On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we reflect on how the US military saved democracy from fascism. This week, as the Senate marks up next year’s defense spending bill, Jon sits down with Bill Hartung of the Quincy Institute and Roxana Tiron of Bloomberg to investigate whether our arsenal is still bolstering democracy, both abroad and at home. From the active ... Show More
Jan 14
Trump’s Domination Politics, at Home and Abroad with Fareed Zakaria
As the Trump administration continues to operate with unchecked power, Jon is joined by Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s "Fareed Zakaria GPS." Together, they explore how Trump has flouted the rule of law at home and abroad, investigate how his approach to Venezuela and international ... Show More
1h 30m
Dec 11
Wrapping 2025 with Jon Favreau and Tim Miller
As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous first year back in office, discuss whether his declining popularity offers reason for optimism, and examine what lies ahead for both ... Show More
1h 39m
Dec 4
American “Heritage” vs. American History
As debates over what it means to be a "heritage American" enter mainstream political discourse, Jon is joined by University of Florida Professor Allen C. Guelzo and Yale historian Joanne Freeman, host of "History Matters" podcast. Together, they examine what this loaded term actu ... Show More
1h 28m
Mar 2021
Introducing: Season 2 of How To Citizen with Baratunde
How do we wield our collective power for the many, not just the few, in order to live together even with our differences?We feel the dangerous divisions within our democracy daily: the pandemic response, racial oppression, and political violence. In season two of How To Citizen w ... Show More
2m 13s
Mar 2022
What Next: On the Ground With a Ukrainian Journalist
What it’s been like for one Ukrainian-American journalist to cover the Russian attack on his homeland: “The first couple of days of the war, I threw myself into work, and then after that, I couldn't function for a day or two. And I quickly figured out that if I keep working, then ... Show More
25m 26s
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