Episodes

  • That's a lot of Supreme Court there

    That's a lot of Supreme Court there
    May 20 2025
    Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials') race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court's internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term, a little about David Souter and then cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List

    Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List
    May 13 2025
    Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren't quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and "Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Still vulnerable, even while batting .400

    Still vulnerable, even while batting .400
    May 8 2025
    Jason Dick, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire discuss the first Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbents list of the 2026 cycle, why House freshman frequently have the blues and how even gobs and gobs of money can’t always buy you an election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Six degrees of 100 days ...

    Six degrees of 100 days ...
    Apr 30 2025
    How does Kevin Bacon fit into the first 100 days analysis of the Trump presidency? Jason Dick and John Bennett discuss, as well as the art of Gretchen Whitmer's non-thank you thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Golden State meets ‘Golden Age’

    Golden State meets ‘Golden Age’
    Apr 11 2025
    Jason Dick and Christina Bellantoni discuss California political leaders' approach to President Donald Trump's second term, Gov. Gavin Newsom's podcast and hair and whether we'll see more retired Dodgers run for state-wide office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Much ado about special elections

    Much ado about special elections
    Apr 3 2025
    Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • The Thai popcorn does not detract

    The Thai popcorn does not detract
    Mar 27 2025
    Sports is leading the way on diversity, equity and inclusion, but don't expect to hear those words at the game. Plus: Everyone get ready for National Operational Security Awareness Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • At the Gridiron, laughter in the dark

    At the Gridiron, laughter in the dark
    Mar 19 2025
    Dressing up as a donkey for a skit lampooning politicians at a white tie dinner in Washington is silly. But during difficult times, when the most powerful people in the world are challenging the boundaries of constitutional democracy, it is important to hang onto your sense of humor. The annual Gridiron dinner aims to “singe, not burn” with its humor. What does that mean when it feels like the world is on fire, though? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins