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5/22/18: Davey Johnson May 22, 2018

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Baseball legend Davey Johnson hits a curve ball when he talks about the controversy of sports teams visiting the White House. And his predictions for the World Series this year. Guest: Davey Johnson Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/18: Summit With North Korea? May 16, 2018

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The big questions this week: Will there or won't there be a summit between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un? Does special counsel Robert Mueller hit pause on the Russia investigation before the mid-terms? Former NJ Governor Chris Christie joins the discussion. Guest: Former N.J. Governor Chris Christie Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/14/18: Tom Steyer May 14, 2018

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American billionaire, activist and former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer talks about his efforts to get President Trump impeached. Guest: Tom Steyer Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/9/18: Nobel or Nukes? May 09, 2018

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It's another fast-moving week of political news. We've seen a big night of Republican primary elections, President Trump's announcement that he's pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal and then came word that newly confirmed Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo is headed back to the U.S. from North Korea with those three American hostages. Guest: General Michael Hayden Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/2/18: Two Conversations with Ty Cobb May 02, 2018

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A most unusual podcast this week! First, White House lawyer Ty Cobb, who is in charge of the Russian investigation for the presidency, gives an exclusive wide-ranging and fascinating interview about the current state of play with the special prosecutor's investigation. Moments later, news broke that he was retiring as White House lawyer and we quickly got him back on the line to explain and to outline what comes next. Guest: White House lawyer Ty Cobb Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/25/18: Disparate Storylines & Stupid Questions Apr 25, 2018

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President Trump this week hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. After the many handshakes and two-cheek kisses, President Trump also faced questions on the Iran nuclear deal, talks with North Korea and his embattled nominee for VA secretary, Dr. Ronny Jackson. Guest: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/24/18: Mandy Patinkin Apr 24, 2018

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This season of the hit Showtime series "Homeland" seems to be ripped from the headlines --a paranoid President under Congressional investigation and Russian spies trying to destabilize the government. Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin who portrays NSA Director Saul Berensen stops by to chat about the show, the current political climate and the refugee crisis. Guest: Mandy Patinkin Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/18 - Bonus: "The Swamp" Apr 20, 2018

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Against the backdrop of a mid-term election and as Paul Ryan gets set to vacate his seat as House Speaker, two members of the House Freedom Caucus, Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) and Rep. Rod Blum (R-IA), sit down to talk about their new Facebook series, "The Swamp." Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/18/18: The Comey Interview Apr 18, 2018

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In his first interview after being fired by President Donald Trump, former FBI Director James Comey sat down with ABC's George Stephanopoulos to tell his side of the story and to promote the release of his new book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership." George joins Jon and Rick to give his personal take on the interview and on James Comey the man. Guest: George Stephanopoulos Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/18: Bonus - Joe diGenova Apr 12, 2018

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Former U.S. Attorney and now an advisor to the president, Joe diGenova shares his thoughts on whether or not President Trump should fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller and/or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Guest: Joe diGenova Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2kI0pXP Check out our other podcasts ----> http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa * ABOUT JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief White House Correspondent, contributing to all ABC News broadcasts. Karl has covered every major beat in Washington, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department. Karl covered all the major candidates in the 2016 election, including the first interview with Donald Trump of the 2016 election cycle. * ABOUT RICK KLEIN: Rick Klein is Political Director of ABC News, leading the network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. Klein joined ABC News in 2007 from The Boston Globe, where he most recently covered Congress and national politics. Read more ABC News politics coverage: http://abcn.ws/2fRRGC2 Follow Jon on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2cK8Pv4 Follow Rick on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2d00npb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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