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226: Religion&Speech with Professor Marci Hamilton from 2023-12-07T10:00
James and Al tear apart the premise and political opportunism of the renewed attempt to impeach President Biden, and welcome Professor Marci Hamilton for a wide ranging conversation about reli...
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225: Evangelicals and Extremism with Tim Alberta from 2023-11-30T10:00
James and Al share how Hunter Biden has outmaneuvered the partisan investigations of his family, give an update on the Republican primary, and welcome journalist Tim Alberta to discuss the mod...
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224: The Day The President Was Shot from 2023-11-23T10:00
James and Al discuss the Israel-Hamas cease fire, give tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and welcome Judge John Tunheim on the anniversary of JFK’s assassination. They dive into his work reviewing ...
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223: Generational Victory with John Della Volpe from 2023-11-16T10:00
James and Al condemn Republicans in each branch of government and welcome polling expert and author of Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America, John Del...
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222: The Return of the Religious Right with Thomas Edsall from 2023-11-09T10:00
James and Al celebrate the election wins by Democrats in typically Republican strongholds, and implore the Democrats to avoid division over the war in Gaza. Then, they welcome veteran journal...
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221: Bibi’s Face with Indira Lakshmanan from 2023-11-02T09:00
James and Al analyze the growing presidential field, and fire off on Mike Johnson and Netanyahu, before diving into foreign affairs with AP Global Enterprise Editor Indira Lakshmanan. They br...
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220: Strategy of War with Admiral Stavridis and Ehud Barak from 2023-10-26T09:00
James and Al preview Rep. Mike Johnson’s upcoming speakership and are joined by former Israeli PM Ehud Barak to lay out the military options under consideration in Gaza, the goals that the war...
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219: Israeli Intrigue w/ Alon Pinkus&Congressional Chaos w/ Carl Hulse from 2023-10-19T09:00
James and Al are joined by Israeli foreign policy expert Alon Pinkas to explain the latest developments in the accelerating war in Gaza, its regional effects, and the roles of President Biden ...
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218: Israel with Jim Gerstein and Brigadier General Ty Seidule from 2023-10-12T09:00
Following the tragic attack on Israel by Hamas, James and Al are joined by political strategist Jim Gerstein to break down the situation on the ground and its regional ramifications. They del...
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217: Beating Boebert with Adam Frisch&Identity Politics with Yascha Mounk from 2023-10-05T09:00
James and Al are joined by the congressional challenger to Lauren Boebert in Colorado, Adam Frish. They discuss the factors that led to her near defeat in the last election, his strategy of d...
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216: The Shutdown with Rep. Brendan Boyle from 2023-09-28T09:00
James and Al contrast Senator Menendez with the crimes of Trump, preview the Republican field before the debate, and welcome PA Congressman Brendan Boyle. They discuss the likelihood of a gov...
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215: 2024 Election Prospects with Elaine Kamarck&Susan Swecker from 2023-09-21T09:00
James and Al welcome election expert Elaine Kamarck to discuss the primary process, the placement of South Carolina as the first in the nation, presidential succession, and the impact of No La...
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214: The Fight For Our Kids with Senator Chris Murphy from 2023-09-14T09:00
James and Al shame Republicans for threats of government shutdown and for prioritizing spending cuts that killed the expanded Child Tax Credit and threw millions of kids into poverty. Then th...
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213: Biden’s White House with Frank Foer&The Extremist Threat with Kathleen Belew from 2023-09-07T09:00
James and Al welcome journalist Frank Foer for an inside look at the Biden White House, its strengths and policy successes, how his novel transition strategy kicked off a strong first year, an...
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212: The State of The Economy with Roger Altman from 2023-08-31T09:00
James and Al lament the Trumpist takeover of the House Oversight Committee and the expiry of childcare support, and talk with financial maven Roger Altman. They look at the improving strength...
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211: The Media with Sarah Ellison from 2023-08-24T09:00
James and Al give their take on the Republican field going into their first debate and preview the current legal outlook of Trump and his co-conspirators on the heels of Rudy’s prison booking....
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210: Trump’s Indictment&American History from 2023-08-17T09:00
James and Al are joined by Professor Morgan Cloud to explain the difference between the federal and Georgia state RICO statutes, why Trump was indicted there, and if it will split the Republic...
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209: Dropping A Bombs&F Bombs from 2023-08-10T09:00
James and Al celebrate the collapse of the DeSantis campaign and the recent show of strength by Democrats in midwestern Republican strongholds post Dobbs. Then, they’re joined by historian an...
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208: It's The Economy, Stupid w/ Professor Laura Tyson from 2023-08-03T09:00
James and Al emphasize how winning the upcoming elections is dependent on us all getting politically active and are joined by economics expert Professor Laura Tyson. Together, they give us th...
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207: Building A Democratic Majority with Simon Rosenberg from 2023-07-27T09:00
James and Al explore the growing constitutional crisis in Israel, Team Trump’s legal troubles, and welcome master Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg to discuss growing the party’s share of ...
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206: Running Things with OMB Director Shalanda Young from 2023-07-20T09:00
James and Al take down the faltering DeSantis campaign and lay into the legal issues that will likely take down Trump and might prevent him from the nomination. They also welcome OMB Director...
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205: Al Gore: Climate Crisis from 2023-07-13T09:00
With so many multi-faceted global issues requiring leadership, James and Al are joined by climate visionary and former Vice President Al Gore to discuss the challenges and hopes surrounding th...
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204: Chris Christie from 2023-07-06T09:00
James and Al are joined by Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie to dive into how he plans to win the nomination, the legal issues facing Trump, and what his administration would pr...
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203: RUSSIA from 2023-06-29T09:00
James and Al look at how President Biden will hold up going into 2024, and welcome WaPo’s David Ignatius and USICH Executive Director Jeff Olivet to examine our most pressing international and...
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202: #StillWinning w/ Ron Brownstein from 2023-06-22T09:00
James and Al shame Justice Alito and stand up for the necessary integrity of our legal system before being joined by revered journalist Ron Brownstein for a deep dive into the 2024 race. They...
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201: Espionage w/ Fmr SecDef Bill Cohen from 2023-06-15T09:00
James and Al skewer Trump for continuing to publicly convict himself of the crimes he’s accused of, and emphasize the need for civic education to protect our democracy. They also speak with F...
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200: Ro Khanna from 2023-06-08T09:00
James and Al are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna for a powerful and wide ranging conversation about the future. They discuss what should happen to Senator Feinstein’s seat, why “it’s the economy, st...
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199: The 4 F’s with Paul Begala (there’s actually 5) from 2023-06-01T09:00
James and Al take a moment to celebrate President Biden’s strong negotiation of the debt ceiling and welcome master strategist Paula Begala to talk politics, sports, faith, and the lay of the ...
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198: Artificial Intelligence w/ MIT Prof. John Guttag from 2023-05-25T09:00
James and Al take on the growing debt ceiling debacle caused by Republican intransigence, and welcome Artificial Intelligence expert John Guttag of MIT to explore the novel technologies upendi...
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197: The World In Review w/ Ed Luce from 2023-05-18T09:00
James and Al attack the politicized investigation of John Durham and welcome Ed Luce for a review of the biggest developments at home and around the world. Together, they look at the latest i...
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196: Law&Sports w/ Aitan Goelman&Luke Russert from 2023-05-11T09:00
James and Al tear into the eroding institution of monarchy across the pond, then welcome legal maven Aitan Goelman for a deep dive into the legal troubles facing Donald Trump, the potential fo...
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195: Gov. Josh Shapiro from 2023-05-04T09:00
James and Al welcome PA Gov. Shapiro to discuss restoring bipartisan trust in elections, why to take campaigns on the road, the Republican budget mess, and the policies to focus on– from tackl...
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194: Tucker's gone, now what? with Sarah Ellison from 2023-04-27T09:00
James and Al raise heck over the corruption of the Republican House, lay out the implications of Tucker Carlson’s departure, and celebrate the fall of Fox News. Then they welcome WaPo’s Sarah...
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193: The Business End of a Mop from 2023-04-20T09:00
James and Al sound off on the pathetic leadership of Rep. McCarthy, his failure to put forward a coherent budget, and the danger of the ‘No Labels’ campaign. Then, they discuss the various la...
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192: Political Violence w/ Thomas Edsall&Michael Fanone from 2023-04-13T09:00
James and Al fire off on the extreme actions of Republican state governments in Texas and Tennessee that are actively undermining our country. Then, they welcome revered journalist Thomas Eds...
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191: Trump Arraigned from 2023-04-06T10:00
James and Al break down the recent elections of a Democrat Supreme Court Justice in Wisconsin and for the next mayor of Chicago. They also hold court on Donald’s arraignment and its political...
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190: Rep. Dan Goldman&John Feinstein from 2023-03-30T10:00
James and Al emphasize the case for sensible gun reform and bring on Rep. Dan Goldman to break down the legal threats facing Donald, the potential for indictment, and the risk Michael Cohen po...
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189: WisDems with Ben Wikler from 2023-03-23T10:00
James and Al are joined by Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler to discuss their critical upcoming Supreme Court election that will decide the balance of power in their state’s justice ...
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188: The Two Franks from 2023-03-16T10:00
James and Al give their insights on March Madness and welcome former ambassador to Egypt Frank Wisner and storied congressional representative Barney Frank. In their conversations they discus...
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187: From The Middle East To Middle America from 2023-03-09T11:00
James and Al celebrate President Biden’s defense of Medicare before welcoming strategist Jim Gerstein and transportation expert Jeff Davis. In their conversation, they discuss the breakdown o...
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186: Gov. Wes Moore from 2023-03-02T11:00
James and Al take on the anti-woke focus of Ron DeSantis, and dive into the recent electoral battles from Wisconsin to Chicago that are defining the next phase of our country’s future. Then, ...
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185: Trump’s Malfeasance with Marcy Wheeler&Morgan Cloud from 2023-02-23T11:00
James and Al dive into the budding 2024 race and emphasize the importance of the WI Supreme Court elections. Then, they welcome journalist Marcy Wheeler to explain the pernicious influence of...
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184: Rep. Colin Allred from 2023-02-16T11:00
James and Al share their thoughts on Trump’s new nickname for DeSantis, recent natural disasters and the war in Europe. Then, they welcome Rep. Colin Allred to share a Super Bowl retrospectiv...
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183: The Big Battles with Greg Cosell&Brandon Presley from 2023-02-09T11:00
James and Al review the strong SOTU speech by President Biden and take on the Timid 20 in the Republican caucus who refuse to stand up to their side’s extremists. Then, they welcome Greg Cose...
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182: Policing with David Harris from 2023-02-02T11:00
James and Al break down the ridiculous debt ceiling fight sparked by the Republicans and skewer the 2024 Republican primary field that could lead to an independent run by Trump. Then, they’re...
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181: Admiral James Stavridis from 2023-01-26T11:00
James and Al discuss the traitors in our midst like former counter intelligence official and FBI agent Charles McGonigal, and how Russia continues to upend our politics. Then, they are joined...
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180: A Tale Of Two Documents with Andrew Weissmann from 2023-01-19T11:00
James and Al look at the weaknesses of the GOP caucus and the difficulty they will have in taking congressional action. Then, they welcome legal expert Andrew Weissmann to discuss the process...
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179: Coming Challenges with Professor Julian Zelizer from 2023-01-12T11:00
James and Al decimate the insanity of the incoming Republican congress with a strong defense of immigration and President Biden. Then, they welcome Princeton’s Julian Zelizer to discuss the m...
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178: Speaker Madness with Carl Hulse from 2023-01-05T11:00
In the midst of the Republican’s farcical battle to elect the next Speaker of the House, James and Al are joined by NYT’s Washington expert Carl Hulse for deeper insight into the proceedings. ...
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177: Ringing In The New Year from 2022-12-29T11:00
With 2023 almost here, James and Al ring in the new year with friends George Stevens, Jill Abramson, Fred Wertheimer, and Jane Mayer. Together, they discuss the current state of the media and...
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176: Mary&Judy from 2022-12-22T11:00
With Christmas just around the corner, James and Al welcome their wives Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin to ring in the season with some holiday stories. Then, they take on the corruption of th...
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175: Butt Plugs&Dildos from 2022-12-15T11:00
James and Al summon political consultant and the mastermind behind the win of Senator Warnock in Georgia, Quentin Fulks, to analyze how their campaign won its critical run-off election for maj...
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174: After Georgia with Michael McDonald from 2022-12-08T11:00
James and Al are joined by UF Political Science Prof. Michael McDonald to discuss the factors that led to the re-election of Sen. Warnock in GA, the weakness of MAGA, and how minorities and tu...
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173: Glob of Protoplasm from 2022-12-01T11:00
James and Al are joined by Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego for a wide ranging conversation covering everything from the prospects of the newly elected House and who might lead each party, to...
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172: Dark Money from 2022-11-24T11:00
In this special episode exploring the pernicious effects of dark money on our politics, James and Al welcome Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, investigative journalist Jane Mayer, and former AZ AG T...
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171: Ro Khanna&Tyler Bridges from 2022-11-17T11:00
James and Al take on the greed of oil companies and the dark money fueling the Republican takeover of the judicial system before bringing on Rep. Ro Khanna to explore the role of progressives,...
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170: Election Aftermath with Robert Draper from 2022-11-10T11:00
With the midterm results continuing to come in with a strong showing for Democrats, James and Al bring on NYT contributor and author of ‘Weapons of Mass Delusion’ Robert Draper to dive into wh...
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169: Midterms By The Numbers with Stanley Greenberg from 2022-11-03T10:00
James and Al fire off on the forces in the Democratic Party driving away voters and bring on pollster Stanley Greenberg to explore the numbers behind the issues that are defining the midterms....
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168: PA&UK with Ed Luce and Jonathan Tamari from 2022-10-27T10:00
James and Al bring on Associate Editor of the Financial Times Ed Luce to discuss the fall of Liz Truss, the high turnover of the UK’s Prime Ministers, and what to expect going forward under Ri...
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167: From Georgia to Iran with David Ignatius&Stephen Fowler from 2022-10-20T10:00
Facing a world in chaos and with early voting in Georgia surprising observers, James and Al bring on foreign policy expert David Ignatius and Georgia political specialist Stephen Fowler to bre...
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166: The Battle for Arizona with Yvonne Wignett Sanchez from 2022-10-13T10:00
Now that the midterms are only a few weeks away, James and Al summon WaPo political reporter and Arizona expert Yvonne Wignett Sanchez for a deep dive into the crucial gubernatorial and senate...
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165: Michael Kofman&Howard Wilkinson from 2022-10-06T10:00
James and Al let loose on the hypocrisy of Herschel Walker and the so-called Religious Right, and bring on veteran Ohio political analyst Howard Wilkinson to look at the Democrats’ midterm pro...
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164: Nevada Midterms with Jon Ralston from 2022-09-29T10:00
James and Al emphasize the importance of addressing climate change in light of the massive storms brewing on the East Coast, and give us a general overview of the state of the midterms with ju...
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163: Introducing: It Was Said Season 2 from 2022-09-28T10:00
It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and ...
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162: Tar Heel Politics with Michael Bitzer from 2022-09-22T10:00
James and Al lay out how the Republican electorate is pushing the party’s candidates towards extremism and call on people of faith to stand up for immigrants and refugees. Then, they bring on...
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161: The State of Wisconsin with Ben Wikler from 2022-09-15T10:00
James and Al give an update on the politics of the Ukraine War and the ongoing fight for our rights. Then, they bring on Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler to analyze the gubernatori...
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160: Michigan Midterms with Bill Ballenger from 2022-09-08T10:00
James and Al are joined by Bill Ballenger of the Ballenger Report for a thorough look at the midterm prospects for Democrats in the key swing state of Michigan. Together, they analyze the imp...
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159: A history lesson with Stephen Kotkin from 2022-09-01T10:00
James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is running the country in its aftermath, and the cu...
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158: Richard Ben Veniste&Mark Leibovich from 2022-08-25T10:00
James and Al are joined by Watergate Special Prosecutor Richard Ben Veniste to break down the differences between Trump and Nixon, and look at the role of the DOJ now that it’s faced with Trum...
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157: Sean Wilentz from 2022-08-18T10:00
James and Al reflect on the recent primary elections, the raid on Mar-a-Lago, and the Democrats’ growing odds in the midterms. Then, they bring on Princeton professor and author Sean Wilentz ...
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156: Will Bunch: After The Ivory Tower Falls from 2022-08-11T10:00
James and Al lay out the current state of the midterm elections and the implications of the raid on Mar-a-Lago. Then, they are joined by author and Philadelphia Inquirer national columnist Wi...
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155: David Maraniss: Path Lit By Lightning from 2022-08-04T10:00
James and Al celebrate Celtics star Bill Russell, then bring on accomplished author and WaPo associate editor David Maraniss to discuss the life and legend of Jim Thorpe. In their conversatio...
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154: Rico with Law Prof. Morgan Cloud from 2022-07-28T10:00
James and Al highlight the need for Democrats to maintain solidarity in the primaries to protect democracy and the importance of the Dobbs referendum coming up in Kansas.
Then, they...
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153: Lis Smith: Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story from 2022-07-21T13:00
James and Al are joined by Pete Buttigieg’s Senior Communications Advisor Lis Smith for a conversation about her career journey as a political veteran, how to succeed on the campaign trail, an...
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152: Foreign Affairs with Ed Luce&Michael Abramowitz from 2022-07-14T10:00
James and Al are joined by Financial Times U.S. National Editor Ed Luce and Freedom House President Michael Abramowitz for a look at the recent upheavals in foreign affairs. In their conversa...
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151: Revisionist History: The Triplicate Program and Opioid Epidemic from 2022-07-10T21:55:24
We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things misunderstood and overlooked.
This season, Malcolm’s obsessed with expe... Listen
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150: Tim Miller: Why We Did It from 2022-07-07T10:00
James and Al are joined by Bulwark writer, author, and anti-Trump conservative Tim Miller to delve into the departure of the Republican party from the Reagan/Bush legacy in an appeal to the gr...
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149: The State of the Supreme Court with Linda Greenhouse from 2022-06-30T10:00
The State of the Supreme Court with Linda Greenhouse
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148: Ryan Grim from The Intercept from 2022-06-23T10:00
James and Al review the latest 1/6 hearing and upcoming Supreme Court rulings, then welcome D.C. Bureau Chief of The Intercept Ryan Grim to analyze the increasing ineffectiveness of progressiv...
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147: Rep. Ro Khanna from 2022-06-16T10:00
James and Al fire off on the ineffectiveness of liberal organizations and what they need to do to help win elections. They then welcome Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna to lay out his vie...
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146: The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America with Ira Shapiro from 2022-06-09T10:00
James and Al break down the results of this week’s primary elections and are joined by author and congressional expert Ira Shapiro. In their conversation, they discuss how Mitch McConnell has...
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145: To Risk It All with Admiral James Stavridis from 2022-06-02T10:00
Following the Memorial Day weekend, James and Al welcome former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stravidis, to look back on some of our greatest naval heroes. Then, they discuss t...
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144: It's The Economy Stupid with Roger Altman from 2022-05-26T10:00
James and Al go off on the growing epidemic of gun violence and the apathy of the public. Then, they welcome Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary and Evercore Founder Roger Altman to understand ...
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143: This Will Not Pass with Jonathan Martin&Alexander Burns from 2022-05-19T10:00
James and Al sound off on the politicians who would back Russia after their aggression. Then, they are joined by NYT political correspondents and authors of “This Will Not Pass” Jonathan Mart...
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141: Debugger - Defending democracy from big tech from 2022-05-13T22:00
Big Tech makes big decisions over our lives: What products we see, how we feel about world events, what to censor — to some degree, even what medical decisions we make. Yet who controls Big Te...
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142: Fmr. SecDef Bill Cohen from 2022-05-12T10:00
James and Al take on the Supreme Court for invalidating abortion rights, and stress the need for activist groups on the Left to get out into the field and fight for us. Then, they welcome for...
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140: Jeff Nussbaum from 2022-05-05T10:00
James and Al fire off on the disastrous Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade, and the state of our judicial system after the leak. Then, they welcome former speech writer to Joe Bid...
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139: Will Be Wild from 2022-04-29T22:00
From critically acclaimed podcast studios Pineapple Street and Wondery comes a new 8-part series called Will Be Wild that shines a light on the human stories left out of the headlines. It goes...
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138: Sen. Mallory McMorrow from 2022-04-28T10:00
James and Al call on Democratic interest groups to kick things into high gear before the midterms and are joined by MI State Senator and viral star Mallory McMorrow. They discuss the increasi...
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137: War&Peace w/ General John Allen from 2022-04-21T10:00
James and Al lay out the case for Democrats to stop their internal criticism and infighting going into the midterms. They also welcome 4-Star USMC General John Allen for an in-depth analysis ...
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136: Border Breakdown w/ Amna Nawaz from 2022-04-14T10:00
James and Al explain Trump’s weakening hold on the Republican Party and host PBS NewsHour’s Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz for a discussion on immigration and incarceration. They look at the ...
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135: Just Smell It&Go On w/ David Pepper from 2022-04-07T10:00
James and Al are joined by author and former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper for a deep dive into the bellwether politics of his state, the hypocrisy of Republicans, and the need t...
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134: From Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: Six Levels Down from 2022-04-05T10:00
We’re sharing a special preview of the new season of Against the Rules from Pushkin Industries. On Against the Rules, bestselling author Michael Lewis takes a searing look at what’s happened t...
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133: Dr Fiona Hill on Russia&Jon Macks on The Oscars from 2022-03-31T10:00
James and Al sit down with former U.S. National Security Council official and expert in Russian and European affairs Fiona Hill to discuss why Putin invaded, what he expected in the aftermath,...
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132: Just back from Ukraine with Nick Schifrin from 2022-03-24T10:00
James and Al are joined by PBS NewsHour’s foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifirin to lay out Russia’s goals for its war in Ukraine. They also break down the balance of power ...
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131: Is Russia a real country with Peter Pomeranzev from 2022-03-17T10:00
James and Al welcome John Hopkins’ Agora Institute Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev to examine Putin’s plans in Ukraine and the role of propaganda in the conflict. They discuss what the West n...
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130: Ron Brownstein from 2022-03-10T11:00
James and Al look at the latest developments in Ukraine, and host Senior Editor of The Atlantic Ron Brownstein. They take on the increasing regressivism of the Republican party, the role of r...
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129: 180º Addict from 2022-03-03T11:00
James and Al break down this week’s elections and review the State of the Union. Then, they are joined by Ed Luce of the Financial Times to delve into President Biden’s handling of the Ukrain...
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128: Ukraine with Anne Applebaum from 2022-02-24T11:00
James and Al highlight the importance of unity in the Democratic party going into midterms and welcome Pulitzer prize winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum. They examine the nature ...
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127: Senator Bill Bradley from 2022-02-17T11:00
James and Al emphasize the likelihood that Trump will face legal action, and are joined by former NBA player and Senator from New Jersey Bill Bradley to look at the changes in US-Russian relat...
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126: Super Bowl Special from 2022-02-10T11:00
In this special Super Bowl episode, James and Al are joined by Tulane Law’s Gabe Feldman and Greg Cosell of NFL Films to break down the upcoming game, and give us the state of the sport– from ...
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125: SCOTUS With Walter Dellinger from 2022-02-03T11:00
James and Al tackle the latest COVID news and are joined by former Solicitor General and Duke Law School Dean Walter Dellinger to explore the state of the current SCOTUS, the effects of Justic...
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124: Ukraine with David Sanger from 2022-01-27T11:00
James and Al are joined by NYT’s White House and National Security Correspondent David Sanger to break down the danger that Russia’s Putin poses to Ukraine and other former Soviet states in Eu...
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123: Sherrilyn Ifill&Michael Waldman from 2022-01-20T11:00
James and Al are joined by legal legends Sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and President of the Brennan Center for Justice Michael Waldman for a discussion about the ...
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122: Molly Jong-Fast from 2022-01-13T11:00
James and Al give out some well deserved awards and are joined by author and cultural icon Molly Jong-Fast for a wide ranging conversation about her career and current events. In it, they cove...
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121: 1/6 with Rep. Jamie Raskin from 2022-01-06T11:00
James and Al welcome Congressman and member of the House Select Committee investigating the events of last January 6th, Jamie Raskin, for a discussion about handling loss and what truly happen...
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120: Happy New Year With Friends from 2021-12-30T11:00
Al and James are joined by top experts from the fields of journalism, economics, entertainment, medicine, and law, featuring Jill Abramson, Roger Altman, George Stevens, Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a...
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119: RETRO: In memory of Harry Reid from 2021-12-29T06:34:34
In memory of Harry Reid, here is the episode we recorded with him earlier in May 2021
James and Al sit with Former Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss Senate strategy and UFOs, with... Listen
James and Al sit with Former Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss Senate strategy and UFOs, with... Listen
118: Holiday Spirit from 2021-12-23T11:00
In this special holiday themed episode James and Al take on Joe Manchin’s sabotage of the Build Back Better Bill, defend Joe Biden and his first year of impressive accomplishments, and point t...
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117: Omicron Is Here from 2021-12-16T11:00
James and Al are joined by Massachusetts General Hospital critical care and pediatric surgeon, Dr. Cornelia Griggs for an examination of the current state of the pandemic, and what the newest ...
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116: PHD In White-Trashology from 2021-12-09T11:00
James and Al are joined by author and Atlantic columnist Barton Gellman for a hard look at the threats to our democracy posed by the events of 1/6. Is there a need for infiltration by law enf...
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115: Remembering Pearl Harbor with Craig Symonds from 2021-12-02T11:00
A week out from the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, James and Al are joined by U.S. Naval Academy Professor and author of “World War 2 At Sea” to examine the ...
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114: John Feinstein from 2021-11-25T11:00
In this Thanksgiving episode, James and Al are joined by sports journalist and author of “Raise A Fist, Take A Knee” John Feinsten to talk about the ongoing race issues in sports and how playe...
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113: Rep. Dan Crenshaw “Jellybeans in a turd” from 2021-11-18T11:00
James and Al are joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas for a wide ranging talk about the philosophical differences that define the two parties and how the legacy of Trump influences Republicans...
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112: Danny Meyer from 2021-11-11T11:00
James and Al reflect on the recent elections and emphasize the need for Democrats to sell their policies in addition to governing. Then, they sit down with CEO of Union Square Hospitality Gro...
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111: Senator Angus King from 2021-11-04T10:00
James and Al celebrate the diversity of winners in the 11/2 election, mourn Virginia and examine where McAuliffe went wrong. Then, they are joined by Senator Angus King (I) of Maine to look a...
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110: Rep. Liz Cheney from 2021-10-28T10:00
James and Al are joined by Wyoming’s Congressional Rep. Liz Cheney to examine the events of 1/6 and how the investigation is being conducted, the need for Republicans to focus on principles ov...
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109: Rt Hon. Tony Blair from 2021-10-21T10:00
James and Al are joined by former U.K Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the challenges faced by democracies around the world. From terror, to the Afghan War, rising illiberalism, the chang...
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108: Paul Begala from 2021-10-14T10:00
James and Al are joined by Democratic campaign mastermind Paul Begala for his take on Texas politics and how liberals can start to regain ground there going into 2022. Then, they look at ways...
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107: Dems working it out ? from 2021-10-07T10:03
With the budget and debt ceiling votes sending the Democratic party into disarray, James and Al convene the Politics War Room to discuss the importance of mending the intraparty schism and usi...
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106: Barney Frank from 2021-09-30T10:00
James and Al are joined by Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, congressman Barney Frank, for an in depth look at the current budget negotiations and the thinking motivating its key p...
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105: Emily Bazelon&David Wessel from 2021-09-23T10:00
James and Al are joined by David Wessel of the Brookings Institution to break down the challenges posed to our country by the debt ceiling, a stalled budget, and the real estate crisis in Chin...
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104: Prof. Joseph Ellis from 2021-09-16T10:00
James and Al are joined by American historian Joseph Ellis for a deep dive into the politics, people and passions that set off the American Revolution on both sides of the Atlantic. How deepl...
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103: WORTH: Ken Feinberg&Camille Biros from 2021-09-09T10:00
James and Al examine the legacy of September 11th by welcoming the Special Master of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, Ken Feinberg, and his law partner Camille Biros. Portrayed in the Netf...
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102: Election Experts - Kristen Soltis Anderson&Amy Walter from 2021-09-02T10:00
James and Al bring on Echelon Insights founding partner, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and the editor of the Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, to discuss polling and how it influences strategy. T...
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101: Afghanistan with Ed Luce&Vali Nasr from 2021-08-26T10:00
With the Afghanistan pull out looking more disastrous by the day, James and Al bring on John Hopkins Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies, Vali Nasr, and US Editor of the...
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100: EPISODE 100 !!!! - Professor Craig Symonds from 2021-08-19T10:00
In the wake of the chaos in Afghanistan, James and Al take on the leaders who contributed to the disaster that our country and the Middle East are facing. Then they bring on Professor Emeritu...
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99: DeSantis Is A Giant Asshole also Donald McNeil discusses COVID from 2021-08-12T10:00
In their 100th episode, James and Al bring on veteran of the New York Times, Donald McNeil, for a look at what’s next for us during the pandemic now that the Delta variant is raging in hot spo...
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98: Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) from 2021-08-05T22:39:36
James and Al bring on Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) for a wide ranging conversation about how we can defend the Capitol, protect our most cherished institutions, and finally put a...
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97: Professor Randall Kennedy from 2021-07-29T10:00
James and Al are joined by Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy to look at the Democratic Party’s best strategies for approaching issues of race, policing and criminal justice. Will they be ...
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96: Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman from 2021-07-22T10:00
James and Al welcome Fmr. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman to the War Room to find out what’s next for our recovering economy and how we stack up against our global competitors. Are ...
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95: Michael C Bender from 2021-07-15T10:00
James and Al bring on Wall Street Journal White House reporter and author of “Frankly We Did Win This Election”, Michael Bender for a look at how this administration compares to the l...
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94: Admiral James Stavridis, Fmr Supreme Nato Commander from 2021-07-08T10:00
James and Al welcome former Supreme Nato Commander, Admiral James Stavridis for a discussion about our military readiness and how to build a secure future for the country and the world-- becau...
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93: Mayor Phillip Levine from 2021-07-01T10:00
James and Al welcome former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine for a discussion about our failing infrastructure, what our politicians need to do, and how Democrats can win over a Florida that se...
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92: Penis talk, Brett Kavanagh with Jackie Calmes and Tucker Carlson with Ben Smith from 2021-06-24T10:00
James and Al are joined by Ben Smith of the NYT and LA Times editor Jackie Calmes for a deep dive into the transformation of the media and the Republican party during the last election and ove...
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91: Andy Slavitt and Bill Leonard from 2021-06-17T10:00
James and Al welcome religious historian Bill Leonard and Biden’s former Senior Advisor for COVID Response, Listen
90: Coach Pete Carroll&Audrey Cavenecia from 2021-06-10T10:00
James and Al welcome coaching legend Pete Carroll and co-host of his Listen
89: Alex Gibney: Crime Of The Century from 2021-06-03T10:00
88: Fmr. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid from 2021-05-27T10:00
With UFOs being reported and recorded across the country, James and Al welcome Fmr. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to get his take on the possible threat and why there’s been no disclosure....
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87: Sphincter Hall of Fame from 2021-05-20T10:00
Al and James are joined by Princeton historian Julian Zelizer to look at the evolution of the Republican Party from a party ...
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86: David Leonhardt from 2021-05-13T10:00
David Leonhardt of the New York Times sits down with James and Al to discuss how we can start moving our country forward after the Covid Pandemic and Trump era. Is it time to start lifting th...
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85: Michael Waldman from 2021-05-06T10:00
With Trump back in the news and Derek Chauvin recently convicted, James and Al bring on the President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice Listen
84: Zach Carter and Evan Osnos from 2021-04-29T10:00
As the Biden Administration continues to build support and consolidate its hold on the ship of state, James and Al are joined by John Maynard Keynes expert and author Listen
83: Jim Gerstein&Phil Klay from 2021-04-22T09:00
82: Our Towns, w/ Deb&James Fallows, Jeanne Jordan&Steven Ascher from 2021-04-15T10:00
81: Manchin, Gaetz and James's famous tuna sandwich recipe from 2021-04-08T19:00
Al and James argue against the voter law in Georgia and don’t pull any punches about the allegations facing Matt Gaetz. They also discuss the role Joe Manchin has to play in the Senate, and w...
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80: From G. Gordon Liddy to Matt Gaetz from 2021-04-01T01:40
James and Al try to figure out what the heck is wrong with the Republican party, from G. Gordon Liddy on to Rep. Matt Gaetz. What gives? If their party doesn’t get its act together soon, the...
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79: Ron Brownstein&John Feinstein from 2021-03-25T03:30:05
James and Al get fired up for some March Madness with John Feinstein-- taking a look at what’s best for the sport and the NCAA. Better check ...
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78: Dr Sean Carroll from 2021-03-17T22:15
With our future seeming more unpredictable by the year, James and Al invite theoretical physicist and host of the Mindscape Podcast, Dr Sean Carroll<...
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77: Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule&Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu from 2021-03-10T22:00
James and Al host Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule for a deep dive into the residual myths surrounding Robert E. Lee and the confederacy, as well ...
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77: Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule&Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu from 2021-03-10T22:00
James and Al host Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule for a deep dive into the residual myths surrounding Robert E. Lee and the confederacy, as well ...
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76: Amanda Carpenter from 2021-03-03T23:30
Is the GOP on the short bumpy road to irrelevance? James and Al bring on strategist, author, and Bulwark contributor Amanda Carpenter...
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75: Rep. Colin Allred from 2021-02-25T00:00
With Texas in turmoil after facing down a disastrous ice storm and Ted Cruz caught making a run for the sun, Al and James welcome Congressman Colin Allred
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74: Jane Fonda from 2021-02-18T00:00
With our nation buffeted by everything from climate change to Covid, James and Al are joined by the incomparable activist and actress Jane Fonda fin...
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73: Senator Doug Jones from 2021-02-10T21:45
With the impeachment process ongoing and President Biden scrambling to right the wayward ship of state, Senator Doug Jones of Alabama joins James an...
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72: Laurie Garrett&Greg Cosell from 2021-02-04T10:00
With Covid-19 raging across the country for a full year, James and Al are joined by Pulitzer prize winning author and journalist Laurie Garrett...
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71: Michael McFaul&David Folkenflik from 2021-01-28T01:30
70: Inauguration Day w/ Leon Panetta&Walter Dellinger from 2021-01-21T00:45
In spite of the mayhem at the Capitol, the inauguration of Joe Biden and the transfer of power went smoothly, and James and Al are beginning to feel some optimism about the next four years...i...
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69: Impeachment Day... again w/ Professor Kathleen Belew&Walter Pincus from 2021-01-14T00:45
With the Capitol garrisoned with troops and the passions of insurrection and the subsequent defense of the Union still cooling, Al and James examine the worrisome situation we find ourselves i...
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68: John Couvillon&Sec William Cohen from 2021-01-06T21:30
2021 already promises to be as crazy as 2020, and Al and James are ready to game things out for you in their Politics War Room. They’re joined on their first episode of the year by award winn...
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67: Joe Drape from 2020-12-30T21:00
With 2021 just around the corner, Al and James celebrate our scientists and first responders, and give us the inside scoop on who has power in the Democratic congress. Then they’re joined by a...
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66: David Sanger, Mary Matalin&Judy Woodruff from 2020-12-23T21:00
Al and James welcome The New York Times National Security Correspondent David Sanger to analyze the recent Russian cyber attacks on our cou...
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65: Ron Brownstein from 2020-12-16T21:30
Texas and Trump have been rejected by the Supreme Court and things are starting to look like President-Elect Biden will sail smoothly into his inauguration. Al and James discuss their suppor...
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64: Tim O’Brien&John Barry from 2020-12-09T21:30
President Elect Biden’s cabinet is beginning to fill up, and James and Al have a lot to say on the subject. And if the party wants to win both seats in the Georgia Senate run-offs, they would...
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63: Senator Chris Dodd&Stephen Fowler from 2020-12-02T21:30
It’s the election that never seems to end, but with President-Elect Biden putting together a cabinet and Trump’s legal challenges floundering across the country, Al and James are looking ahead...
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62: Bill Kristol&Evan Osnos from 2020-11-25T23:00
The Biden era is finally beginning, and his cabinet and prospective agenda are already exciting people across the political spectrum. Al and James are fired up, and talk to political maven
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61: Shane Harris&Chris Huttman from 2020-11-19T00:00
As we get further from the election, it’s time for Biden to start putting together a cabinet. Al and James take a look at how it might look and what to expect in the early days of a Biden-Har...
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60: Ed Luce&Tom Edsall from 2020-11-11T20:30
With Biden the presumptive President-Elect, James and Al take a moment to celebrate the win, despite wishing that the Democratic party had worked harder on its messaging. They’re joined by
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59: In Limbo: Paul Begala, Jill Abramson, Tara Setmayer&Cass Sunstein from 2020-11-05T01:00
James and Al break down election law and court challenges with Cass Sunstein before being ...
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58: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Live Stream 'Election 2020 from 2020-11-02T17:00
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57: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer&Sen. Bob Casey from 2020-10-29T01:00
James and Al are joined by two political giants from critical swing states - Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania and Listen
56: Sarah Silverman and Michael McDonald from 2020-10-22T01:00
Sarah Silverman is excited about the Biden campaign, but worries that...
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55: Dr. Richard Murray on Taking Texas and Fred Wertheimer on the Influence of Dark Money from 2020-10-15T01:00
With only weeks to go, gigantic sums of campaign cash have washed over the electoral landscape, but when the country is this polarized does money still talk? James and Al are starting to beco...
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54: Andrew Weissman on Trump's criminality and Kathleen Belew on the hidden threat of white supremacy from 2020-10-08T01:00
The President and his team have been infected with the Coronavirus, giving new significance to the phrase October Surprise. But even though James and Al think an electoral blow out is coming,...
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53: Ben Ginsberg and Mayor Michael Coleman: James Carville and Al Hunt Discuss the Debate and the State of the Election from 2020-10-01T02:20
The first presidential debate is over and James and Al declare Joe Biden the clear winner. Following favorable post-debate coverage across the platforms, and with mail-in ballot use breaking r...
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52: Sen. Cory Booker on the Battle for the Supreme Court and Sean McElwee on the Strength of Progressive Democrats from 2020-09-23T23:15
With the election only 6 weeks away and Democrats confronted with a surprise conservative Supreme Court nomination, worries are rising about the strength of Biden’s candidacy. Listen
51: James and Deborah Fallows on Trump's Alternate Reality and the Concerns of Small Town America from 2020-09-18T22:00
A major contributing factor to Trump's success in 2016 was his love-hate relationship with the mainstream media. Whether it was giving the then-candidate a disproportionate amount of free pres...
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50: Sen. Timothy E. Wirth on protecting our Republic, and Joseph Serna on the Toll of California's Wildfires from 2020-09-16T22:45
Whether you’re convinced that nothing stands between Trump and another four years in the White House, or you manage to keep faith in the hope Biden’s campaign provides, it behooves all of us t...
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49: Andrew Bacevich on the Future of Foreign Policy, Michael McDonald on Florida's Fate and Billy Begala on Trump's Texas Titanic from 2020-09-10T02:34:11
While Trump's outrageous behavior may still shock some, there are plenty of the most savvy and seasoned political veterans who see him for what he really is: a desperate charlatan who is capable...
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48: Conor Lamb on Biden's Everyman Appeal and Rashawn Ray on the Aftershock of Kenosha from 2020-09-03T01:52:18
Any opponent of Donald Trump has their work cut out for them, as his use of disinformation, dishonesty and disorder are unprecedented. So the U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 17th congres...
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47: Charlie Cook handicaps the Presidential race post-convention from 2020-08-29T01:02:37
Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report handicaps the Presidential race coming out of the conventions as B...
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46: Senator Jeff Flake Denounces Trumpism and Jerry Seib on How Reagan Led to Trump from 2020-08-27T04:56:14
Senator Jeff Flake separates Conservatism from Trumpism seeking to reclaim the soul of the Republican Party while Wall Street Journal Executive Washin...
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44: Senator Michael Bennet on Russian Collusion, Corruption within the Trump Administration, and the future of our Nation from 2020-08-21T22:32:21
Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, reflects on the Committee’s bipartisan report on Russia's interference in our elections, the US Government's resp...
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43: House Majority Whip James Clyburn champions his bill to save the US Post Office and America's right to vote-by-mail from 2020-08-20T05:25:48
House Majority Whip James Clyburn champions the House bill to save the Post Office securing American's right to vote-by-mail. The Democratic Congressman from South Carolina discusses the races i...
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42: Ben Wikler on the Realities of a Virtual Convention and Dan Mathews on America's Relationship with the Elderly from 2020-08-13T03:47:56
COVID-19 has changed the landscape of American politics in countless ways. The logistics of the November election leave a lot of questions lingering in the air. However, the chair of the Democra...
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41: Geoff Garin on Truth in Polling and Jim Tankersley on the Slow Demise of America's Middle Class from 2020-08-05T22:08:38
The specter of 2016 still looms in the minds of Democrats everywhere, creating no small amount of fear and uncertainty about what might happen come November. But while caution may prove prudent,...
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40: Kelly Burton and Jessica Post on Bottom-of-the-Ballot Battles and Seth A. Richardson on Corruption in Ohio from 2020-07-29T22:28:07
With all eyes on Trump v. Biden , it can be easy to forget that there's a lot more at stake this November than just the presidency. Even congressional races may finally be getting the attention ...
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39: Julian Zelizer and Thomas Patterson on the Modern History of the GOP from 2020-07-23T01:36:58
Much of the blame for the sad state of affairs the United States is facing gets heaped at the feet of Donald J. Trump. But while a fair amount of guilt should be borne by his contemporary enable...
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38: Lisa Remy on the Safest Path to Schools Reopening and Ben Sheehan on the Contents of the Constitution from 2020-07-16T02:01:05
While the coronavirus creates chaos and uncertainty in every sector, there are few things as vital to both the immediate and distant future of the United States as the country's education system...
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37: David Paul Kuhn and Stan Greenberg on Democrats' Alienation of White Working-Class Voters from 2020-07-09T03:15:06
The Hard Hat Riot of 1970 may have lost some of its historical importance in the eyes of everyone but the most astute modern day political operatives. But author Listen
36: James Lankford on the State of Lincoln's Party and Matt Bai on the Truth about Trumpism from 2020-07-02T01:50:56
The prevailing belief of the day may be that the Republican Party has sold its soul to the devil and a Democratic victory in November is America's only hope for salvation. But Oklahoma Senator <...
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35: Walter Dellinger on the Eroding Justice Department and Keith Mason and Paul Begala on the Odds of Texas and Georgia Going Blue from 2020-06-25T01:30:50
The Supreme Court has dealt powerful blows to the Trump agenda in recent days, protecting DACA recipients' status and upholding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals. Duke Univer...
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34: Howard W. French on Race and the Media, and Ron Brownstein on Shifts in the Electorate from 2020-06-17T22:31:59
There is no doubt that footage of George Floyd's death at the hands of four Minneapolis police officer is as shocking as it is damning of the American criminal justice system. But it is far from...
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33: Timothy L. O'Brien on the Methodology and Madness of Trump from 2020-06-11T03:34:10
Few people have as deep and intimate an understanding of who Donald Trump is as a person as Bloomberg Opinion executive editor Timothy L. O'Brien. Not o...
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32: David Harris on Essential Police Reforms from 2020-06-03T22:18:58
Yet another death of an African American man at the hand's of the police has lead to demonstrations across United States and around the world. People are yet again demanding greater accountabili...
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31: Charlie Sykes and Tim Miller on the Fight for the Soul of the Republican Party and Ron Chernow on the Truth about Ulysses Grant from 2020-05-28T04:00:35
How has the Republican party fallen so far from grace? Is the rise of Trumpism the cause of this rapid decline, or a symptom of the party leadership's disconnection from its base? What does the ...
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30: David Wessel on the Unpredictability of the Current Economy from 2020-05-21T04:13:15
To many Americans, the economy is mystery. Normal market trends and fiscal policy aside, though, the coronavirus pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge for understanding how the country mi...
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29: Norman Pearlstine on Journalism During a Global Crisis and Jung H. Pak on the Real Power of North Korea from 2020-05-14T01:47:28
Balanced, accurate and informative journalism is possibly more important now than it ever has been. Yet with financial limitations and logistical nightmares a plenty, publishing the most importa...
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28: Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue on Marriage Lessons from Quarantine from 2020-05-07T03:29:10
While facing the global pandemic on your own might seem frightening and difficult, going through this one-of-a-kind crisis with a partner does still present its own challenges. How does one keep...
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27: Drew Faust on Dignity and Death in the COVID Era and John Feinstein on the Sports World's Pandemic Response from 2020-04-30T01:56:24
The grim toll of the coronavirus pandemic is a reality many Americans have come face-to-face with in recent months. And with the number of COVID-19 related deaths rising daily, it can be difficu...
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26: John R. Allen on The Readiness of the U.S. Military During the Pandemic from 2020-04-23T07:00
If the title of president of the Brookings Institution isn't impressive. enough, John R. Allen has plenty on his resume to raise you...
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25: Madeleine Albright on America's Role as a Global Leader from 2020-04-16T03:30:20
From Secretary of State to Ambassador to the United Nations, Madeleine Albright has been a major player on the world s...
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24: Michael Tackett Talks Going Toe-to-Toe with Trump and Joanne Lipman Illuminates A Hidden Healthcare Crisis from 2020-04-09T07:00
Associated Press Deputy Bureau Chief for all White House, Congressional and political coverage Mic...
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23: Journalist David Shribman Juxtaposes Canada's Coronavirus Response With The United States' Efforts from 2020-04-02T07:00
As a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Shribman<...
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22: Author Deborah Fallows and Journalist James Fallows Examine the Pandemic's Effect on Small Town America from 2020-03-26T07:00
Author Deborah Fallows and journalist James Fallows spen...
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21: Stephanie Cutter Discusses Joe Biden's Next Moves and Dr. Zeke Emanuel Explains the Scope of the Coronavirus from 2020-03-19T07:00
Political consultant Stephanie Cutter (former Deputy Campaign Manager for Obama 2012) weighs in on how Joe Biden can gracefully accept Bernie S...
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20: John Barry Compares the Coronavirus to the 1918 Spanish Flu from 2020-03-12T07:00
Historian and author John Barry ("The Great Influenza") draws comparisons between the follies of Woodrow Wilson's handling of the of the major flu outbre...
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18: James Carville Super Tuesday Wrap Up and Roger Altman on the Economy from 2020-03-05T08:00
James Carville and Al Hunt analyze Joe Biden's super Super Tuesday taking the delegate lead over Bernie...
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18: Antjuan Seawright on South Carolina and Amy Dacey on Possible Brokered Convention from 2020-02-27T08:00
Blueprint Strategies founder and CEO Antjuan Seawright shares insight on the debate...
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17: Jon Ralston on Nevada and Ruy Teixeira on Ideological Motivations from 2020-02-19T22:37
Nevada debate moderator Jon Ralston from The Nevada Independent discusses Bloom...
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16: Governor Terry McAuliffe and Jeff Berman from 2020-02-13T09:00
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe talks election politics postulating that Michael Bloomberg could take Virgnia. James and Al borrow time from Tom Steyer's senior advisor Geoff Berman to ...
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15: Ann Selzer on Iowa and The Fate of the Democratic Party from 2020-02-06T08:00
Pollster Ann Selzer explains what happened in Iowa. James Carville proposes we let Nancy Pelosi pick the Democratic nominee. Christy 'Numbers' Harvey highlights the lowlights with the White Hous...
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14: Impeachment Trial in the Senate Analysis from James Carville and Al Hunt from 2020-02-01T22:07:10
James Carville and Al Hunt dissect the President's Impeachment trial in the Senate excluding witnesses of...
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13: Former White House legal counsel Greg Craig compares Trump's impeachment defense to Clinton's and Jim Dunnam breaks down Trump's legal defense team member Ken Starr from 2020-01-23T08:00
Former White House Counsel Greg Craig shares stories from the 1990s comparing the legal defense he helped craft for Bill Clinton to Trump's impeachment. Texas State Representative Jim Dunnam she...
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12: Jonathan Martin on Democratic Debate and LSU's Epic Football Season from 2020-01-16T11:00
New York Times National Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin joins James and Al to breakdow...
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11: Trump Plays the War Card and Michael Gartner on the Iowa Caucuses from 2020-01-09T08:00
James Carville and Al Hunt discuss the President's smokescreen assassination of Iranian General Soleimani to distract from impeachment and the indictment of Bibi Netanyahu leading up to the Isra...
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9: Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin from 2019-12-24T08:00
Judy Woodruff and Mary Matalin join their husbands Al Hunt and James Carville, respectively, on 'The Better Halves' Holiday Episode. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the 2020 Politics War...
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8: Former Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen on Impeachment from 2019-12-19T08:00
Former Secretary of Defense and Senator (R-Maine) Bill Cohen brings his experience from the impeachment of President Nixon to evaluate the President's actions as offenses clearly warranting impe...
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7: Jill Abramson on the Media's Coverage of Impeachment from 2019-12-12T08:00
Jill Abramson is the former Executive Editor of The New York Times and the author of Listen
6: Kamala Harris Bows Out and Walter Dellinger Talks Impeachment from 2019-12-05T08:00
Impeachment scholar Walter Dellinger explains the difference between a crime and the impeachable offenses committed by this President. Listen
5: Roger Altman on the Economy and The Fall of Rudy Giuliani from 2019-11-28T08:00
Roger Altman, CEO of Evercore and former Deputy and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, explains why the tax bill was a bust for Amer...
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4: Pollster Ann Selzer on the Pete Buttigieg Surge from 2019-11-21T09:00
The foremost respected expert on polling Ann Selzer enters the War Room to discuss the latest Listen
3: Elizabeth Warren Rejects the War Room and Ed Luce dissects Brexit from 2019-11-13T08:00
Al Hunt and James Carville talk impeachment and respond to Elizabeth Warren's Listen
2: Election 2020 presented by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette&Highmark from 2019-11-07T06:37
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Executive Editor Emeritus David Shribman moderates a panel with our hosts Al Hunt and James Carvill...
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1: Nancy Pelosi - Charlie Cook - Tom Edsall from 2019-11-03T04:06:04
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi joins James & Al in...
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Nancy Pelosi Preview - Listen Sunday! from 2019-11-01T10:00
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks to James Carville and Al Hunt in her first interview following the big vote to move forward with the Impeachment Inquiry. Listen to the full interview th...
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The War Room is coming in November! from 2019-10-20T23:44:31
James Carville and Al Hunt go deep into the politics of impeachment and the 2020 US Presidential Election.
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