Beyond The Bubble

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Are Dems doomed in the Senate? Oct 17, 2018

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On this week's episode, Kyle Kondik from Sabato's Crystal Ball joins the show to talk about Democrats' chances in the Senate for November and beyond. Then, Molly Reynolds from the Brookings Institute talks to Alex and guest-host Adam Wollner about how historical tensions have been bubbling between the people and the Senate for quite some time. Tune in every week to Beyond the Bubble.

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Will Beto beat Cruz and Florida's voting rights Oct 09, 2018

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On this week's episode, Alex, Andrea, and Alex talk about the Texas race for Senate that's heating up between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz. Then, Adam Wollner joins the show to talk about the Influencer Series with Marlon Hill. He's a lawyer in Miami and an influencer who gives listeners a bit of knowledge about Amendment 4 and the fight for voting rights among individuals previously convicted of felonies. Tune in every Tuesday to Beyond the Bubble for more news.

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Missouri's Kavanaugh grenade and Democrats go digital Oct 02, 2018

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On this week’s episode, Daniel Malloy from OZY joins Alex and Andrea to talk about how fallout from Kavanaugh is affecting the Senate race in Missouri. Then, Patrick McHugh from Priorities USA joins the show to talk about the Senate map and how Democrats are targeting voters of color with new ads. Tune in every Tuesday to Beyond the Bubble.

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GOP's lost generation of women & September's Politifact Sep 25, 2018

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On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Meghan Milloy from Republican Women for Progress joins Alex and Andrea to talk about the GOP's relationship with women and why more aren't running for office. Then, Politifact's Aaron Sharockman is back to discuss September's top falsehoods from the campaign trail. Tune in to Beyond the Bubble every Tuesday.

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Hurricane Florence takes over and moderates go left Sep 18, 2018

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On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Jim Morrill from the Charlotte Observer joins Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch on the show to talk about Hurricane Florence and the politicians who keep on politicking during the disaster. Then, former Pennsylvania Congressman Jason Altmire talks about what makes a moderate a moderate in the Democratic Party. Finally, McClatchy's own Adam Wollner discusses what's new with the Influencer Series. Tune in every Tuesday to Beyond the Bubble.

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Supreme Court mishegoss and Texas's Obamacare lawsuit bombshell Sep 11, 2018

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On this week's episode, Dr. Margaret Russell from Santa Clara Law joins the show to talk about Brett Kavanaugh's hearing and the staying power of Supreme Court nomination hearings as a whole. Then, Rob Henneke from the Texas Public Policy Foundation joins to talk about the state's suit against Obamacare and why Republicans in Congress aren't talking about it.

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A Florida shocker and the perks of candidate debt Sep 05, 2018

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On this week's Beyond the Bubble, we look at Andrew Gillum's big win in Florida and how a candidate's debt can work in their favor. David Smiley from the Miami Herald and Nick Fouriezos from Ozy join Alex Roarty and Andrea Drush to discuss the news. Tune in!

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Silent Sam and August's fibs Aug 28, 2018

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On this week's episode, Camila Molina from the News & Observer joins Alex Roarty and guest co-host Adam Wollner to talk about the Influencer Series and Silent Sam's toppling at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Then, Politifact's Aaron Sharockman joins the show to break down the falsehoods of August from politicians around the country.

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Socialism, healthcare, jobs, oh my! Aug 21, 2018

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On this week's Beyond the Bubble, California Congressman Ro Khanna joins the show to talk about far-left legislation like the jobs guarantee bill. He also shares his thoughts on #abolishice. Then, the Washington Post's Dave Weigel talks with Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch about the future of the Democratic Party.

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Will the blue wave reach...Kansas?! Aug 14, 2018

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On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Bryan Lowry from the Kansas City Star breaks down Kansas' version of the Blue Wave. Then, political expert Liam Donovan shares what kinds of strategies the GOP will need to succeed in November.

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