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Episodes
Stephanie Ruhle & Robinson Meyer
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW’s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump’s love of inflation.Heatmap’s Robinson Meyer joins us to discuss the growing opposi...
Hunter Biden & Alex Seitz-Wald
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Biden stops by to talk about Trump not getting hit hard enough in the press.The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss w...
Rick Wilson & Robert Faturechi
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump melting down on Meet the Press.ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi joins us to talk ...
Justin Wolfers & Steven Mazie
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to update us on Trump’s economy.The Economist’s Steven Mazie joins us to discuss the Sup...
Jim Acosta & Hugo Lowell
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s latest bumbling.Wired’s Hugo Lowell joins us to discuss what he&rsqu...
Charlie Sykes & Rosebud Baker
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump wanting out of Iran and his slush fund.Comedian Rosebud Baker joins us to discuss h...
Rick Wilson & Tom Moore
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump kneecapping JD Vance presidential aspirations. Then we'll talk to The Center For American ...
Katie Phang & Daniel Boguslaw
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Phang joins us to talk about her lawsuit to get more of the Epstein files released, as well as the latest in Trump’s vendetta against E. J...
Ali Velshi & Dave Weigel
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW’s Ali Velshi stops by to talk about Trump heading into another election year of picking bad candidates.Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins u...
Jeet Heer & Joanna Stern
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about Trump’s Vietnam problem in the Middle East.NBC News’ Joanna Stern joins us to discuss...
Rick Wilson & Ben Rhodes
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the latest chaos surrounding the Trump administration.Pod Save the World’s Ben Rhode...
Meredith Shiner, Andrew Weissmann & Theo Baker
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about our ungovernable Congress not governing.MSNOW’s Andrew Weissmann joins us to di...
Jim Acosta, Aaron Ford & Ian Shapiro
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s reckless spending.Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins us to discuss h...
Jennifer Welch & Rep. Jason Crow
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about how the swing voters who gave Trump a chance are now the most likely to have Trump rem...
Rick Wilson & Micah Lasher
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Senator Cassidy losing his seat and what it means for Trump’s support.Assemblyman Mi...
Charlie Sykes, Tom Steyer, Gabi Finlayson & Jackie Morgan
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump using the Iran war to enrich himself with stock tips.California gubernatorial candi...
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dan Osborn
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the Trump administration considering classifying Tucker Carlson as a terrorist.Nebraska Sen...
George Conway & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s deranged mental state.Michigan Democratic Se...
Rick WIlson & Rob Sand
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s golden calf. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand joins us to talk about his run...
Justin Wolfers & Shaughnessy Naughton
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Donald Trump’s continued demolition of the American economy.314 Action’s S...
Jim Acosta & Gov. Roy Cooper
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s unlawful aggression against his enemies. Former North Carolina Govern...
Mike Madrid & Kimberlé Crenshaw
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about Republicans seeming to have no plan to address Trump’s lack of popularity.Civil ...
Rick Wilson & Justice Anita Earls
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump trying to govern while being the most unpopular president of modern times. Just...
Mehdi Hasan & Matt Maasdam
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about the propaganda around political violence in America today.Matt Maasdam joins us to discuss his run fo...
Stephanie Ruhle & Bale Dalton
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW’s Steph Ruhle stops by to talk about what record-low consumer confidence is going to do to Donald Trump’s economy.Bale Dalton joins ...
Charlie Sykes & Jodi Kantor
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump using political capital for the stupidest reason possible.The New York Times’...
Rick Wilson & Mandela Barnes
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the ticking time bomb of Trump’s economy and the White House Correspondents’ D...
Sam Seder & Harry Litman
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about President Trump’s rapidly deteriorating health.Talking Feds’ Harry Litman joi...
Meredith Shiner & Michael Calderone
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about the enormous vibe shift in Congress.The Wrap’s Michael Calderone joins us to dis...
Jason Selvig & Shannon Bird
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about Tucker Carlson apologizing for his support of Trump. Former Colorado State Representati...
Rick Wilson & Gal Beckerman
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump getting thrown out of his own Situation Room.The Atlantic’s Gal Beckerman join...
Jim Acosta & Ben McKenzie
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s market manipulations.Actor and director Ben McKenzie joins us to discuss h...
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about JD Vance’s presidential aspirations slowly disappearing.Congressman Jared Moskowitz...
George Conway & Howard Polskin
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to keep his coalition together.The ...
Rick Wilson & Ed Fitzgerald
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump blocking the Strait of Hormuz and his other strategic blunders.Ed FitzGerald joins u...
Justin Wolfers & Bradley Onishi
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about consumer sentiment hitting its lowest level ever. Author Bradley Onishi joi...
Andy Levy & Skye Perryman
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy stops by to talk about MAGA’s anger at Trump over the chaos of the Iran war. Democracy Forward’s...
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Antonia Hitchens
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about bipartisan calls to invoke the 25th Amendment on Trump.The New Yorker’s Antonia Hitch...
Rick Wilson & Peter S. Canellos
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the escalation in Iran and how it’s affecting life in America. Politico’s Pete...
Jim Acosta & Theodore Schleifer
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the fallout from AG Pam Bondi getting fired.The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer...
Jason Selvig & Caroline Haskins
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about President Trump attending the Supreme Court’s deliberations on birthright citizenship....
Charlie Sykes & Josh Turek
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency.Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek jo...
Rick Wilson & Cameron McWhirter
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump sending 50,000 troops to the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal’s Cameron McW...
Ali Vitali & Shane Goldmacher
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS.The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republi...
Mike Madrid & Ezra Levin
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin...
Sam Seder & Dave Sirota
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota ...
Jim Acosta & Akhil Amar
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports.Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Suprem...
Jeet Heer & Will Sommer
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war.The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to ...
Rick Wilson, Jacob Rubashkin & Michael Waldman
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing.Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin ...
Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East.Bolts Magazin...
Rick Wilson & Rep. Melanie Stansbury
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him.Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us t...
Justin Wolfers & Gina Hinojosa
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy...
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ed Luce
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act.The Financial Times’ Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means ...
Charlie Sykes & Jena Griswold
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth’s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the D...
Rick Wilson & Doug Block Clark
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump finally having to fire officials in his administration. Pro Publica's Doug Bock...
Ali Velshi & Dave Weigel
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi stops by to talk about the “Epstein war.”Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the midterm battles he&r...
Jim Acosta & David Enrich
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files.We’ll also talk with The New...
Don Lemon & Sen. Tammy Baldwin
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Don Lemon Show’s Don Lemon stops by to talk about Trump’s admission that he has no plan for what to do in Iran.Wisconsin Senator Tammy...
Rick Wilson & Archie Hall
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s attempt to distract from continued scrutiny of the Epstein files by escalati...
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to convince the American people that up is down.The New Republic&rsq...
Harry Litman & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman stops by to discuss new details about the DOJ allegedly hiding a report concerning Trump’s alleged sexual inter...
George Conway & Rep. Robert Garcia
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s State of the Union address. Ranking Mem...
Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the DOJ deleting a file from the Epstein files detailing Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged...
Joyce Vance & Maria Farmer
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance stops by to talk about SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariff policy. Then Epstein victim Maria Farmer stops by ...
David Pakman & AG Raul Torrez
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The David Pakman Show’s David Pakman stops by to talk about Trump’s Epstein cover-up.Then we’ll speak with New Mexico Attorney Gener...
Charlie Sykes & Jon Meacham
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about CBS cowering to the FCC by refusing to air an interview with Texas Senate candidate James...
Rick Wilson & Bob Brooks
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the effect of the Epstein files on the MAGA coalition.Then we’ll talk to Bob Brooks ...
Eugene Daniels & Jason Leopold
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW’s Eugene Daniels stops by to talk about the impending government shutdown.Then we’ll speak with Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold abou...
Jim Acosta & Sam Wang
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to discuss Pam Bondi taking the stand to defend her handling of the Epstein files. Princeton&rsqu...
Evan Osnos & Asha Rangappa
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos stops by to talk about what the Epstein files say about our elites.Then we’ll speak with Yale’s Asha Ran...
Rick WIlson & Jonathan Blitzer
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the Trump administration’s attempt to cover up the murder of Renée Good. The...
Justin Wolfers & Julie K. Brown
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers joins us to talk about the increasingly worrying state of the U.S. economy. The Miami Herald&rsquo...
Emma Vigeland & Gov. Janet Mills
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Majority Report’s Emma Vigeland stops by to discuss Trump’s attempt to seize the election—and the pushback it’s getting fr...
Mehdi Hasan & Cait Conley
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about Trump’s latest plot to rig the midterms.Then we’ll speak with Cait Conley about her run i...
Rick Wilson & Christopher Mathias
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from the Epstein files and what Democratic wins in deep-red Texas mean for their midterm ...
George Conway & Kim Hardy
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway examines the arrest of Don Lemon and Trump’s further weaponization of the g...
Mary Trump & Gov. Kathy Hochul
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump joins us to break down Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and the violent attack targeting Congresswoman ...
Lawrence O'Donnell & Ben Terris
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell examines the fallout from escalating ICE aggression and the recent high-profile shake-up in federal immigration...
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneap...
Stephanie Ruhle & Rohit Chopra
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle breaks down the aftermath of Trump’s reckless behavior at Davos and how the world is reacting. Former Consumer Fin...
Charlie Sykes & Ron Insana
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines how Donald Trump is bringing fear to America’s streets.Then Market Scoreboard Report’s Ron ...
Tina Brown & Ryan Broderick
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh Hell's Tina Brown about Donald Trump’s chaotic trip to Davos. Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick examines what he saw on the ground in Min...
Rick Wilson & Laura Jedeed
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s Board of Peace bribe scheme.Journalist Laura Jedeed details the incredibly irresponsible hiri...
Jim Acosta & John Bresnahan
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s Nobel Prize claims.Punchbowl News’ John Bresnahan details the chaos in Speaker Mik...
Andy Levy & Rahm Emanel
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns Andy Levy examines why more Democrats aren’t backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment. Former Chicago Mayor and Obama Wh...
Marc Elias & Rep. Ro Khanna
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias stops by to explain how he’s fighting back against Trump rigging the midterms. Rep. Ro Khanna about how...
Rick Wilson & Anne Caprara
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Kristi Noem’s lies. Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Chief of Staff Anne Caprara details...
Justin Wolfers & Jacob Soboroff
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration.MSNOW’s Jacob Soboroff detai...
Anne Applebaum & Lulu Garcia-Navarro
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines the increasingly fascist actions of the Trump administration.Then The New York Times’ Lulu Garcia-N...
George Conway & Ian Bremmer
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Conway examines his run for Congress in New York City. The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details the destabilization Trump has brought to t...
Rick Wilson & Brad Meltzer
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s insane takeover of Venezuela.Then author Brad Meltzer details his new book The Viper.Se...
Mechele Dickerson & Mary Clare Jalonick
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
University of Texas School of Law professor Mechele Dickerson details her new book The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the Americ...
J. Walter Sterling & David Roberts
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
St. John’s College President J. Walter Sterling examines how to educate in the age of AI.But first, Volts newsletter author David Roberts detail...
Michael Rohatyn & Lindsay Owens
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Rohatyn details his documentary Drop Dead City, an extraordinary portrait of New York City’s fiscal crisis in the 1970s.The Groundwork C...
Gil Duran & Arianna Jones
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nerd Reich newsletter author and The New Republic contributor Gil Duran examines Silicon Valley leaders advocating for an anti-democracy agenda.&n...
Amanda Litman & Emily Atkin
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Run For Something’s Amanda Litman examines how Democrats can recruit candidates to win the midterms. Heated’s Emily Atkin details the late...
Steven Levitsky & Michael Roth
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard professor and How Democracies Die co-author Steven Levitsky details why he’s more optimistic about Trump failing a year into his preside...
Peter Shamshiri & Beverly Gage
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5-4 podcast co-host Peter Shamshiri previews what to expect from the Supreme Court next year. Yale’s Beverly Gage examines the history of the FB...
Jeet Heer & Tom Steyer
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines President Trump’s demented rants about other presidents.California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer deta...
Harry Litman & Paul Krugman
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the lawless actions of the Trump administration.Substack’s Paul Krugman details what he sees unfolding...