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An important conversation with IAVA's Jeremy Butler Nov 11, 2021

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On Veterans Day, on every day, we should be following up talk of support with action. In todays' Episode, Chris speaks with Jeremy Butler, the head of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) about the work they are doing to support veterans, get action on covering health concerns after exposure to Burn Pits, what the Biden Administration is doing and could do better, and how veterans are very much still working to help our Afghan allies.

Visit them at www.iava.org to see how you can help: with support, with advocacy, with your voice.

It's Us Who's On Trial Nov 10, 2021

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In today's episode, Chris takes a moment to analyze what's next after a Judge blocked Trump's efforts to keep documents out of the hands of the Select Committee, and then takes a deep dive on the surge in inflation, as reports show it reaching a 30 year high.

While Chris sees inflation as cyclical, what are the reasons behind it? How volatile is it and what are the ongoing indicators to watch? Who wins and who loses in the policies put forward? A brief tutorial on Inflation 101.

And Another Thing: The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is about all of us and how we see the events that played out in Kenosha. Do you see a scared kid on the stand who was just trying to protect himself and the city during a protest? Or a vigilante who put himself into a bad situation with an illegal gun and killed 2 people? The divisions around how we see this case is as much about us as it is about Kyle.

Are We Sabotaging Ourselves? Nov 10, 2021

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Listen all y'all it's a sabotage: In todays episode, Chris drills down on the question of whether Dems, GOP and frankly, all of us are sabotaging what matters instead of fixing what's broken. This applies to the continuing issuance of House Committee subpoenas in the wake of Bannon's no show, as the DOJ still mulls what's next. Or whether Dems could have/should have pushed through Build Back Better or if it's better to work in good faith and settle up once the CBO has a chance to score the cost. Are we our own worst enemy?

Is Karen Tumulty's opinion right that perhaps Dems slowing their roll and allowing the CBO to score the cost of BBB can show moderate voters that the Dems are being thoughtful here and want responsible government? Should progressives be thanking them? Last Tuesdays elections in part seem to suggest that people want action, but responsible action.

And Another Thing: The Travis Scott festival's tragedy was avoidable and an unforced error. By setting up festival seating when it's known that fans tend to rush the stage, it puts into question who is liable and how they could have done better to protect concert-goers.

The Need for Effective Government Nov 08, 2021

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BONUS EDITION: Cuomo is back! After traveling to Italy to cover the G20, Chris is back in the New York groove and ready to get after it!

In today's episode, a look at what is in the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that the House passed late Friday, and some caution from Chris to go slow on analyzing Build Back Better, as well as a warning to Democrats in the form of some alliteration: Price tag politics present a paradox.

Chris also takes a moment to remind us not to forget the need for accountability when it comes to our ingrained social media platforms.

And another thing: Chris' take on the Packer's star quarterback Aaron Rodgers not being straight on whether he'd been vaccinated.

It's Just Politics Oct 26, 2021

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In today's episode, Chris looks at the incremental progress with the Democrats reconciliation bill and whether immigration reform can make the cut. Also some back and forth on whether this has always been a priority or whether getting this through is a 'Johnny come lately' attempt to cram as much in as possible, despite the parliamentarian's ruling on the subject.

Plus: a beat on the continuing market watch as inflation concerns hit up against supply chain issues, and whether this is a short term problem or will need a longer term market correction. How much should be blamed on President Biden vs. overall economic conditions in a pandemic?

And Another Thing: The shooting on the set of the film 'Rust' was tragic and avoidable. Analysis on what went sideways and how to fix it moving forward.

Don't Believe The Hype Oct 25, 2021

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In todays episode, Chris urges Dems to leave the Price Tag politics alone and to keep pitching the human infrastructure programs to the American people. He thinks Biden helped his own case during last week's Town Hall, but he needs to do more of it. We all see the problems, but what are you going to do about it?

Chris thinks something will happen this week on the reconciliation piece, but beware the false headline of "framework achieved"- the reality is that parts of the framework will continue to be negotiated.

Also, Chris and Vick take a look at the latest trends in the Great Resignation. We see the what, but why??

And a beat on the Facebook Papers...

And Another Thing: Chris (live from Zoom after a tech glitch!) gives some insight into the old adage in the media: "If it bleeds, it leads...", how Facebook could/should be regulated by Congress, and how the Voting Rights bill needs to be the hill Dems are willing to die on.

Biden's Big Sell Oct 21, 2021

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In today's episode, Chris contends that a lot of the noise around 'if' the reconciliation bill will get done is overly hyped. He thinks it's a given that the Dems will get it done, it's more a question of what it will look like. But the same measure does not apply to the push for voting rights, after the Senate GOP torpedoed any chance of overriding the filibuster and reaching the 60 vote threshold to even debate Joe Manchin's paired down version. So where does this leave the Dems? The GOP? Us?

And Another Thing: Now that the FDA is preparing to review and likely approve the COVID vaccine for our 5-11 year olds, will you give it to your kiddos?

Power plays/Playing with powers Oct 19, 2021

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In today's episode, Chris looks at the long game of former President Trump suing the National Archives in order to stop or at least slow documents getting into the hands of Select Committee members. As Chris rightly put it, people can evade and blur facts but documents can't. And with some added insight from Norm Eisen last night on Cuomo Prime Time, Chris give us a sharper focus on the WHY.

Also on the docket: Is Joe Manchin out of step with his party on clean energy? Why does he continue to prop up a receding coal industry that even in his state is costing constituents more in utilities and creating less opportunities and jobs then it did 20 years ago?

And Anther Thing: Another aspect of General Colin Powell's legacy is shining a light on the need to protect the immuno-compromised among us, when even with vaccinations, they are vulnerable.

Remembering Colin Powell Oct 18, 2021

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In today's special Bonus episode, Chris remembers the leadership and life of General Colin Powell, who, after serving his country for decades, succumbed to complications from COVID, having a suppressed immune system as he battled cancer.

After his early military career had him serve in combat in Vietnam, General Powell went on to many firsts, as:

-the first Black National Security Adviser (Ronald Reagan)

- the youngest and first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (George HW Bush)

- the first Black Secretary of State (George W Bush), making him the highest ranking African American official of the time.

His legacy was one of integrity and strength of both purpose and conviction.

And Another thing: Chris takes a beat on whether President Biden is pushing hard enough to sure up voting rights.

Cooperation should not be a dirty word Oct 13, 2021

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Whether applied to the push and pull of civil liberties vs vaccine mandates, or the Democrats squabbling over what could be a huge win for their party and their President, Chris uses today's episode to look at the break down of any form of movement for the betterment of us all. Cooperation is no longer a term uttered in our politics or in this pandemic.

He remarks what a sad state of affairs we've arrived at that we can all assume that no one on the Republican side is going to touch any part of Biden's Build Back Better push, let alone getting all the Dems to sort out their disagreements. And this applies to things like Pre K and child care, not traditional wedge issues.

Plus, a beat on the continuing breakdowns in our supply chain and why we should all be paying attention to what's happening at our ports and with our long haul truckers.

And Another thing: Congrats to William Shatner for reaching the final frontier, and the latest in the Gabby Petito case, after the autopsy report is released.