Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant”
The political consultant Sarah Longwell runs focus groups of voters, and she has a lot of advice for Democrats seeking to wrest control of the government from MAGA. Longwell, a former Republican disaf...
4 Sep 27min
Ian Frazier and Samy Burch on “Coyote vs. Acme”
In the film “Coyote vs. Acme,” which was released this week, the ingenious but unlucky Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme Corporation for damages caused by its malfunctioning merchandise. That is also the p...
1 Sep 16min
Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America
During the height of Roy Cohn’s friendship with Donald Trump, according to the historian Kai Bird, “they were on the phone with each other a dozen times a day.” Bird’s new book, “American Scoundrel,” ...
28 Aug 34min
Jessica Tarlov, a Lonely Liberal on Fox News’ “The Five”
Fox News’ “The Five” is the most-watched program on cable news. So there are millions of eyes on Jessica Tarlov, who occupies the liberal hot seat (alternating with Harold Ford, Jr.) on a panel featur...
25 Aug 22min
Jon Lovett Answers Your Questions
In the 2026 midterm elections, close finishes in crucial swing states have put a spotlight on the divide between the Democratic Party’s moderate and progressive wings. Jon Lovett straddles that divide...
21 Aug 28min
Erin Brockovich Takes on Data Centers
Since a famous case against a California utility, the name Erin Brockovich has become synonymous with a fighter taking on big polluters. Earlier this year, Brockovich began receiving e-mails from peop...
18 Aug 23min
Bernie Sanders Takes on Data Centers
The data centers that power artificial intelligence are being built at a rampant pace, and are spurring resistance all over the country. Apart from public concerns about A.I.’s impact on jobs, privacy...
14 Aug 26min
