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Bill's 5 Take-aways from the Election Results (so far). Nov 09, 2022

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It was not the night the GOP expected. It was not the night the pollsters and media expected. It was the night Bill expected. In this special episode of the Pod, Bill breaks down the key races and gives his five take-aways from the 2022 Midterms.

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Election Day Message from Bill Press Nov 08, 2022

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No in depth interview this week. Just a quick reminder to vote, how to call for help (866-OurVote) and a few words about Elon Musk and his Twitter debacle. But TOMORROW, Bill will break down the results of the midterms.

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"Just Astonishing." The Reporters' Roundtable Nov 4 Nov 04, 2022

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Paul Pelosi Attacked. Right-wing Lies About It. Which Midterm Issues Count. Key Senate Races Close. With Chris Cadelago, White House correspondent for Politico, Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America and Abby Livingston, writer for the Almanac of American Politics.

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One Cop's Battle for America's Soul with Michael Fanone. Nov 01, 2022

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Before January 6th 2021, Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone was a self-described redneck who had voted for Donald Trump. On January 6th, he was dragged down the Capitol steps, beaten with a Blue Lives Matter flag, tased and tear-gassed. Rioters had threatened to shoot him, but he pleaded for his life telling them he had children. That day changed his life forever. Now retired from the DC Police, , Fanone has written Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul with John Shiffman. He is also speaking out against political violence and those who foment it. You purchase the book here.

Today Bill draws our attention to the crucial Senate race in Wisconsin to send Ron Johnson home. One of the absolute worst people in Congress. You can help the Democratic candidate, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. He is a rising young progressive star. You can help by going to MandelaBarnes.com

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"A bit overheated." The Reporter's Roundtable Oct 28 Oct 28, 2022

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Elon Musk Rules Twitter. Oz/Fetterman Debate Fallout. More Herschel Walker Women. Early Voting High. Progressives’ Ukraine Fail. Obama and Trump on the Trail. Trump vs. DeSantis. Hot Midterm Issues. With Alan Smith, Political Reporter for NBC News, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ Roll Call and Leah Askarinam, Senior Editor at Grid News.

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The Big Truth vs. The Big Lie with Major Garrett Oct 25, 2022

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The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie,”is the new book by Major Garret, chief Washington correspondent for CBS News. His co-author is David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the nonpartisan, non-profit Center for Election Innovation & Research, working with election officials of both parties, all around the country, to ensure accessible, secure elections for all eligible voters.

Their new book outlines the threat to American democracy by election deniers. And explain why 70% of the country thinks Democracy is on the line in this year’s midterms.

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Today Bill highlights the election for senate in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock. It’s close and Warnock could use your help. You can join the fight to save Democracy at WarnockForGeorgia.com

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"A Heavy Dose of Humility is Needed." The Reporters' Roundtable October 21 Oct 21, 2022

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Truss Falls in UK. Trump’s Legal Peril Increases. Trump’s Power Fading? Election Deniers on the Ballot. Midterm’s Hot Issues. Where are Biden and the Obamas on the Trail? With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of the National Journal, Melanie Mason, National Political Correspondent at The Los Angeles Times and Emily Goodin, U.S. Political Reporter for The Daily Mail.

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"Confidence Man" by Trump Biographer Maggie Haberman Oct 18, 2022

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Confidence Man. The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America by the foremost interpreter of Donald Trump, the New York Times' Maggie Haberman. Haberman, a Pulitzer Prize winner, takes a different approach to the “Trump Book.” She goes all the way back to his days in New York to understand the man who became president. Who, she says, is not much different than the man who raged through New York in the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s. If you want to understand Donald Trump, you have to understand Donald Trump in that uniquely New York milieu. Bill loved the book and you can buy a copy here

Today Bill highlights the hugely important Senate race in Pennsylvania between Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman. The race is neck and neck and you can help Fetterman close it out by supporting him in any way you can. Go to JohnFetterman.com and join the fight.

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"He Did Get a Lot Done." The Reporters' Roundtable October 14 Oct 14, 2022

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January 6th Committee Subpoena’s Trump. The Secret Service Knew. Mar-a-Lago Mole. Paul Ryan Dismisses Trump. Biden’s Age, Love. Fetterman’s Fitness. Herschel Walker Talking Pregnant Cows. With Philip Bump, National Columnist for The Washington Post, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA Today and Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor for Politico.

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A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell Oct 11, 2022

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Tim Miller is an outspoken Never-Trumper. He writes like he talks and his recent book, Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell is by turns engaging, enraging and, sometimes, just sad, as he explores the human wreckage caused by Donald Trump. Miller is an MSNBC analyst, writer-at-large for The Bulwark, and host of “Not My Party” on Snapchat. Tim was Communications Director for Jeb Bush’s 2016 presidential campaign and spokesman for the Republican National Committee during Mitt Romney’s 2012 campaign. He has since left the GOP.

Today Bill shines a light on Congressman Tim Ryan who is running to flip a Senate seat in increasingly Red Ohio. While the GOP donors have recently poured in $30,000.000 to rescue JD Vance, the Democratic establishment has been stingy with support for Tim. This race is very winnable and at the moment, Ryan is slightly ahead of Vance in the polls. But he needs cash to finish strong. Please send what you can to TimForOH.com.

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