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The View from GenZ. With 27 yr/old Rep. Maxwell Frost Mar 12, 2024

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Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida is the youngest member of Congress, elected when he was only 25 years old. He's the first Afro-Cuban member of Congress. Frost was a mover and shaker before he was elected to Congress, active in campaigns for Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Barack Obama and National Organizing Director for the March for Our Lives for gun safety. And the Congressman is leading the Democratic Party's efforts to inspire and energize young voters. Frost and Bill discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the border crisis, the situation in Gaza, TikTok, gun violence, climate change, and the political landscape in Florida. Frost praised Biden's speech and his handling of the issues, particularly highlighting his efforts to address the climate crisis and gun violence. He expressed frustration with Congress's lack of action on gun violence prevention and emphasized the need for transformative legislation to combat climate change. Frost also discussed the changing political landscape in Florida, noting that progressive and Democratic policies are gaining some traction in the state.

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He did what he needed to do." The Reporters' Roundtable March 8, 2024 Mar 08, 2024

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State of the Union: Attacks on Trump. Ukraine. The Border. Overturning Roe. January 6th. GOP Response Fail. 2024 Campaign: Trump’s Trial Dates. Who Gets Haley’s Voters. Mega MAGA in North Carolina. With Sarah Wire, Washington Reporter for The Los Angeles Times, Amanda Becker, Politics Reporter for 19th News and Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message Newsletter (OffMessage.net) and co-host of the Politix podcast.

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"Tribe over Truth." With Barbara McQuade Mar 05, 2024

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In this episode, attorney Barbara McQuaid discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision on the Colorado case and the 14th Amendment, as well as the pending decision on presidential immunity. McQuaid also talks about her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America which explores the threat of disinformation to democracy and offers strategies for overcoming it. McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is a Legal Analyst for MSNBC and NBC News and Co-host of the Sisters-in-Law podcast. McQuade highlights the tactics used by authoritarians throughout history, such as stressing emotion over reason, exploiting divisions, and normalizing violence. McQuaid believes that technology, media literacy, and a commitment to truth can help combat disinformation and restore unity in society. Bill says the book “is so good, powerful and so scary.” You can get your copy here.

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"A Nakedly Political Actor." The Reporters' Roundtable-March 1, 2024 Mar 01, 2024

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Border Photo Ops. No Government Shutdown. Ukraine in the Balance. SOTU Coming Up. McConnell Steps Down. Hunter Defeats Comer. Michigan Primary Warnings. Biden/Trump Age Issue. SCOTUS Takes the Case. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, Shirish Date, White House Correspondent at HuffPost and Lauren Green, Congressional Reporter at The National Journal.

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"It's all garbage and lies." W/Philip Bump of the Washington Post Feb 27, 2024

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In this episode, Bill discusses the ongoing efforts by House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden with Philip Bump, National Columnist for the Washington Post. They discuss the lack of evidence and the changing allegations made by Republicans regarding Biden's supposed high crimes and misdemeanors. They also touch on the arrest of Alexander Smirnoff, a key witness against Biden, and his ties to Russian intelligence. Press and Bump question the motives behind the Republican impeachment efforts and the potential political implications for the party. They also discuss the likelihood of the impeachment proceedings moving forward and the lack of progress made by Republicans in gathering evidence. Bump is the author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter and the author of the important book, The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America.

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Trump Still Dominates. The Reporters' Roundtable- February 23, 2024 Feb 23, 2024

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Haley Attacks Trump. Too Late. Trump Controls the House. Trump Critics Fear Revenge. Biden’s Michigan Gaza Problem. Biden Impeachment DOA. Trump’s “Crazy Shit.” IVF Ruling: New Peril for GOP. With David Jackson, National Political Reporter for USA Today, Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor, NBC News and Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal Hotline.

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"Exhausted by the Chaos." With Adam Kinzinger Feb 20, 2024

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Adam Kinzinger is a Lt. Colonel in the Air National Guard a former Illinois Republican Congressman and January 6th Committee stalwart. He sacrificed his seat in Congress to do the right thing by holding Donald Trump accountable. He is a Senior CNN Political Commentator and he founded Country First, a non-partisan organization seeking understanding, collaboration, and common ground. Kinzinger and Bill discuss recent court decisions against Donald Trump, the impact of these decisions on the political landscape, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and the future of democracy in the United States. Kinzinger expresses his belief that Trump will be held accountable for his actions and that democracy is at stake in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. He also discusses his own potential future in politics and the need for a different kind of leadership in the country. He is the author of the excellent book, Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country Hardcover. You can buy it here.

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"The conversation has shifted." The Reporters' Roundtable-February 16, 2024 Feb 16, 2024

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Trump on Trial Next Month. Fani Willis Defiant. Dems Flip Santos Seat. Dems on Offense on Border. GOP House Fails. Biden Slams Trump on NATO. Impeachment Witness Arrested. Lara Trump to RNC. Putin Murders Navalny. With Sabrina Siddiqui, White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Gabe Debenedetti, National correspondent for New York Magazine and Kate Riga, covering Congress and the courts at Talking Points Memo & co-hosting the Josh Marshall Podcast.

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Comer Tormentor Rep. Jared Moskowitz Feb 13, 2024

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Jared Moskowitz of Florida is a rising star among young Democratic congressmen. He has a long history in Democratic politics and government, including stints as an intern for then vice president Al Gore, assistant on Joe Lieberman’s presidential campaign in 2004 and as a delegate pledged to Barack Obama in 2008. More recently he was an elected City Commissioner and a State Representative in his home state of Florida. Here's a fun fact: he was Ron DeSantis’s Director of Emergency Management. But today he is best known for keeping House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer in his place. In the pod, Moskowitz criticizes former President Donald Trump's comments about Russia and NATO, expressing concern about the potential consequences of Trump's foreign policy decisions. Moskowitz also expresses support for continued American aid to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of defending democracy and stability in the world order. He criticizes the chaotic nature of the current Congress and the lack of progress in addressing important issues. Moskowitz also discusses the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and the hypocrisy surrounding the issue. The conversation also touches on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Moskowitz expressing support for Israel and calling for a resolution that protects innocent Palestinians while eliminating the threat of Hamas. The interview concludes with a explanation of Moskowitz's previous work with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his decision to run for the House of Representatives.

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"This Amazing Week." The Reporters' Roundtable- February 9, 2024 Feb 09, 2024

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Biden’s Bad Day. Judging Merrick Garland. No Immunity for Trump. GOP House Debacle. Trump Kills Border Deal. Haley Persists. With Igor Bobic, Senior politics reporter at HuffPost, John Bennett, Editor-at-Large - CQ Roll Call and writer of the CQ Afternoon Briefing and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for a new non-profit online news service, NOTUS.org

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