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Debbie Dingell on the struggle to find a place in her own party Jun 20, 2017

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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) diagnoses problems within the Democratic party and how to solve them. Also, her response to the shooting of congressional republicans and staffers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Va.

Valerie Jarrett on why she's still optimistic about the future Jun 13, 2017

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Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Obama, is back on the show to discuss Planned Parenthood, LGBT Pride Month and activism across the country.

The real reason people say 'I'm not racist, but' Jun 06, 2017

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Justin Gest, author of 'The New Minority: White Working Class Politics in an Age of Immigration and Inequality' discusses why working-class whites continue to stick by President Trump.

Actor Jesse Williams on race and cultural appropriation: 'Everybody's gonna copy you anyway' May 30, 2017

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Grey’s Anatomy actor, Jesse Williams, lit up social media at his acceptance speech at the BET awards last year. In this episode, he discusses cultural appropriation and reminisces about partying with Naomi Campbell at the White House.

"The monuments were murder": New Orleans mayor defends focus on removing confederate monuments May 23, 2017

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Mayor Mitch Landrieu of New Orleans, fresh from removing the last of 4 confederate monuments talks race, reconciliation and rebuilding, not just for his city, but for the country.

Senator Christopher Coons on why he prays for President Trump May 16, 2017

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Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) discusses the firing of FBI director James Comey, the questions he needs answered to replace him and why he prays for President Trump.

Maxine Waters: Jeff Sessions believes “it’s his job to keep minorities in their place” May 09, 2017

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Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) talks about wanting to impeach Donald Trump, why she thinks Jeff Sessions is a racist and how she feels about her nickname, 'Auntie Maxine'.

Richard Branson on Trump’s coal plans: ‘I can’t think of anything more stupid’ May 02, 2017

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Sir Richard Branson talks about climate change, space travel, and his kite boarding contest with his best bud Barack Obama. This interview comes from Washington Post Live and has been edited here for time and clarity.

Author Eric Liu: The power of decentralized resistance Apr 25, 2017

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Eric Liu, author of "You're More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen" talks about the evolution of resistance movements, and offers advice for protesters today.

It’s not just Trump: With Brexit and France votes, Russia is cultivating the global right Apr 18, 2017

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Jame Kirchick discusses some themes in his new book including the rightward lurch of Europeans and their governments and the rise of anti-Semitism.

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