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"The Secrets Ed Koch Carried." Matt Flegenheimer on the NY Times piece everyone is talking about May 09, 2022

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Michael speaks with New York Times reporter Matt Flegenheimer, who co-wrote (with Rosa Goldensohn) the weekend New York Times story about the life of the late former mayor of New York City, Ed Koch, and the secret he kept about his sexual orientation. Original air date 9 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Roe v. Wade leak: How it could happen, with Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo May 06, 2022

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Now the Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at Berkeley Law, John Yoo is a former clerk to Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Michael talks to him about the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion showing the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the details of the process of how the justices draft an opinion and get their work done. Original air date 6 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial: NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos with the Explainer May 05, 2022

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NBC / MSNBC Legal Analyst and Co-Founder of Cevallos and Wong, Danny Cevallos, joins Michael to talk about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial in court this week. Original air date 5 May 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deconstructing The Alito Draft May 04, 2022

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Michael offers a commentary on the leaked Supreme Court draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Original air date 4 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Politico's Josh Gerstein on Breaking the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion Leak May 03, 2022

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Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein, who with Alexander Ward, broke the story of the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tucker Carlson, Racism & Cable Success May 02, 2022

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Michael with New York Times correspondent Nick Confessore who just published a 3 part series on Tucker Carlson and American Nationalism. Original air date 02 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Past 10 Years of Uniquely Stupid American Life: It is not just a phase. Apr 29, 2022

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Michael welcomes Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University's Stern School of Business. He wrote the ideas piece for The Atlantic, "Why the past 10 years of American life have been uniquely stupid." Original air date 27 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Tale of Two Cities Apr 28, 2022

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Michael tells the story of his evening out on the town in two very different parts of Philadelphia, from Studio Incamminati to the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny. Original air date 28 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) be precluded from seeking reelection? A conversation with attorney Andrew Celli, Jr., who says yes. Apr 27, 2022

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Michael speaks with attorney Andrew Celli, Jr, who is representing voters in GA 14th Congressional District, who are trying to make the case that under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, Marjorie Taylor Green should not be allowed to run for reelection. Original air date 26 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mental Health Crisis Among US Teens: It's Life Or Death Apr 26, 2022

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Michael welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Matt Richtel from the New York Times, for a conversation on mental health and his piece "“‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among US Teens” which is part of a series he's publishing at the NYT. Original air date 26 April 2022. 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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