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The Darkness Behind the Beloved Kennedys Aug 07, 2024

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The Kennedy family represented many things for countless Americans: elegance, integrity, and togetherness. But a new expose reveals the darker side hidden behind this picture-perfect family — specifically the Kennedy men, and the way they treated the women in their lives.

Today, Martha is joined by Daily Mail columnist and New York Times bestselling author Maureen Callahan to discuss her new book, 'Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed.' The book reveals hard truths about how the well-respected Kennedy men disrespected the women they claimed to love, and why Maureen felt called to bring these shocking stories to light.

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Examining the Battles Both Parties Face Before Election Day Aug 02, 2024

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At the beginning of the year, few Americans would have been able to predict what the current political landscape looks like in the country. Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, making President Biden the first president in over 50 years not to run for a second term. And former President Trump survived an assassination attempt, then chose Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential pick. With a historically unpredictable campaign trail and a little over 3 months until Election Day, what should Americans be paying attention to?

In part two of her conversation with Professor of History at Rice University, author, and Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, Martha and Douglas discuss whether Vice President Harris can maintain the momentum she's created since rolling out her campaign, how Senator Vance as the Republican presidential nominee impacts the former President, and how political dynamics could continue shifting up until November.

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Drawing Parallels Between 1968 & Now Jul 31, 2024

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On March 31, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced he would not seek re-election, amidst ongoing protests over the Vietnam War, low popularity, and a poor performance in the New Hampshire primary. After President Biden stepped down from the 2024 Presidential Election many Americans saw similarities between this cycle and the 1968 race.

Professor of History at Rice University, author, and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley sits down with Martha for a two-part conversation to put these recent events into historical perspective.

Martha and Douglas also discuss the recent U.S. Secret Service failures and breakdowns after the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

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Rep. Byron Donalds: Democrat Turned Republican In A Chaotic Political World Jul 26, 2024

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Born in Brooklyn, New York to a single mother — Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) was always taught to research everything for himself instead of following the crowd. The advice would ultimately lead him to leave the Democratic Party shortly after the financial collapse in 2008 and run for Congress as a Republican.

With such an interesting political perspective, Rep. Donalds discusses how he feels about all the historic moments that have happened over the last few weeks -- from Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, to former President Donald Trump choosing Senator JD Vance (R-OH) to be his running mate. He shares how he believes these things change the race and why he remains confident that the Republican ticket will be successful in November.

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Can Vice President Kamala Harris Win Over The American People? Jul 24, 2024

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After weeks of intense scrutiny, countless calls to resign, and Democratic donors pulling their funding, President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race. Upon dropping out, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris who has risen to the occasion and launched her campaign, raising over $81 million in the first forty-eight hours.

Columnist at The Washington Post and a Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Marc Thiessen joins Martha to help answer the question on everyone's mind: why is no one challenging Vice President Harris?

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Wisconsin Voter Panel: The Tone Of The Country Has Shifted Jul 19, 2024

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As the Republican Nation Convention ends, Martha sits with a panel of Wisconsin voters to see where the race for the White House stands.

The panel notes how the assassination attempt on former President Trump not only shifted the mood of the country but the overall view of his candidacy.

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A Make Or Break Week For Both Parties Jul 19, 2024

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A question that has surrounded the 2024 Presidential Election: is age just a

number?

On one side of the aisle, Republicans are welcoming Ohio Senator JD Vance as the republican vice-presidential nominee, appearing as the youthful future of the party during his primetime speech at the Republican National Convention. While Democrats are faced with the opposing issue, as concerns over President Biden’s age have heightened not only among voters but fellow prominent Democrat leaders. So, will President Biden step aside?

Live from the Republican National Convention, Former Senior Counselor to President Trump and Founder of KA Consulting, Kellyanne Conway joins Martha to discuss some of the highlights from the convention so far. They also discuss the chances of President Biden stepping down and who they think will replace him and or Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Inside The Republican National Convention With Brit Hume Jul 17, 2024

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Former President Trump triumphantly made his first public appearance at night one of the Republican National Convention, after an assassination attempt.

Live from the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Martha is joined by FOX News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume as they analyze prominent moments from night one, and preview what’s to come. Later, they dissect the missteps of the United States Secret Service at Saturday’s Pennsylvania rally and how this convention is an opportunity for the former President to usher in a new phase of a Trump presidency.

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Who Will Prevail, The President Or The Party? Jul 12, 2024

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Americans have stared wide-eyed at the news cycle for months now, as headlines jumped from covering former President Trump's conviction to President Biden being called to step down by members of his own party. Many stories being written, like the recent New York Times opinion piece by George Clooney, feel like they belong in a movie, not reality – leaving voters to wonder, what more could happen before the election in November?

Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York joins Martha to discuss the tactics President Biden is deploying to stay in the race despite many calling for his removal. Plus, Byron shares his insights on who he believes

will be former President Trump’s Vice Presidential pick.

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The Post-Debate Domino Effect Continues Jul 10, 2024

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Despite President Biden claiming his debate performance was nothing more than “just a bad night,” Americans continue voicing concerns -- including six House Democrats who have now called for the President to step down. Though there's still a long campaign ahead -- will Democrats be able to unify behind President Biden before November? Or will the President change his plans to stay in the race?

Former Obama Economic Adviser and CEO of 32Advisors Robert Wolf discusses his predictions for President Biden's future, whether he believes the President can regain momentum before the election, and how he believes Democrats should move forward if the Party has a chance to reunify before November.

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