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The Barr Letter, Bad Press, and Reaching Political Parity (with Kelly Werder) Mar 29, 2019

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The response to the Barr letter continues and the fight to have the full Mueller report released continues to escalate. We discuss that and why President Trump seems intent on wasting this positive news cycle. Then, we're joined by Kelly Werder to discuss 50/50 by 2020, a bipartisan political action committee determined to see gender parity in our elected officials. They are sponsoring the Courage to Run 5K across the country on April 13. We're extra fond of them because our book is their first pick for their book club!

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The Mueller Report and Criminal Justice Reform Mar 26, 2019

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March is National Criminal Justice Month and we're diving in deep on that subject today. Friday's episode will help get you ready for this conversation. We also are discuss the newly released Mueller report. On Compliment the Other Side, Sarah compliments Justin Amash and Beth compliments Senator Lauren Book. Outside of politics, Sarah went hiking and Beth learned about perimenopause.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Criminal Justice Reform Mar 22, 2019

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March is National Criminal Justice Month. Plus, criminal justice reform is one of the few pieces of major legislation that has been passed with bipartisan consensus under the Trump administration. We'll be talking more about this issue on Tuesday's episode. Today, though, we're getting you ready for that conversation by sharing five things you need to know about criminal justice reform.

The cost of the criminal justice system can begin before a person is every convicted of a crime.

Once you're in the court system, the process is difficult and representation is hard to come by.

If you plea or are convicted, sentencing is another layer of inequity.

A prison sentence is often just the beginning of the punishment which can continue far beyond the prison walls.

Let's talk about the death penalty.

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Brexit, the Veto, Guns, and White Nationalism Mar 19, 2019

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On today's show, we discuss a variety of important news stories from around the globe. We discuss flooding in Nebraska, continued Brexit drama, Governor Newsom's death penalty decision, President Trump's first veto, and, in our main segment, the tragic shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand. The shooting raises discussion about gun control, terrorism, and white nationalism. Outside of politics, Beth finally saw Hamilton and Sarah is ready for spring cleaning.

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Deadly Flooding in the Midwest
Governor Newsom and the Death Penalty
Newsom Takes His Case National
Compliment the Other Side: New Mexico's Legislature Funds Education
At Least 50 Killed in New Zealand Shooting
The Rise of White Nationalism on Popular Information

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Beto, Manafort, the College Admissions Scandal, and Understanding Antisemitism (with Deborah Lipstadt) Mar 15, 2019

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In today's episode, we're joined by Professor Deborah Lipstadt, an expert in Holocaust studies. Professor Lipstadt helps us understand the controversies surrounding the Women's March and Representative Omar, and she advises us on how to thoughtfully discuss and critique America's relationship with Israel.

But first, we dive into the week's news. Paul Manafort received 43 additional months in prison from Judge Amy Berman Jackson, and he's been indicted by Manhattan's District Attorney on state charges.

After great anticipation, Beto O'Rourke has announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party's nomination. We're a little confused by his splashy Vanity Fair rollout and campaign announcement video.

We also talk about Operation Varsity Blues and the state of college admissions, wealth, and parenting in America. Sarah recommended these three episodes of Revisionist History: Carlos Doesn't Remember, Food Fight, and My Little Hundred Million.

Thanks again to Professor Lipstadt for joining us in conversation. She is the Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at Emory University. Her books include The Eichmann Trial, Denial; Holocaust History on Trial (a National Jewish Book Award-winner); Denying the Holocaust: the Growing Assault on Truth and Memory; and Beyond Belief: the American Press and the Coming of the Holocaust. She lives in Atlanta. Her latest book is Antisemitism: Here and Now. Rachel Weisz portrayed Professor Lipstadt in the 2016 film Denial.

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2020 Dreams, Paul Manafort, and Elizabeth Warren Takes On Tech Giants Mar 12, 2019

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We recorded a live episode in Sarah's hometown, Paducah, Kentucky. Our comments about President Trump signing Bibles led us to a bigger conversation about what kind of presidential candidate we need in 2020. Then, we discuss Paul Manafort's prison sentence. In the main segment, we discuss Elizabeth Warren's desire to break up the tech giants and why we expect her ideas to gain traction. Outside of politics, we discuss Top Chef and Captain Marvel.

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Seismic Shift: The New World of Women in Politics Mar 08, 2019

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To celebrate International Women's Day, we are sharing clips from the incredible event we did in partnership with Ambassador Swanee Hunt in January. The event brought together an eclectic group of women, each working to advance the cause of women in politics in their own way. You'll hear short clips in today's episode, but we are providing the full audio on our Patreon page.

Individual Interviews:

Kelly Dittmar, Center for American Women & Politics
Muthoni Wambu Kraal, Former Vice President of National Outreach and Training of EMILY's List, National Political and Organizing Director for the DNC
Sarah Riggs Amico, Businesswoman, 2018 Candidate for Lt. Gov. of Georgia
Marianne Schnall, Founder of What Will It Take Movements

Action Steps Panel:

A'shanti Gholar, Former Political Director, Emerge America
Courtney Hill, Political Consultant, Emerge America
Sabrina Schaeffer, Board Member, RightNOW
Cynthia Terrell, Executive Director, RepresentWomen

Primary Hurdles Panel:

Julie Conway, Executive Director, VIEW PAC
Rebecca Schuller, Executive Director, Winning for Women
Rina Shah, Co-Founder, Women's Public Leadership Network
Corie Whalen, Writer, Former Capitol Hill Comms. Director

Media Matters Panel:

Elisa Lees Muñoz, Executive Director, International Women's Media Foundation
Susan Page, Washtington Bureau Chief, USA TODAY
Maureen Bunyan, Veteran TV Journalist

Thanks to our sponsor, Robinhood.

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More Democrats and The New Rules of War (with Sean McFate) Mar 05, 2019

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We discuss news coming out of the Judicial Committee and two more Democratic candidates putting their name into the presidential primary. Then, we share a fascinating conversation with Sean McFate, author of The New Rules of War about how the nature of war has shifted dramatically and how American defense strategy needs to as well.

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Alabama Tornadoes
Judiciary Committee
John Hickenlooper Enters Democratic Primary
Jay Inslee Enters Democratic Primary
Compliment the Other Side: Rep. Katie Porter

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Michael Cohen, North Korea, Methodists, and North Carolina Mar 01, 2019

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We discuss President Trump's abrupt departure from meetings with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un. We also talk about the decision of the United Methodist Church regarding LGBTQ congregants and clergy. Plus, our thoughts on Michael Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight Committee and the drama of election fraud in North Carolina.

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Foreign Policy, Hard Conversations, and Recruiting Black Women (with Courtney Hill) Feb 26, 2019

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We talk about the United States and Venezuela, process some of the feedback from our conversation with Noah Rothman, compliment good constituent services and Republican responses to the national emergency, and share our conversation with the fabulous Courtney Hill of Polaris Strategies, who works to recruit black women to run for office. Outside of politics, we talk about our trip to New York, seeing Mean Girls on Broadway, and Sarah shares her thoughts about the Oscars.

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