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Dana Milbank, Will Sommer & Nick Bilton Jul 28, 2023

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The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank talks UFOs and our upcoming impeachment theater. The Washington Post’s Will Sommer painfully explains a Ron DeSantis staffer sharing Nazi imagery in a pro-DeSantis post. Plus, Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton talks about the disastrous Twitter rebrand.

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Jeet Heer, Jacob Rubashkin & David DeWitt Jul 26, 2023

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The Nation’s Jeet Heer forecasts the Weekend At Bernie's-esque future of the Republican party. Inside Elections' Jacob Rubashkin analyzes the latest polling in the Republican primary. Ohio Capital Journal Editor-in-Chief David DeWitt details Ohio’s Proposition 1 and its huge implications.

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Gov. Howard Dean, Mitch Landreiu & Noah Rosenblum Jul 24, 2023

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Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean maps out how the Dems can keep control of all three branches in 2024. White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu explains how President Biden built the most robust economy in a generation. NYU Law’s Noah Rosenblum talks about why Trump and the Heritage Foundation's plan to expand executive power is so dangerous.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock, George Conway & Jake Tapper Jul 21, 2023

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The Washington Post’s George Conway updates us on Donald Trump’s never-ending legal troubles. Sen. Raphael Warnock walks us through the struggle to reaffirm voting rights and explains why he’s not giving up on fighting for it. CNN anchor Jake Tapper details his new book All The Demons Are Here and discusses his recent interview with Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Naomi Klein, John Heilemann & Kurt Andersen Jul 19, 2023

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The Shock Doctrine author Naomi Klein explains how to counter RFK Jr.'s misinformation. Showtime's The Circus host John Heilemann lays out the pretzel Republicans have tied themselves in as we learn that the DOJ has sent another Target letter to Donald Trump. Additionally, Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen details his new TV show, Command Z, with famed director Steven Soderbergh.

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Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Justin Wolfers & Christopher Miller Jul 17, 2023

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Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin updates us on her run for the Senate in the great state of Michigan. New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers explains to us how the Biden administration pulled off a soft landing for the economy. Financial Times correspondent Christopher Miller details his new book, The War Came To Us: Life and Death in Ukraine.

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Dan Pfeiffer, Joyce Vance & Alex Thompson Jul 14, 2023

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Dan Pfeiffer from Pod Save America advises us on the mindset required to get President Biden reelected. Joyce Vance, the host of Sisters in Law podcast, provides insights into Donald Trump's growing legal troubles. Alex Thompson, the Axios National Political correspondent, discusses President Biden's leadership style within the White House, while also highlighting Governor Ron DeSantis' astonishly bad political instincts.

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Kate Shaw, Craig Mauger & Chris Cadelago Jul 12, 2023

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Strict Scrutiny host Kate Shaw discusses the latest revelations regarding the lack of ethics surrounding the Supreme Court. Detroit News' Craig Mauger provides insights on the ground in Michigan politics as the GOP descends into chaos. Politico's Chris Cadelago delves into the efforts of the California Democratic Party to repair after their unnecessary midterm seat losses.

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Rick Wilson, Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez & Corey Robin Jul 10, 2023

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the many hilarious missteps of the DeSantis 2024 campaign. Cristina Ramirez, President at NextGen America, explains how to motivate young voters in the 2024 election. Corey Robin, the author of The Enigma of Clarence Thomas, brings us up to date on the latest fuckery in the Supreme Court.

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Tim Hogan & Bradley Onishi Jul 07, 2023

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Democratic strategist Tim Hogan explains his strategy to have Democratic billionaires buy TV stations to combat the right-wing media takeover. Professor Bradley Onishi tells us about his new book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism—and What Comes Next.

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