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260: Kamala & The Youth Vote with John Della Volpe Aug 01, 2024

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Al and James rip apart JD Vance, celebrate the Olympics, and analyze the start of Kamala’s campaign, looking at what should go into her VP decision, the challenges facing her campaign managers, and where Biden fits in. Then, they welcome expert pollster John Della Volpe for a deep dive into the importance of young voters and how to motivate them, examining the margins Kamala will need to win, what they think of the Republican ticket, and policies that will bring them to the polls, like affordable healthcare and education, reproductive freedom, financial stability, and a Renter’s Bill of Rights.
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259: They Got Hit In The Mouth with Jim Gerstein Jul 25, 2024

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Following Biden dropping out of the race, Al and James tear apart the GOP’s reaction to Kamala’s rise, rebuke their racism, and lay out JD Vance’s attacks on Trump before welcoming seasoned pollster Jim Gerstein. They discuss Kamala’s strong opening bid and why the American people are happy to have a different choice. Then, they encourage her campaign to focus on the rising cost of living, reforming immigration, and protecting abortion rights. They also react to Netanyahu’s reception in Washington, explain his precarious political situation, and highlight the electoral issues with Trump’s VP choice.
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258: Fire The Cannon with Pam Karlan Jul 18, 2024

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Following the attempted assassination of Trump, Al and James discuss its effect on the race, the nomination of JD Vance, the Republican convention, and whether Biden’s recent press and hail-mary plans can shake things up. Then, they welcome legal scholar Pam Karlan to analyze Judge Cannon’s dismissal of Trump’s charges for mishandling classified docs, defend the need for special counsel appointments, and explore the avenues the Justice Department has to reopen the case. They also break down the Supreme Court’s assault on the rule of law and call for a return of coherent legal reasoning and impartiality before it’s too late.
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257: Thank You George Clooney Jul 11, 2024

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Al and James discuss Kamala’s presidential prospects, James’ ideas to move the party forward, and Trump’s plans for retribution before welcoming FT’s US national editor Ed Luce. They look at how the center and far left united in French elections to defeat Le Pen, and weigh whether Macron will be able to govern effectively. Then, they break down the massive victory by Labor in the UK, examine how it might raise the possibility of reunification with the EU, and whether these elections signify a global movement pushing back against the far right. They also game out how our elections affect Europe’s future and what we can expect from China depending on who wins the presidency.
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256: The Next President with Ron Brownstein Jul 04, 2024

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In the aftermath of the presidential debate, Al and James sound the alarm on rising Christian Nationalism and welcome veteran journalist Ron Brownstein. They discuss the debate's impact on the race, weigh what Biden can do to counter a terrible performance, explore whether it's feasible to replace him, and game out what the process would look like if Kamala, Gov. Whitmer, or Gavin Newsom is chosen as the new candidate. They also outline the dangers of the SCOTUS immunity ruling, determine if the Court has become a dominant campaign issue, and highlight the judicial branch's risk to our democratic system.
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255: As Goes The Election, So Goes The World with Jim Steinberg Jun 27, 2024

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On the eve of the presidential debate, Al and special guest host Jill Wine-Banks discuss the upcoming contest, the impact of Dobbs on the election, and whether Biden will recapture a diverse voter coalition. Then, Al is joined by former US Deputy SOS Jim Steinberg to cover recent developments in the Gaza and Ukraine wars, explain the turmoil in Israeli politics, call out the growing danger of terrorism, and explore how to have more effective US-Sino relations. In their analysis, they look ahead to how the outcome of our presidential election will affect each of these diplomatic theaters, underscoring how vital a Biden win is for the entire world.
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254: Debate Prep with Bob Shrum Jun 20, 2024

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James and Al call out the Republican congressional caucus, review the political situation in Israel, mark Juneteenth, remember Willie Mays, and welcome veteran political strategist Bob Shrum. They discuss the format of the upcoming presidential debate, Biden’s prospects, how he should handle the age issue, Trump’s weaknesses, the importance of debate prep, the power of a well-made point, and look back on famous debate moments from Nixon v. Kennedy, to Romney v. Obama. Will a strong performance by Joe be enough to blow the race wide open?
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253: The Fall Of Roe with Lisa Lerer Jun 13, 2024

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James and Al explain the impact of Hunter Biden’s conviction, emphasize the political power of falling crime rates, and welcome Lisa Lerer, author of The Fall of Roe. They expose the right-wing movement that gave us Dobbs, call out Supreme Court corruption, debate the role of role of Alito’s leaked decision, discuss the failures of the progressive movement, and empahsize the need for pro-Roe forces to abandon their boadrooms and make their case at the grassroots. Then, they look at what the new reality means for women, how it affects elections, and what the future holds.
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252: How To Win An Information War with Peter Pomerantsev Jun 06, 2024

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James and Al defend Dr. Fauci and analyze Biden’s improving electoral prospects after the Trump trial verdict and the recent primaries before welcoming propaganda expert Peter Pomerantsev. They discuss how the successful British information campaign against the Nazis broadcast from an in-group and absurdist perspective to undermine the party’s leadership and create a safe space for dissenters to criticize the regime. Then they look at how similar techniques could be used to undermine Putin and explore how a campaign based on personal stories could boost support for Ukraine and help win elections.
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251: Oxbridge Sentences with Ed Luce May 30, 2024

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James and Al preview Trump’s imminent Manhattan verdict, call for the SCOTUS to be on the ballot, demand a higher minimum wage, and welcome the Financial Times’ Ed Luce. They discuss Labor’s prospects in the upcoming British elections, how the conservatives have decimated the country, the rising radicalism of the Right, Europe’s leadership post-Brexit, and the budding alliance between MAGA and the Tories. They also game out Putin’s next moves, how to counter China, nuclear proliferation in Asia, and the growing costs of the climate crisis using India as a case study.
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