Sarah Longwell & Doug Jones
Sep 01, 2026
The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell stops by to talk about Trump’s record-breaking disapproval among the American people and her new book, How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time.Then we’ll talk to…
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Rick Wilson & Kai Bird
Aug 30, 2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss how Trump’s old tricks aren’t working anymore.Then we’ll talk to historian Kai Bird about his new book, American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark…
Andrew Weissmann & Dave Regan
Aug 28, 2026
MSNOW’s Andrew Weissmann stops by to talk about a judge blocking Trump’s mail-in voting schemes.Then we’ll talk to United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan about the California Billionaire…
Introducing: Natural Causes
Aug 28, 2026
Natural Causes is a podcast about the politics and practicalities of going outside in a world on fire, hosted by Dr. James Stout. It approaches the outdoors, conservation, agriculture, food…
Jim Acosta & Matt Dunlap
Aug 26, 2026
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s half-hearted attempts to steal the midterms.Then we’ll talk to Matt Dunlap about his run for Maine’s contentious Second District.See…
Mike Madrid & Dave Weigel
Aug 25, 2026
The Latino Vote Podcast’s Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the trade war with Canada.Then we’ll talk to Semafor’s Dave Weigel about the transition from the primaries to the general election.See…
Rick Wilson & Kurt Andersen
Aug 23, 2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s Natalie Harp problem that won’t go away.Then we’ll talk to author Kurt Andersen about the book everyone is talking about, his new book…
Andy Levy & Skye Perryman
Aug 21, 2026
As The World Churns Andy Levy stops to talk about Trumps failed War in Iran as the USS Lincoln is being sent home. Then we'll talk to Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman about her new book Ordinary…
Charlie Sykes & G. Elliott Morris
Aug 19, 2026
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Donald Trump’s endorsements failing again.Then we’ll talk to Strength in Numbers’ G. Elliott Morris about the way “social experiment” polls are…
Josh Marshall & Michael Waldman
Aug 18, 2026
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall stops by to talk about Trump’s historically low approval rating.Then we’ll talk to the Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman about election security heading into the…
Rick Wilson & Brian Poindexter
Aug 16, 2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Todd Blanche demonstrating that he’ll do whatever Trump says. Then we’ll talk to Brian Poindexter about his run for Max Miller’s congressional…
Justin Wolfers & Mini Timmaraju
Aug 14, 2026
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump losing the confidence of Republicans on the economy.Then we’ll talk to Reproductive Freedom for All’s Mini Timmaraju about why…
Jason Selvig & Alissa Ellman
Aug 12, 2026
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about what he saw in Michigan at a Trump rally.Then we’ll talk to Alissa Ellman about her run for New York’s 24th District.See omnystudio.com/listener…
Jeet Heer & Cindy Holscher
Aug 11, 2026
The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about Trump toying with declaring an emergency for the midterms.Then we’ll talk to Kansas State Senator Cindy Holscher about her run for governor of Kansas…
Rick Wilson & Daniel Biss
Aug 09, 2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s grip on elected officials while losing influence in the primaries.Soon-to-be Congressman Daniel Biss joins us to talk about being an…
Sam Seder & Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Aug 07, 2026
The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about Trump’s bad economy and increasing war bill.Senator Tammy Duckworth joins us to discuss her new resolution addressing the Trump administration’s…
Marc Elias & Shane Goldmacher
Aug 05, 2026
Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias stops by to talk about Trump’s lawless plans for the midterms.The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss how the primaries are shaking out and the growing…
Jim Acosta & Stacey Young
Aug 04, 2026
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the Max Miller albatross hanging around the GOP’s neck.The Justice Connection’s Stacey Young joins us to discuss just how dangerous it would be…
Rick Wilson & Oliver Darcy
Aug 02, 2026
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Donald Trump having his bank accounts closed for money laundering. Then we’ll talk to Status News Oliver Darcy about Bari Weiss’s running CBS…
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Sen. Andy Kim
Jul 31, 2026
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump’s new low in the approval ratings.New Jersey Senator Andy Kim joins us to discuss his MediKids proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Mary Trump, Brandy Zadrozny & Emma Janssen
Jul 29, 2026
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump stops by to talk about Trump’s decline.MSNOW’s Brandy Zadrozny joins us to discuss the disinformation campaign surrounding a Democratic Senate race.Plus, as a bonus…
Dan Pfeiffer & Eli Tan
Jul 28, 2026
Pod Save America’s Dan Pfeiffer stops by to talk about Trump’s meetings with Zelensky and Netanyahu.The New York Times’ Eli Tan joins us to discuss the shocking story out of Meta’s Louisiana data…
Mike Madrid, Mike Zamore & Haddy Gassama
Jul 26, 2026
The Latino Vote Podcast’s Mike Madrid stops by to talk about MAGA’s fracturing.The ACLU’s Mike Zamore and Haddy Gassama join us to discuss ICE’s abuses inside Delaney Hall and other detention…
Charlie Sykes & Dave Weigel
Jul 24, 2026
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s never-ending war with Iran.Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the final stretch of the congressional primaries and the battles…
Meredith Shiner & Joseph Kelly
Jul 22, 2026
The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about Trump’s unpopular war and how it’s driving down his approval ratings.Historian Joseph Kelly joins us to discuss his new book, The Biggest…
Jason Selvig & Alex Seitz-Wald
Jul 21, 2026
The Good Liars’ Jason Selvig stops by to talk about all the lies the GOP is telling about the Iran war and Mitch McConnell.The Midcoast Villager’s Alex Seitz-Wald joins us to discuss the fascinating…
Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler
Jul 19, 2026
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s new hate-election strategy to win the midterms.Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler joins us to talk about his new book…
George Conway & Dr. Ashish Jha
Jul 17, 2026
George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s deranged speech and election lies.Dr. Ashish Jha joins us to discuss RFK Jr.’s gross negligence leading to an outbreak of explosive diarrhea.See…
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dr. Annie Andrews
Jul 15, 2026
NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about Trump needing nearly $100 billion more for his war adventures.Dr. Annie Andrews joins us to discuss her run to become the Democrat challenging for…
Jim Acosta & Amanda Litman
Jul 14, 2026
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about continuing his ill-advised war against Iran.Run for Something’s Amanda Litman joins us to discuss how Democrats can recruit better candidates…