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Replacing a Supreme Court Justice Jan 28, 2022

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On today’s podcast, Steve moderates a conversation about the politics of replacing Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Joining Sarah on the panel is Gregg Nunziata, who worked on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John McCormack, Washington correspondent for National Review. What does replacing a Supreme Court justice look like from behind the scenes? Our panel has that answer and more.

Show Notes:

-Stirewaltisms: A Supreme Break for Biden

-TMD: Breyer to Retire

-Advisory Opinions: Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire

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The Escalating Crisis in Ukraine Jan 27, 2022

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The problems in Ukraine are getting worse. Our hosts discuss what led to the current situation and the role President Biden played in getting to this point. Then Sarah, David, Jonah, and Steve talk about two issues that are not getting enough attention as we head to the midterms: immigration and crime.

Show Notes:

-TMD: Germany Drags Feet On Ukraine

-Uphill: What Price Will Putin Pay for a Ukraine Invasion?

-NATO spending requirements

-Crime stats

-San Francisco Mayor crime speech

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Heidi Heitkamp Talks Filibuster, Biden’s First Year Jan 21, 2022

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On today’s episode, Sarah and Steve speak with Heidi Heitkamp, former North Dakota senator and founder of One Country Project. They cover everything from the filibuster to President Biden’s first year in office. What doesn’t work about the Senate? Can Biden turn things around before the midterms?

Show Notes:

-TMD looks back at Biden’s first year

-Uphill looks at the state of Build Back Better

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Biden at One Year Jan 19, 2022

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A year ago, almost to the day, Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States. The gang looks back at a year full of shifts to progressive policies from Biden. Is he living up to his promise of restoring normalcy in America? Plus, Gallup says 2021 saw the greatest shift in party preferences for as long as Gallup has been around. What does that mean for the country and our politics? Finally, are we on the brink of World War III with Russia threatening to go into Ukraine?

Show Notes:

-How Biden’s first year became a tale of two presidencies | POLITICO

-Sen. Jim DeMint on what type of Republicans he preferred

-Sen. Brian Schatz on the filibuster (from November 2017)

-U.S. Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021 | Gallup

-The Sweep from May 4 on campaign fundraising

-David Ignatius’ page on The Washington Post website

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Rep. Newhouse on Voting Rights Push Jan 14, 2022

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Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the 10 House Republicans to impeach Trump, joins Sarah and Steve on today’s podcast. They discuss why he is against Biden’s new voting rights legislation and how much influence the federal government should have over elections. Plus, the congressman talks about his view of the filibuster, and the rightward shift of rural America.

Show Notes:

-Rep. Newhouse's statement against new voting rights legislation

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Biden Pivots to Voting Rights Jan 12, 2022

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President Biden ran his 2020 campaign on the promise he’d bring back “normal” life in America. Almost one year later, there is still an ongoing pandemic, record-high inflation, and a serious lack of food in grocery stores. The gang discusses it all and what it means for the country. Plus, President Biden spoke about voting rights in Atlanta yesterday and the speech aggravated all four hosts. They discuss the speech and how it adds to the tearing of the social fabric in America.

Show Notes:

-President Biden’s speech in Atlanta

-Stacey Abrams snubs President Biden?

-Democrats, Voting Rights Are Not the Problem | Yuval Levin

-Tweet that sparked the “worst three-hour drive” debate

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2022 and the Upcoming Midterms Jan 07, 2022

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On today’s podcast, Chris Stirewalt fills in for Steve and Sarah and has a discussion with Josh Kraushaar of National Journal. They talk about the teacher strike in Chicago, which leads to a broader discussion of Biden and the Democratic Party’s unwillingness to challenge the extremes of the party. Plus, they discuss the upcoming midterms and the projected Republican landslide that could be the party’s largest majority since the 1920s.

Show Notes:

-Josh’s Interview with Jared Polis

-Josh’s article about Democrats/Joe Biden pandering to extremes of the party

-Poll on how two-thirds of Republicans believe the election was stolen

-David Shor on how the progressives have “hijacked” the Democratic Party

-Josh’s podcast Against the Grain

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January 6: One Year Later Jan 06, 2022

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On the eve of the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, the podcast is dedicated entirely to the events at the Capitol. The gang recounts their memories from that bleak day in Washington and what it has meant for the country over the past year. A lively discussion about what role Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the left played in the lead-up and aftermath ensues. Finally, what will be different about how we talk about January 6 in 20 years?

Show Notes:

-First-ever editorial from The Dispatch calling for Trump impeachment

-The Dispatch Podcast from January 7, 2021

-Inside the Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video Investigation | New York Times

-Rep. Mike Gallagher on January 6

-Sen. Lindsey Graham on the Senate floor on January 6

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The Collapse of Build Back Better Dec 23, 2021

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In the final episode of “The Dispatch Podcast” in 2021, our hosts talk about Joe Manchin’s non-reliability for the Democrats, the increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and the growing spread of the more-infectious Omicron variant. They close by asking a question: How will historians in 100 years view the past two decades?

Show Notes:

-Give someone a Dispatch subscription this Christmas

-TMD: “Manchin Says No to Build Back Better”

-Jonah: “Democrats Are Still Misreading Political Reality”

-Dmitri Alperovitch Twitter thread on Russian aggression

-TMD: “Biden Inches Toward New Pandemic Paradigm”

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January 6 and Those Mark Meadows Texts Dec 15, 2021

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On today’s episode, our hosts discuss the House’s vote to hold Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, in criminal contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6 Select Committee. Plus, are we taking threats to vote counting seriously enough? Is Jonah right about Omicron? And, is President Biden being unfairly treated by the media?

Show Notes:

-TMD on Mark Meadows text messages

-The Atlantic: “Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun”

-Jonah’s G-File with his Omicron argument

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