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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Martin Short: A “BEST OF”	01 Sep 2024	00:42:08
As we enter the Fall season of the Presidential campaign, we are taking a break for Labor Day. So we're replaying this interview with comedian and actor Martin Short! The fourth season of Only Murderers in the Building just debuted on Hulu, and in this conversation from 2022, he discusses his role on the show and his 50+ years in showbiz. He also examines his relationship with his co-star Steve Martin and breaks down some of his classic characters from over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Molly Jong-Fast and Mark Leibovich on The Democratic Convention	25 Aug 2024	00:33:00
We're joined once again by Mark Leibovich from The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast! The Democrats just wrapped up their National Convention and nominated Kamala Harris to be the nominee for President. Can she carry this momentum all the way to Election Day? Meanwhile, Republicans were caught flat-footed when Joe Biden dropped out and Donald Trump is spiraling out of control. There's still a long way to go before Election Day! Read Mark's writing in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/mark-leibovich/ Watch Molly's YouTube video on the dangers of Project 2025: https://youtu.be/yUJSEvYIiy8?si=ZmiG6zibjMSDNJl6 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Norm Ornstein on The Debate & SCOTUS	30 Jun 2024	00:42:04
Donald Trump lied over and over again at the debate. But it's been overshadowed by President Biden's terrible performance. Political scientist and an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute Norm Ornstein joins us to recap Thursday evening's debacle. Is there a plan forward for the Democratic Party if Biden drops out? How can Biden prove that the debate was an anomaly and win his party back? Plus, the latest round of Supreme Court decisions dropped on Friday. Norm breaks down the terrible decisions and what they say about the direction they are taking this country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Cecile Richards and David Axelrod on The Midterms	06 Nov 2022	01:10:19
Our first one recorded in front of a live audience! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Laboratories of Autocracy – David Pepper – It’s the States, Stupid!	30 Oct 2022	00:55:32
The former Ohio Democratic State Chair on how state legislatures are dismantling democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	MI Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson and Journalist Ari Berman	23 Oct 2022	01:04:15
Our Democracy Under Threat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Author Will Bunch – The Cost of College as The Source of Our Division	16 Oct 2022	00:54:17
The GI Bill & Free College United Us. Today’s Steep Cost Has Created Deep Resentment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Tim Miller, Former GOP Operative, on Why His Cohorts Caved To Trump	09 Oct 2022	01:04:33
In his book, Why We Did It, Miller tells why they did it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Sarah Silverman – AGAIN!!!	02 Oct 2022	01:20:00
She's great! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Dahlia Lithwick On Her Inspiring New Book – LADY JUSTICE	25 Sep 2022	00:59:34
Lithwick profiles heroic women attorneys who stepped up to fight injustice and won! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	NY Times Columnist Paul Krugman	18 Sep 2022	00:56:55
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	Neal Katyal – Does Garland Indict Trump?	11 Sep 2022	00:44:17
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	Sandy Hook Mom Nicole Hockley and Former NRA Big-Wig Ryan Busse	04 Sep 2022	00:55:24
A Great One! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Never-Trumpers Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller on the Presidential Debate	23 Jun 2024	00:37:26
Bulwark Founder Sarah Longwell and former Republican operative and host of the Bulwark podcast Tim Miller are worried about a dangerous potential second term of Donald Trump. The first step for Joe Biden defeating Trump? Have a good showing in this week's coming debate. Tim has prepped Presidential candidates to face Trump and shares his insight. And what messages should President Biden hit on during the debate? Sarah hosts The Focus Group podcast and shares what voters are looking for this November. Joe Biden has a LOT of policies that poll extremely well. So how does he take that message to the American people? Listen to Tim and Sarah's podcast and read their great work at www.TheBulwark.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Cecile Richards on Dobbs and the Midterms!	28 Aug 2022	00:48:46
Richards Discusses Roe-vember See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	THE MIDTERMS - John Anzalone and D. Taylor	21 Aug 2022	01:05:03
Biden’s Pollster, John Anzalone, and Hospitality Workers Union President, D. Taylor See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The Authors of "His Name is George Floyd" - Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa	14 Aug 2022	00:50:29
Heartbreaking Bio of a Loving Son & Friend & Systemic Racism See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Mark Leibovich on his #1 NYT bestseller, Thank You For Your Servitude	07 Aug 2022	00:56:59
Leibovich eviscerates the GOP politicians who caved to Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Russia-Born Journalist Julia Ioffe Gives an Update on Ukraine	31 Jul 2022	00:43:29
It’s depressing.... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Jason Kander On His Battle With PTSD	24 Jul 2022	00:40:39
Jason and Al discuss his stunning NYT bestseller, Invisible Storm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Malcolm Nance on The Coming Civil War	17 Jul 2022	00:39:20
His new book, They Want to Kill Americans, on the clear & present threat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Dahlia Lithwick on The Horrible SCOTUS Term	10 Jul 2022	00:59:37
Could Not be Worse. Except Maybe Next Term! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	MARTIN SHORT!!!	03 Jul 2022	00:51:48
MARTIN SHORT!!! Plus Al Commentary on SCOTUS & Jan. 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Daniel Goldman, Legal Analyst, on the Jan. 6th Hearings	26 Jun 2022	00:43:52
Chief Counsel for the House Managers in (the 1st) Trump Impeachment Weighs In. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	WaPo Op-Ed Columnist Catherine Rampell	16 Jun 2024	00:39:12
One of the biggest issues in the coming election will be the economy. So how has President Biden done on that front? We talk to Catherine Rampell about Bidenomics and how the President should tout his economic record. His opponent, Donald Trump could be a disaster for the economy if his previous term is any indication. Catherine discusses what a second Trump term could look like and the difficulty even Republicans have with working with him. Read Catherine’s latest here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/catherine-rampell/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Author Anne Nelson on the 60-year history of the vast right-wing shadow network	19 Jun 2022	00:47:54
Nelson lays out how this all brought us to January 6th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Ali Noorani on Immigration	12 Jun 2022	00:52:33
Former director of the National Immigration Forum on The Border, DACA, Great Replacement Theory, Ukraine and Afghan Refugees See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Carol Leonnig of WaPo and Ryan Reilly of NBC Preview this Week’s January 6th Hearings	05 Jun 2022	00:52:23
Leonnig and Reilly on what to expect and possible gamechangers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Patton Oswalt!	29 May 2022	01:01:23
On Comedy – Seriously – But More Funnily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Steve Schmidt Sounds the Alarm!	22 May 2022	00:53:48
The Former GOP Operative & Lincoln Project Founder Warns of Coming Fascism See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Dahlia Lithwick and Joyce Vance on the Alito Draft	15 May 2022	00:58:25
Why we should all be alarmed! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The Atlantic Monthly’s Anne Applebaum and Arms Expert Joe Cirincione on Ukraine	08 May 2022	00:52:19
What We Know and What We Don’t Know See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Former Firearms Exec & NRA Member, Ryan Busse, Exposes the Dark Underbelly of the Gun Industry	01 May 2022	00:47:13
This Best-Of Repeat is Chilling See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Michael Lewis on why U.S. COVID response was so…CRAPPY. (My word)	24 Apr 2022	00:59:25
His latest book, Premonition - a riveting story of genius & dedication against a backdrop of institutional dysfunction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Bob Odenkirk talks about Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, and Drama	17 Apr 2022	00:52:24
My old SNL colleague talks about his weird, amazing career arc! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	In Remembrance of Howard Fineman	14 Jun 2024	00:54:03
My friend Howard Fineman died this week. He had a long career as one of Washington's most respected political reporters and began his career at the Louisville Courier Journal. There, he was able to witness the rise of Mitch McConnell and learn what kind of politician he was. In this episode from 2019, we discuss what makes McConnell tick and Howard's career. May his memory be a blessing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Amy Klobuchar on Anti-Trust	10 Apr 2022	01:04:13
A Repeat Episode (It was That Good!) with the Chair of the Anti-Trust Subcommittee See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Bill Walton on Basketball, The Grateful Dead, and Life	03 Apr 2022	00:42:05
The NBA Hall of Famer & Emmy-winning broadcaster has opinions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Dahlia Lithwick on the Insane Republican Awfulness in the Jackson SCOTUS Hearings	27 Mar 2022	00:44:17
Wow, They’re Awful! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Marc Lamont Hill, Anchor of Black News Tonight, Explains Basic Concepts Like Race as a Social Construct	20 Mar 2022	00:42:33
America is built on bias. And why we care more about Ukraine than we did about Syria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Atlantic Monthly’s Franklin Foer Covers Lots of Ground on Ukraine	13 Mar 2022	00:51:30
From Manafort to Zelensky, Foer has been covering Ukraine for years See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Journalist/Author Michael Weiss on Putin's Grave Miscalculation	06 Mar 2022	00:40:25
How Biden, Western Unity, and Zelensky Have Isolated Putin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	The NYT’s Jeremy Peters on How the GOP Went Batshit Crazy	27 Feb 2022	00:55:13
HINT: They Always Were See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Economist Austan Goolsbee on Guess What? The Economy	20 Feb 2022	01:03:41
Historic Growth, High Inflation, & Strained Supply Chains. Oh, My! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Heather McGhee on Critical Race Theory & Other Stuff	13 Feb 2022	01:00:11
My favorite guest - (sorry, other guests) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Jamie Raskin	06 Feb 2022	01:00:08
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) talks about his son Tommy; being lead manager in the impeachment trial & the Jan. 6th Select Committee See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Frank Foer of The Atlantic and David Rothkopf of The Daily Beast	09 Jun 2024	00:51:44
The war in the Middle East continues, but is a ceasefire in sight? The Biden administration has an outline of a plan. Two of our leading foreign policy experts join us to discuss. Plus, now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, what could that mean for this election? And how does the Biden administration sell the undeniable success of the economy to the American people? Read Frank's latest work in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/franklin-foer/ Read David Rothkopf in The Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/david-rothkopf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Max Bergmann Covers Europe, Ukraine, and Russia for The Center for American Progress	30 Jan 2022	00:56:29
Guess why we have him on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Marc Elias & Ari Berman on the GOP’s Assault on Democracy	23 Jan 2022	00:48:25
From voter suppression to the capture of the electoral administration & certification. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
	Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance Discusses Trump's Myriad Civil & Criminal Vulnerabilities	16 Jan 2022	00:57:13
Federal Pridon? Rikers? NY State Prison? Georgia State Prison? Perjury? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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