“Kava-not-cool, guys.”
The Kavanaugh hearings have begun and Senate Democrats came ready to fight. Do we have a shot at stopping his nomination? President Trump spent his Labor Day weekend attacking union leaders and slashing wages for workers, so that was cool. Then we read our favorite excerpts from Bob Woodward's new book, and Jon and Jon interview former President Jimmy Carter. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
4 Syys 201850min
"Florida man."
The Florida race for governor will be a contest between the Republican mini-Trump and the Democrats’ future, Paul Ryan’s SuperPAC is blowing louder dog whistles, and Senate Democrats make a deal on judges that gets them nothing in return. Then EMILY’s List President Schriock joins Jon and Dan to talk about the record number of women candidates who are running and winning elections in 2018. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
30 Elo 20181h 13min
“McCain’s legacy.”
John McCain leaves behind a complicated legacy after a lifetime of service and sacrifice, Republicans worry that Democrats will investigate the scandals they’ve been covering up, and Democrats reform the party’s presidential nominating process. Then Democratic candidate for Governor Gavin Newsom talks to Jon and Jon about his vision for California and the future of the Democratic Party. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
28 Elo 20181h 22min
"It's Cohen down for real."
The President has been implicated by his lawyer in a crime that involves the cover-up of extramarital affairs through illegal campaign contributions, and Republicans in Congress refuse to do anything about it. Then CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin joins Jon and Dan to talk about what’s next for the Mueller investigation, the Kavanaugh confirmation battle, and his new podcast, “RBG: Beyond Notorious.” Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
23 Elo 20181h 32min
“An orgy of corruption.”
Mueller gets another witness, Trump and Rudy become more unhinged, conservative donors reward the politicians who made them richer, and Republicans try to suppress the vote in Georgia. Then first-time candidate and 2016 Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes talks to Tommy about her race for Congress. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
21 Elo 201859min
“A potpourri of stupid.”
Trump is acting like a guilty man who’s bad at covering up crimes, and Democrats are nominating history-making candidates while they decide on a message for the fall. Then Wesley Bell, the Democratic nominee for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, joins Jon and Dan to talk about his upset victory and his plans to reform the criminal justice system. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
16 Elo 20181h 9min
“The white nationalist variety hour.”
White nationalists fail to organize a rally but succeed in organizing the GOP, Omarosa has secret recordings, and Democrats decide whether to take money from corporate PACs. Then Democratic candidate Rashida Tlaib joins to talk about the history she’ll make as the first Muslim woman in Congress, and Ana Marie Cox talks about following Ted Cruz around Texas. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
14 Elo 20181h 4min
“Horseshoes and hand grenades.”
Tuesday’s special election and primaries deliver some Democratic victories and a warning against complacency, another Republican is indicted for corruption, and Dan offers tempered thoughts on Mark Leibovich’s Paul Ryan profile. Then Matt Rivitz of Sleeping Giants talks to Tommy about their success in persuading companies to remove ads from right-wing news outlets that promote bigotry and hate. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
9 Elo 20181h 24min
