The New York Times' David Leonhardt stops by to tell us about his new book, 'Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.'

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump's courtroom behavior. Politico’s Rachael Bade talks about the chaos in the Republican caucus. CNN Climate reporter Bill Weir examines his new book 'Life as We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the Democrats' handling of the CR and their leadership’s strategies. Comedian Trae Crowder discusses his new comedy special, Trash Daddy, which is out now on YouTube.

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We recap Donald Trump’s MSG rally. The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down what he’s seeing in early voting. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez details his lawsuit against Meta.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the looting of the RNC under Lara Trump’s rule. Pivot host Kara Swisher details her new book 'Burnbook: A Tech Love Story,' while Sarah McCammon examines their new book 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.

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Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how Democrats are navigating the new governing order, while Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton examines Trump’s pardon of Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht.

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Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall joins us to talk about the state of the presidential race. Executive Director of the West Alabama Women’s Center Robin Marty discusses the horrors she is seeing in post-Roe America.

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The Focus Group podcast’s Sarah Longwell examines her assumptions about the 2024 election and how they can be improved for the future. Senator Chris Murphy discusses how Democrats can appeal to the American people with a more populist message.

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary.

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Chris Geidner of Law Dork runs through the latest developments in the Supreme Court. Marc Roscoe Loustau reports on his recent trip to Ukraine.

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The Bulwark’s Tim Miller joins us to keep track of the numerous legal challenges now faced by Donald Trump. NBC News correspondent Ali Vitali provides a firsthand report from the Iowa State Fair, highlighting all the shenanigans occurring in the Republican primary. The Washington Post's Caroline Kitchener details the horrifying impact on women's lives in a post-Roe world.

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Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall surveys the fallout of Signalghazi.
Poet and writer Anthony Walton details his new book The End of Respectability: Notes of a Black American, His Life, and His Nation.

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Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani gives us a boots-on-the-ground report from Florida, where the Democrats are making gains rebuilding their party. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow surveys what's happening in Michigan.

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Dan Pfeiffer from Pod Save America analyzes the polls that have Democrats concerned about President Biden’s prospects in 2024. Patrick Svitek from The Texas Tribune provides insight into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment hearing and the comedic moments it has produced. Michael Waldman from The Brennan Center for Justice debunks Justice Samuel Alito’s arguments against oversight of the Supreme Court.

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Congressman Colin Allred makes the case that he can win against Ted Cruz in 2024. The president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Maya Wiley, talks about the proper way to address police reform. Additionally, historian Mary Ziegler details the latest developments in reproductive rights.

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Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall parses why Trump’s MSG rally was so insane. CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines polling versus early voting.

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The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank plays out Trump vs. Biden's chances of expanding their respective electorates. Talking Feds' Harry Litman previews Trump's incoming legal woes. Find Out PAC founders Gina Ortiz Jones and Lauren Miller discuss their new PAC aimed at removing the judges in Texas who denied them medical care.

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin tells us the next steps to we need to take to expand health care in America. The Daily Beast’s Sam Brodey talks about the recent Congressional committee assignments and the chaos they are bound to unleash. Plus Michael Weiss of Yahoo News fills us in on the implications of Biden sending tanks to Ukraine.

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s actual motives for constantly hanging around the Capitol. Wisconsin Democrats Chair Ben Wikler details how the Democratic Party can improve its messaging. PLUS! A bonus excerpt from our interview on YouTube with Labor Secretary Robert Reich, which you can watch in full here.

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Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunt examines the Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre and the quest to honor it. Actor Griffin Dunne details his new book "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir."

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The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump explains why she believes Trump's most grotesque moments receive applause from the audience. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details the latest revelations on how dark money is corrupting our democracy. Plus, we’re pleased to introduce Greta Kemp Martin, a candidate for Mississippi Attorney General, who aims to unseat the AG who played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Stuart Stevens of The Lincoln Project decodes Trump's increasingly Hitler-like rhetoric. Representative Colin Allred details Greg Abbott's horrifying aggressions toward women seeking medical care. Representative Jim Himes examines Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's incompetent reign over Congress.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson surveys Hope Hicks' damning testimony in Trump’s hush money trial. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria details his new book "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present." CNBC’s Ali Velshi examines his new book "Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.

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Amanda Litman, founder of Run For Something, previews how we can win down-ballot elections in the 2024 election. Garrett Graff of Wired details his new book, 'UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There.'

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The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein examines the odds of Trump’s unpopular policies leading to his midterm demise. Author Jason Stanley details what he sees beneath the veil of Trump’s authoritarian moves. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where Molly debates Democratic strategist James Carville on how Democrats should fight against MAGA’s agenda.

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The Atlantic’s George Conway examines illegality of Trump’s administration and how it will play out. Pro Publica’s Lizze Presser detailshe horrifying rate of sepsis in woman post Texas abortion ban.

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The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr. explains how to roast the most powerful people in the world. The Bulwark's Tim Miller discusses the potential economic sabotage that Kevin McCarthy is considering. Plus, The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty outlines what's next in the debt ceiling showdown.

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E Jean Carrol and her lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, discuss their victory against Donald Trump and what it means to finally hold him accountable. NBC's Jon Allen breaks down the partisan maneuvering surrounding the debt ceiling showdown. Jeff Stein from The Washington Post provides insights into the content of the debt ceiling deal.

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The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank talks UFOs and our upcoming impeachment theater. The Washington Post’s Will Sommer painfully explains a Ron DeSantis staffer sharing Nazi imagery in a pro-DeSantis post. Plus, Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton talks about the disastrous Twitter rebrand.

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The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigration shock and awe and her new show, Trumpland with Alex Wagner

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Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean maps out how the Dems can keep control of all three branches in 2024. White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu explains how President Biden built the most robust economy in a generation. NYU Law’s Noah Rosenblum talks about why Trump and the Heritage Foundation's plan to expand executive power is so dangerous.

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Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, stops by to talk about the real motives behind the GOP attacks on our public schools and teachers. Congressman Ritchie Torres tells us about his hopes for the new Democratic Party leadership in the House. And the Daily Beast’s congressional reporter Sam Brodey gives us the inside story of the power struggles in our lame-duck Congress.

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Vanity Fair’s Lili Anolik examines her book Didion Babitz, which delves into Joan Didion’s fascinating life and her relationship with writer Eve Babitz. Author Ken Follett discusses cathedrals and the reopening of Notre Dame.

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Rep. Summer Lee joins us to discuss representing Western Pennsylvania with progressive values. Next, we'll speak with Douglas Rushkoff, author of Survival of the Richest, about AI and the disastrous campaign launch of Ron DeSantis on Twitter. Dana Milbank from The Washington Post gives his insights into the final moments of the debt ceiling showdown.

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Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project ponders Trump's poor reelection strategies. Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post gives a dispatch on the aftermath of a post-Roe America. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket details the GOP's new efforts to stop counting votes before all of them are counted.

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