As Rupert Murdoch announces his retirement, Kara and Scott discuss the future of the media mogul's empire and his legacy. They also react to the Russell Brand controversy, and Elon's plan for a Twitter paywall. Then, there's chaos in Congress as a shutdown approaches, so why is everyone talking about the Senate dress code?
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Sep 4
Apple Bows to Trump, Bond Market Sounds the Alarm, and Kalshi Bans George Santos
As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack the administration’s escalating crackdown on mail-in voting. Then, they break down the global bond sell ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 1
Trump’s Map Makeover, Milo’s Deportation, and Gwyneth’s AI Dinner Drama
It's the last week of Scott-Free August, and Kara is joined by Jennifer Welch, co-host of the "I've Had It" podcast. They unpack Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, Milo Yiannopoulos' deportation, and Gwyneth Paltrow's postponed soiree for Sam Altman. Plus, journalist ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2023
Approaching Shutdown, Asian Flip-Flop
<p>The fast approaching federal government shutdown is top of mind on this week’s podcast. Mark and Cris consider how the shutdown may play out and the economic consequences. Two other colleagues, Steve Cochrane and Stefan Angrick, then join the conversation to assess the all imp ... Show More
1h 27m
Feb 2021
February 14, 2021: The future of MAGA media after Trump's acquittal; Rep. Sara Jacobs on extremism, 'conflict entrepreneurs' and the need for a 'truth commission'
Plus... Politico's editor reacts to White House aide's resignation; BBC World Service boss reacts to China's ban of the BBC; what went wrong with The New York Times' Caliphate podcast; and more. Carrie Budoff Brown, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Tina Nguyen, Erik Wemple, Lorraine Ali, Noah S ... Show More
41m 9s
Dec 2024
One Thing: Elon Musk, Bans and Free Speech: What Happens Next?
Two years ago, three reporters were kicked off Twitter by its new owner, Elon Musk. Now with Musk firmly entrenched in President-elect Donald Trump’s orbit, they reunite to discuss what's changed, what hasn’t, and how TikTok can avoid being banned in the US starting next month.
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29m 12s
Jun 2025
Adam Kinzinger: The Billionaire Breakup
Charlie Sykes and Adam Kinzinger dig into the political fallout from Elon Musk's dramatic split with Donald Trump, examining what it means for MAGA loyalty, conservative orthodoxy, and the future of Republican messaging. They explore how the culture war has overtaken fiscal polic ... Show More
41m 17s
Sep 2023
Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’
Chris and Andy discuss the news that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporation boards, leaving his son Lachlan in charge (0:40), before they give a few strike updates as the parties enter negotiations today (13:37). Then they talk about the penultimate epi ... Show More
1h 3m