"Pulling out of the War on Christmas.” (Holiday mailbag episode!)
Donald Trump's government shutdown doesn’t stop Jon F. and Dan from answering listener questions in this special holiday mailbag edition of the pod. Then Katie Porter joins Jon to talk about turning California’s 45th district blue and the work waiting for her once she’s sworn in to Congress. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
24 Dec 20181h 15min
“Crime after crime.”
A judge’s shock over Michael Flynn’s crimes destroys right-wing conspiracy theories, Trump is forced to shut down his fraudulent charity, Trump may get his government shutdown after all, and a criminal justice reform bill just may become law. Then CNN’s Van Jones talks to Jon and Dan about what’s in the First Step Act, and how a bipartisan coalition got it done. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
20 Dec 201856min
"Rudy Giuliani, human tweet.”
A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition tries to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Then former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro talks to Jon Lovett about his plans to run for president in 2020. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
17 Dec 20181h 1min
“Owned in the Oval.”
Trump throws a tantrum over the wall in the Oval Office, Michael Cohen is sentenced to three years in prison, and more Democrats throw their support behind a Green New Deal. Then Stacey Abrams talks to Jon about her race for governor in Georgia, her new lawsuit to uphold voting rights, and her future plans. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
13 Dec 20181h 13min
“Hot tub crime machine.”
The Department of Justice effectively accuses the President of directing an illegal scheme to manipulate the 2016 election, Mueller uncovers more connections between the Russian government and Trump’s campaign, and the President struggles to keep his Administration staffed. Then Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar talks to Tommy about Democratic plans for the new Congress, and her support for the BDS movement. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
10 Dec 20181h 7min
“Tariff Man without a plan.”
Michael Flynn’s cooperation is rewarded, Republicans subvert democracy in Wisconsin, Trump’s tweets tank the markets, and Democrats begin the battle for the 2020 nomination. Then Senator Sherrod Brown joins Jon and Dan to discuss his conversation with Trump about GM, the Green New Deal, how he won Ohio, and his plans for 2020. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
6 Dec 20181h 11min
“Quid pro penthouse.”
George H.W. Bush leaves a complicated legacy, Michael Cohen’s guilty plea pieces together a conspiracy that implicates Trump, and Republicans respond to their midterm defeats with power grabs in Wisconsin and Michigan. Then Congressman Hakeem Jeffries talks to Jon F. about his new position as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, as well as the party’s message and strategy in 2019. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
3 Dec 20181h
“Yo, collusion!”
Marcy Wheeler joins Jon and Dan to break down Individual-1’s very bad day and discuss the future of the Trump investigation, Pelosi wins her caucus vote for Speaker, Schumer kicks off shutdown negotiations, and Sherrod Brown shows Democrats how to talk about Trump and the economy. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com
29 Nov 20181h 2min
