GOP grapples with misconduct allegations against two lawmakers
It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss a Senate committee's vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Todd Blanche's newly cleared path toward confirmation as attorney...
7 Elo 29min
What is Trump's interest in Paramount's merger with WB?
President Trump has taken a particular interest in Paramount's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion. We discuss why the president is backing the deal — which is on hold after a grou...
6 Elo 18min
Progressives had a good night in Michigan
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open Senate seat. We discuss how the results could shape November's general ele...
5 Elo 22min
How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave
The president's party typically loses seats in a midterm election, and President Trump's low favorability ratings aren't helping Republicans as November nears. We discuss how Republican candidates are...
4 Elo 18min
It's (still) the economy, stupid
The economy is growing very slowly, and wages aren't keeping up with inflation, which is keeping gas and grocery prices high. We discuss how politicians are navigating the sluggish economy on the camp...
3 Elo 18min
Why is Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general in limbo?
Some Senate Republicans are refusing to approve President Trump's attorney general pick unless the Trump administration commits in writing to certain guarantees related to the president's settlement w...
31 Heinä 30min
Who will Wisconsin Democrats pick to run for governor?
This podcast was taped at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 30, 2026.State Assemblywoman Francesca Hong leads in the polls over Milwaukee County executive David Crowley. Hong's progressive view...
30 Heinä 16min
How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices
Overwhelming majorities of voters think that corruption is a problem, according to research from the Brennan Center for Justice. Democrats plan on making allegations of corruption a key part of their ...
29 Heinä 15min
