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390: MAGA In Retreat with Jacob Weisberg & Nancy Lacore
Épisode 390
jeudi 1 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:18:13
James and Al lay out the growing challenges facing Republicans heading into the midterms, how history will view his reign, and how to hold MAGA to account. Then, they welcome journalist and author of “Profiles In Cowardice”, Jacob Weisberg, to discuss the Trump administration’s war on our institutions, the ethical dilemmas faced by law firms under presidential pressure, and the need for the media to hold politicians to account. They also sit with congressional candidate for SC-01, Nancy Lacore, to game out her race for the seat of former Rep. Nancy Mace, looking at the need to end forever wars, increasing affordability on everything from gas to healthcare, and driving turnout among Black and young voters.
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389: We Didn’t Start The Fire with Sam Forstag
Épisode 389
jeudi 24 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:05:28
James and Al celebrate the excellent candidates running for office and their growing prospects in the midterms, shame Trump for his renewed war on the press and the 1st Amendment, and make the point that the administration is focusing on the trivial when the world is on fire. Then, they welcome union leader and smokejumper-turned-congressional candidate for MT-01, Sam Forstag, to discuss the war on rural hospitals, the dangerous influence of money in our politics, the death of accountability, and the need to focus on struggling Americans instead of endless wars.
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388: A.I. Apocalypse with Manny Rutinel and Ira Shapiro
Épisode 388
jeudi 17 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:13:54
James and Al reflect on Trump’s erratic behavior amid his poorly executed midterm convention, how perception of him and MAGA is changing for the electorate, and the growing debate over AI. Then, they welcome congressional candidate from CO-08, Manny Rutinel, to discuss the importance of properly regulating AI companies and data centers, how to address the cost of living crisis, and how we can create a more equitable future. They are later joined by expert on our institutions and legal system, Ira Shapiro, to examine how Trump has disrupted the system, the scope of his corruption, and the challenge of restoring government integrity..
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387: Trump’s Clown Convention with Zach Dembo
Épisode 387
jeudi 10 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:04:46
James and Al eviscerate Trump’s midterm convention, share encouraging news about Kansas, analyze the factors most salient to voters, and make some 2026 predictions. Then, they welcome congressional candidate Zach Dembo for KY-06 to discuss corruption, healthcare, and winning over rural voters. They address the need to meet constituents where they are, the potential to win over independents, how raising the Social Security tax cap is a winning way to tackle income inequality and keep our country solvent, and the importance of restoring Medicaid and ACA subsidies.
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386: Data Centers & Corruption with Bale Dalton & Jimmy Bierman
Épisode 386
jeudi 3 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:20:46
James and Al compare Trump’s favorability to Congress, the value of youth in politics, the politicization of the military under MAGA, the explosion of corruption, and how democrats can win in the midterms. Then, they welcome congressional candidate for FL-07, Bale Dalton, to speak on corruption, affordability, and tariffs with a focus on the value of a military background and a dedication to public service in the current environment. Then, they are joined by Fairfax County Supervisor Jimmy Bierman to explore the politics and impact of data centers on voters and the public.
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385: The Law and The Sea with Pam Karlan & Elaine Luria
Épisode 385
jeudi 27 août 2026 • Durée 01:12:07
James and Al warn of Trump’s enduring strength with the base after the win of Lindsey Graham’s sister in South Carolina, while emphasizing the overall decline in support for MAGA. Then, they welcome Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan to discuss SCOTUS and its recent rulings, explain the shadow docket, and the defense of our democracy coming from lower-level judges and our Constitution. Then, they are joined by congressional candidate for VA-02 and Navy veteran Elaine Luria to review Trump’s disastrous effect on our military readiness and the need to focus 2026 midterm campaigns on affordability, healthcare, and bringing the war in Iran to a close.
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384: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired with Brian Poindexter & John Vincent
Épisode 384
jeudi 20 août 2026 • Durée 01:02:54
James and Al explore the recent primaries in Florida and Alaska, Trump’s waning influence, and the meaning of the results as they look ahead to the midterms. Then, they welcome congressional candidate for OH-07, Brian Poindexter, to discuss workers' rights, what it would take to win over voters in his district, and the value of making tariffs actually work for the average person and of fixing healthcare for those in need. They are also joined by the congressional candidate John Vincent from SC-07 to discuss the dereliction of duty by Trump and his minions regarding the military, how to win as a Democrat in a red state, and how to support our military.
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383: The Cavalry Is Coming With Rebecca Cooke & Paul Rivera
Épisode 383
jeudi 13 août 2026 • Durée 01:20:30
James and Al cover yesterday’s primary results and weigh the influence of Trump and the DSA on their respective parties going into the midterm elections. Then, they welcome congressional candidate for WI-03, Rebecca Cooke, to discuss the reasons she won her recent primary, her plans to unite the factions of the party into a big tent for the general election, and the effect of big tech on local economies. Afterward, they are joined by the author of the 2024 Democratic Party autopsy report, Paul Rivera, to explain the findings, take the party and the DNC to task, and lay out the changes the party needs to make going forward.
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382: An Empire Running on Empty with Sarah Trone Garriott & David Wessel
Épisode 382
jeudi 6 août 2026 • Durée 01:22:13
James and Al give their take on the Michigan primary and push back against the DSA and their candidates while the future of the party is at stake. Then, they welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Wessel to discuss the resilience of the US economy, the danger Trump has put us in, foreign currency interventions, and the need to address the national debt. They also welcome IA-03 congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott to explore her faith, winning in a Midwestern Red state, the perils of ideological labels when elections are on the line, agricultural politics, and how to create a bigger tent that can win in enemy territory.
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381: Not a Time For A Vanity Vote with Denise Powell
Épisode 381
jeudi 30 juillet 2026 • Durée 59:49
James and Al fight back on Dr. Fauci’s behalf after Republican attacks on him and his legacy and discuss the influence of the Democratic Socialists on the party and the upcoming midterms before welcoming congressional candidate for NE-02, Denise Powell. They dive into the state of her race for a winnable district in a notoriously red state, looking at the prominence of the agriculture industry, concerns about the budget deficit, and fair tax policies. They also emphasize the need to focus on affordability and explore her journey into politics, why she’s running, and why she can win.
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