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100: EPISODE 100 !!!! - Professor Craig Symonds Aug 19, 2021

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In the wake of the chaos in Afghanistan, James and Al take on the leaders who contributed to the disaster that our country and the Middle East are facing. Then they bring on Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, Craig Symonds, for a lesson in the WWII Pacific Theater, and a look back at when the United States was still able to win its wars.
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Professor Craig Symonds: U.S. Naval Academy | The Great Courses | Audible | Author of Many Books
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99: DeSantis Is A Giant Asshole also Donald McNeil discusses COVID Aug 12, 2021

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In their 100th episode, James and Al bring on veteran of the New York Times, Donald McNeil, for a look at what’s next for us during the pandemic now that the Delta variant is raging in hot spots fueled by the unvaccinated. With other variants on the horizon, what will it take to convince the hold outs and get the country back on the track to health?
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98: Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) Aug 05, 2021

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James and Al bring on Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) for a wide ranging conversation about how we can defend the Capitol, protect our most cherished institutions, and finally put an end to the pandemic. Is strengthening the Capitol police force and mandating vaccinations enough to stop the forces holding our country back?
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97: Professor Randall Kennedy Jul 29, 2021

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James and Al are joined by Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy to look at the Democratic Party’s best strategies for approaching issues of race, policing and criminal justice. Will they be able to continue inspiring the wider electorate without scaring off centrist and independent voters? Or will 2022 be about who best calms our fears?
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96: Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman Jul 22, 2021

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James and Al welcome Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman to the War Room to find out what’s next for our recovering economy and how we stack up against our global competitors. Are we looking at high growth, high inflation, or are we living in a unique situation caused by the Pandemic? Then, James and Al induct a historical class into the Sphincter Hall of Fame-- so keep those submissions coming!
Note: Sound quality might vary in this episode, we appreciate your understanding during our efforts to bring on some of the world’s most busy guests and the perils of live interviews. Thank you!
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95: Michael C Bender Jul 15, 2021

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James and Al bring on Wall Street Journal White House reporter and author of “Frankly We Did Win This Election”, Michael Bender for a look at how this administration compares to the last. With President Biden receiving 80 million votes— a record— they explore what got so many people on board and what the party needs to do to keep them. Will the Democrats be able to do it?
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94: Admiral James Stavridis, Fmr Supreme Nato Commander Jul 08, 2021

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James and Al welcome former Supreme Nato Commander, Admiral James Stavridis for a discussion about our military readiness and how to build a secure future for the country and the world-- because by “2034” it’s going to be a whole different place. Are we up to the challenge of recreating a peaceful and prosperous planet?
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93: Mayor Phillip Levine Jul 01, 2021

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James and Al welcome former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine for a discussion about our failing infrastructure, what our politicians need to do, and how Democrats can win over a Florida that seems less Purple and more Red by the year. More importantly, does the modern party have what it takes to reclaim the state from Governor DeSantis?
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92: Penis talk, Brett Kavanagh with Jackie Calmes and Tucker Carlson with Ben Smith Jun 24, 2021

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James and Al are joined by Ben Smith of the NYT and LA Times editor Jackie Calmes for a deep dive into the transformation of the media and the Republican party during the last election and over the last year. What changed? From our reporting to our governance, how do we restore trust in our institutions and get our country back on track?
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91: Andy Slavitt and Bill Leonard Jun 17, 2021

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James and Al welcome religious historian Bill Leonard and Biden’s former Senior Advisor for COVID Response, Andy Slavitt, to look at the mythologies holding the USA back-- from the supposed glory of the Old South, to anti-social and harmful views about the pandemic and the ongoing efforts to end it. Should we be optimistic? And what will it take to convince the more recalcitrant among us to embrace the policies we need to create an inspiring future?
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