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The Tabloid Candidate Apr 24, 2024

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David Pecker’s testimony in Trump's trial highlights how his lies and misinformation dominated his 2016 campaign. And Marco Rubio's pathetic attempt to become Trump's veep has led him to vote against funding for Ukraine, but the gang is pretty sure conservative "normies" will eat the selection up.
Plus, the potential for RFK Jr. to hurt Trump, rather than Biden, the reason why foreign aid finally got done, and protests at Columbia University.
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Catch Up: Sununu, Johnson, and DJT (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Apr 19, 2024

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Sarah was out of pocket and off the grid all week. JVL was doing his best work in Overtime. So they play a rapid-fire game of catch up on everything Sarah missed.
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The Trial of Donald J. Trump Apr 17, 2024

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Speaker Mike Johnson is battling Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to oust him while also crafting legislation to give foreign allies aid, a tall task given how continually chaotic his slim majority has been.
Plus, jurors are selected for Donald Trump's trial, while JVL and A.B., subbing in for Sarah, give their thoughts on Tim's interview with Ross Douthat.
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What Trump Did to Pro-Life Inc. (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Apr 12, 2024

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And cancer finally catches up with O.J. Simpson.
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The 1860s are Back! Apr 10, 2024

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The OG trio is back to discuss the Arizona Supreme Court's upholding of an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions in the state. What does this mean for Kari Lake and Donald Trump's campaigns in the crucial swing state?
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The Economy Keeps Getting Better (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Apr 05, 2024

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Tim subs in for Sarah to talk new economic data that hopefully starts to make Americans feel good enough to vote for President Biden!
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Enemies and Traitors Working Together Apr 03, 2024

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Nikki Haley pulled a decent chunk of the Wisconsin primary vote, despite being out of the race for weeks, while the Governor of Nebraska is taking the lead of Charlie Kirk when it comes to changing their electoral college system. Plus, while JVL is out on Spring Break, Andrew Eggers joins Tim and Sarah to discuss their absent colleague's piece about Donald Trump running for a third term!
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Cable News Is Kabuki Theater (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Mar 29, 2024

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Ronna McDaniel wasn't hired to analyze the news. She was hired to play a part.
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The Big Lie is Hiring Up! Mar 27, 2024

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The RNC, now under Lara Trump, is asking candidates if they believe the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump, creating a new litmus test for Republicans who want to work in politics. Plus, Republicans politicize the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, Candace Owens is out at the Daily Wire, and Donald Trump grifts off selling bibles! Will Saletan subs in for Sarah on this week's episode!
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Ohio Says Goodbye to Anything Other Than MAGA Mar 20, 2024

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Trump-endorsed businessman Bernie Moreno easily won the GOP senate primary in Ohio on Tuesday, and will face off against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November. Dems are thrilled, because they think the MAGA candidate and his scandals give them their best shot at keeping the seat. And how many votes is Nikki Haley getting after dropping out? What does it mean for the general election?
Plus, the debate over Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comments continues to rage, and not all our hosts agree the coverage has been fair. At the same time, Trump has threatened to prosecute Cassidy Hutchinson and the Jan. 6 committee as part of his latest authoritarian promises.

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