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210: Trump’s Indictment & American History Aug 17, 2023

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James and Al are joined by Professor Morgan Cloud to explain the difference between the federal and Georgia state RICO statutes, why Trump was indicted there, and if it will split the Republican party. Then, they sit down with Professor Sean Wilentz to discuss how the way history is being taught is changing with the growing trend towards presentism and dive into how it affects coverage of the early days of the abolition movement in the United States. They also share their benchmark odds for important political happenings– do they have them right?
Political Odds Making From James & Al
Trump Winning The Nomination- 2:1
Over/Under On How Many Indicted In Fulton County Go To Trial- Under 13
Which Trump Case Goes First- Mar-A-Lago
Trump Not Having A Bombshell Press Conference- 2:1
Trump Schedules His Arraignment During Republican Milwaukee Debate- 1:1 (and if he does 4:1 CNN has a split screen to cover it)
Most Likely Nominee If It’s Not Trump- J.D. Vance
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Get More From This Week’s Guests:
Professor Morgan Cloud:
Emory University School of Law | SSRN Articles
Professor Sean Wilentz
Twitter | Princeton History Department | Author of “No Property In Man” & Many Other Books
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209: Dropping A Bombs & F Bombs Aug 10, 2023

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James and Al celebrate the collapse of the DeSantis campaign and the recent show of strength by Democrats in midwestern Republican strongholds post Dobbs. Then, they’re joined by historian and author Evan Thomas to discuss the surrender of Japan during World War II after our decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a focus on the key decision makers in both countries. From there, they weigh the threats to bring back the use of nuclear weapons by Russia and look at what those involved during 1945 would think of the world’s continued reluctance to use them again.
Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
Get More From This Week’s Guest:
Get More From Evan Thomas:
Twitter | Website | Author of “The Road to Surrender” & Many Other Books

208: It's The Economy, Stupid w/ Professor Laura Tyson Aug 03, 2023

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James and Al emphasize how winning the upcoming elections is dependent on us all getting politically active and are joined by economics expert Professor Laura Tyson. Together, they give us the case for Bidenomics, explain the similarities and differences to what Clinton did, and why Democrats are historically far better for the economy than Republicans. Whether it’s the focus on bottom up and middle out growth, or infrastructure projects that create jobs and strengthen social support systems, they make it clear voters don’t want to get trickled down on!
Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
Get More From This Week’s Guest:
Get More From Professor Laura Tyson:
Twitter | UC Berkeley | Econtwitter.net | Project Syndicate | Obamawhitehouse.archives.gov

207: Building A Democratic Majority with Simon Rosenberg Jul 27, 2023

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James and Al explore the growing constitutional crisis in Israel, Team Trump’s legal troubles, and welcome master Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg to discuss growing the party’s share of the 2024 vote. They focus on the power of the Dobbs decision to split the Republican party and win over voters, the key demographics in the Democratic coalition in the 2024 elections, and how focusing on them and the GOTV effort can continue to grow the expanding majority that began with Bill Clinton. Will it be enough to solidify its lasting leadership after President Biden’s policy successes?
Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
Get More From This Week’s Guest:
Get More From Simon Rosenberg:
Twitter | New Democrat Network Bio | Substack

206: Running Things with OMB Director Shalanda Young Jul 20, 2023

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James and Al take down the faltering DeSantis campaign and lay into the legal issues that will likely take down Trump and might prevent him from the nomination. They also welcome OMB Director Shalanda Young for a conversation about the politics of the South East, what it takes to rise to a position of leadership, and how government functions from the inside. Together, they discuss the way politics plays out on the ground, building legislative coalitions, and keeping the country going in the face of extreme partisanship.
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Get More From This Week’s Guests:
Get More From OMB Director Shalanda Young:
Twitter | WhiteHouse.gov | Council On Foundations
Director Shalanda Young Bio:
She made history when she was confirmed with a bipartisan vote in the United States Senate, becoming the first Black woman to lead the agency. As Director, she has secured historic levels of funding for key national priorities—from vital assistance to Ukraine, to disaster relief for communities impacted by natural disasters, to critical investments in child care, education, public health, and climate. She was a top negotiator in the spring of 2023 averting a catastrophic debt default.
A native of Southern Louisiana, Young moved to D.C. nearly two decades ago to serve as a Presidential Management Fellow at the National Institute of Health. She then spent 14 years on Capitol Hill, where she ultimately served as Staff Director for the House Appropriations Committee. She holds a Master’s Degree from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loyola University New Orleans. She lives with her family – including her young daughter, Charlie – in Washington, DC.
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205: Al Gore: Climate Crisis Jul 13, 2023

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With so many multi-faceted global issues requiring leadership, James and Al are joined by climate visionary and former Vice President Al Gore to discuss the challenges and hopes surrounding the plans to save the planet– plus their role in building a successful 21st century economy here at home. Then, they talk to Rep. Krishnamoorthi about how we should handle the escalating competition we face from China and the importance of planning ahead in a world facing resource shortages– before it’s too late!
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Get More From This Week’s Guests:
Get More From Former Vice President Al Gore:
Twitter | Website | Climate Reality Twitter | Senate.gov | IMDB | Author of “An Inconvenient Truth & Others”
Get More From Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi:
Twitter | House.gov | Website
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204: Chris Christie Jul 06, 2023

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James and Al are joined by Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie to dive into how he plans to win the nomination, the legal issues facing Trump, and what his administration would prioritize. From there, Michael Kofman lays out the current state of the Russia-Ukraine War, and looks ahead to how it might end. During their conversation, James and Al also take the Supreme Court’s leadership to task for their politicized decisions and corruption, with an additional warning about the growing threat of spoilers like RFK Jr. and Cornel West in 2024.
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Get More From This Week’s Guests:
Get More From Governor Chris Christie:
Twitter | Website | National Governor’s Association | FaceBook
Get More From Michael Kofman:
Twitter | Senior Carnegie Fellow | War On The Rocks
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203: RUSSIA Jun 29, 2023

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James and Al look at how President Biden will hold up going into 2024, and welcome WaPo’s David Ignatius and USICH Executive Director Jeff Olivet to examine our most pressing international and domestic issues. David discusses the recent coup attempt in Russia, Donald’s mishandling of information, and what China might be thinking. From there, Jeff shares the intricacies of the homelessness crisis, what works, and how our politicians should address the issue.
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Get More From This Week’s Guests:
Get More From Jeff Olivet:
Twitter | USICH
Get More From David Ignatius:
Twitter | WaPo | Website | Author
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202: #StillWinning w/ Ron Brownstein Jun 22, 2023

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James and Al shame Justice Alito and stand up for the necessary integrity of our legal system before being joined by revered journalist Ron Brownstein for a deep dive into the 2024 race. They look at how the public sees the assumed Biden/Trump match up, what things would be like if the dynamics were changed, and the strong Democratic bench that could help heal the increasingly dangerous political divide.
Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
Get More From This Week’s Guest:
Get More From Ron Brownstein:
Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water”
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201: Espionage w/ Fmr SecDef Bill Cohen Jun 15, 2023

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James and Al skewer Trump for continuing to publicly convict himself of the crimes he’s accused of, and emphasize the need for civic education to protect our democracy. They also speak with Fmr. Defense Secretary Bill Cohen for an analysis of how serious the charges facing Trump are, the implications for our alliances, and the importance of regulation to protect the lives of our people out in the field.
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Get More From This Week’s Guest:
Former Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen:
Defense.gov | Center For Strategic & International Studies | The Cohen Group
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