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Lawrence O'Donnell, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Lucas Kunce & Sam Brodey May 19, 2023

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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell talks about a hidden historical path around the debt ceiling showdown. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and Lucas Kunce, who is running to unseat Josh Hawley in the Senate, stop by to discuss how ridiculous the sitting senator's new book is. Additionally, The Daily Beast's Sam Brodey discusses the latest antics of the MAGA caucus.

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Dan Nathan & Jeet Heer May 17, 2023

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House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries updates us on the debt ceiling showdown, the ban on congressional stock trading, and a host of other issues. Squawk Box's Dan Nathan helps us decipher the difference between America's stock market and its economy. The Nation's Jeet Heer deciphers the controversy surrounding Rudy Giuliani's sexual assault accusation and John Durham's failed attempt to produce propaganda.

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Rep. Colin Allred, Maya Wiley & Mary Ziegler May 15, 2023

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Congressman Colin Allred makes the case that he can win against Ted Cruz in 2024. The president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Maya Wiley, talks about the proper way to address police reform. Additionally, historian Mary Ziegler details the latest developments in reproductive rights.

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Mary Trump, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse & Greta Kemp Martin May 12, 2023

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The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump explains why she believes Trump's most grotesque moments receive applause from the audience. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details the latest revelations on how dark money is corrupting our democracy. Plus, we’re pleased to introduce Greta Kemp Martin, a candidate for Mississippi Attorney General, who aims to unseat the AG who played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Roy Wood Jr., Tim Miller & Karen Tumulty May 10, 2023

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The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr. explains how to roast the most powerful people in the world. The Bulwark's Tim Miller discusses the potential economic sabotage that Kevin McCarthy is considering. Plus, The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty outlines what's next in the debt ceiling showdown.

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Howard Dean, Felix Salmon & Mike Podhorzer May 08, 2023

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Governor Howard Dean discusses the consequences of Republicans focusing too much on their base. Axios's Felix Salmon talks about his new book, The Phoenix Economy: Work, Life, and Money in the New "Not Normal." Former AFL-CIO political director Mike Podhorzer updates us on America's burgeoning union movement.

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Jonathan Last, Aidan McLaughlin & David Daley May 05, 2023

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The Bulwark's Jonathan Last discusses the difference in how the two parties respond to their base. Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin reports on the latest leaks Fox News is releasing about Tucker Carlson. FairVote's David Daley provides details on the latest developments in gerrymandering and voter suppression.

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Rick Wilson, Amanda Litman & Ben Terris May 03, 2023

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the price the GOP will pay if they fail to pass a debt ceiling bill. Run For Something's Amanda Litman tells us about how they're preparing to win local races in 2024. The Washington Post's Ben Terris talks about his new book, The Big Break: The Gamblers, Party Animals, and True Believers Trying to Win in Washington While America Loses Its Mind.

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Dave Mandel, Ben Smith & Jon Allen May 01, 2023

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Veep's Dave Mandel tells us about his fantastic new show, HBO's The White House Plumbers. Semafor's Ben Smith details his new book, Traffic: Genius, Rivalry and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral. NBC's Jon Allen walks us through the latest details of the debt ceiling battle between the parties.

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Joyce Vance, Noah Shachtman & Hannah Dreier Apr 28, 2023

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Sisters In Law podcast host Joyce Vance discusses the many lawsuits surrounding our politics, including Trump’s E. Jean Carrol case. Rolling Stone’s Noah Shachtman tells us about the extensive dossier of dirt Fox News is holding against Tucker Carlson. Plus, The New York Times' Hannah Dreier talks about her blockbuster reporting on child labor exploitation across America.

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