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Don't Let the Door Hitch'a On The Way Out
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt steps back to spend more time with her family (and less time with Donald Trump)
Aug 13
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Claire Potter
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Why Does America Feel So Different?
A conversation about the upcoming midterms and our changing political culture with podcaster Star Price
Aug 10
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Claire Potter
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Max Miller Is Everyone's Problem Now
The Congressman running for re-election in Ohio-07 could be the fuse that blows up key races in that state
Aug 4
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Claire Potter
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Violence Against Women? It's in the GOP's DNA
Emily Moreno has accused ex-husband and Ohio Congressman Max Miller of abusing her and their child. There is plenty of evidence that this is who he has…
Aug 2
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Claire Potter
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True Grit and Public Service
Ryan McLaren's commitment to his state did not waver after a catastrophic skiing accident.. Now, he wants to be Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Jul 31
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Claire Potter
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Are Political Consultants Whores?
This almost unregulated class of professionals shape the ugly campaigns that warp our political culture--and they always win, even when the candidate…
Jul 29
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Claire Potter
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Donald Trump’s Incredible Shrinking Majority
Neil and Claire discuss how the death of South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization creates potential Republican paralysis on…
Jul 24
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Claire Potter
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Neil J. Young
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Hotter Than July
Here's a quick catch-up: what happened to me last week, how the summer reading challenge is going, and a few short news takes--plus a poll!
Jul 21
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Claire Potter
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1:01:03
Can Maine Democrats Beat Susan Collins?
Substacker Amy Fried says yes, as she joins Claire to dig more deeply into how Maine Democrats ended up with Graham Platner, whether he was as popular…
Jul 19
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Claire Potter
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1:25:57
As Maine Goes
Claire and Neil discuss Graham Platner’s exit from the Maine Senate Race—what we got right, what we got wrong, and why Heather Cox Richardson won't take…
Jul 10
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Claire Potter
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Neil J. Young
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1:07:08
The GOP’s Unwelcome Mat
Neil and Claire discuss how SCOTUS justices came together to defy Donald Trump, preserve birthright citizenship, and put limits on the administration's…
Jul 3
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Claire Potter
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Neil J. Young
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1:16:12
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Claire and Neil discuss Donald Trump’s reflecting pool grift, and the gusher of tax dollars being spent on a redesign of Washington D.C.
Jun 26
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Claire Potter
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Neil J. Young
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Nancy Mace Falls From Grace
What does this high-profile MAGA warrior's abject failure in the South Carolina governor's race tell us about a Republican Party making the turn to…
Jun 23
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Claire Potter
5
1:23:34
No Donald, You Can’t Have A Pony
In today’s news focus, Claire and Neil delve into the politics of Donald Trump’s $60 million birthday party on the White House Lawn
Jun 20
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Claire Potter
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Neil J. Young
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Paradise Will Be A Kind of Library
Or so Jorge Luis Borges said. But we know the best thing about summer is having time to read: why not join me in the New York Times summer reading…
Jun 15
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Claire Potter
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Freedom Summer Changed Everything
historian Alice Echols' new book, "Black Power, White Heat: From Solidarity Politics to Radical Chic" explains why radical movements have always relied…
Jun 12
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Claire Potter
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Who's Afraid of Graham Platner?
The pundit class perhaps, but not the good people of Maine--who really don't like to be told what to think, what to do, or how to vote.
Jun 9
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Claire Potter
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