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Rick Wilson, Rebecca Katz & Morris Katz Nov 10, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump continues to lose the messaging war over the shutdown. The Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz and Morris Katz detail how Democrats continue to win heading into the midterms.

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Justin Wolfers & Gov. Tim Walz Nov 08, 2025

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Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines Trump’s economy and why it’s so weak that we aren’t getting any numbers.
Then former vice-presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz details how the government shutdown is affecting his constituents.

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Ali Vitali & Rep. Robert Garcia Nov 06, 2025

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MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the election results and what they mean for the future of the Democratic Party.
Then Congressman Robert Garcia details the passage of Prop 50 and its implications for Democrats’ chances of taking back Congress.

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Miles Taylor & Jimmy Wales Nov 05, 2025

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Treason Substack’s Miles Taylor examines Trump’s escalating war in Africa.
Then Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales details his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last.

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Rick Wilson & Irin Carmon Nov 03, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump’s government has become so dysfunctional it can’t even keep airports running. New York Magazine’s Irin Carmon details her new book Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America.

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Jonathan Karl & David Sirota Nov 01, 2025

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ABC News’ Jonathan Karl details his new book Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. Then The Lever’s David Sirota examines his new book Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America.

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Joyce Vance & Julien Brave Noisecat Oct 30, 2025

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Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance details her new book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. Author Julien Brave Noisecat examines their new book We Survived the Night.

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Andy Levy & Sen. Ed Markey Oct 29, 2025

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s plan not just to distract, but to fundamentally change America. Senator Ed Markey details the government shutdown and its costs to the American people.

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Rick Wilson & Heather Williams Oct 27, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump receiving an illegal $130 million donation from one of his top donors. Then the DLCC’s Heather Williams details how Democrats win.

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Jim Acosta & Rep. Jared Moskowitz Oct 25, 2025

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The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines the consequences of Trump’s increasingly unpopular rule. Congressman Jared Moskowitz details Republicans’ poor bargaining as the government shutdown continues.

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