Beyond The Bubble

A holiday siesta Nov 19, 2020

With the election (mostly) behind us, Beyond the Bubble is taking a holiday break. We’ll return with new episodes in the new year. In the meantime, thank you to all who have listened in throughout this past year—and we’ll talk to you again soon.

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Trump's dubious and dangerous refusal to concede Nov 12, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Michael Wilner as they discuss the merits, or lack thereof, of the president's legal challenge to overturn the apparent results of the 2020 election. Plus, we assess why Democrats suffered an across-the-board decline in support among voters of color.

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President-elect Joe Biden Nov 09, 2020

Join McClatchy’s Alex Roarty, Adam Wollner, David Catanese, and Francesca Chambers for a special episode of Beyond the Bubble, as they discuss the Democratic presidential nominee’s victory—and why Democrats have lots to ponder nonetheless.

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Ugh, the polls Nov 05, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty and Kristin Roberts, the Miami Herald's Bianca Padró Ocasio and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy as they discuss why there was yet another polling miss in this year's presidential election, and why Hispanic voters in Florida and Texas swung toward President Trump.

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The election is here! Oct 28, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts, Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Adam Wollner for a special pre-election episode of Beyond the Bubble. They'll talk about the state of play less than a week before the big day, have one last debate over whether this year really does mirror 2016, and discuss the biggest surprises of the campaign.

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How Trump and Biden each think they can get to 270 Oct 22, 2020

Join McClachy's Kristin Roberts, Francesca Chambers, and Alex Roarty as they size up how each party's presidential nominee can most easily reach 270 electoral votes and why the upper Midwest is so important for both.

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The state of play in Arizona Oct 15, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts, Dave Catanese, and Alex Roarty as they discuss the battleground state of Arizona and why Joe Biden is holding a lead there over Donald Trump. Does Cindy McCain's endorsement of Biden make a big difference?

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The state of play in Georgia Oct 08, 2020

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Tia Mitchell joins McClatchy’s Kristin Roberts and Adam Wollner to break down the presidential race in Georgia, a newly emerging battleground where Joe Biden is attempting to become the first Democratic presidential nominee to win since 1992.

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The state of play in Michigan (and the whole Upper Midwest) Oct 01, 2020

McClatchy's Kristin Roberts and Alex Roarty are joined this week by Tim Alberta, Politico Magazine's chief political correspondent, to debate the battleground state of Michigan, whether the public should believe the polls that show Donald Trump struggling there, and why Joe Biden is performing better with working class voters than Hillary Clinton did.

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The state of play in North Carolina Sep 24, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts and Alex Roarty and the Charlotte Observer's Jim Morrill as they discuss the all-important battleground of North Carolina, why Democrats are nervous about the absence of an on-the-ground presence in the state (and elsewhere), and what African-American voters make of Joe Biden's campaign.

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The state of play in Florida Sep 17, 2020

The Miami Herald’s Bianca Padró Ocasio joins McClatchy’s Kristin Roberts and Adam Wollner to break down how the 2020 presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is shaping up in the critical swing state of Florida. They discuss what the polls are showing, key parts of the state to watch, and whether Democrats were too late in settling on their strategy for Florida’s Latino voters.

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Why Woodward's revelations might matter Sep 10, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts, Francesca Chambers, and Alex Roarty as they debate whether Bob Woodward's new book will hurt Donald Trump's chances this November and why White House officials thought it wise for the president to speak with the author in the first place. Plus, they'll discuss Joe Biden's continued problems with the Hispanic vote, especially in the pivotal state of Florida.

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Biden and Trump go head to head on law and order Sep 03, 2020

Join McClatchy’s Alex Roarty, Adam Wollner and Brian Murphy as they break down Joe Biden’s speech responding to President Donald Trump’s law and order attacks and the civil unrest that has gripped some American cities. Plus, they discuss how the latest polling suggests that the 2020 election is in a very similar place to where it was before the conventions.

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RNC aftermath: The GOP (finally) settles on an anti-Biden message Aug 28, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Michael Wilner, and Francesca Chambers as they discuss the GOP convention that was and whether or not Donald Trump' s campaign had the kind of positive week it desperately needed.

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DNC aftermath: Did Joe Biden do enough? Aug 21, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Adam Wollner as they discuss Biden's big acceptance speech, why the convention seemed intent on elevating Republican voices, and what they expect from next week's GOP convention.

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Does Harris' selection change the presidential race? Aug 13, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts, David Catanese, and Alex Roarty as they discuss the politics of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate. What does she bring to the ticket? Plus, Roarty interviews Sacramento Bee editorial editor Gil Duran about Harris' nearly two-decade career in public office and answers whether the first-term senator is really all that liberal.

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Why Biden is expanding the battleground map Aug 06, 2020

Join McClatchy's Adam Wollner, Francesca Chambers and David Catanese as they break down President Donald Trump and Joe Biden's diverging ad spending strategies in the battleground states less than three months out from the election. They also take one final look at where Biden's VP shortlist stands ahead of an expected announcement next week.

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Pandemic politicking and veepstakes drama Jul 30, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and Adam Wollner as they talk about how the pandemic has changed the way campaigns are run ... at least for one party. Plus, we dive into the latest rumors and speculation over who Joe Biden will pick as his running mate.

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Why Biden is underperforming with Hispanic voters (plus, Kristin's triumphant return) Jul 23, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Kristin Roberts (making her long-awaited return to the program) as they discuss whether or not Trump's disadvantage in the polls is really as dire for the GOP as it seems. Also, the trio discuss whether Democrats have reason to be worried about Joe Biden's lackluster support from Latinos.

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Is 2020 just 2016 all over again? (No) Jul 16, 2020

Join McClatchy's Adam Wollner, Alex Roarty, and Brian Murphy as they debate whether Joe Biden's polling lead on Donald Trump is as solid as it appears, or if reporters are making the same mistake as some of them did in 2016. Plus, should we really start calling him "Teflon Joe"?

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#NeverTrumpers turn on their own Jul 09, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and David Catanese as they discuss why some anti-Trump Republican operatives are working against not only the president, but also some GOP senators. Plus, we examine why even Frank Luntz is baffled by Trump's recent re-election message.

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What a Trump comeback would look like Jun 25, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and MIchael Willner as they discuss how President Donald Trump, whose poll numbers have plummeted over the spring, can possibly mount a comeback this election. Plus, should Democrats consider spending big money in states like Ohio and Iowa?

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The Bolton bombshell — does it matter? Jun 18, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and Dave Catanese as they discuss whether or not the stunning allegations made in John Bolton's book — coming on the heels of other former senior Trump officials' criticism of the president — will matter in November. Then, the crew debates how the veepstakes have evolved over the last month, and why some liberal activists who think the party should select an African-American woman are ready to make an exception for Elizabeth Warren.

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Can Trump bounce back? Jun 11, 2020

Join McClatchy's Adam Wollner, David Catanese and Michael Wilner as they discuss whether President Donald Trump can rebound from a dip in the polls or if the 2020 race has fundamentally changed. They examine why Trump's attacks against Joe Biden haven't stuck, whether his "law and order" campaign has much appeal outside his base and why an improving, if struggling, economy might be his best bet for re-election.

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Hear from the journalists covering the protests Jun 04, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, The State's Joe Bustos, and The Miami Herald's Carl Juste as they discuss the protests that have erupted across the country after George Floyd's death in Minnesota. Hear what both men saw on the ground, whether the protestors even cared about President Trump's response, and if either thinks the demonstrations will end anytime soon.

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But is it different this time? May 28, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and Adam Wollner as they debate whether Donald Trump's much-criticized campaign against Joe Scarborough will affect his political standing (even if his promotion of conspiracy theories hasn't damaged him in the past) before examining Joe Biden's relationship with African-American voters after his latest gaffe.

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Trump's puzzling vote-by-mail jeremiad May 21, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Francesca Chambers as they discuss the recent controversy surrounding President Trump's denunciation of voting by mail. Then, the trio discusses why a down-ballot race in Arizona might hurt the president's chances in that pre-eminent 2020 battleground state.

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Democrats love to criticize Biden's campaign. Do they have a point? May 14, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Adam Wollner, and David Catanese as they discuss the reasons why many Democratic strategists have been eager to give (unsolicited) advice to the Biden campaign. Are they just needlessly anxious after 2016, or do they have real complaints? Plus, we give an early assessment of whether Republicans can maintain their slim Senate majority this year.

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Gone to Carolina in my mind May 07, 2020

Join McClatchy political correspondent Alex Roarty, McClatchy White House correspondent Francesca Chambers, and McClatchy North Carolina correspondent Brian Murphy as they discuss all things Tar Heel State. Is it a true presidential battleground? How concerned is the president's re-election campaign about holding it? Will a pivotal Senate race in the state influence both parties' decision to get involved?

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Where the battleground map stands six months out Apr 30, 2020

Join McClatchy's Adam Wollner, David Catanese and Michael Wilner as they break down the prospects of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden in key swing states like Florida, North Carolina and Wisconsin with Election Day now six months away. They also debate whether the campaign will be an election on Trump's handling of the coronavirus and the economy.

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Trump, the pandemic, and the African-American vote Apr 23, 2020

Join McClatlchy's Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and Adam Wollner as they discuss how President Donald Trump's pandemic response has angered even some conservative black leaders, why Democrats might have a burgeoning problem with male voters of color, and how it's even possible that after everything that's happened, Trump's approval ratings are in the same place they've always been.

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The veepstakes cometh Apr 16, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Francesca Chambers as they discuss the burgeoning speculation over who Joe Biden will pick to be his running mate this year, and whether he can afford to pass up choosing a woman of color. Plus, the team checks in on the state of Donald Trump's re-election campaign.

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The primary's (officially) over. Let's get to the general election Apr 09, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, Adam Wollner, and David Catanese as they mark the official end of the Democratic presidential primary — and the beginning of the general election. We'll discuss why progressives say they are still optimistic about the future despite Bernie Sanders' defeat, why Joe Biden's problem with the left isn't going away anytime soon, and whether former President Barack Obama will have much of an impact on the 2020 race.

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Which governors are thriving, and which are struggling amid the pandemic? Apr 02, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts, Adam Wollner, and Alex Roarty as they discuss the always complicated, often fraught relationship between the nation's governors and President Donald Trump as both try to respond to the coronavirus crisis. And then, they'll discuss whether next week's election in Wisconsin — yes, it's still on — will be a worrying preview of November's general election.

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Joe Biden in a time of coronavirus Mar 26, 2020

Join McClatchy's Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Adam Wollner as they debate the challenge facing Joe Biden as he tries to communicate to the public even as President Donald Trump dominates attention. Afterward, the trio discusses who the former vice president might himself pick to be his running mate.

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Even coronavirus can't stop this primary Mar 19, 2020

Join McClatchy's Kristin Roberts, Adam Wollner, and Alex Roarty as they participate in a special social-distancing episode of Beyond the Bubble. But even as the pandemic disrupts daily life, the politically minded troika is nonetheless determined to keep talking about elections. After all, someone has to ask if Bernie Sanders is ever going to get out of this race.

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Biden is on the cusp of winning the primary — and somehow that's not the biggest story in politics Mar 13, 2020

Join McClatchy's David Catanese, Alex Roarty, and Kristin Roberts (calling in from Miami) as they try to make sense of how Joe Biden effectively clinched the Democratic nomination for president this week, while also assessing Bernie Sanders' lasting impact on the party. Then, the crew will discuss the potentially immense political fallout from the coronavirus pandemic already disrupting daily American life.

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Part 2: No really, what just happened? Mar 06, 2020

On Part 2 of a special breakdown of one of the wildest weeks in recent American political history, McClatchy political correspondents Alex Roarty and David Catanese, and politics editor Adam Wollner look at the now-former presidential campaigns of Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg, Amy Klobuchar, and Pete Buttigieg. Why did they ultimately fail, and what mark did they leave on this race and the Democratic Party?

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Part 1: No really, what just happened? Mar 05, 2020

Join McClatchy political correspondents Alex Roarty, Emily Cadei, and David Catanese as they process one of the wildest weeks in recent American political history with a special two-part episode. Today, Part 1: How did Joe Biden manage to improbably reclaim his place atop this race, and is there anything Bernie Sanders can do to stop him? Tomorrow on Part 2, a discussion of the now-ended candidacies of Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg, Amy Klobuchar, and Pete Buttigieg. Why did their campaigns ultimately fail, and what mark did they leave on this race and the Democratic Party?

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Biden's firewall and Bernie's challenge: The state of play in South Carolina Feb 27, 2020

Political correspondent Alex Roarty takes Beyond the Bubble on the road to Columbia, S.C., to talk about the primary there with The State newspaper's Mayaan Schechter and Jamie Self. They discuss whether Joe Biden is still the frontrunner in South Carolina, what Bernie Sanders is doing differently than he did four years ago, and why Tom Steyer might have more staying power in the state than many people think.

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BONUS: “Sometimes a chip on your shoulder in a race like this means a hell of a lot.” Feb 25, 2020

On this special episode, McClatchy national political correspondent Alex Roarty and McClatchy national political editor Adam Wollner break down the surprising results out of Nevada. Then, Roarty and Maayan Schechter, politics and government reporter for The State newspaper, talk with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson following his party's big First in the South Dinner.

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Michael Bloomberg’s very bad night Feb 20, 2020

Join McClatchy political correspondents Emily Cadei, David Catanese, and Alex Roarty as they analyze last night’s chaotic debate, whether anyone can stop Bernie Sanders, and preview Nevada’s caucuses on Saturday.

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Is Sanders 2020 the new Trump 2016? Feb 13, 2020

McClatchy political correspondents Dave Catanese and Emily Cadei join politics editor Adam Wollner to discuss whether or not Bernie Sanders is the true frontrunner in the Democratic primary, what's next for Pete Buttigieg's and Amy Klobuchar's surprise campaigns, and if Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren can turn things around.

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What the heck happened in Iowa? We try to make sense of the chaos Feb 06, 2020

Join McClatchy political correspondents Alex Roarty and Emily Cadei, and McClatchy political editor Adam Wollner as they break down what's next for the two candidates who apparently had the most success in Iowa, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg, while wondering if Joe Biden can revive his flagging campaign in New Hampshire.

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The caucuses are here! We break down the top five candidates Jan 30, 2020

Join national political correspondents Alex Roarty and Emily Cadei and national politics editor Adam Wollner as they give their analysis of the leading candidates in Iowa — and ask what each of them will need to have a chance at winning the nomination

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How an underdog like Elizabeth Warren might still win Iowa Jan 23, 2020

Join McClatchy political correspondents Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Emily Cadei as they discuss Warren's secret weapon in next month's caucuses, what David learned during his recent trip to Iowa, and the Sanders surge (well, sort of) in the polls.

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Fallout from the Warren-Sanders feud and the puzzling case of Cory Booker Jan 16, 2020

Join McClatchy national political reporters Alex Roarty and Emily Cadei and McClatchy politics editor Adam Wollner as they debate whether Elizabeth Warren can harness momentum from Tuesday night's debate (even if the non-aggression pact with Bernie Sanders might be over), discuss the primary's most fickle group of voters (and which candidate they might eventually choose), and ponder the puzzling campaign for now former candidate Cory Booker (and why he might be yet another victim of the party's wobbly position on Medicare for all.)

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Joe Biden cements his frontrunner status, and foreign policy takes center stage Jan 09, 2020

Join national political correspondents Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Emily Cadei as they explain why the former vice president suddenly looks like a firm (if still flawed) frontrunner, how the conflict with Iran will shape the Democratic presidential primary, and why nobody in Congress is giving out their endorsement anymore. (And if they did, would anyone care?)

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Reviewing the tumultuous year that was — and predicting what's to come in 2020 Dec 26, 2019

Join McClatchy Vice President of News Kristin Roberts, political editor Adam Wollner, and politics reporter Alex Roarty as they explain what they learned in the year 2019, from the inability of anyone (well, almost anyone) to understand the ever-changing Democratic Party to the ever-shifting politics of health care. Plus, we make our bold predictions for next year.

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Klobuchar's potential surge, Biden's performance, and the Buttigieg pile-on Dec 20, 2019

Political correspondents Emily Cadei, David Catanese and Alex Roarty break down what Thursday's debate means for the Democratic primary. With the Iowa caucuses in little over a month, the race is entering its home stretch.

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Impeachment and a major trade deal — in the same week?! Dec 12, 2019

National political correspondents Alex Roarty, Emily Cadei, and David Catanese discuss the politics of Democrats agreeing to a trade deal with President Trump, why Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren are going tit-for-tat, and whether there's really a front-runner in this Democratic primary.

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Kamala Harris, we hardly knew ye Dec 05, 2019

National correspondents Alex Roarty and Emily Cadei and McClatchy White House correspondent Francesca Chambers (making her Beyond the Bubble debut) discuss Sen. Kamala Harris's sudden, surprising departure from the Democratic presidential primary, and whether she faced an unfair double-standard compared to other candidates — or just ran a bad campaign. Plus, where does Mike Pence fit into Donald Trump's re-election plans?

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The state of play in Kentucky Nov 26, 2019

Kristin is joined by Daniel Desrochers of the Lexington Herald-Leader to discuss the fallout from Gov. Matt Bevin’s defeat, how Kentucky voters are viewing the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s 2020 reelection prospects.

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Why Joe Biden is counting on a North Carolina firewall Nov 21, 2019

Kristin, Alex, and special guest Jim Morrill of the Charlotte Observer talk about why Joe Biden is performing so well in the North Carolina Democratic presidential primary, whether his support will last, and how the growing urban-rural divide has affected politics in the Charlotte area.

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Why 2020 Democrats aren't talking about impeachment Nov 14, 2019

Alex, Adam and Emily regroup to discuss why impeachment isn't more of an issue on the 2020 Democratic campaign trail, what effect late entrants Michael Bloomberg and Deval Patrick will have on the race and whether or not Bernie Sanders is getting enough respect.

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Democrats' roller coaster of emotions Nov 08, 2019

Alex and Adam are joined by McClatchy Impact2020 newsletter author Emily Cadei to discuss the wide range of emotions Democrats experienced this week between some less-than-favorable general election poll results and their victories in Tuesday's local elections. They also explore why every Democratic presidential hopeful is so focused on Iowa, and who could be the next candidate to join Beto O'Rourke in exiting the race.

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Where Trump stands one year out from the election Nov 05, 2019

On the inaugural episode of the new and improved Beyond the Bubble podcast, Kristin, Alex and Adam discuss how President Donald Trump’s campaign is positioned one year out from the general election, whether Joe Biden is still the Democratic frontrunner and if any of his low-polling primary rivals can break through before the start of voting.

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A brief announcement from BtB Dec 21, 2018

Having spent the past two years covering the first half of Donald Trump’s presidency and the shifting political landscape outside D.C., co-hosts Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch announce the podcast will be going on hiatus as we recalibrate coverage in the new year for what will surely be a wild run-up to 2020. But as BtB takes a final bow for the moment, we celebrate the past two years the best way we know how: with an epic blooper reel.

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The Republicans’ Way Forward, according to two of Trump’s advisors Dec 06, 2018

On the finale of this special series, White House correspondent Anita Kumar sits down with Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, Republican operatives who worked for President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, and who recently released their second book, “Trump’s Enemies: How the Deep State Is Undermining the Presidency.” They discuss what they call the “embedded enemies of Trump” in this administration; “November Ninth Club” staffers who waited until after the election to support the president merely because they wanted high-powered government jobs; and the ongoing staff shakeups they anticipate continuing for the remainder of Trump’s presidency.

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The Republicans’ Way Forward, according to a former aide who’s been investigated by Congress Dec 05, 2018

On today’s special episode, White House correspondent Anita Kumar sits down with Scott Jennings, a strategist who served as special assistant to President George W. Bush during the 2006 midterms, when Democrats took control of Congress, to talk about the political paralysis that could be in store for the Trump administration now that House Democrats once again have the power to investigate the White House, subpoena documents, and force officials to testify.

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The Republicans’ Way Forward, according to a leader of an influential conservative group Dec 04, 2018

On the first episode of this special series going inside the future of the Republican party, White House correspondent Anita Kumar sits down with Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, the nation’s oldest and largest conservative grassroots organization, to talk about President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign—which is already kicking into gear—and what that means for Republicans over the next two years, and for the flurry of Democrats likely to run against him.

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The Democrats’ Way Back, according to someone who sees both sides of the argument Nov 16, 2018

In the final installment of our special five-part miniseries, Alex Roarty sits down with the co-founder of Run for Something, Amanda Litman, a leader of “The Resistance” whose organization has recruited and supported more than 18,000 young progressives around the country who say they want to run for local office. Having previously worked on Barack Obama’s and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaigns, Litman offers her unique perspectives on the establishment vs. activist argument raging within the Democratic Party.

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The Democrats’ Way Back, according to minority advocates Nov 15, 2018

In the fourth episode of our special five-part miniseries, Alex Roarty sits down with corporate diversity guru Robert Raben to talk about a contentious point surrounding the Democratic Party: the transactional relationship it often has with people of color. Then, Matt Barreto, the co-founder of research firm Latino Decisions, discusses ways the party can appeal to both white voters, and voters of color.

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The Democrats’ Way Back, according to the moderates Nov 14, 2018

In the third episode of our special five-part miniseries, McClatchy’s national political correspondent Alex Roarty, sits down with Lanae Erickson, vice president for social policy and politics at the center-left think tank Third Way, and Democratic Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes to talk about how the Democratic Party’s moderates are rebranding for the era of President Donald Trump.

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The Democrats’ Way Back, according to the activists Nov 13, 2018

In the second installment of this special five-part miniseries, host Alex Roarty welcomes Sean McElwee, a 26-year-old leader in the movement to abolish the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, and Jess Morales Rocketto, political director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, to talk about the big ideas rocking the left—and terrifying some party leaders.

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The Democrats’ Way Back, according to a 2018 rising star Nov 12, 2018

On the first episode of this special five-part series going inside the future of the Democratic party, Alex Roarty talks to 2018 Delaware Senate candidate Kerri Evelyn Harris, who identifies as a biracial gay woman, about the progressive campaign she ran this fall, and the grassroots activists influencing — not always tidily — the direction of the party. If the left really does come to resemble Harris, what does that mean for the Democratic Party as a whole, both in the upcoming presidential primary and beyond?

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Midterms 2018: What the heck just happened? Nov 07, 2018

On this week's episode, Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch are joined by Katie Glueck to break down everything that you want to know post-2018 midterms. Tune in every Tuesday to Beyond the Bubble.

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To the (horse)races: a BtB election primer Nov 05, 2018

On this week's episode, we are looking at the races you need to watch on November 6. McClatchy Senior Political Correspondent Katie Glueck joins the show, along with hosts Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch. Tune in for a special episode of Beyond the Bubble and the races you can't miss.

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The midterm's most outrageous ads Oct 30, 2018

On this week's episode, we look at the most outrageous ads from the campaign trail. Lou Jacobson and Aaron Sharockman from Politifact join the show. Tune in every Tuesday for Beyond the Bubble.

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The Blue Wave voter in her own voice Oct 23, 2018

On this week's episode, we talk to a Blue Wave voter who just happens to be a lifelong Republican. Terry Poulos voted early in Kansas. Hear what she has to say about switching from red to blue. The Kansas City Star's Bryan Lowry joins the show to talk about how this is all moving in key district in the state. Tune in every Tuesday to Beyond the Bubble.

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Are Dems doomed in the Senate? Oct 17, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Florida 26 and the Year of Color Aug 08, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Jaime Harrison joins the show to talk about a piece in OZY that calls this year the Year of Color. Katie Glueck also joins Alex Roarty and guest host Daniel Malloy from OZY to talk about her piece on Florida 26 incumbent Carlos Curbelo and his chances in a blue-district seat. Hear it all on BtB.

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Politifact calls out July's liars Jul 31, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Politifact's executive director Aaron Sharockman joins Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch to talk about the lies of July. Then, our own Adam Wollner joins the show to update listeners on the Influencer Series and what voters really care about this election cycle.

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BtB live from OZY Fest, with Rep. Carlos Curbelo Jul 23, 2018

On this week’s episode, Florida Republican Representative Carlos Curbelo joins Kristin Roberts and OZY politics editor Daniel Malloy at OZY Fest in New York City for a wide-ranging interview covering everything from climate change to immigration reform — including what Curbelo saw last week in Florida, at one of the country’s largest compounds for immigrant children — to bipartisanship in the age of hyper-partisan politics.

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A Blue Wave reality check and Charlotte's RNC bid Jul 17, 2018

On this week's episode, Jim Morrill from the Charlotte Observer joins Andrea and Alex to talk about President Trump's summit with Putin this week and Charlotte's bid to host the RNC. Josh Holmes, former chief of staff for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, joins the show to give Democrats a reality check on their Blue Wave hopes. Check it all out on a new Beyond the Bubble.

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Is Kavanaugh enough to flip Roe v. Wade? Jul 11, 2018

On this week's episode, NARAL's president Ilyse Hogue joins Alex and Andrea to talk about the implication of President Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh. Margaret Russell from Santa Clara University joins the show, as well, to talk about the chances of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's win and Ground Game races Jul 03, 2018

On this week's episode, Daniel Malloy from Ozy shares his early interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic primary winner from New York. Katie Glueck joins Alex Roarty as co-host while Andrea Drusch reports from Texas as they look at Illinois, Arizona, and the two most important types of voters in 2018.

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Gerrymandering news and the lies of June Jun 26, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, we look at gerrymandering and the Supreme Court's latest ruling, or non-ruling, that reflects a change (or lack thereof) in Texas and North Carolina districts. We sit down with Dr. Rick Hasen from UC Irvine to talk about the news. Then we get into the lies of June with our favorite fact checker, Lou Jacobson. Stay tuned!

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Trump hits rock bottom with Latino voters Jun 19, 2018

On this week's episode, Albert Morales from Latino Decisions sits down with Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch to talk about how President Trump's administration's zero-tolerance policy on immigration is tearing families apart. McClatchy's own Adam Wollner joins the show to talk about how immigration factors in the voter consciousness.

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Ozy and McClatchy introduce Ground Game Jun 12, 2018

McClatchy is launching a new project that focuses on the issues relevant to the nation that is brewing in key districts across the country. Daniel Malloy from Ozy joins Andrea and Alex in the first half of the show to talk about what's going on in key Senate and gubernatorial races. McClatchy's senior national correspondent Katie Glueck joins in the second half to look at the House.

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Texas gun groups get in with Gov. Jun 06, 2018

On this week's episode, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Texas' Gun Sense group join Alex and Andrea to discuss new gun safety policy from Governor Greg Abbott and the future of Fix NICS.

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The lies of May from Politifact May 30, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Politifact's Louis Jacobson details this month's biggest lies from politicians on the Hill and in your state. Hint: the president is one of them. Stay tuned.

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Indivisible talks #resistance and Dems May 23, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Alex Roarty and Andrea Drush talk to Indivisible's Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin about the state of the resistance and how Dems may not be doing their best. Then, Matt Bennett from the center-left group Third Way joins the crew to talk about how a moderate approach to resisting President Trump might be the best approach.

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Trump's effect reaches both party's primaries May 15, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch are joined by Amanda Litman and Andy Roth to talk about how Democrats and Republicans fared in the primaries. Amanda comes from the progressive Run for Something organization and Andy oversees government affairs at the conservative Club for Growth. Our own Katie Glueck joined the conversation with Roth to talk about whether or not the Trump effect is getting to Republican primaries.

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Teacher protests sweep the nation May 08, 2018

This week's episode features Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch talking with a teacher in Kentucky about protests happening there. Then, Lexington Herald-Leader reporter Daniel Desrochers and The State's Jamie Self chat about what's happening in Kentucky and if South Carolina could be next.

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Rob Reiner and the reporters denied a Pulitzer May 02, 2018

This week's BtB takes you, live, to The Palm in downtown Washington, D.C. where host Kristin Roberts interviews actor and director Rob Reiner about "Shock and Awe," the new film debuting June 14 about the Knight Ridder journalists who got the story about WMD's right when no one else did.

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Fake news and wage gaps: April's top lies Apr 25, 2018

On this week's Beyond the Bubble, Alex Roarty and Andrea Drusch chat with Politifact's Lou Jacobson about April's top lies.

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Is the GOP reaching a boiling point? Apr 17, 2018

On this week's episode, Alex Roarty and D.C. Fort-Worth Star-Telegram reporter Andrea Drusch talk with McClatchy White House reporter Anita Kumar about the chaos surrounding the Trump administration and the Hill. Tune into Beyond the Bubble each Tuesday.

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Never say never, says #NeverTrump Apr 10, 2018

On this week's episode, Alex Roarty and D.C. Fort-Worth Star-Telegram reporter Andrea Drusch talk with Senator Marco Rubio's former presidential advisor Alex Conant about the #NeverTrumpers that have come back into the spotlight. Then, Roarty and Drusch talk to Katie Glueck about the likelihood that a Republican could outperform President Trump in the presidential primaries.

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Facebook breaches, campaign screeches Apr 03, 2018

On this week's episode, Alex Roarty and D.C. Fort-Worth Star-Telegram reporter Andrea Drusch talk with Melissa Ryan of CTRL, ALT RIGHT, DELETE and the Factual Democracy Project about Facebook as a media company. Then, Tara McGowan of ACRONYM and Lockwood Strategies sits down to chat about how Facebook's data breach may affect political campaigns during this contentious election cycle. Tune in every Tuesday to Beyond the Bubble.

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Real, not real: The lies of March Mar 27, 2018

On this week's episode, national politics reporters Alex Roarty and Katie Glueck chat with Politifact's Aaron Sharockman about March's top lies from the politicians that matter and the memes that sometimes don't. Tune in every Tuesday for Beyond the Bubble from McClatchy.

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Guns, marches, and Conor Lamb Mar 21, 2018

On this week’s episode, McClatchy's Alex Roarty and the News & Observer’s Colin Campbell sit down with Guns Down America director Igor Volsky to talk about how Democrats are reacting to gun reform post-Parkland and how the gun-friendly candidate Conor Lamb won a congressional seat in a conservative Pennsylvania district.

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Episode 15: Live, before the White House correspondents' dinner May 02, 2017

On this special live episode, recorded before the annual White House correspondents' dinner, Matt Gorman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and Meredith Kelly of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee join host Kristin Roberts, Senior Political Correspondent Katie Gluck and Congressional correspondent Alex Roarty to examine how President Trump is impacting the 2018 midterm elections.

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Episode 14: Tax reform takes center stage Apr 25, 2017

On this week’s episode, President Donald Trump counts down to 100 days in office with a flurry of legislative efforts, including tax reform and a renewed crackdown on sanctuary cities. Joining Kristin Roberts to share the view from battleground states are Donald Bryson, North Carolina State Director at Americans for Prosperity; Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald and Colin Campbell of the News & Observer in Raleigh, as well as White House Correspondent Anita Kumar and Senior Political Correspondent Katie Glueck.

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Episode 13: Jon Ossoff takes Georgia's 6th down to the wire Apr 17, 2017

On this week’s special episode, Democratic newcomer Jon Ossoff takes the special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional district down to the wire. Joining Kristin Roberts to discuss how voters in the heavily conservative district are reacting to Trump, and the left's new wunderkind is Georgia-based GOP strategist Chip Lake, and Congressional correspondent Alex Roarty.

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Episode 12: Both sides of the aisle struggle with Syria Apr 11, 2017

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Bubble, both Republicans and Democrats search for the right angle on President Trump's Syria strikes, and unexpectedly close races in the first elections of 2017 offer a glimpse of priorities in Georgia and Kansas. Joining Kristin Roberts to share battleground-state reporting on how voters are reacting to Trump’s Washington are Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald and Bryan Lowry of the Kansas City Star, as well as Democratic Correspondent Alex Roarty.

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Episode 11: Conservatives won’t be bullied by Trump Apr 04, 2017

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Bubble, Americans think President Donald Trump’s decisions are hurting the country’s standing in the world, conservative Freedom Caucus members refuse to give the White House what it wants and voters tell pollsters they just don’t care all that much about Russia. Joining Kristin Roberts to share battleground-state reporting on how voters are reacting to Trump’s Washington are Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald and Colin Campbell of the News & Observer in Raleigh, as well as White House Correspondent Anita Kumar and Senior Political Correspondent Katie Glueck.

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Episode 10: War brews between Trump Republicans and Bush Republicans Mar 28, 2017

On this week’s episode, establishment Republicans get their told-ya-so moment, the Tea Party brand gets a makeover and President Donald Trump’s team starts thinking about coalitions that include moderates who didn’t vote for him. Joining Kristin Roberts to share battleground-state reporting on how voters are reacting to Trump’s Washington are Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald and Bud Kennedy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, as well as White House Correspondent Anita Kumar and Senior Political Correspondent Katie Glueck.

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Episode 9: The battle ahead over public lands and private profit Mar 21, 2017

On this week’s episode, President Donald Trump’s early actions signal a willingness to let corporations explore public lands for profit, the White House dismisses suggestions that its budget blueprint is a political document and Democrats throw money at another long-shot red-state contender. Joining Kristin Roberts to share battleground-state reporting on how voters are reacting to Trump’s Washington are Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald and Colin Campbell of the News & Observer in Raleigh, as well Western issues correspondent Stuart Leavenworth and White House reporter Anita Kumar.

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Episode 8: White House leans on Republicans to sell Obamacare bill to voters Mar 14, 2017

McClatchy's Kristin Roberts is joined by Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald, Bryan Lowry of the Kansas City Star, and Anita Kumar and Katie Glueck in Washington D.C. to look at how Republicans are balking at their leadership's plan to unwind the Affordable Care Act, and the White House budget that Congress might toss in the trash.

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Episode 7: Trump's infrastructure plan hopes to avoid a pothole Mar 07, 2017

McClatchy's Kristin Roberts is joined by National Journal reporter Adam Wollner, Colin Campbell of the Raleigh News & Observer, Chris Cadelago of the Sacramento Bee, and Anita Kumar and Katie Glueck in Washington D.C. to look at the tricky implementation of the president's infrastructure plan in battleground states, as well as the latest questions of Kremlin influence hanging over this White House.

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Episode 4: Sanctuary amid the political whirlwind Feb 14, 2017

McClatchy's Kristin Roberts is joined by Pati Mazzei of the Miami Herald, Chris Cadelago of the Sacramento Bee, Colin Campbell of the Raleigh News & Observer, and Anita Kumar and Katie Glueck in Washington D.C. to look at the showdown over sanctuary cities; and how Republicans are reconciling President Trump's pro-Israel stance with the anti-Semitism of some of his strongest supporters.

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