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Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman Jun 23, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines regime change and the potential for a new world war.
The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details efforts to protect the vote in the midterms.

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Mary Trump & Randi Weingarten Jun 21, 2025

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The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines Trump’s devolving mental state. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details her departure from the DNC.

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Al Franken & Colonel Bree Fram Jun 19, 2025

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The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken examines how the cruelty of Trumpism is affecting the way the Senate operates. Colonel Bree Fram details Trump’s trans military ban and how it’s impacting the military’s competence and those who serve our country.

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Josh Marshall & Malcolm Kenyatta Jun 18, 2025

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Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is overplaying his hand with an unpopular agenda. Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Malcolm Kenyatta details the drama inside the DNC and his vision for the organization.

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Rick Wilson & James Kimmel Jun 16, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the No King Protest, Trump’s sad birthday fascist display, and the rise of political violence. James Kimmel details his new book The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It.

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Charlie Sykes & Ed Luce Jun 14, 2025

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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details his new book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet.

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Andy Levy & Brian Merchant Jun 12, 2025

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the fallout from the Trump and Musk feud.
Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant details how AI is already quietly killing job prospects in America.

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Karen Bass & Jacob Rubashkin Jun 11, 2025

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Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin examines his new report on how the House is shaping up for the midterms. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries details the status of the Big Beautiful Bullshit Bill. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the status of Donald Trump unleashing chaos in her city.

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Rick Wilson & David A. Graham Jun 09, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump weaponizing the National Guard against protesters.
David A. Graham details his new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America.

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Stuart Stevens & John Cassidy Jun 07, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New Yorker’s John Cassidy details his book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History — From the Industrial Revolution to AI.

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