Episódios

  • Trump Tells Us Why He Won't Call Elon
    Jun 6 2025
    First: We have brand new reporting on one of the most epic and heated breakups in the history of politics. Dana spoke to President Trump this morning about why he has no plans to call his former first buddy Elon. Plus: Will this big, not-so-beautiful breakup help or hurt Trump's massive tax and spending bill? We're watching the signals today on Capitol Hill, where Republicans feel stuck in the middle of a billionaire's brawl. And: Attempting a Sunshine State switcheroo, Republican congressman David Jolly talks about his bid to become the first Democrat in three decades to lead what is now ruby red Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 minutos
  • A Bromance Unravels
    Jun 5 2025
    Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's remarks at a White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It's been a busy day for Trump, who spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and made his first public remarks about Elon Musk after the Tesla founder blasted the president's "big beautiful bill." To no one's surprise, Trump is "disappointed" in his former DOGE bro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 minutos
  • A Chorus of Complaints
    Jun 4 2025
    First: Moderates, MAGA hardliners, even first buddy Elon Musk are attacking President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill just as a brand new congressional report on its price tag complicates the president's pitch. Plus: We have new reporting on the House GOP push to launch new investigations into the Biden family. And: Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's erasing the name of a gay rights pioneer off a Navy ship be the start of a fleet-wide overhaul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 minutos
  • Pumping Up the Pressure
    Jun 3 2025
    First: President Trump is working the phones and his beloved Truth Social account, trying to persuade skeptical Senate Republicans to fall in line behind his mega bill to cut taxes and slash spending. But he's giving them a deadline that sounds almost impossible to meet. Plus: Sources tell CNN that the president is complaining that the Supreme Court justices he nominated aren't fully supporting his agenda. We have new reporting on why much of the fury has zeroed in on Amy Coney Barrett. And: How can Democrats persuade voters to trust them again with power? Jon Lovett of Pod Save America and Sarah Longwell of the Bulwark have a few ideas, and they're never shy about sharing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 minutos
  • Gripped by Hate
    Jun 2 2025
    First: The FBI is investigating a horrifying attack on Jews in Colorado as a terror attack after a man allegedly screaming "Free Palestine!" set people on fire who were marching to support the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. Plus: Tim Walz says Democrats still licking their wounds need to take a page from the Trump playbook by getting "a little meaner." And: America's extreme weather command centers have been gutted by deep DOGE budget cuts. Will it leave the public in danger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 minutos
  • Trump's Lightning-Fast Approach Hits Major Speed Bumps
    Jun 2 2025
    First: Reality check. President Trump pops off, as he fends off checks on his power. And as Republicans get an earful, are more cuts coming? And: Digging out. As Democrats look to 2028, a brand new CNN poll this hour on the challenges ahead. And as a blue state shifts towards Trump, what is the winning path for Democrats? We're live with Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who's running for governor. Plus: Whiplash. Are RFK Jr.'s personal views impacting your access to health care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 minutos
  • Checks and Imbalances
    May 30 2025
    First: President Trump launches an all-out attack on the judiciary branch for ruling against his policies on the same day the Supreme Court hands his administration a win. We have brand new reaction from a top Trump adviser Plus: The White House is blaming "formatting issues" after the Make America Healthy Again team released a report on children's well being citing studies that don't exist. And: Why can't the American people vote on having a military parade that will cost more than $40 million? That is one of many questions that our audience asked that we try to answer in today's show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 minutos
  • Caps, Gowns and a Gavel
    May 29 2025
    First: We're following the collision of Harvard's graduation and a key court case in President Trump's spiraling war with the country's oldest university. We'll tell you what the judge just decided. Plus: The Trump Administration is claiming Americans are "living under a judicial tyranny" after a panel of federal judges ruled the president overstepped when issuing most of his sweeping tariffs. And: Elon Musk is hanging up the chainsaw after a tumultuous 128 days attempting to gut the federal government. A journalist digging into the DOGE receipts joins us to report what the richest man in the world is leaving behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 minutos