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200: Ro Khanna Jun 08, 2023

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James and Al are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna for a powerful and wide ranging conversation about the future. They discuss what should happen to Senator Feinstein’s seat, why “it’s the economy, stupid” and how to improve messaging, and weigh President Biden’s strengths and weaknesses– concluding there are risks, but his record has made him the best choice given the current challengers.
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Congressman Ro Khanna:
Twitter | Website | House.gov
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199: The 4 F’s with Paul Begala (there’s actually 5) Jun 01, 2023

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James and Al take a moment to celebrate President Biden’s strong negotiation of the debt ceiling and welcome master strategist Paula Begala to talk politics, sports, faith, and the lay of the land in Texas. Does AG Ken Paxton’s fall and Republican overextension create an opportunity for Democrats in the Senate there? And more importantly, is Colin Allred the candidate to get it done?
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Paul Begala:
Twitter | University of Virginia Center For Politics | CNN | Author

198: Artificial Intelligence w/ MIT Prof. John Guttag May 25, 2023

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James and Al take on the growing debt ceiling debacle caused by Republican intransigence, and welcome Artificial Intelligence expert John Guttag of MIT to explore the novel technologies upending our notions of work. They cover how programs like ChatGPT will change the way companies do business, how politicians craft campaigns and messages, and what it all means for the future.
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Professor John Guttag:
MIT | Author
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197: The World In Review w/ Ed Luce May 18, 2023

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James and Al attack the politicized investigation of John Durham and welcome Ed Luce for a review of the biggest developments at home and around the world. Together, they look at the latest in Europe, China’s role in the Ukraine-Russia war and the international order, the risks facing President Biden’s re-election campaign, and how CNN has revealed Trump’s dangerous ongoing pull on the media. Then, James and Al do a deep dive into how Republicans are screwing the voters in a brand new segment!
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Ed Luce:
Financial Times | Twitter | Author of “The Retreat of Western Liberalism & Many Other Books
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196: Law & Sports w/ Aitan Goelman & Luke Russert May 11, 2023

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James and Al tear into the eroding institution of monarchy across the pond, then welcome legal maven Aitan Goelman for a deep dive into the legal troubles facing Donald Trump, the potential for Jack Smith to hold him to account, and what comes next. Then, they sit down with Luke Russert for a poignant conversation about finding your own way and his relationship with his dad, Tim Russert– along with a healthy dose of sports.
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Aitan Goelman:
Twitter | Zuckerman Spaeder Law | LinkedIn | CFTC
Luke Russert:
Twitter | Instagram | Website | Harper Horizon | Author of “Look For Me There”
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195: Gov. Josh Shapiro May 04, 2023

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James and Al welcome PA Gov. Shapiro to discuss restoring bipartisan trust in elections, why to take campaigns on the road, the Republican budget mess, and the policies to focus on– from tackling crime to public-private partnerships that benefit children. They also lay into the fall of the Supreme Court, the hope Senate candidate Colin Allred is giving to Democrats in Texas, and the state of the parties.
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Governor Josh Shapiro:
PA.gov | Twitter | Website | FaceBook

194: Tucker's gone, now what? with Sarah Ellison Apr 27, 2023

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James and Al raise heck over the corruption of the Republican House, lay out the implications of Tucker Carlson’s departure, and celebrate the fall of Fox News. Then they welcome WaPo’s Sarah Ellison to explain the media ecosystem’s tectonic changes, how coverage might change going forward, Trump’s growing challenges, and what we can expect in the aftermath of the current news cycle.
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Sarah Ellison:
WaPo | Twitter | Author
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193: The Business End of a Mop Apr 20, 2023

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James and Al sound off on the pathetic leadership of Rep. McCarthy, his failure to put forward a coherent budget, and the danger of the ‘No Labels’ campaign. Then, they discuss the various lawsuits targeting FOX, before welcoming WaPo senior national security writer Shane Harris to explore the recent leaks by Jack Teixeira, how they affect our politics, and the ways leakers have affected policy in the past.
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Shane Harris:
WaPo | Website | Twitter | Chatter Podcast | Author
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192: Political Violence w/ Thomas Edsall & Michael Fanone Apr 13, 2023

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James and Al fire off on the extreme actions of Republican state governments in Texas and Tennessee that are actively undermining our country. Then, they welcome revered journalist Thomas Edsall to discuss the Right’s radical rejection of centrism and former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone to share his experiences at The Capitol on J6 with insight into how he now feels about the MAGA movement.
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Thomas Edsall:
Twitter | NYT | Columbia University | Author
Michael Fanone:
Bio | Author
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191: Trump Arraigned Apr 06, 2023

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James and Al break down the recent elections of a Democrat Supreme Court Justice in Wisconsin and for the next mayor of Chicago. They also hold court on Donald’s arraignment and its political impact, the other charges he faces in jurisdictions across the country, and how the electorate thinks about him now. Now that the Republicans look weak, is this the perfect time to press them on their failure to produce a budget?
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