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David Roberts & Michael Gerhardt Jan 03, 2024

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Volts' David Roberts details the latest advances in the fight against climate change. Michael Gerhardt examines his new book, 'The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen.'

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Julian Zelizer & Bradley Tusk Jan 01, 2024

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Princeton historian and CNN political analyst Julian Zelizer examines some recent history lessons for our present day. Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures and author of 'The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics,' examines the inner workings of how policy gets passed.

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Amanda Litman & Garrett Graff Dec 27, 2023

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Amanda Litman, founder of Run For Something, previews how we can win down-ballot elections in the 2024 election. Garrett Graff of Wired details his new book, 'UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There.'

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Chris Geidner & Marc Roscoe Loustau Dec 25, 2023

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Chris Geidner of Law Dork runs through the latest developments in the Supreme Court. Marc Roscoe Loustau reports on his recent trip to Ukraine.

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Lawrence Lessig, Matthew Seligman & Robin Marty Dec 22, 2023

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Professor Lawrence Lessig and Matthew Seligman detail their new book, 'How to Steal a Presidential Election.' Robin Marty, author of 'New Handbook for a Post-Roe America' and Executive Director of West Alabama Women's Center, gives us an on-the-ground look at women's health care in the South.

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Dave Mandel & Matt Tyrnauer Dec 22, 2023

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Veep's Executive Producer Dave Mandel stops by to talk about the beyond-parody dysfunction of the American government. Director Matt Tyrnauer also stops by to discuss some of the hidden political figures who have shaped our politics.

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Stuart Stevens, Rep. Colin Allred & Rep. Jim Himes Dec 20, 2023

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Stuart Stevens of The Lincoln Project decodes Trump's increasingly Hitler-like rhetoric. Representative Colin Allred details Greg Abbott's horrifying aggressions toward women seeking medical care. Representative Jim Himes examines Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's incompetent reign over Congress.

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Rick Wilson, Tim Alberta & Geraldo Cadava Dec 18, 2023

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Gov. DeSantis for his terrible staffing decisions, which are leading to an inevitable failure as a presidential candidate. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta details his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." The New Yorker's Geraldo Cadava examines the drifting political alignments of Hispanic voters.

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Sen. Sherrod Brown, Jim Messina & Jeet Heer Dec 15, 2023

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Senator Sherrod Brown explains how he wins his seat in a state that seemingly leans red. Jeet Heer of The Nation examines the economic anxiety of voters despite the continued successes of Bidenomics. Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina explains why President Biden is the right candidate for the top of the ticket.

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Rep. Summer Lee, Justin Wolfers & Marc Elias Dec 13, 2023

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University of Michigan Professor Justin Wolfers parses out the great economic metrics that Bidenomics continues to deliver, despite bad 'vibes.' Congresswoman Summer Lee illustrates how we can achieve a more democratic America. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket details the latest court cases he's battling to protect democracy.

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