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139: Will Be Wild Apr 29, 2022

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From critically acclaimed podcast studios Pineapple Street and Wondery comes a new 8-part series called Will Be Wild that shines a light on the human stories left out of the headlines. It goes deep into the lives of people who took part in that day. People who saw it coming. And people who fear that January 6th was just the beginning of something, not the end.
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138: Sen. Mallory McMorrow Apr 28, 2022

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James and Al call on Democratic interest groups to kick things into high gear before the midterms and are joined by MI State Senator and viral star Mallory McMorrow. They discuss the increasing hate and personal attacks from Republicans, how to stand up for the values of the Democratic party, and the need to fight back with policy and hope when faced with culture war.
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MI State Senator Mallory McMorrow: Twitter | 4/19 Floor Speech | MI State Senate | Campaign Website
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137: War & Peace w/ General John Allen Apr 21, 2022

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James and Al lay out the case for Democrats to stop their internal criticism and infighting going into the midterms. They also welcome 4-Star USMC General John Allen for an in-depth analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our readiness, and the current threats we face. How is Ukraine fairing? What are the weaknesses of Russia’s military? And how can the USA and NATO help?
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General John Allen: Defense.gov | Brookings Institution | Author of “Turning Point”
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136: Border Breakdown w/ Amna Nawaz Apr 14, 2022

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James and Al explain Trump’s weakening hold on the Republican Party and host PBS NewsHour’s Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz for a discussion on immigration and incarceration. They look at the role of border issues in our politics, the need for increased immigration and streamlined commerce, our history of asylum, and the dangers of the nation’s growing emphasis on criminalization.
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Amna Nawaz: Twitter | PBS NewsHour | Life After Lockup Documentary
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135: Just Smell It & Go On w/ David Pepper Apr 07, 2022

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James and Al are joined by author and former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper for a deep dive into the bellwether politics of his state, the hypocrisy of Republicans, and the need to meet their attacks head on. They also discuss the importance of winning local elections, mobilizing small donors, and reminding voters of President Biden’s many accomplishments going into the midterms.
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David Pepper: Twitter | Democrats.org | LabratoriesOfAutocracy.com | Author
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134: From Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: Six Levels Down Apr 05, 2022

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We’re sharing a special preview of the new season of Against the Rules from Pushkin Industries. On Against the Rules, bestselling author Michael Lewis takes a searing look at what’s happened to fairness in American life. In the preview you’re about to hear, Michael speaks with Todd Park, entrepreneur and former chief technology officer of the United States. Todd talks about the idea that, in any big company, the person who actually knows what you need to know to solve a problem is buried deep in the organization, six levels down. You’ll hear how Todd found that exact person to help his first company, athenahealth, get insurance companies to pay their bills. You can hear more episodes of Against the Rules at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/atrwar.

133: Dr Fiona Hill on Russia & Jon Macks on The Oscars Mar 31, 2022

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James and Al sit down with former U.S. National Security Council official and expert in Russian and European affairs Fiona Hill to discuss why Putin invaded, what he expected in the aftermath, and what happens next. Then, they welcome political consultant turned Academy Awards and comedy writer Jon Macks to analyze the events of the 2022 Oscars.
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Get More From This Week’s Guests:
Fiona Hill Brookings Institution | Author of “There Is Nothing For You Here” & Other Books
Jon Macks: Twitter | IMDB| Author of “Monologue “What Makes America Laugh Before Bed” & Other Books
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132: Just back from Ukraine with Nick Schifrin Mar 24, 2022

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James and Al are joined by PBS NewsHour’s foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifirin to lay out Russia’s goals for its war in Ukraine. They also break down the balance of power between the two militaries, and highlight Zelensky’s appeals to the world compared to Putin’s authoritarian politics of control. Is there a risk of unconventional weapons being used as the conflict continues? And what does the off ramp look like?
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Get More From Nick Schifrin: Twitter | PBS NewsHour
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131: Is Russia a real country with Peter Pomeranzev Mar 17, 2022

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James and Al welcome John Hopkins’ Agora Institute Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev to examine Putin’s plans in Ukraine and the role of propaganda in the conflict. They discuss what the West needs to do now, Russian public opinion, how to win the information war, and what it will take for democracies to triumph over authoritarian regimes while staying true to their innate strengths.
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Get More From Peter Pomerantsev: Twitter | John Hopkins’ Agora Institute | Author of “This Is Not Propaganda” & Other Books
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130: Ron Brownstein Mar 10, 2022

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James and Al look at the latest developments in Ukraine, and host Senior Editor of The Atlantic Ron Brownstein. They take on the increasing regressivism of the Republican party, the role of race in contemporary politics, the state of the Supreme Court, threats to democracy at home and around the world, and where the Democrats should go from here.
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Get More From Ron Brownstein: Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water”
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