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Episode 159: The Trump Tape! Jul 25, 2018

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No, it's not the Trump tape we've all been waiting for. But the secret Trump recording released by Michael Cohen this week is pretty damn interesting, and Eli Sanders, Rich Smith, and Katie Herzog talk about all the weirdest details. ("Get me a Coke!" included.) After that, Charles Mudede and Katie debate how the left should respond to real-life trolls, like the MAGA-hat wearing guy who turned up in Seattle recently and, after recording himself being accosted, became a right-wing hero. Finally, a new book by Alice Bolin called "Dead Girls." It's a provocative exploration of a big question: Why are Americans so endlessly fascinated by the murder of young women? Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

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Episode 158: They Think It's Russia Jul 18, 2018

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Amazingly, President Trump reached a new level of awful, bonkers behavior this week. Dan Savage, Rich Smith, and Eli Sanders are here to talk about all that went down before—and after—the #TreasonSummit. Then, "Who Is America?" Katie Herzog talks about Sacha Baron Cohen's new show and whether it's good for a country that's already drenched in high-powered lies, elaborate cons, and shameless manipulations. Finally, Sean Nelson brings the antidote to the endless "Prime Day" ads that recently bombarded every internet-shopping American. It's a new anti-capitalist movie by Boots Riley, and it's excellent. The title: Sorry to Bother You. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

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Episode 157: Kava-NOPE Jul 11, 2018

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Dan Savage, Rich Smith, and Eli Sanders talk about Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who President Trump nominated to the US Supreme Court this week. If Kavanaugh makes it onto the high court, Roe v. Wade seems likely to be repealed, along with important environmental protections, voting rights protections, and more. How did we arrive in this nightmare scenario, again? Who, exactly, is this guy? And what can be done? After that, Rich has a few words for Elon Musk and his mini-submarine, as well as a book recommendation with a super calming title: My Year of Rest and Relaxation. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 156: Fireworks Jul 03, 2018

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How can the left fight back against a sure-to-be-terrible Supreme Court pick? Dan Savage, Rich Smith, and Eli Sanders count the ways. Then Katie Herzog celebrates the supposedly patriotic gift that Michael Cohen's giving America this Fourth of July. She also helps Dan and Eli ponder the question: Is chanting "Abolish ICE!" a wise strategy for Democrats when it comes to winning back the US House? Finally, an official quiz from the US government, taken by Dan and Rich, in honor of the Fourth of July. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 155: Dan Joins the DSA! Jun 27, 2018

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It's been a week of historic Supreme Court decisions, continued hostility toward immigrants, and raging debates over what it means to be "civil." Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal comes back on the show to help us make sense of it all—and to remind people to turn out on June 30 for the nationwide "Families Belong Together" protests. After that, noted civility experts Dan Savage and Rich Smith offer their takes on whether it's wrong to shun Trump administration apparatchiks at restaurants. They also talk about what it means that 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, just won a huge upset victory against Congressman Joseph Crowley, a major Democratic Party establishment figure, in a New York City primary election. Rich, of course, takes a bow for seeing this millennial victory coming from a long way out. And Dan reveals the shocking truth about his longtime support for the DSA. Finally, Chase Burns talks about one beautiful thing that'll make you stop cowering under the sheets: a new FX series called Pose, about the drag ball scene in 1980s New York. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 154: Presidential Cruelty Jun 20, 2018

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Dan Savage, Rich Smith, and Eli Sanders dissect the latest lies and evasions from the Trump administration as it tries to justify separating mothers from their children along the southern border. Also: Should Democrats have been shouting about the family separation policy sooner? After that, Katie Herzog talks about a controversial cover story in the current issue of The Atlantic. It's about children who identify as trans, and the backlash over the Atlantic story reminds Katie of the online pushback she received for a piece she wrote last summer on "detransitioners." Finally, something about borders and migration that'll set your mind right—courtesy of Rich. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo!

Episode 153: Inside an ICE Jail Jun 13, 2018

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This week, amid all the usual falsehoods and buffoonery, President Donald Trump struck a blow against US militarism and upended the proceedings of the "Group of Seven" industrialized countries. Take Trump out of it and… aren't these outcomes that the left has long wanted? Can Trump occasionally be right for all the wrong reasons? And what's a lefty to do when this happens? Charles Mudede, Rich Smith, and Eli Sanders try to figure it out. After that, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal talks about what she saw inside an ICE detention center where migrant mothers seeking asylum in the US have been separated from their children. Jayapal shares these women's stories and talks about what listeners can do to end this inhumane practice. Finally, another primary night! Charles talks about Wisconsin, Rich talks about Virginia, and Eli talks about South Carolina. Then Rich offers a quick take on the new, very funny Michelle Wolf series on Netflix. It's called "The Break." Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo!

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Episode 152: Welcome to the Jungle Jun 06, 2018

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California's "jungle" primary may be over, but the arguing over what it means is not! Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith bicker about whether the generally good results for Democrats in California on Tuesday could—gasp—be a sign that the national party, which sunk $8 million into shaping the outcome, might have, maybe, been onto something. After that, Trump's pardon bonanza, Katie Herzog's internal wrestling with whether to be nice to Melania Trump, and Dan's take on the US Supreme Court cake case. Finally, Chase Burns and Eli talk again about their personal odysseys in a world that's been eaten by Facebook. This week Eli's reporting about Facebook and political ads led to a major lawsuit against the company, while Chase's job promoting posts with "political content" got a lot harder. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo!

Episode 151: Free to Silence Roseanne May 30, 2018

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Well, that's the end of Roseanne! (The re-boot, anyway.) Charles Mudede, Dan Savage, and Eli Sanders talk about the racist outburst that finally crossed the line, their own personal Roseanne-watching limits, the strong similarities between Roseanne and Trump, and the inevitable right-wing complaint that cancelling Roseanne equals stifling free speech. After that, Katie Herzog breaks down a recent US Supreme Court decision on abortion that you need to be tracking and then considers the renewed talk of a Bernie Sanders presidential run re-boot. Is Bernie just too fucking old for this shit? Finally, Rich Smith digests new, anger-fanning news from Puerto Rico and the US southern border—and then considers Jeff Bezos's easy, one-step answer to all the world's problems. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 150: Georgia on Our Minds May 23, 2018

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Stacey Abrams wins in Georgia! (Becoming the first black woman in history to be a major party's choice for governor.) And former fighter pilot Amy McGrath wins in Kentucky! (Becoming the latest badass to defy the Democratic establishment's hopes.) Dan Savage, Rich Smith, and Eli Sanders talk about what it all means. Plus: Is the Bernie Sanders army really imploding? After that, Katie Herzog joins to talk about the Republicans' latest effort to help big banks—by rolling back Dodd-Frank. Will the Republican voters who chanted "Drain! The! Swamp!" ever catch on? And then: Who was right during last week's argument between Rich and Katie over how to actually persuade hard-core Trumpers? Listeners weigh in. Finally, Philip Roth is dead at 85. What do we make of this man, who the New York Times calls "the last of the great white males"? Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo!

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