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Stuart Stevens, McKay Coppins & Andy Kroll Oct 25, 2023

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The Lincoln Project's Stuart Stevens details his new book, 'The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy.' The Atlantic's McKay Coppins spills the tea on his new biography of Mitt Romney, entitled 'Romney: A Reckoning.' ProPublica's Andy Kroll delves into the never-ending details of Leonard Leo's corruption of our Supreme Court.

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Rick Wilson, Dave Weigel & Nick Corasantini Oct 23, 2023

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson (who will be joining us every Monday), details Jim Jordan's Icarus-like failure in his bid to become Speaker of the House. Semafors' Dave Weigel examines the hidden details in the latest FEC filings in the 2024 presidential race. The New York Times' Nick Corasantini details the new political dynamic in Mississippi and how Democrats could finally change the tide there.

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Jon Allen, Noga Tarnopolsky & Robert Mann Oct 20, 2023

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NBC's Jon Allen details what's next as Jim Jordan stands his ground in the fight to become Speaker of the House. Israeli journalist Noga Tarnopolsky joins us for an on-the-ground report from Jerusalem. Former Louisiana State University chair of journalism Robert Mann details his clashes with the newly elected governor Jeff Landry.

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill , Elie Mystal & Anne Applebaum Oct 18, 2023

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The Nation's Elie Mystal provides a preview of the challenges that lie ahead during the Supreme Court's next session. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill offers updates on the chaos unfolding in the House as the GOP supports Congressman Jim Jordan. The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum shares some rare good news emerging from Poland's recent election.

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George Conway, Adam Nagourney & Kimberly Pope Adams Oct 16, 2023

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The Washington Post's George Conway previews Jim Jordan's anticipated failures as he attempts to become Speaker of the House. Adam Nagourney details his new book, The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism. Kimberly Pope Adams outlines her candidacy for a crucial position in the Virginia state delegation.

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Jeet Heer, Ruth Ben Ghiat & Josh Koskoff Oct 13, 2023

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Jeet Heer explains the devil's bargain that the GOP faces with their flawed Speaker of the House candidates. Author Ruth Ben Ghiat details how all the criminals within the Republican Party play right into the authoritarian handbook. Lawyer Josh Koskoff outlines his lawsuit against the gun company Remington with the aim of delivering justice to shooting survivors.

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Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Becca Balint & Dana Milbank Oct 11, 2023

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The Washington Post's Dana Milbank evaluates the challenging decision facing Republicans as they contemplate their leadership choice in Congress. Rep.Andy Kim shares his perspective on the unusual move of primarying a sitting Democratic Senator while he campaigns for Senator Menendez's seat. Rep. Becca Balint delves into how Democrats are navigating the landscape marked by Republican incompetence.

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Rick Wilson, Katie Phang, Ali Vitali, Maya Wiley & Joyce Vance Oct 09, 2023

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses how Matt Gaetz's recent actions have dealt a significant blow to the GOP's prospects of retaining the House in 2024. Live from this year's Texas Tribune Fest, we present a recording from a forum featuring MSNBC's Katie Phang & Ali Vitali, former NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, and "Sisters In Law's" Joyce Vance.

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Rep. Mondaire Jones, Rep. Jared Moskowitz & Brian Buetler Oct 06, 2023

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Former Congressman Mondaire Jones offers a critical analysis of the challenges faced by battleground GOP congressional candidates as they confront the prospect of an even more extreme Speaker of the House. Congressman Jared Moskowitz provides a firsthand account of the chaos unfolding in the House, where Republicans struggle to conduct hearings and select a Speaker. Off Message's Brian Beutler delves into the GOP's shift away from Matt Gaetz, shedding light on their evolving stance.

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Mary Trump, Rep. Jasmine Crockett & Ben Collins Oct 04, 2023

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Mary Trump, the host of The Mary Trump Show, provides insights into her uncle's ongoing legal challenges. Rep. Jasmine Crockett offers a preview of the expected chaos in the House as it grapples with selecting a Speaker. Additionally, NBC News' Ben Collins sheds light on the intriguing revelation that a Trump official played a pivotal role in crafting Elon Musk's Twitter strategy.

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