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Episodes
Rick Wilson & Leah Litman
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines President Trump’s latest corruption in broad daylight. Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman deta...
Stuart Stevens, Carole Cadwalladr & Deja Foxx
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines how things are going in Trump’s America.Congressional candidate Deja Foxx details her run fo...
Michael Steele & Chris Hughes
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes ...
Andy Levy & Gov. Andy Beshear
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy details Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his misguided tariff bluffs.Kentucky G...
Rick Wilson & Jocelyn Benson
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly deranged media appearances. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benso...
Josh Marshall, Rep. Katherine Clark & Will Sommer
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is failing to emulate Viktor Orbán’s playbook. Minority Whip Katherine ...
Symone Sanders-Townsend & Mary Ziegler
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Weeknight host Symone Sanders-Townsend skewers Trump’s first 100 days and the lies he’s trying to spin around them. Personhood author ...
Jeet Heer & Peter S. Goodman
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. ...
Charlie Sykes & Rachel Janfaza
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details...
Sam Adler-Bell & Stephen Vladeck
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement.The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the co...
Jeet Heer, Jim Acosta & Brendan Duke
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer details Trump’s not-so-great deal-making skills.Substack’s The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump...
Michael Tomasky & G. Elliott Morris
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris ...
Rick Wilson & Theodore Schleifer
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses what the court’s rebuke of Trump’s agenda means for America.The New York Times’ Theodore Sc...
Ali Vitali & AG Dana Nessel
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the state of democracy and Democratic politics.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel details how AGs are fighting ba...
Anne Applebaum, David Sirota & Darryl Silver
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines how our authoritarian rise is actually happening faster than usual. The Apprentice producer Darryl Silver...
Kurt Andersen & Alex Gibney
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness.Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark...
Rick Wilson & Sen. Chuck Schumer
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s erosion of public confidence in his plans to "Make America Great Again." Then we&r...
Charlie Sykes & Thomas Zimmer
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s attacks on his political opponents. Democracy Americana’s Thomas Zimmer e...
Andy Levy & Rep. Gregory Meeks
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy skewers the market chaos caused by Trump’s temperamental tariffs. Rep. Gregory Meeks details how Congress can...
Dan Nathan, Jon Allen & Amie Parnes
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan examines the business reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs.NBC’s Jon Allen and The Hill’s Amie Parnes...
Rick Wilson & Kat Abughazaleh
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump for crashing the economy. Kat Abughazaleh details her run for Congress in Illinois' Ninth District.See...
Neera Tanden, Justin Wolfers & Sen Martin Heinrich
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Center for American Progress’s Neera Tanden skewers Trump’s disastrous first 100 days. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich details how ...
Joyce Vance & Laura Gamboa
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Civil Discourse Substack author Joyce Vance examines the Constitution's checks and balances keeping Trump in check.Professor Laura Gamboa examines her...
George Conway & Simon Rabinovitch
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness and how our institutions hold up to it.The Economist’s Simon Rabinovitch d...
Rick Wilson & Annie Karni
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dissects Signalghazi’s continued fallout.The New York Times' Annie Karni details her new book Mad House: How D...
Josh Marshall & Anthony Walton
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall surveys the fallout of Signalghazi.Poet and writer Anthony Walton details his new book The End of Respectabi...
Jeet Heer & Mallory McMorrow
27 Mar 2025
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The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Signalgate and Republicans' failure to brush it off.Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow details her new book...
Charlie Sykes & Stephen Vladeck
26 Mar 2025
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Charlie Sykes examines Pete Hegseth’s little group chat problem. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the dynamics of when the Supre...
Rick Wilson & Michael S. Roth
24 Mar 2025
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Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth details Trump&rsqu...
Dahlia Lithwick, Paul Krugman & Tim Miller
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the Supreme Court’s mixed messaging. Legendary economist Paul Krugman analyzes Trump’s continued cr...
Al Franken & Josh Cohen
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken discusses how changing leadership in the Senate would play out and his role in Netflix’s The Residence, w...
Ron Brownstein, Jason Stanley & James Carville
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein examines the odds of Trump’s unpopular policies leading to his midterm demise. Author Jason Stanley det...
Rick Wilson & Trae Crowder
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the Democrats' handling of the CR and their leadership’s strategies. Comedian Trae Crowder discu...
Mary Trump, Rep. Robert Garcia & Kathy Hochul
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump skewers the Democrats' lack of leadership.Rep. Robert Garcia details the real-world cost of Donald Trump’...
Andy Levy & Rep. Suhas Subramanyam
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy examines the state of American democracy.Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, the congressman representing the district with the...
Dan Nathan, David Enrich & Lawrence Lessig
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On The Tape’s Dan Nathan explains the stock market’s very, very bad reaction to Donald Trump’s policies. The New York Times David En...
Rick Wilson, Amanda Zurawski & Randi Weingarten
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the infighting inside Trump’s White House. Amanda Zurawski discusses the life-threatening consequence...
Mehdi Hasan & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
08 Mar 2025
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Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines the deep dissonance between what Trump promised the American people and his current presidency. Congressman Jared M...
Stuart Stevens & Gov. Maura Healey
06 Mar 2025
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Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines how Trump shifts the goalposts to create the perception that his policies are popular. Massachusett...
Rick Wilson, Dana Milbank & Justice Allison Riggs
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson reacts to Trump’s mess of a Joint Address to Congress. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines...
Rick Wilson, Ben Wikler & Robert Reich
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s actual motives for constantly hanging around the Capitol. Wisconsin Democrats Chair ...
Charlie Sykes & Michael Wolff
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes takes the temperature on Trump’s Unified Executive Theory and his aggressions against our Constitution. Author M...
George Conway & Lizzie Presser
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s George Conway examines illegality of Trump’s administration and how it will play out. Pro Publica’s Lizze Presser det...
Gov. Tim Walz, Chris Kluwe & Jeet Heer
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Governor Tim Walz examines some of the messaging errors of the 2024 election. The Nation contributor Jeet Heer details the chaos inside the Trump admi...
Rick Wilson & Michael Waldman
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon’s profoundly dumb email to federal workers. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details h...
Justin Wolfers & Ian Bremmer
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines the “fuzzy math” behind DOGE’s supposed savings for Americans. The E...
Angelo Carusone & Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the missed opportunities to push back against Trump’s agenda. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whiteho...
Josh Marshall & Katherine Stewart
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall stops by to discuss Trump taking a sledgehammer to our government. Author Katherine Stewart talks about her ...
Rick Wilson & Rohit Chopra
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump’s latest dictator-like language. Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head Rohit Chopra d...
Harry Litman & Rep. Eric Swalwell
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Feds host Harry Litman stops by to discuss the insane amount of chaos in the Justice Department. Congressman Eric Swalwell talks about protect...
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Becca Balint
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Sykes examines the continued erosion of law and order in America. Congresswoman Becca Balint details the Republicans' attempts to rewrite Amer...
Jim Acosta & David Gilbert
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Substack's The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump’s strategy to exploit the weak points in our government.Wired’s David Gilber...
Rick Wilson & Josh Miller-Lewis
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s voters learning what his agenda actually is. More Perfect Union’s Josh Miller-Lewi...
Preet Bharara & Molly White
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara examines the legal obstacles that can keep Trump in check. Citation Needed’s Molly White details the tech bro...
Jeet Heer & Skye Perryman
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer tries to make sense of Trump’s plans to expand America across the globe. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman ex...
Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions. Harvard&rsquo...
Rick Wilson & Thomas Frank
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details Trump’s many assaults on the rule of law.What's the Matter with Kansas author Thomas Frank exami...
Angelo Carusone & Eoin Higgins
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his ...
Alex Wagner & Dana Milbank
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigrat...
Josh Marshall & AG Rob Bonta
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s spending freezes impact everyday American life. California Attorney General Rob B...
Rick Wilson, Davey Alba & Leon Yin
27 Jan 2025
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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s first week back in office. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Leon Yin detail how Trump&r...
Ryan Broderick & Nick Bilton
25 Jan 2025
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Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how Democrats are navigating the new governing order, while Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton examines Trump&...
Dave Weigel & Faiz Shakir
23 Jan 2025
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Semafor’s Dave Weigel analyzes President Trump’s first days back in office, while More Perfect Union’s Faiz Shakir discusses his bid...
Charlie Sykes & Alexis McGill Johnson
22 Jan 2025
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MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes analyzes the shock and awe of Trump’s first day back in office. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johns...
Marc Elias & Michael Waldman
20 Jan 2025
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Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias examines the legal battles of the Trump 2.0 era. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details the Unified Ex...
Stuart Stevens & Skye Perryman
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the lessons learned as Biden leaves office. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how th...
Dahlia Lithwick & Evan Osnos
16 Jan 2025
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The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines Republican's compliance with Trump’s agenda. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick details Pam Bondi's confirmation...
George Conway & Ryan Mac
15 Jan 2025
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The Atlantics George Conway Eamines Bidens final days and what he should do with pardons The New York Times Ryan Mac Details the tech bros rebellion a...
Sen. Ron Wyden & Gov. Matt Meyer
13 Jan 2025
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Senator Ron Wyden details his new book It Takes Chutzpah. Newly minted Governor of Delaware Matt Meyer examines his journey from teacher to governor i...
Jeet Heer & Sen. Tammy Duckworth
11 Jan 2025
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The Nation’s Jeet Heer explores why Trump is so eager to annex Canada. Senator Tammy Duckworth details her Article II responsibilities in confir...
Kurt Andersen & John Ganz
09 Jan 2025
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Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen provides a historical perspective on how Pat Buchanan paved the way for today's Trump. When the Clock Broke author ...
Mary Trump & Stephen Vladeck
08 Jan 2025
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The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump stops by to discuss the incoming vision of Trump 2.0. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck examines the Supreme C...
Rick Wilson & John Allsop
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss what Mike Johnson’s leadership in the House will look like. Columbia Journalism Review Dai...
Charlie Sykes & Emily Atkin
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes details the chaos within the GOP infighting even before Trump takes office. Heated's Emily Atkin examines the current ...
Brian Klaas & Matt Tyrnauer
02 Jan 2025
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Director Matt Tyrnauer examines how Gore Vidal's legacy resonates through today’s political lens. Author Brian Klaas details strategies to forti...
Mary Ziegler, Peter Shamshiri & Michael Liroff
01 Jan 2025
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Peter Shamshiri and Michael Liroff, hosts of the podcast 5-4, examine the key developments from the Supreme Court this session. Author and historian M...
Julian Zelizer & Zeke Faux
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historian Julian Zelizer details the historical lessons that can help us understand today’s political landscape. Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux exa...
Anna Merlan & Daniel Nichanian
28 Dec 2024
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Bolts Magazine Daniel Nichanian details how the states are going to affect policy in 2025. Mother Jones Anna Merlan examines how RFK and his conspirac...
Oliver Darcy
26 Dec 2024
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Status News’ Oliver Darcy details the evolving media landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Follett & Lili Anolik
25 Dec 2024
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Vanity Fair’s Lili Anolik examines her book Didion Babitz, which delves into Joan Didion’s fascinating life and her relationship with writ...
Rick Wilson & Tim Weiner
23 Dec 2024
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump facing his own version of Donald Trump and what that means. Enemies: A History of the FBI auth...
Harry Litman & Ben Terris
21 Dec 2024
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Talking Feds host Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal aggressions. The Washington Post’s Ben Terris discusses the DJ influencing Tr...
Dana Milbank & AG Andrea Campbell
19 Dec 2024
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The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank details the obvious turmoil unfolding as Trump takes office. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell e...
Al Franken & Justice Allison Riggs
18 Dec 2024
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The Al Franken Show's Al Franken examines how Trump's administration might get caught in the mechanics of the U.S. government. Justice Allison Ri...
Rick Wilson & Rep. Mikie Sherrill
16 Dec 2024
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the political realignment following the 2024 election. Rep. Mikie Sherrill details her gubernatorial run in...
Sam Brodey & Robert Faturechi
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Globe's Sam Brodey gets us up to speed on the strange twists inside Congress. ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi examines Trump’s bu...
Stuart Stevens & Alex Gibney
12 Dec 2024
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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the current state of American democracy. Director Alex Gibney details his new film The BiBi Files ...
Josh Marshall & Noah Shachtman
11 Dec 2024
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TPM’s Josh Marshall examines what the next Trump administration might look like. Rolling Stone’s Noah Schachtman analyzes Eric Adams's des...
Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler
09 Dec 2024
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the optimistic view of Trump’s incoming administration. Wisconsin Democrats chair Ben Wikler details his ...
Sarah Longwell & Sen. Chris Murphy
07 Dec 2024
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The Focus Group podcast’s Sarah Longwell examines her assumptions about the 2024 election and how they can be improved for the future. Senator Chris...
Timothy O’Brien & Molly Redden
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bloomberg Opinion’s Timothy O’Brien details what to expect from the next Trump administration. ProPublica’s Molly Redden examines how Trump plan...
George Conway & Heather Williams
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s George Conway shares his insights on President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. DLCC’s Heather Williams details the Democrats' stra...
Rick Wilson & Caroline Kitchener
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines what Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI director means. The Washington Post’s Caroline Kitchener details t...
Rep. Brendan Boyle & Thomas Zimmer
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Congressman Brendan Boyle examines the incoming dysfunction in the 219th Congress. Historian Thomas Zimmer explores how we can prepare for Project 202...
Jeet Heer & Rep. Becca Balint
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation’s Jeet Heer talks to us about the Democratic Party’s rebuilding efforts. Congresswoman Becca Balint examines how to push back against T...
Mary Trump & Ryan Broderick
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines how we prepare for the incoming Trump administration. Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how politics ...
Rick Wilson & Roger McNamee
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the impending disaster of the next Trump administration. Zucked author Roger McNamee examines th...
Charlie Sykes & Skye Perryman
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how to stay sane in this news cycle. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman discusses fighting b...
Dana Milbank & Julia Davis
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines what Donald Trump’s nominations signal for the future. Russian Media Monitor’s Julia Davis explores ...
Symone Sanders & Amanda Litman
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s The Weekend host Symone Sanders stops by to discuss the blind spots emerging in VP Harris's strategy. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman ta...