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Plumbing the Depths of Cynicism Sep 02, 2022

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Joe Biden’s speech outlining the threat to democracy posed by pro-Trump Republicans was bad. How bad? Let us count the ways. Source

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Why the Republicans May Be Blowing It Sep 01, 2022

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Noah Rothman returns from vacation as we consider every piece of bad political news for Republicans and the indictment trap Donald Trump seems to be laying down for himself. Give a listen. Source

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The Gorbachev Legacy Aug 31, 2022

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The Hudson Institute’s Tod Lindberg joins us to discuss the question of what kind of world-historical figure Mikhail Gorbachev actually was—a purposeful change agent or fortune’s fool? Also, will Joe Biden suffer or gain from his harsh attacks on Republicans? Give a listen. Source

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Redacted and Retailed Aug 29, 2022

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Today, we’re joined by the great Chris Stirewalt to discuss the media frenzy over the redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit, the transformation of the news business, the birth of the news cycle, and how it all relates to Chris’s new book, “Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back.” Take a listen. Source

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Steve Kornacki on the Big Momentum Shift Aug 26, 2022

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Today’s podcast features political-data sage Steve Kornacki as we try to make sense of the very clear change in the direction of the 2022 elections and why it might be happening. Source

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The High Price of Debt Forgiveness Aug 25, 2022

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Today, we take up the matter of Joe Biden’s executive order on student loans. How bad is the policy? How good is the stunt? How cynical can you get? And, anyway, will it actually happen? Give a listen. Source

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Nobody Knows Anything Aug 24, 2022

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Eliana Johnson joins the podcast today to talk about the verrrry interesting results in last night’s primaries and special elections and what they portend for November. Give a listen. Source

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That's a Lot of Money Aug 23, 2022

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Matt Continetti joins us today to talk about the $1.6 billion donation to a new conservative entity to push conservative ideas and how it still doesn’t come near the money liberals spend. We also go into today’s primaries…and the new Game of Thrones show. Give a listen. Source

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Unworkers of the World, Disunite! Aug 22, 2022

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Today’s podcast takes up the question of what people mean when they refer to “threats to democracy,” Anthony Fauci’s resignation, and what the whole “I don’t want to work no more” movement is all about. Give a listen. Source

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The Lake Effect Aug 19, 2022

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Eli Lake joins us to talk Trump, FBI searches, attorneys general, stupid ideas about classification, and how the media aren’t dealing well with good news from Ukraine. Give a listen. Source

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