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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Stephen Miller’s continued efforts to cast Democrats as terrorists.Then Senator Chris Murphy details how Democrats are fighting back against Trump’s aggressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the Trump administration’s refusal to release job statistics. MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff details the implications of ICE indiscriminately raiding Americans’ homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines President Trump’s mental decline. Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold details his blockbuster reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s emails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines the government shutdown. The Onion editor Ben Collins details how fear of Trump’s retribution shut down his new mockumentary Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the impending government shutdown.Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden details his new book The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s fast-paced authoritarianism. The New York Times’ Jonathan Mahler details his powerful story on the Trump administration cutting cancer research funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the distrust of the administration’s press during a horrific shooting. Congresswoman Haley Stevens details her run for the open Senate seat in Michigan.Plus, we have a bonus conversation with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer about the upcoming government shutdown showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark’s Tim Miller examines Trump’s disastrous speech at the UN. Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti details how some Democrats are floating the idea of running pro-life candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the insane accusations of bribery against Tom Homan.Then The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details how Trump’s reckless monetary policy is playing out on the world stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how to push back against Trump’s increasingly disturbing rule. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the chaos in MAGA World following the killing of Charlie Kirk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump’s immigration war is hurting our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsin Democrats Ben Wikler discusses how the Democratic Party effectively builds to counter the GOP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster report about JPMorgan Chase Co.'s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city.Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war.Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government.Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters.Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s authoritarian attack on John Bolton.California Governor Gavin Newsom details his redistricting response to Texas’s extreme gerrymander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines why Republicans are acting so irrationally. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s unpopular agenda.The Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome details the implications of tariffs on our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s authoritarian takeover of the nation’s capital.Journalist Jean Guerrero details her book Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the media’s role in letting Trump subvert the law.Author Jason Stanley details how to read Trump’s plays in the fascist playbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines America’s increasingly bleak times. Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor details what’s making Trump tick during his takeover of D.C.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how Democrats are dropping the ball in opposing Trump. Party Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder details how they’re fighting back against Greg Abbott’s gerrymander.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the idea of America giving Alaska to Russia and other political madness. Osita Nwanevu details his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Substack’s Ken Klippenstein examines the time the FBI paid him a visit. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details their new report on how Trump is trying to rig the midterms with a number of extreme proposals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines the death of the Voting Rights Act and how it has shaped our politics today. The Economist’s Mike Bird details how Trump’s tariffs are shaking out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines why Democrats attack their best messengers.NDRC President John Bisognano details Texas’s extreme gerrymandering plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the cracks in loyalty to Trump.Alvaro Bedoya, recently fired from the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump, details the implications of the commission now serving Trump’s interests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politico’s Zack Stanton examines Trump’s tantrum after receiving poor job numbers. Tulane’s Brian Edwards details how American “soft power” has influenced the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the right’s playbook for silencing left-wing media.Congressman Greg Casar details Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme Texas redistricting map and a whole new level of gerrymandering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s constant Epstein flubs.Texas State Representative James Talarico details how Democrats can communicate with voters like humans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s Justice Department engaging with Ghislaine Maxwell.Brendan Duke from the Center on Budget details how tariffs are affecting our economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines how Trump is trying to maneuver out of the mess he’s in.Director Ari Aster details his new movie Eddington and the politics surrounding it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal maneuvers to keep the Epstein files a secret.Strength In Numbers Substack author G. Elliot Morris details new polling showing how unpopular Trump’s actions as president are with independents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s second administration is failing.Congressman Robert Garcia details Congress being sent home to prevent the Epstein files from being released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s failure to divert attention from his Epstein ties.Author Tim Weiner details his new book The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the continued fallout for the GOP as Trump tries to cover up his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details the GOP’s rescission package cuts and the effects they’ll have on the American people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines how Trump’s economic chaos is affecting the markets.Congressman Jared Moskowitz details the effects of the Big Bullshit Bill and the GOP twisting themselves in knots over the Trump–Epstein cover-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the final fallout from the latest Supreme Court rulings.The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the extreme levels of cope coming from MAGA World as they twist themselves in knots over the Epstein client list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump is facing backlash from his base over the Epstein client list cover-up. Then we'll talk to director Eva Orner about her new film Surviving Ohio State, which explores the horrors Jim Jordan oversaw during his time at the university.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ProPublica’s Megan Rose details how the FDA is failing to properly police generic drugs in your medicine cabinet. Wired’s Steven Levy examines the big tech executives now working within the U.S. Army.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.