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“One last ride on the pollercoaster.”
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump-McConnell Supreme Court gets involved in the election, and the results of the final Crooked Media/Change Research Pollercoaster series show ...
“Covid, covid, covid.”
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic dominates the final week of the election, the dueling candidate schedules reflect their most likely paths to 270, and what the early vote...
"We got Joe!"
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Jon L. talk with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden about what’s at stake for our democracy in the 2020 election, his final debate wi...
“Abraham Lincoln over here.” (Debate recap special)
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down what will hopefully be the last presidential debate ever to include Donald Trump.
“Trump’s secret Chinese bank account.”
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump whines about the rules, moderator, and topics in advance of the final presidential debate. Democrats inch closer to a Senate majority. Dan and J...
“How Trump can win.”
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump attacks Dr. Fauci and science as his campaign descends into chaos and recriminations, but both the Trump and Biden campaigns still see a path to...
“America’s Crazy Uncle.” (Town hall recap)
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump and Joe Biden participate in dueling town halls on ABC and NBC, Covid hits the Biden-Harris campaign, and Jon and Dan answer some listene...
“Barack Obama on 2020.”
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Barack Obama joins Jon F. and Tommy to talk about the stakes of the 2020 election up and down the ballot, make his case for Joe Biden...
"Willy Wonka and The Covid Factory.”
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump-Covid ticket returns to the campaign trail despite unanswered questions about the President’s condition, Senate Republicans revolt against...
“Kamala at me, bro.” (Debate recap!)
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, and discuss Donald Trump...
“Trump's Covid Joyride.”
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A hospitalized Donald Trump takes a spin outside Walter Reed Medical Center and tells America not to be afraid of Covid, hundreds of people are expose...
“Trump gets Covid.”
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President and First Lady test positive for Covid-19 after flouting public health precautions and exposing countless others to the virus. Joe Biden...
“Will you shut up, man?” (Debate recap special)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the lows and lower lows of the worst presidential debate in history between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
“The 750 Dollar Man.”
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s taxes reveal that he’s heavily in debt and doesn't pay income taxes, Republicans want to make Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination about her C...
“Trump’s Coup de Nah.”
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump refuses to commit to a peaceful transfer of power, Democrats fight to overcome mail-in voting shenanigans, and Republicans make appeals to QAnon...
“RBG and the fight to come.”
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87 years old, setting up a nomination battle to fill her seat with just 43 days to go until the pres...
“Herd mentality.”
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump publicly rebukes his CDC Director for testifying that masks are effective and a vaccine might take awhile, he faces tough questions from undecid...
“50 Days to Joe.”
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump finishes his weekend of superspreader rallies with a trip to California amid a climate disaster he thinks is a hoax, Mike Bloomberg says he’ll...
“Trump’s Covid confessions.”
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump confesses to Bob Woodward that he intentionally downplayed the severity of the virus for the last six months, the western United States is on fi...
“Is hating the troops good for Trump?”
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden maintains a steady lead as the campaign enters the homestretch, Trump spends five days defending himself against disgraceful comments about ...
“AirTifa.”
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump deflates his convention bounce with a week of deranged conspiracies and potential felonies, a Pollapalooza shows the race largely unchanged by t...
“The Weakest Strongman.”
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump cheers on violent supporters in Kenosha and Portland, Joe Biden gives a speech in Pennsylvania condemning violence and Trump, Covid outbreaks on...
“Well that was terrible.”
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and discuss how the Republican National Convention will shape the final 67 days...
“Kenosha vs. Convention.”
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin after the police shooting of Jacob Blake provide the backdrop to a Republican National Convention where the party t...
“The RNC: Now, With 5x More Trump!”
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Republican National Convention lineup is heavy on Trump and light on policy, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris see their favorability rise after last we...
“It’s Joe Time.”
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan reflect on Joe Biden’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, reflect on the week of speeches and moments...
“The Convention is good!”
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first three days of the Democratic National Convention features a wide variety of locations, segments, and speakers, including major addresses fro...
“The Democratic National Couch-vention.”
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Postal Service warns states that mail-in ballots might not be counted in time, Democrats plan an emergency hearing with the Postmaster General, an...
“Kamala!”
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris to be his Vice President, and Hysteria’s Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon and Dan to break down the choice, the rollout...
“Art of the Steal.”
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump announces a few fairly useless executive actions, forges ahead with his plan to steal the election, and dismisses new reports of foreign ...
“Debate me, coward.”
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday’s primaries lead to Missouri victories for Medicaid expansion and Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush, the Biden campaign announces the bi...
“You’ve got (no) mail.”
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump campaign smashes that reset button, the President tries to undermine the election by attacking mail-in voting and the Postal Service, Republ...
"Sex Demons and Karaoke with Dan and Alyssa."
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Dan to talk about Trump's promotion of more conspiracy theories, jealousy of Dr. Anthony Fauci, inability to help himself po...
"99 days to the election (with Mehdi Hasan)."
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Intercept’s Mehdi Hasan joins to discuss the state of the presidential campaign now that we’re less than 100 days out, how COVID reached deep ...
“Person, woman, man, camera… podcast.”
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Tommy talk about the new tone that President Trump is not adopting now that daily White House coronavirus briefings have resumed, Rep. Alexand...
“The John Lewis Voting Rights Act.”
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s 40-minute interview with Fox News’s Chris Wallace is perfection, the Administration is sending unidentified paramilitary troops to ...
“Parscale finds something new.”
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump replaces his campaign manager as his re-election bid hits a rough patch, Joe Biden rolls out an ambitious new climate plan, and his campaign dec...
“Cold Stone Schemery.”
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Stone is rewarded for covering up Trump’s corruption with a commuted prison sentence, the White House orchestrates a hit job on Dr. Anthony Fa...
That's the Ticket Episode 3: The Decision
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the third, and final, installment of That's the Ticket, Dan and Alyssa talk about what factors a candidate has to consider once they've vetted pote...
“SCOTUS Gives Trump Notice.”
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court rules on Native rights and Trump’s taxes, the President bullies schools to re-open, Joe Biden and progressive Democrats find commo...
“Joe Biden, Antifa General.”
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President commemorates July 4th with a racist speech at Mt. Rushmore, the Biden and Trump campaigns focus on the pandemic response, and Senate Rep...
That's the Ticket Episode 2: Paving the Way
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the second episode of That's the Ticket, Dan and Alyssa talk through Biden's pledge to select a woman as his running mate and how the candidacies o...
“Trump’s Recovery Summer.”
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump celebrates another month of double-digit unemployment and rising Covid infections, and Dan and Jon answer your questions about reopening schools...
"Statues over soldiers.”
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump does nothing about reports that Russia put a bounty on American troops, shares a video of his supporters chanting “white power,” and asks th...
That's the Ticket Episode 1: Vet on It
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of this three part mini-series, Dan Pfeiffer and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the vetting for vice presidential candidates - ho...
“Biden up, Trump down, Covid rising.” (with Alyssa Mastromonaco!)
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Mastromonaco joins as a guest host to talk about the Covid resurgence, what Tuesday’s progressive primary victories mean for the Democratic P...
“Live, from the Tulsa overflow” (with Jon Stewart!)
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump tanks in Tulsa with a small crowd and rambling speech, fires a U.S. Attorney who was investigating his allies, loses a legal battle to stop John...
“Juneteenth.”
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Color of Change Chair Heather McGhee joins as a guest host to talk about Trump’s speech on police reform, the Senate Republican bill, where Joe Bide...
“Trump, unmasked.”
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Police kill Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta as Republicans in Congress balk at reform proposals, Trump moves the date of his Juneteenth MAGA rally even as ...
“Let the healing begin!”
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump prepares for a potential speech on race and unity by attacking an elderly protester and defending Confederate-named buildings, Republicans feel ...
“Protest works.”
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The mass demonstrations against police violence and racism have ignited a debate about transformational change, Republican and military leaders start ...
“Your President of Lawlessness and Disorder.”
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The nationwide protest against racism and injustice shows early signs of progress, Trump’s presidency reaches a dangerous new low, and Joe Biden and...
“Justice for George Floyd.”
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
George Floyd’s murder sparks nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, Donald Trump responds by hiding in the White House an...
“Biden grieves, Trump tweets.”
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The two candidates mark the pandemic death toll reaching 100,000 Americans in starkly different ways, a masked Biden emerges from his home, and both c...
“How we beat Trump.”
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Six battlegrounds will likely determine whether Trump or Biden wins in November, and Crooked Media content chief Tanya Somanader joins to talk about w...
“Trump hits the Hydroxy.”
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President takes a dangerous drug to own the libs, Ted Cruz gets in a Twitter fight with the pod, our new Change Research poll shows Joe Biden with...
“Fired up and ready to Zoom.”
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President continues his purge of government officials who expose corruption, the Trump campaign uses a kitchen sink strategy to define Joe Biden, ...
“OBAMAGATE!”
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump tries to make the election about Barack Obama, Democrats come up short in a California special election, Joe Biden announces a set of policy uni...
“1600 Covid Ave.”
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The White House’s robust testing and contact tracing program finds two cases inside the West Wing, Attorney General Bill Barr drops the charges agai...
“Live and Let Die.”
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump surrenders in the War Against the Invisible Enemy, pivots to a message about rebuilding the economy, and tries to make the race about Joe Biden....
“Veepstakes!”
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President steps up his efforts to blame China for the coronavirus, the Trump campaign is divided over its re-election message, Joe Biden responds ...
“The Freedom to Kill Workers Act.”
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans’ top priority is giving corporations the freedom to let their workers and customers get sick, former Republican Justin Amash explores a ...
“The Trump Pod Challenge.”
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The White House weighs cutting back on Trump’s daily briefings, Republicans start to worry about November, and Joe Biden’s campaign adjusts to lif...
“Trump’s imaginary enemy.”
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump responds to falling poll numbers with a temporary ban on some forms of immigration, Mitch McConnell wants to hit pause on economic relief, and w...
“High on Bernie.”
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump encourages Trump supporters protesting against Trump’s social distancing guidelines, governors in both parties plead for help with testing, Co...
“Dems in Array.”
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats win a stunning upset in Wisconsin, Joe Biden wins the endorsements of Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren, and Data for Progr...
“Trump’s Grand Opening.”
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump reignites the debate over when to re-open the country against the advice of public health experts in his own administration, his campaign launch...
“Biden v. Trump v. Coronavirus.”
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The general election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump begins as Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign, COVID-19 trutherism gets worse as Trump media ...
“More Warren, less Kushner.”
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump and Jared Kushner let the states fend for themselves, Republicans in Wisconsin fight Democratic efforts to make voting safer, and Bernie ...
“New tone, who dis?”
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says he’ll have done a “great job” if the coronavirus death toll is between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans, some reporters praise hi...
“Ratings to die for.”
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The United States becomes the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, Trump blames everyone but himself for the bungled response, and public health off...
“Give me GDP, or give me death.”
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Senate passes the largest economic relief bill in history, Trump spreads the deadly lie that letting the virus run wild will boost the economy, an...
“Slush Fund Baby.”
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump refuses to force the production of life-saving medical equipment, Democrats fight to eliminate a corporate slush fund from Mitch McConnell’s s...
“Where are the tests?”
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s failures put the U.S. behind the rest of the world on testing, Congress debates the size and scope of the next economic relief package, and ...
“The coronavirus debate.”
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders hold a very unusual debate amid the coronavirus crisis, governments close public places across America, Trump refuses to ...
“Trumpism fuels a pandemic.”
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s disastrous Oval Office address fails to calm Americans, Republicans fight Democratic proposals to provide economic relief, Joe Biden ...
“Coronavirus doesn’t watch Fox News.”
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus pandemic worsens and markets tank, Trump downplays the crisis and bungles the response, and Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off in a...
“Joe’s Super Tuesday.”
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden’s victories on Super Tuesday mark the most dramatic political comeback in recent history, Bernie Sanders faces a tougher map and a need to...
“Joementum!”
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden scores a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary, causing Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Steyer to end their campaigns. As th...
“A toxic and unhelpful affair.” (Debate recap special!)
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon and Tommy talk about the chaotic Democratic debate that went down in South Carolina just days ahead of the Palmetto State’s primary, and wh...
“Getting tense out there!”
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the results of the Nevada caucuses and the ensuing freakout that Bernie Sanders is now the prohibitive favorite to...
“Honeymoon in Vegas.” (Debate recap special!)
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, and Tommy break down the feistiest Democratic debate yet, hosted by NBC in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then Democratic candidate Jessica Cisneros tal...
“Fear and Bloomberg in Las Vegas.”
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats weigh how to confront Trump’s post-impeachment lawlessness, Mike Bloomberg buys himself and his record a lot of attention, and Bernie Sand...
“New Hampshire feels the Bern.”
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bernie Sanders wins a narrow but crucial victory in New Hampshire, the rest of the candidates compete to be the Bernie alternative, and Donald Trump’...
“Send your calculators to Manchester.”
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats try to break out of the pack in the last debate before the New Hampshire primary, Joe Biden hits Pete Buttigieg on his experience, Bernie Sa...
“Get it together.”
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa is still too close to call as the candidates try to break through in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney votes to convict as Trump is acquitted, and the P...
“Iowa, you had one job."
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As they wait for Iowa caucus results, Jon, Jon, Tommy and Dan talk about what went wrong in the first contest in the nomination process, what it means...
"Secret poll results."
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans block witnesses, sealing up President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. The Des Moines Register cancels its highly anticipated Iowa...
“Democracy dies with Dershowitz.”
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's defense team argues that the President can do anything to get elected, Republicans close in on the votes to block witnesses, and a SuperPAC ma...
Iowa Episode 5: Voting is not enough
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of this five-part series on the Iowa caucuses, we take you back to Iowa one last time for the final sprint before caucus day. We ...
“Bolton’s bombshell.”
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Bolton’s explosive new book upends Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, Adam Schiff joins to talk about what happens next, and Bernie Sanders ex...
“Davos confessions.”
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Schiff makes the case against Trump, Trump confesses to obstruction and floats cuts to Medicare and Social Security in Davos, and Bernie gains momentu...
“Hillary endorses Bernie.”
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s lawyers kick off his impeachment trial by arguing that the President can’t be impeached, Mitch McConnell is forced to make concessions on ...
“Bernie is my friend.” (Debate recap special!)
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan talk about Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the...
“It's wide open!”
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump Administration is caught lying about Iran, the public sours on the President’s handling of the crisis, and the Des Moines Register poll sh...
The Wilderness, Season 2 (coming January 13, 2020)
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Favreau looks for the path to victory in 2020 by talking to voters, strategists, organizers, and candidates in the battleground states that will d...
“All is not well!”
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump gives his Mission Accomplished speech after a momentary pause in the crisis he started, Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans get ready to ...
“A little noise from Iran.”
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trump starts a new conflict in the Middle East by assassinating an Iranian general, John Bolton says he’s willing to testify in the Senate impeachme...
“Resolutions of the Pod for 2020.”
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In their second annual New Year’s resolutions pod, Jon, Jon, and Tommy react to resolutions from some of your favorite 2020 candidates. Then they ho...
“Holiday mailbag!”
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon F. and Dan answer your questions on 2020, the Senate, campaign finance, their top Spotify picks, and more.