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Charlie Sykes & Josh Turek Apr 01, 2026

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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency.
Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek joins us to discuss his very real chances of becoming Iowa’s next senator.

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Rick Wilson & Cameron McWhirter Mar 30, 2026

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump sending 50,000 troops to the Middle East.
The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McWhirter joins us to talk about MAGA’s strange splinter movement in Arkansas.

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Ali Vitali & Shane Goldmacher Mar 28, 2026

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MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS.
The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republicans’ unusual plan to hold a midterms convention.

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Mike Madrid & Ezra Levin Mar 26, 2026

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The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins us to discuss this weekend’s No Kings rally, which could be the biggest political rally in American history.

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Sam Seder & Dave Sirota Mar 25, 2026

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The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota joins us to discuss his new reporting on the unitary executive theory and its threats to our democracy.

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Jim Acosta & Akhil Amar Mar 23, 2026

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The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports.
Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Supreme Court and birthright citizenship.

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Jeet Heer & Will Sommer Mar 21, 2026

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The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war.
The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to discuss the many strains of antisemitism circulating around MAGA.

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Rick Wilson, Jacob Rubashkin & Michael Waldman Mar 19, 2026

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing.
Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night’s primary races.
Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act.

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Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness Mar 18, 2026

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MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East.
Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races.

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Rick Wilson & Rep. Melanie Stansbury Mar 16, 2026

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him.
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

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