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Latest Episodes:

The U.S., China, and trade with The Washington Post's David Lynch. May 17, 2019

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This week we talk to The Washington Post's David Lynch on U.S.-China trade, tariffs, and what it will take to resolve the differences between the world's two largest economies.

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What's happening in the Arctic with Blake Hounshell of Politico May 10, 2019

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This week we sit down with Politico's Blake Hounshell on what's happening in the Arctic Circle and why you should care.

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Congressional Races in 2020 with Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post May 03, 2019

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This week we sit down The Washington Post's Mike DeBonis to talk about congressional races in 2020. He breaks down what and where those who are interested should start looking.

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CEO's Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain on C-SPAN's The Presidents Apr 26, 2019

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This week we sit down with C-SPAN's co-CEO's Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain to talk about C-SPAN's latest book "The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America's Best and Worst Chief Executives".

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Rep. Debbie Dingell on Life/Legacy of Rep. John Dingell Apr 19, 2019

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This week we sit down with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) about the life and legacy of her husband, the late Rep. John Dingell (D-MI, 1955-2015), the longest serving U.S. Representative in history, who died in February at age 92. She talks about his leadership on the environment, civil rights and health care.

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Gerrymandering with Kathay Feng of Common Cause Apr 12, 2019

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This week we sit down with Kathay Feng of Common Cause and talk about gerrymandering. She explains the recent case about gerrymanding that just went before the Supreme Court of the United States and what it could mean for states moving forward.

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Brexit with Nile Gardiner of The Heritage Foundation Apr 05, 2019

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This week we sit down with Nile Gardiner, a former staffer for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and now the Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation. He talks about what is next for Brexit.

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The Electoral College w/Vann Newkirk II & Alex Keyssar Mar 29, 2019

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This week, we examine the Electoral College. It's now an issue in Campaign 2020 and a topic Vann Newkirk II has been writing about for The Atlantic. We also talk to Harvard University history professor Alex Keyssar, who's upcoming book is called "Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College."

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Don Stewart, former aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Mar 22, 2019

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Don Stewart worked for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for 12 years. He offers an insider's view of the Republican leader and working on Capitol Hill.

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Foreign Money and Lobbying with Reporter Tom Frank Mar 15, 2019

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What role does foreign money play in lobbying in America?

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