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Rick Wilson & Thomas Frank Feb 03, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details Trump’s many assaults on the rule of law.
What's the Matter with Kansas author Thomas Frank examines why Democrats fear embracing populism.

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Angelo Carusone & Eoin Higgins Feb 01, 2025

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Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.

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Alex Wagner & Dana Milbank Jan 30, 2025

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The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigration shock and awe and her new show, Trumpland with Alex Wagner

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Josh Marshall & AG Rob Bonta Jan 29, 2025

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Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s spending freezes impact everyday American life. California Attorney General Rob Bonta details how AGs can fight back against Trump’s aggressions.

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Rick Wilson, Davey Alba & Leon Yin Jan 27, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s first week back in office. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Leon Yin detail how Trump’s outreach to YouTubers helped him win the presidency.

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Ryan Broderick & Nick Bilton Jan 25, 2025

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Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how Democrats are navigating the new governing order, while Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton examines Trump’s pardon of Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht.

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Dave Weigel & Faiz Shakir Jan 23, 2025

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Semafor’s Dave Weigel analyzes President Trump’s first days back in office, while More Perfect Union’s Faiz Shakir discusses his bid to lead the DNC.

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Charlie Sykes & Alexis McGill Johnson Jan 22, 2025

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MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes analyzes the shock and awe of Trump’s first day back in office. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson outlines strategies to protect reproductive rights in this new era.

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Marc Elias & Michael Waldman Jan 20, 2025

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Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias examines the legal battles of the Trump 2.0 era. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details the Unified Executive Theory and how it might unfold under Trump 2.0.

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Stuart Stevens & Skye Perryman Jan 18, 2025

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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the lessons learned as Biden leaves office. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how they plan to push back against the Trump administration.

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