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  • 326: The Ides of September with Ron Brownstein

    326: The Ides of September with Ron Brownstein
    Sep 4 2025
    James and Al lay out the state of the country as we get further away from the 2024 election, weigh the impact of the potential government shutdown, and investigate the implications of the ongoing Epstein scandal. Then, they welcome esteemed journalist Ron Brownstein to game out how the Democrats can revitalize the party, explain the need for centrism, and how to stop the progress of authoritarianism under Trump. They also discuss how Democrats can move beyond the hot topics on social media to win voters by focusing on the issues that impact voters in their everyday lives.

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    Ron Brownstein: Twitter | The Atlantic | National Journal | Author of “Rock Me On The Water”

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    1 hora e 19 minutos
  • 325: Hoist The Jolly Roger with Rahm Emanuel & Rob Sand

    325: Hoist The Jolly Roger with Rahm Emanuel & Rob Sand
    Aug 28 2025
    James and Al dissect the lawlessness of the Trump administration and welcome former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. They discuss the role that government plays in law enforcement, explain the differences between Republicans and Democrats, lay out where he disagrees, and explain his approach to politics and governance. Then, they are joined by IA gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand to explain the exciting surge in how Democrats are polling, how he plans on revitalizing the party’s appeal in the mid-west, and the importance of responsiveness and transparency in politics.

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    Rahm Emanuel: Twitter | FaceBook | BlueSky | Mayor Rahm Archive

    Rob Sand: Twitter | Campaign Website | Auditor.Iowa.gov | FaceBook
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    1 hora e 27 minutos
  • 324: Defeating Putin & Winning At Home

    324: Defeating Putin & Winning At Home
    Aug 21 2025
    James and Al sound the alarm over the damage MAGA is causing to the economy and lay out how Trump’s tax policies will hurt the working class. Then, they welcome the NYT’s David Sanger to discuss the rapidly shifting situation in Ukraine in the aftermath of Trump’s meeting with Putin and look at the long-ranging implications the resolution of the war has on international security and our European allies. They also speak with IA Rep. Josh Turek about the issues and tactics that can win in his state and beyond, focusing on common-sense solutions to the problems facing our healthcare system and how to step up and support rural communities.

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    David Sanger: Twitter | The New York Times | Harvard Kennedy School | Author

    Rep. Josh Turek: Twitter | Website | Iowa.gov | Team USA

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    1 hora e 25 minutos
  • 323: War & Crime with Craig Symonds

    323: War & Crime with Craig Symonds
    Aug 14 2025
    James and Al castigate Trump for his attempt to militarize the Capitol, and call out his false claims about crime, and discuss how Democrats can make it a winning issue when the numbers are in their favor. Then, they look ahead to upcoming elections before welcoming military historian Craig Symonds. In the wake of Al’s trip to Normandy, Craig and Al celebrate V-J Day, review the strategy that won the war, weigh the pros and cons of using the atomic bomb, explaining the difference between conventional and nuclear conflict, and call out the danger Trump poses to military education.

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    Craig Symonds: U.S. Naval Academy | Audible | Author of Many Books

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    1 hora e 27 minutos
  • 322: Trump’s Plunging Polls with Professor Alexander Theodoridis

    322: Trump’s Plunging Polls with Professor Alexander Theodoridis
    Aug 7 2025
    James and Al break down the redistricting battle being led by Texas and explore what it means for upcoming elections. Then, they look at the political effects of the ongoing Epstein scandal, declining crime rates, and the perilous status of the judiciary in the face of an out-of-control executive branch before welcoming UMass Amherst Professor Alexander Theodoridis. Together, they lay out the reasons behind Trump’s plunging approval ratings, focusing on his overly harsh immigration policies, the durability of the gender divide, and what a future-focused strategy might look like.

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    Professor Alexander Theodoridis: Twitter | UMass Amherst | Website | Google Scholar

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    1 hora e 19 minutos
  • 321: The Epstein Conspiracy with Judd Legum

    321: The Epstein Conspiracy with Judd Legum
    Jul 31 2025
    James and Al emphasize the need to wield the terrible effects of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ against Republicans going forward, as well as the benefits of focusing on the economic peril of everyday Americans going into the midterms. Then, they welcome thought-leader Judd Legum to look at the continuing appeal of MAGA, Trump’s connection to Epstein, his grifts, and if he’ll be held to account. They also break down the massive grifts that the administration is running on the country and its followers and explore the role that journalists play in holding them to account.

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    Judd Legum: Twitter | Popular Information Substack | BlueSky | Threads

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    58 minutos
  • 320: A Real Alternative with Governor Wes Moore

    320: A Real Alternative with Governor Wes Moore
    Jul 24 2025
    James and Al welcome Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, to discuss the biggest issues plaguing our cities, including crime, immigration, and education– specifically looking at how we can make our cities safer, deliver on the country’s promise, and deliver results for future generations. Then, our hosts revisit the most toxic members of the Trump administration, respond to Hunter Biden’s call out of James, and look at the role of media in determining the our shared future. They also demand that the administration deals with the Epstein scanda and give the people the answers about Trump’s past that they deserve!

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    Governor Wes Moore: Twitter | Official Twitter | Website | Facebook | Instagram

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    1 hora e 8 minutos
  • 319: Who Is The Worst

    319: Who Is The Worst
    Jul 21 2025
    Albert Hunt and James Carville discuss the results of a survey identifying the most dangerous Trump appointees. They delve into the implications of their actions, particularly focusing on figures like Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Stephen Miller. The discussion also touches on the credibility of media outlets in reporting on these figures and their influence on American politics.
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    13 minutos