First Debate in Which Everyone Is Afraid to Tell the Truth
Tim Mak reports from Kyiv about how Ukrainians are handling the strain of war. The panel then looks at the upcoming GOP debate on Fox and the effect of abortion on elections. Plus, in our Highlights a...
11 Aug 20231h 6min
The Trump Defenses That Won't Hunt
George Conway joins the group to discuss the various Trump defenses—and the party that supports him. Then the regulars discuss 'Oppenheimer,' and the bombing of Japan. And in our Highlights and Lowlig...
4 Aug 202357min
DeSantis Campaign Promises "Leaner and Meaner." Is Meaner Even Possible?
Will Saletan joins the panel to discuss whether DeSantis's campaign is moribund, and whether the right or the left learned the lessons of COVID policy failures. Plus, in our "Highlights and Lowlights ...
28 Juli 202358min
Contemplating a Trump Administration 2.0
The Economist's John Prideaux joins the panel to discuss the latest likely indictment, the GOP response, and what MAGA world is planning for a Trump 2.0. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment,...
21 Juli 202355min
Is Optimism Warranted?
Noah Smith tries to bring a little sunshine to the dour regulars (and Cathy Young) who are worried about the economy, the threat from third parties, and more. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights seg...
14 Juli 202356min
A Class Full of Frenchmen?
The Washington Post's Megan McArdle joins to discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of affirmative action. Also, will anyone watch August's GOP debate? Who will show up? Plus, in our highlights/lowlights ...
7 Juli 202355min
A Week Where Decades Happen
Bob Shrum, Steve Vladeck, and David Kramer join the show this week to discuss momentous Supreme Court cases and the tremors out of Russia. Plus, in our highlights/lowlights segment, Damon shares detai...
30 Juni 202353min
The View from Trumpland
Former Rep. Tim Ryan reports from Ohio that the GOP base there remains in the tank for Trump, DeSantis is in a no-man's land, and most voters probably aren't paying any attention to Hunter Biden's ple...
23 Juni 202348min
