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“The clouds have not lifted.”

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump announces that 2020 will be about health care, Mueller’s team starts leaking, House Democrats fire their subpoena cannons, Wisconsin signals t...

“Mueller purgatory.”

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Barr’s summary hasn’t moved public opinion, Democrats haul out the subpoena cannon, Trump returns to demagoguing immigrants, Mulvaney’s politica...

“Peak stupid.”

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trumpworld and the Washington media make sweeping conclusions over a report they’ve never seen, Democrats pivot to health care after the Trump Admin...

“No exoneration.”

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins to walk through Attorney General William Barr’s 4-page summary of Robert Mueller’s final report, as we ta...

“The Electoral College is f*cking stupid.”

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

2020 candidates embrace a host of democratic reforms to give more people a bigger voice, Donald Trump eagerly awaits Robert Mueller’s report, Democr...

2020: Cory Booker on radical love and the filibuster

20 Mar 2019

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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins Jon Favreau in studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, what he learned about politics as Mayor...

“St. Paddy’s Day rage tweeting.”

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The world grapples with the rise of white nationalism, Trump spends Sunday attacking everyone from John McCain to autoworkers, Beto reminds us that Tw...

“To impeach or not to impeach.”

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Pelosi throws cold water on the idea of impeaching Donald Trump, Paul Manafort had a very bad Wednesday, Beto O’Rourke launches his presidenti...

“Trump’s Medicare For None plan.”

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s budget guts health care, education, and other programs to pay for his wall, Fox News personalities continue to be awful, House Democrats pas...

“Fox News-addled automatons.”

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Congress launches investigations into Donald Trump that could lay the groundwork for impeachment, Democrats decide against allowing Fox News to host a...

“I’m gonna regret this speech.”

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is off-script and unhinged at CPAC, the 2020 race starts as a toss-up, Bernie Sanders kicks off his campaign in Brooklyn, and Washington Gov. Ja...

2020: Pete Buttigieg on freedom and farting cows

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins Dan in the studio for a conversation about his presidential campaign, how Democrats can win back the Midwest and...

“A very revealing Cohenoscopy.”

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to talk about the fallout from Michael Cohen’s explosive and incriminating testimony. Then, Elizabeth Warren m...

“The Green Book New Deal.”

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hates the dictator in Venezuela but loves the one in North Korea, Mueller is nearing his end game with a lot of questions still unanswered, and ...

“Elizabeth Warren talks dogs and capitalism.”

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. Before that, Jon and Dan ta...

“Let a thousand obstructions bloom.”

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s fake national emergency gets legal and legislative challenges, Andrew McCabe reveals the panic at the FBI and DOJ over the president’s pot...

“Donald Trump’s coffee man.”

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President loses his wall but keeps the issue, kicks off his re-election campaign in El Paso with a new screed against Democrats, and gets a boost ...

“Dan’s imaginary SuperPAC.” (LIVE in Durham)

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shutdown negotiations falter as Trump takes his demagoguery to El Paso, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar formally launch their presidential campaign...

“Who dat obstructing justice?” (LIVE in New Orleans)

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump lashes out as investigators close in, Democrats introduce a Green New Deal, and former Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, and Brit...

“Organize the rage.” (LIVE in Charelston)

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We like Stacey Abrams’s speech more than Trump’s. Virginia’s political scandals throw control of the statehouse into question. The Democratic pr...

“Donald Trump’s halftime show.”

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President prepares to deliver a not-very-anticipated State of the Union, Governor Ralph Northam refuses to resign after a racist photo of him surf...

“The neocon recycling program.”

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump attacks the threat assessment from his own intelligence chiefs, and a debate breaks out in the Democratic primary over Medicare for All and taxi...

“America runs on Dunkin.”

28 Jan 2019

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Trump trades his wall for a cave, Roger Stone becomes the sixth Trump advisor to be indicted, Republicans weigh a primary challenge to the president, ...

“The state of our union is a clusterf*ck.”

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s shutdown has plunged the country into crisis with no end in sight, Michael Cohen refuses to testify because the President intimated his fath...

“Crisis actor in the White House.”

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump offers the Democrats a deal they can’t accept, Buzzfeed defends its story about Trump suborning perjury, and Kamala Harris announces her candi...

“The impeachment eagle soars.” (BONUS episode)

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Crooked Media editor-in-chief Brian Beutler break down the bombshell BuzzFeedNews story that President Trump committed a crime by direct...

“Nancy P and Cardi B try to open D.C.”

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pelosi tells Trump he can’t deliver the State of the Union until the government opens, Trump advisors tell him the shutdown is hurting the economy, ...

“Deleted scenes from Helsinki.”

14 Jan 2019

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Trump hides the details of his chats with Putin while the FBI investigates whether he’s compromised, the government shutdown becomes the longest in ...

“Conspiracy of Dunces.”

10 Jan 2019

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Trump wastes America’s time with his primetime address, throws a temper tantrum during shutdown negotiations, and claims not to know that his campai...

“Impeach the motherforker.”

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The human toll of Trump’s shutdown grows as he plans a primetime address, Democrats debate how to talk about impeachment, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cort...

“Shutdown for what.”

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump keeps the government shut down over his metaphorical wall, House Democrats bring back PAYGO, Elizabeth Warren kicks off her presidential campaig...

“Pod Lang Syne.”

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a special New Year’s episode, Jon, Jon, Tommy, Dan, Erin Ryan, DeRay Mckesson, Ana Marie Cox, Ira Madison, and Louis Virtel discuss their resolut...

"Pulling out of the War on Christmas.” (Holiday mailbag episode!)

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's government shutdown doesn’t stop Jon F. and Dan from answering listener questions in this special holiday mailbag edition of the pod....

“Crime after crime.”

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A judge’s shock over Michael Flynn’s crimes destroys right-wing conspiracy theories, Trump is forced to shut down his fraudulent charity, Trump ma...

"Rudy Giuliani, human tweet.”

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition ...

“Owned in the Oval.”

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump throws a tantrum over the wall in the Oval Office, Michael Cohen is sentenced to three years in prison, and more Democrats throw their support b...

“Hot tub crime machine.”

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice effectively accuses the President of directing an illegal scheme to manipulate the 2016 election, Mueller uncovers more conn...

“Tariff Man without a plan.”

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Flynn’s cooperation is rewarded, Republicans subvert democracy in Wisconsin, Trump’s tweets tank the markets, and Democrats begin the batt...

“Quid pro penthouse.”

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

George H.W. Bush leaves a complicated legacy, Michael Cohen’s guilty plea pieces together a conspiracy that implicates Trump, and Republicans respon...

“Yo, collusion!”

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marcy Wheeler joins Jon and Dan to break down Individual-1’s very bad day and discuss the future of the Trump investigation, Pelosi wins her caucus ...

“Subpoena cannon.”

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Border Patrol fires tear gas at unarmed migrants, Trump threatens to shut down the government over the wall, Mike Espy looks to pull an upset in M...

“Podsgiving mailbag!”

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Jon answer questions about the midterms, 2020, Never Trump Republicans, Iowa, the Senate, Fox News, the plutocracy, and our favorite Thanksgiv...

“That’s Chairman Schitt to you.”

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Orange County turns blue, Stacey Abrams delivers a non-concession speech, and Democrats debate whether Nancy Pelosi should be Speaker. Then Congressma...

“A hit Trump will holler.”

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump lashes out at everyone after his midterm defeat, Democrats see opportunities and challenges in the Midwest and Florida, and the party debates ho...

“Wet president.”

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Blue Wave is real, Kyrsten Sinema wins in Arizona, Trump takes a pass on honoring veterans because it rained, and House Democrats put voting right...

“We won.”

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats flip the House, Republicans keep the Senate, and Donald Trump fires Jeff Sessions. Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the results of the mi...

“The election is nigh!”

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A final discussion about the state of the 2018 midterms, including our thoughts on why it’s close, the closing arguments, what races we’ll be watc...

"Every state is a swing state."

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With six days to go before Election Day, Trump floats repealing the 14th amendment via executive order, the most racist member of the Republican caucu...

“From Charlottesville to Pittsburgh.”

29 Oct 2018

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Right-wing conspiracies echoed by Trump and some Republicans help fuel an anti-Semitic massacre in Pittsburgh, and the President responds by attacking...

"Caravan of Lies."

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy and Lovett discuss Trump's closing argument of lies and why the media needs to stop repeating them, they inexplicably have to explain why nation...

“Pollercoaster.”

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With 15 days to go, Jon and Dan give a midterm update, Trump uses caravans and voter fraud to scare people, Democrats try to flip state legislatures, ...

“They’re coming for your health care.”

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump goes on a media tour to rev up the base, Republicans admit that they’re coming after health care and retirement programs if they win, and Demo...

"Ride or die with dictators."

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy and Lovett discuss Senator Elizabeth Warren's October surprise, Democrats carping about Beto O'Rourke's fundraising, GOP voter suppression tacti...

"Democracy in a headlock."

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy and Lovett talk about Nikki Haley’s abrupt departure from her UN role, a frightening new report about climate change, and where the battles fo...

“November is coming.”

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages...

“Fred Trump’s bootstraps.”

04 Oct 2018

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The President mocks and lies about Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at a political rally, Republicans energize their base by attacking #MeToo, and Trump is e...

"Hold the door!"

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy discuss the renewed FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, Jeff Flake's change of heart, and the shifting politics of Supreme Cou...

"We believe Christine Blasey Ford."

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Dan, and Erin Ryan discuss the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Then Katie...

“A little hiccup.”

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans respond to a second credible allegation of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh by accusing Democrats of a smear campaign, and The New Y...

“Unfazed and determined.”

20 Sep 2018

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Republicans refuse to allow an independent investigation into credible claims of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and Dem...

“You can’t trust Brett Kavanaugh.”

18 Sep 2018

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Brett Kavanaugh is credibly accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, throwing his nomination into question, and Paul Manafort agrees to...

“The hurricane truther.” (LIVE in LA)

14 Sep 2018

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Trump prepares for Hurricane Florence by denying the deaths caused by Hurricane Maria, and Democrats spend the final months of the midterms talking he...

“Barack to the future.”

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Obama returns to the campaign trail, Kavanaugh lies to the Judiciary Committee, and Democrats see their chances of taking back the Senate improve. The...

"Anonymous cowards.”

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump administration officials confirm that the president is unstable in the New York Times and Bob Woodward’s new book, Kavanaugh struggles under t...

“Kava-not-cool, guys.”

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Kavanaugh hearings have begun and Senate Democrats came ready to fight. Do we have a shot at stopping his nomination? President Trump spent his La...

"Florida man."

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Florida race for governor will be a contest between the Republican mini-Trump and the Democrats’ future, Paul Ryan’s SuperPAC is blowing loude...

“McCain’s legacy.”

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John McCain leaves behind a complicated legacy after a lifetime of service and sacrifice, Republicans worry that Democrats will investigate the scanda...

"It's Cohen down for real."

23 Aug 2018

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The President has been implicated by his lawyer in a crime that involves the cover-up of extramarital affairs through illegal campaign contributions, ...

“An orgy of corruption.”

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mueller gets another witness, Trump and Rudy become more unhinged, conservative donors reward the politicians who made them richer, and Republicans tr...

“A potpourri of stupid.”

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump is acting like a guilty man who’s bad at covering up crimes, and Democrats are nominating history-making candidates while they decide on a mes...

“The white nationalist variety hour.”

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

White nationalists fail to organize a rally but succeed in organizing the GOP, Omarosa has secret recordings, and Democrats decide whether to take mon...

“Horseshoes and hand grenades.”

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday’s special election and primaries deliver some Democratic victories and a warning against complacency, another Republican is indicted for co...

“The smoking tweet.”

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The President potentially incriminates his son on Twitter, Republicans try to rush the Kavanaugh confirmation, and more Democratic incumbents face pro...

“Kochs, votes, and ostrich coats.”

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump obstructs justice via Twitter, Manafort faces a jury, and the Koch brothers pick a fight with Trump Republicans on trade. Then Dan talks to Nick...

“A fine mist of bullshit.”

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s lawyer argues that collusion with a hostile government isn’t a crime after reports that Michael Cohen might implicate the president, and b...

“The own goal presidency.”

26 Jul 2018

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A secret recording of Trump and Cohen conspiring about hush money is released, the President retreats from his own trade war, and he steps up his atta...

“Putin’s Paperless Post.”

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump spends the weekend rage-tweeting, the Nunes Memo is exposed as a fraud, and Jim Comey blesses us with punditry. Then students from Parkland, Flo...

“Crazy pills.”

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump tries and fails to clean up his Putin mess, but Republicans in Congress make it clear that they won’t be doing anything about it. Then Crooked...

“Helsinki warmed over.”

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump betrays America by siding with Vladimir Putin over the United States, a few days after our government indicted 19 Russian military ope...

“America’s crazy old uncle.”

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats target Brett Kavanaugh’s views on presidential power, Trump blows up the NATO summit, and House Republicans defend Rep. Jim Jordan against...

“Kavanuts.”

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, escalates his trade war with China, and gets played by North Korea. Then former Supreme Co...

Introducing The Wilderness (Trailer)

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Wilderness is a new documentary podcast from Crooked Media and Two-Up Productions about the history and future of the Democratic Party. Jon Favrea...

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of pod.” (Mailbag episode!)

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats debate strategy after one of the worst months in Trump’s presidency. Then we answer some of your questions, and play an excerpt from Jon F...

“Hot takes on ICE.”

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans try to hide the fact that Trump will nominate a justice who will overturn Roe v. Wade, and more Democrats join calls to abolish ICE. The...

“Fight like hell.”

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retires, Trump and McConnell look to fill the seat before the midterms, and Congressional candidate Alexandria O...

“Stephen Miller went to Duke.” (LIVE from Durham!)

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The political fallout from Trump’s immigration policy intensifies, and the midterm campaign heats up. Governor Roy Cooper and Rev. Dr. William Barbe...

“I vote. Do u?” (LIVE from Nashville)

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has no plan to reunite the children he separated from their parents, Republicans in Congress struggle to pass an immigration bill, and Democrats...

“Sta-cey! Sta-cey! Sta-cey!” (LIVE from Atlanta)

22 Jun 2018

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Trump partially reverses his family separation policy with an executive order that leads to more chaos and confusion, and Republicans take another run...

"Last call for democracy.”

19 Jun 2018

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Trump hits a new low by tearing infants away from their parents at the border, and looks for new ways to obstruct justice as his campaign manager goes...

“Wild Wild GOP.”

14 Jun 2018

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Ben Rhodes joins Jon and Tommy to talk about the aftermath of the North Korea summit, Trump’s family separation policy at the border, and why senior...

“Kim Jong Un is not your BFF.”

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump lashes out at our closest allies while kissing up to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Then, former Solicitor General Don Verrilli joins Jon and D...

“Don’t tweet, vote.”

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday’s primaries point to the importance of Democratic turnout in November, Trump escalates his trade war, and Paul Ryan is briefly reunited with...

“Immunity by congressional majority.”

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and his legal team argue that the president is above the law, and voters say that health care and immigration are two of the most important issu...

“The outrage election.”

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Roseanne’s racism reveals a reality about life in the Trump Era and the Republican midterm strategy, Trump is caught in a perpetual justice obstruct...

“This is who we are.”

28 May 2018

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Trump pretends a staffer doesn’t exist as his will-they-won’t-they drama with Kim continues, Customs and Border Patrol begins tearing away childre...

“A wicked clutch election.” (LIVE from Boston!)

26 May 2018

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Trump calls off the North Korea summit after Mike Pence was called a dummy, and the NFL restricts the right to free speech after threats from the pres...

"Live from Radio City!"

24 May 2018

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Mueller racks up 75 criminal charges in one year, Trump tries to shut the investigation down, and the White House goes after Planned Parenthood. Then...

“The Full Nixon.”

21 May 2018

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Don Jr. met with a second set of foreign agents who offered help to the Trump campaign, Donald Trump orders an investigation into the investigation of...

“The Trump Investigation.”

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump hits a bump in the road on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize, Republicans try their hardest to make 2018 about immigrant gang members, and 700 Tr...

“Two maniacs and a bucket of chicken.”

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trump sends a couple of bigoted pastors to the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem, prepares for his meeting with Kim Jong Un, and stands by ...