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Justin Wolfers & Gina Hinojosa Mar 14, 2026

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Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.

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Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ed Luce Mar 12, 2026

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NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act.
The Financial Times’ Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means for Americans at home.

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Charlie Sykes & Jena Griswold Mar 11, 2026

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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth’s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the Department of War.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins us to discuss Governor Polis flirting with pardoning election meddler Tina Peters.

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Rick Wilson & Doug Block Clark Mar 09, 2026

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump finally having to fire officials in his administration. Pro Publica's Doug Bock Clark joins us to talk about his blockbuster reporting on MAGA figures plotting to rig the midterms.

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Ali Velshi & Dave Weigel Mar 07, 2026

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MSNBC’s Ali Velshi stops by to talk about the “Epstein war.”
Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the midterm battles he’s watching.

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Jim Acosta & David Enrich Mar 05, 2026

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The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files.
We’ll also talk with The New York Times investigative reporter David Enrich about his blockbuster reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to customs officials.

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Don Lemon & Sen. Tammy Baldwin Mar 04, 2026

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The Don Lemon Show’s Don Lemon stops by to talk about Trump’s admission that he has no plan for what to do in Iran.
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details the SAVE Act and how Democrats can make sure it doesn’t pass.

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Rick Wilson & Archie Hall Mar 02, 2026

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s attempt to distract from continued scrutiny of the Epstein files by escalating military action abroad, including recent bombing in Iran.
The Economist’s Archie Hall about Trump’s disastrous tariff policies — including the fallout from a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down key parts of his tariff agenda and the economic uncertainty that followed

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Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky Feb 28, 2026

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The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to convince the American people that up is down.The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky about what Democrats should be doing to continue highlighting Trump’s ties to Epstein.

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Harry Litman & Rep. Jared Moskowitz Feb 26, 2026

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Talking Feds’ Harry Litman stops by to discuss new details about the DOJ allegedly hiding a report concerning Trump’s alleged sexual interactions with a minor. Congressman Jared Moskowitz about efforts to obtain and release the remaining Epstein files.

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