The Bill Press Pod

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The Intimate Relationship Between Trump and Epstein with Journalist Michael Wolff. Jul 29, 2025

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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill Press reconnects with veteran journalist Michael Wolff to discuss the relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff reveals intimate details about their close friendship from the late 80s through the early 2000s, their mutual interests in women and real estate, and their eventual fallout over a Palm Beach property deal. Wolff also discusses Trump's efforts to downplay their relationship, Epstein's later belief that Trump contributed to his legal troubles, and the reluctance of mainstream media to delve into this story. Wolff shares his personal interactions with Epstein, insights from his 100 hours of taped interviews, and untapped explosive content related to Trump. The conversation also touches on Trump's first term in office, comparing it to his current administration, and concludes with Wolff's views on Trump's current challenges and potential impact on his political future. Michael Wolff's latest book is All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. You can see his other books here. And Michael Wolff is active on Instagram. instagram.com/michaelwolffnyc

Today Bill highlights the work of EMILYs List, and its enormous success in electing female abortion rights candidates to thousands of political offices. More information atEmilysList.org.

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"The Lurid Fascination." The Reporters' Roundtable. July 25, 2025 Jul 25, 2025

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Epstein in DC/Epstein Back Home. Pardon for Maxwell? Trump Accuses Obama of Treason. Powell Checks Trump. Melania’s Opera House? Trump Bullies the NFL. With John Bennett, White House Correspondent, CQ Roll Call, Sarah Wire, Senior National Political Correspondent for USA Today and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at National Journal.

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The Human Cost of the GOP's cuts to Medicaid. With Dr. Rob Davidson. Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode , Dr. Rob Davidson discusses the far-reaching effects of recent Medicaid cuts. He emphasizes the critical importance of Medicaid for millions, particularly in rural areas, highlighting common misconceptions about who benefits from the program. Davidson addresses the political dynamics behind the new legislation and criticizes the inclusion of work requirements for Medicaid. He argues that cuts to healthcare services disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and rural hospitals. Additionally, Davidson highlights the broader implications for medical research due to funding reductions. He calls for accountability and active opposition to these cuts to prevent further harm to healthcare access and quality.

Today Bill further spotlights the work of Dr. Davidson’s organization, The Committee to Protect Health Care. More information at CommitteetoProtect.org

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"A little bit suggestive." The Reporters' Roundtable. July 18, 2025 Jul 18, 2025

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WSJ Trump-Epstein Bombshell. MAGA to the Defense. PBS/NPR/Foreign Aid Cut. OMB Director Vought: More Partisanship! CBS Cancels Colbert. With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Political Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, S.V. Date, Senior White House Correspondent for Huff Post and Jennifer Bendery, Senior Political Reporter at Huff Post.

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"The Fear and The Terror." With Sen. Alex Padilla Jul 15, 2025

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In this episode, Bill talks with California Senator Alex Padilla about the significant impacts of the Trump administration's immigration policies on Southern California communities. Padilla discusses the fear and economic repercussions faced by immigrant families and the broader community, addressing issues such as indiscriminate ICE raids, racial profiling, and the failure to prioritize dangerous criminals. Padilla emphasizes the role of immigrants in California's economy and the broader necessity of humane and sensible immigration reform. Also covered are the legal challenges against these immigration actions, the importance of due process, and the political dynamics influencing immigration policy. The conversation also touches on the possible future political ambitions of California figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.

Bill highlights the work of the Latino Victory Fund, an organization dedicated to building political power in the Latino community. More information at LatinoVictory.org.

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"The whiplash and the seesaw." The Reporters' Roundtable. July 11, 2025. Jul 11, 2025

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Floods and FEMA’s Fate. More Tariff Chaos. Trump/Putin Breakup. Sen. Tillis Unleashed. Jeffrey Epstein’s “Back.” Musk’s New Party. With Philip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter, Allan Smith, Political reporter for NBC News and Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor and lead of the Washington Bureau for the Daily Mail Online.

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The New York Times’ Chief Washington Correspondent on “The Big Beautiful Bill.” Jul 08, 2025

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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill reconnects with Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, to discuss The Big Beautiful Bill recently forced through Congress. They compare it to the fights around the passage of The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and highlight the legislative muscle required, including Vice President's critical tie-breaking votes. The bill, encompassing Medicaid cuts to border security, faced criticism for bypassing traditional processes. They delve into the political ramifications, with Republicans like Josh Hawley and Tom Tillis grappling with the bill's implications while nearly all Republicans caved to political pressure from Trump. The pod also addresses the bill's potential impact on the national deficit and how Democrats could leverage this in future elections. Additionally, the influence of figures like Elon Musk on the legislative process and Trump's ongoing impact on the Republican Party are examined.

Today Bill highlights the work of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen now providing food to the people in the Texas Hill Country recovering from the flash flood disaster. More information at WCK.org

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“They Met with Donald Trump.” The Reporters' Roundtable. July 3, 2025. Jul 03, 2025

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GOP Caves to Trump on BBB. The Political Fallout. What’s In the Bill? Musk Powerless. CBS Bends the Knee. More of That to Come. Mamdani Show A Way to Win. Trump Hawks Perfume. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS.

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Equal Pay for Women. Still not Equal. Jul 01, 2025

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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill Press speaks with Gwen Young, the CEO of the Women Business Collaborative, about the significance of Lilly Ledbetter's fight for equal pay and the subsequent legislation that followed. They discuss the 2009 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, its impact on raising awareness about pay equity, and how companies and states have responded to the legislation. They also explore the broader issues of gender equity in various fields, including technology, STEM, and the military. The conversation extends to the importance of women in leadership roles and the barriers that still exist for women, especially women of color. Gwen Young emphasizes the collaborative efforts required to achieve equal position, pay, and power for women in the business world.

Bill highlights the Gwen Young's work at the Women Business Collaborative. More information at WBCollaborative.org

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"Earth shattering event." The Reporters' Roundtable. June 27,2025 Jun 27, 2025

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Iran Raid Confusion. Intelligence Chaos. MAGA Schism. Impeach Trump Vote Fails. Big Beautiful Mess. Supreme Court Harms Women. NYC Mayor’s Race Earthquake. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter at HuffPost, Amanda Becker, covering Politics and People for 19th News and author of the book, You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America and Hunter Walker, Investigative Reporter at Talking Points Memo and author of the book, The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party

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