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A deep dive into the races: Get ready for more Republican Senators Oct 19, 2022

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Michael analyzes the current political landscape ahead of Midterms, and callers offer their own thoughts on this election season. Original air date 19 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Midterm Election Day is three weeks from today. Did Democrats peak too soon? Oct 18, 2022

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The midterm elections are three weeks away. Democratic candidates across the United States have made serious gains in the polls in recent weeks, but, Michael looks at the data and the storylines and asks, did they peak too soon? Original air date 18 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No "Um's," "Uh,s" or "Likes": Ruby Cramer profiles AZ Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake Oct 17, 2022

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Michael talks to Washington Post national politics enterprise reporter Ruby Cramer about the hotly contested Arizona gubernatorial race where MAGA-Republican candidate Kari Lake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If Vladimir Putin Fires Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine, How Should The US Respond? Oct 14, 2022

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The prospect of nuclear war is now being weighed as seriously as any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, but the thinking among government officials has veered in a surprising direction. So says Michael's guest, best selling author of "The Bomb" and columnist for Slate, Fred Kaplan. Original air date 13 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Covering it more by empathy, or by objectivity: A conversation with Salena Zito on John Fetterman's stroke recovery Oct 13, 2022

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National Political Reporter Salena Zito has interviewed every President and Vice President in the 21st century, and has covered Pennsylvania politics for a long time, writing for the NY Post and Washington Examiner. Michael talks with her about the PA Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz, in particular focusing on Fetterman's health. Original air date 13 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Ralston: Democrats Can't Afford To Lose Nevada Oct 12, 2022

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Michael invites Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, to the program for a conversation about Nevada's Senate race and the high stakes which democrats face during this election season. Original air date 12 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On The L.A City Council, A Resignation...But Not Oct 11, 2022

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Michael offers thoughts on the news of LA City Council President Nury Martinez resigning as council President, but not resigning from the council, after audio leaked of her and colleagues using racist language while discussing race and power in Los Angeles. Original air date 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the media to blame for political polarization? A Conversation with Former MSNBC President Phil Griffin & Former CNN President Jeff Zucker Oct 10, 2022

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Is the media to blame for political polarization? Michael recaps the panel that he hosted last Friday afternoon (7 October) at the 2022 Un-Convention, where he spoke with former CNN president Jeff Zucker and former MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Original air date 10 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's "State of the Union" Speech at The Un-Convention Oct 07, 2022

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For more on the Un-Convention, visit http://www.unconvention2022.com

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Did OPEC+ cut oil production hoping to politically harm Biden & Democrats? Oct 06, 2022

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The politics of oil and gas prices. Michael looks at the latest move by the Saudis and OPEC+ to cut oil production just five weeks ahead of the US midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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