Podcast for America

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Republican Debate Pregame Show with Stuart Stevens Aug 04, 2015

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In this week’s episode of Podcast for America!, Alex Wagner and Mark Leibovich, speak with political consultant and former top Romney strategist Stuart Stevens about the upcoming Republican debate on Fox. Have questions or comments for Mark, Annie, and Alex? Email them to podcastforamerica@gmail.com or Tweet them to @PodForAmerica Podcast for America! was brought to you by The Great Courses. Go to thegreatcourses.com/AMERICA for 80% off select courses.

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No More Fire Metaphors with David Axelrod Jul 28, 2015

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Mark Leibovich and Alex Wagner welcome their inaugural guest to Podcast for America: David Axelrod. This week, President Obama scolded Republicans for the outrageous comments they’re making along the campaign trail. Also, Ted Cruz hopped on that Republican bandwagon – criticizing Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and calling him a liar. Lastly, Hillary Clinton’s trust has taken a hit in recent polls.

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Trump Touches the Third Rail in a Brunch Setting Jul 21, 2015

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Mark Leibovich, Annie Lowrey, and Alex Wagner look at Donald Trump and John McCain’s scuffle over veterans. Also, an examination on the BlackLivesMatter movement’s influence on the Democratic Party. Finally, “Chillery” Clinton signs up for Snapchat. Finally. This episode of Podcast for America is sponsored by The Great Courses. The Great Courses has created a special, limited time offer for our listeners. Order from eight of their bestselling series at up to 80 percent off. Go to www.thegreatcourses.com/AMERICA Panoply’s conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out: Panoply.fm/survey By filling it out you'll help Panoply make great podcasts about the thing you love, and things you didn't even know you loved. Panoply.fm/survey

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Hillary Clinton’s Greedy-Corporate-America Smack Down Jul 14, 2015

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Mark Leibovich, Annie Lowrey, and Alex Wagner look at Hillary Clinton’s assault on American Corporate greed. Also, did Ted Cruz’s book miss The New York Times Best Seller List due to a liberal media conspiracy? Finally, Donald Trump, and how his political brow beating has led to a temporarily muzzled GOP. This episode of Podcast for America is sponsored by Stamps.com. Stamps.com makes mailing and shipping easy. Go to Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the TOP of the homepage and enter America. This episode of Podcast for America is also sponsored by The Great Courses. The Great Courses has created a special, limited time offer for our listeners. Order from eight of their bestselling series at up to 80 percent off. Go to www.thegreatcourses.com/AMERICA Panoply’s conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out: Panoply.fm/survey By filling it out you'll help Panoply make great podcasts about the thing you love, and things you didn't even know you loved. Panoply.fm/survey

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Metrics of Purity at Truth Mountain Jul 07, 2015

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Mark Leibovich, Annie Lowrey, and Alex Wagner look at Hillary Clinton’s treatment (or lack thereof) of the media, which this weekend took place behind ropes. Plus, are members of the media too whiny for their own good? And finally, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz and the posse of GOP hopefuls who insist that they’re the honest ones, who “tell it like it is.” Podcast for America! is brought to you by Stamps.com. Use Stamps.com to buy and print official U.S. postage for any letter or package using your own computer and printer. Right now, go to Stamps.com and use the promo code AMERICA for a no-risk trial, plus $100 bonus offer that includes up to $55 in free postage. Stamps.com promo code AMERICA

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Is Rand Paul Straight Talky? Jun 30, 2015

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This week, a look at all of the momentous cultural decisions that have come down, and a question: is this just a fluke, or a signal that the tide has officially turned in the so-called “culture wars?” Plus, sifting through the responses made by our leading presidential candidates from the GOP. It’s been a colorful variety of back-pedaling re-positioning and digging in. Come to this podcast for the deep political intrigue. Stay for an extended digression about how Chris Christie’s presidential aspirations relate to Lionel Richie’s iconic hit “Hello.” Your hosts are and Mark Leibovich, national correspondent for New York Times Magazine, Annie Lowrey of New York Magazine, and special guest host Jim Rutenberg, political correspondent for the New York Times. Podcast for America! brought to you by Stamps.com. Use Stamps.com to buy and print official U.S. postage for any letter or package using your own computer and printer. Right now, go to Stamps.com and use the promo code AMERICA for a no-risk trial, plus $100 bonus offer that includes up to $55 in free postage. Stamps.com promo code AMERICA

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The "Thoughtful, Emotionally-Weighty" Edition Jun 23, 2015

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Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina, has joined the mayor of Charleston South Carolina, now on record un-pledging their allegiance to the flag, the confederate flag of America. What does this mean for political up-and-comers in that state and on the national stage? Plus, what's up with Hillary Clinton these days? And, of course, Trump. This episode of Podcast for America is brought to you by The Great Courses. The Great Courses created a special, limited time offer for Podcast for America listeners. Order from 8 of their bestselling series - including Skeptic's Guide to American History - at up to 80 percent off the original price. Don't wait, go to www.thegreatcourses.com/AMERICA.

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Haters Gonna Vote Jun 17, 2015

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In this week’s episode of Podcast for America!, Alex Wagner, Annie Lowrey, and guest-host Mike Pesca (of Slate's The Gist) discuss new research about party loyalty, why we're asking Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton why they're running, and Donald Trumps' entry into the pool. Have questions or comments for Mark, Annie, and Alex? Email them to podcastforamerica@gmail.com or Tweet them to @PodForAmerica Podcast for America! was brought to you by Stamps.com. Go to Stamps.com and use the promo code AMERICA for a No-Risk Trial, plus $100 Bonus Offer that include up to $55 in free postage. This episode was also sponsored by The Great Courses. Go to thegreatcourses.com/AMERICA for 80% off select courses.

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Scott Walker, Easy Rider Jun 09, 2015

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In this week’s episode of Podcast for America!, Alex Wagner, Annie Lowrey, and Mark Leibovich discuss Scott Walker at a cattle call, the Bernie Sanders poll, and Republican family values. Podcast for America! brought to you by Stamps.com. Use Stamps.com to buy and print official U.S. postage for any letter or package using your own computer and printer. Right now, go to Stamps.com and use the promo code AMERICA for a no-risk trial, plus $100 bonus offer that includes up to $55 in free postage. Stamps.com promo code AMERICA

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Bernie-mentum and the Time Dennis Hastert Wouldn‰Ûªt let Mark Ring a Fire Engine Siren Jun 02, 2015

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In this week's episode of Podcast for America!, Alex Wagner, Annie Lowrey, and Mark Leibovich discuss uncle Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders in Iowa, and Dennis Hastert. Plus, a thrilling round of "If I Were in Charge." Podcast for America! is brought to you by Stamps.com. Use Stamps.com to buy and print official U.S. postage for any letter or package using your own computer and printer. Right now, go to Stamps.com and use the promo code AMERICA for a no-risk trial, plus a $100 bonus offer that includes up to $55 in free postage.

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