Episodes

  • What Trump and Putin Want Out of Their Summit

    What Trump and Putin Want Out of Their Summit
    Aug 15 2025
    Former national intelligence officer and Russia expert Angela Stent breaks down what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin want out of their summit—and why it's about more than Ukraine. Plus, she shares why she’s unsure whether Trump will be able to parse Putin’s true intentions after the meeting. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Senior Producer: Faiz JamilTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • What the Texas House Dems Are Fighting For

    What the Texas House Dems Are Fighting For
    Aug 8 2025
    Texas state Rep. James Talarico, along with dozens of his Democratic colleagues, captured the nation’s attention this week when they fled their state to try to block a Republican gerrymandering effort. He shares why they walked out, what he thinks it can accomplish and how his faith informs his approach to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Dan Balz on Lessons from 47 Years at the Washington Post

    Dan Balz on Lessons from 47 Years at the Washington Post
    Aug 1 2025
    Dan Balz is something of a legend in Washington media. He retired this week from full-time reporting after 47 years at the Washington Post. He shares his insights on the first six months of this second Trump administration and gives some of his best advice for political reporters in an increasingly competitive, rapid-fire industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Epstein Talk Takes Over Capitol Hill

    Epstein Talk Takes Over Capitol Hill
    Jul 25 2025
    Jeffrey Epstein talk took over Capitol Hill this week. And while President Donald Trump seems eager to change the subject, some of his closest allies in Congress are calling for answers. Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes and Congressional Correspondent Lauren Fox discuss how this drama played out among House GOP members and why a summer break may not be enough to cool this issue down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The MAGA-Epstein Drama, Explained

    The MAGA-Epstein Drama, Explained
    Jul 18 2025
    President Donald Trump is facing serious backlash from the MAGA world over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. CNN senior correspondent Donie O’Sullivan explains why Epstein looms so large in the MAGA-verse—and why this controversy isn’t likely to die down soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Behind the Scenes of Trump’s Comeback

    Behind the Scenes of Trump’s Comeback
    Jul 11 2025
    Investigative reporter Josh Dawsey is co-author of a new deep dive into last year’s historic election, 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America. He shares some of the most striking moments in the book — from Trump’s trip to the Fulton County Jail to take his mugshot to the buzzing scene at Mar-a-Lago days before his inauguration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Rahm Emanuel on the ‘Rigged System’ and the American Dream

    Rahm Emanuel on the ‘Rigged System’ and the American Dream
    Jul 4 2025
    Rahm Emanuel isn't shy about criticizing his own party. He also isn’t shy about his potential political ambitions. He’s made it clear he’s considering a potential 2028 presidential run. He shares how he’ll make that decision, what he brings to the growing field of potential candidates and why he thinks Dems shouldn’t talk about democracy without also talking about affordability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • What Mamdani’s Win Means Beyond New York

    What Mamdani’s Win Means Beyond New York
    Jun 27 2025
    Zohran Mamdani pulled off a major political upset over Andrew Cuomo in this week’s New York mayoral primary. CNN senior reporter and New York City native Edward-Isaac Dovere explains how Mamdani was able to secure the victory and what Democrats more broadly can learn from his surprise success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins