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Rev. Al Sharpton: Donald Trump is the white Don King Feb 21, 2016

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Rev. Al Sharpton talks with Glenn Thrush about what drives Donald Trump in today’s episode of the Off Message podcast. Sharpton also discusses Bernie Sanders’ Brooklyn roots and his record on race, and what it’ll take for one of the candidates to receive his endorsement. Plus: he weighs in on Black Lives Matter and evaluates the Obama administration on criminal justice.

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'The Big Short' director on supporting Bernie Sanders and avoiding politics with his parents Feb 14, 2016

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'The Big Short' director Adam McKay sits down with Glenn Thrush to discuss how the financial crisis is shaping the 2016 presidential race — and to trace the candidacies of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders back to what happened on Wall Street.

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Jeb goes after Marco: 'He's never been challenged in his life' Feb 07, 2016

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Governor Jeb Bush and Glenn Thrush discuss the 2016 race, standing up to Donald Trump, George W. Bush's presidency and more while the Jeb! campaign bus makes its way from Manchester to Concord.

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Martin O'Malley insists he won't play Iowa kingmaker, tells supporters "hold strong" Feb 01, 2016

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Governor Martin O'Malley sits down with POLITICO's Glenn Thrush in Johnston, Iowa, to discuss what motivates him to keep campaigning despite low poll numbers, his parents' influence on his political career, the Celtic punk band The Pogues and why voting has become an "act of protest."

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Glenn Thrush interviews President Obama on Iowa, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and the 2016 race Jan 24, 2016

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In an Oval Office interview for POLITICO's Off Message podcast, the president offers his most expansive comments yet on the race to succeed him in the White House.

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Hugh Hewitt gives Donald Trump 25 percent chance of winning nomination Sep 21, 2015

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Radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt sits down with Glenn Thrush to talk about the 2016 race, how he got his start in politics and why Donald Trump is the best interview.

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George Pataki: The underdog's take Sep 11, 2015

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POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down with Republican 2016 candidate George Pataki at the Mayflower Hotel to discuss the race and what compelled him to jump in. The former New York governor also expands on his immigration stance and why he thinks its important to move beyond the Bush or Clinton name.

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Axe on Hillary: I would have nixed paid speeches, book tour Sep 02, 2015

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Glenn Thrush with David Axelrod, author of 'Believer,' on President Barack Obama's evolution on same-sex marriage, Valerie Jarrett's role in the White House, Hillary Clinton in 2016 and why reporters are some of his best friends.

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Nicolle Wallace's advice to Carly Fiorina: Hands off Hillary Sep 02, 2015

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POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down with 'Madam President' author and political commentator Nicolle Wallace this week. The two political junkies talk 2016's female candidates, the similarities between Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, the GOP's social messaging hurdles and immigration.

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Paul Ryan's advice to Hillary: Figure out who you are Apr 20, 2015

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POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down Rep. Paul Ryan to discuss growing up in Wisconsin, his love of Metallica and being Mitt Romney's running mate in 2012. The Ways and Means chairman also offers some advice to Hillary Clinton and shares what he thinks President Obama gets wrong.

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