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160: Michigan Midterms with Bill Ballenger Sep 08, 2022

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James and Al are joined by Bill Ballenger of the Ballenger Report for a thorough look at the midterm prospects for Democrats in the key swing state of Michigan. Together, they analyze the impact of recent political developments from Dobbs to the Mar-a-Lago seizure on our elections, the growing fissure in the Republican Party, and the shrinking chances of a red wave.
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Bill Ballenger:
Twitter | The Ballenger Report
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159: A history lesson with Stephen Kotkin Sep 01, 2022

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James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is running the country in its aftermath, and the current state of the war in Ukraine. What role do the United States and the European powers have in repulsing their aggression? Will Ukraine hold firm? And how does the conflict impact the world?
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Stephen Kotkin:
Princeton | Hoover Institution | Author
Additional Reading On Russia Mentioned By Stephen:
Carnegie Endowment In Washington
Michael Kofman- CNA & Twitter
Rob Lee- Foreign Policy Institute & Twitter
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158: Richard Ben Veniste & Mark Leibovich Aug 25, 2022

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James and Al are joined by Watergate Special Prosecutor Richard Ben Veniste to break down the differences between Trump and Nixon, and look at the role of the DOJ now that it’s faced with Trump’s crimes. Then, they welcome premiere journalist Mark Leibovich to discuss the state of the country, Trump’s impact on the nation, and why journalists need to stand up for their political beliefs.
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Richard Ben Veniste:
9/11 Commission | IMDB | Author
Mark Leibovich:
Twitter | The Atlantic | NYT | Author of “Thank You For Your Servitude” & Other Books
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157: Sean Wilentz Aug 18, 2022

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James and Al reflect on the recent primary elections, the raid on Mar-a-Lago, and the Democrats’ growing odds in the midterms. Then, they bring on Princeton professor and author Sean Wilentz to dive into the potential of populism and an embrace of FDR’s and Bill Clinton’s legacies to revitalize the party. Will that be the key to defeating the growing radicalism of MAGA Republicans?
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Professor Sean Wilentz:
Twitter | Princeton University | Author of “No Property In Man” & Other Books
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156: Will Bunch: After The Ivory Tower Falls Aug 11, 2022

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James and Al lay out the current state of the midterm elections and the implications of the raid on Mar-a-Lago. Then, they are joined by author and Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist Will Bunch for a conversation about the disaster Republican moves to privatize and commoditize higher education have posed for young people around the country.
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Will Bunch:
Twitter | The Philadelphia Inquirer | Author of “After The Ivory Tower Falls” & Other Books
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155: David Maraniss: Path Lit By Lightning Aug 04, 2022

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James and Al celebrate Celtics star Bill Russell, then bring on accomplished author and WaPo associate editor David Maraniss to discuss the life and legend of Jim Thorpe. In their conversation they look at the struggles he faced throughout his life, the restoration of his status as an Olympic champion, and the many challenges Native Americans have suffered in our history.
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David Maraniss:
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154: Rico with Law Prof. Morgan Cloud Jul 28, 2022

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James and Al highlight the need for Democrats to maintain solidarity in the primaries to protect democracy and the importance of the Dobbs referendum coming up in Kansas.Then, they’re joined by Emory Law School Professor Morgan Cloud for an in depth discussion of RICO laws and how federal statutes differ from those in Georgia. Will GA be more successful in prosecuting Trump’s actions after the election results came out?
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Professor Morgan Cloud: Emory University School of Law | SSRN Articles

153: Lis Smith: Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story Jul 21, 2022

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James and Al are joined by Pete Buttigieg’s Senior Communications Advisor Lis Smith for a conversation about her career journey as a political veteran, how to succeed on the campaign trail, and what to look for when you pick a candidate. They also take on the issues defining the midterms, what democratic messaging needs, and the importance of making the elections about the candidates instead of a referendum.
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Lis Smith: Twitter | Georgetown | Author of “Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story”
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152: Foreign Affairs with Ed Luce & Michael Abramowitz Jul 14, 2022

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James and Al are joined by Financial Times U.S. National Editor Ed Luce and Freedom House President Michael Abramowitz for a look at the recent upheavals in foreign affairs. In their conversations, they cover the resignation of Boris Johnson and its impact on Britain, the latest developments in our relationship with Saudi Arabia, and what it all means for the United States, Ukraine, and Europe.
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Ed Luce: Twitter | Financial Times | Author
Michael Abramowitz: Twitter | Freedom House
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151: Revisionist History: The Triplicate Program and Opioid Epidemic Jul 10, 2022

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We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things misunderstood and overlooked.
This season, Malcolm’s obsessed with experiments – natural experiments, scientific experiments, thought experiments. In this preview, we learn about Paul Madden, who ran the California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement in the 1930s. He enacted an expensive, burdensome, annoying bit of bureaucratic anti-drug hysteria known as the “triplicate program” that made every doctor in the state miserable because it involved a lot of paperwork. But Madden insisted this kind of paperwork would save lives.
Fast forward to the 90s and early 2000s, when opioids were being prescribed as painkillers at a rapid rate – and killing tens of thousands of Americans due to overdoses. The government looked to Madden’s triplicate program as a way of preventing the epidemic.
A handful of states started their own triplicate prescription programs, but most ignored the warning signs. The result was a devastating natural experiment.
You can hear more from Revisionist History at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/rhs7?sid=warroom.

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