Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is not pleased with Mitch McConnell’s handling of dark money. He came on the pod to explain why he’s pinning the lack of dark money legislation on McConnell as well as what’s happening with climate change legislation. Plus, author Wes Moore tells TNA co-host Molly-Jong-Fast why he’s running for Governor of Maryland and what he wants t ... Show More
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Why Trump's War Is Only About Himself: Wolff
For a limited time, get 50% off for life, free shipping, and 3 free gifts at Mars Men at MenGoToMars.com. #ad Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go deep inside the black hole of Trump’s sudden pivot to attack Iran, dissecting the airstrikes, the regime-change rhetoric, and the presid ... Show More
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Feb 27
Proof Trump, 79, Has Lost Grip on Reality: Wolff
Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to dissect the now tangible proof that Trump has lost touch with political reality. Beginning with a marathon State of the Union that was less a governing document than a 1-hour-and-47-minute exercise in self-mythology, aimed at his fan base, wher ... Show More
56m 51s
May 2025
Swamp Notes: Do Republicans still care about debt?
Republicans are often known as the party of fiscal responsibility. This week, Swamp Notes unravels the US House of Representatives’ “big, beautiful” bill and its uncertain path forward in the Senate. Edward Luce, US national editor and columnist, and James Politi, Washington bure ... Show More
19m 7s
Feb 2025
McConnell Announces His Retirement And Trump Signs Another Executive Order
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced today that he would not seek reelection when his term is over in 2026, ending his 40-year career in Congress. Then, Donald Trump signed another executive order on Tuesday, giving him expanded power over independent agencies. This episode: political ... Show More
16m 6s
Oct 2022
Sen. Chuck Schumer & Ben Wikler
<p>Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, stops by to tell his story of what went down on 1/6 for the first time in full detail. Then chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler, tells us the details of one of the most crucial states in the midterms and why you sh ... Show More
52m 9s
Apr 2025
Swamp Notes: Trump’s ‘you break it, you buy it’ moment
Just a few weeks ago, US President Donald Trump was ready to levy tariffs on basically every nation. Today, many of those tariffs have been paused or tempered. Additionally, this week he promised he will not be firing Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell, despite his earlier criticis ... Show More
18m 50s
Dec 2021
Democrats finally show teeth, take on Texas bounty law
<p>Gavin Newsom moves to take on the Texas bounty law banning abortion, what the likely outcome will be and what other Democrats should do moving forward. Brian interviews the US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the new omicron variant, the dangers posed by those who refuse ... Show More
44m 44s