Donald Trump doubles down on the racism and birtherism he unleashed onstage at the NABJ convention—repeating his attacks in social media posts and even a rally backdrop. Jon and Dan talk about what Trump's strategy might be, whether he's feeling buyer's remorse about JD Vance, and the latest on Kamala Harris's VP short list. Then, Project 2025 says it's wind ... Show More
Jan 27
Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing
Donald Trump caves to the national outrage over Alex Pretti's killing, telling Governor Tim Walz that he'll agree to allow for an impartial investigation and "look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota." Lovett, on the ground in Minneapolis, joins Jon and Tommy ... Show More
1h 27m
Jan 25
How Dems Can Defeat MAGA Once and For All
What will it take for Democrats to win not just in 2026, but in 2028 and beyond? What do we need to change to win again in Iowa, Texas, and Florida? What's more important: a candidate's ability to communicate or their ability to govern? Dan talks to David Plouffe, former campaign ... Show More
1h 22m
Jan 23
Trump's Arctic Humiliation
Donald Trump announces that he's reached a "concept of a deal" on Greenland, agreeing to drop his tariffs for … well, the details aren't exactly clear. Jon and Dan discuss what we know, Trump's invitation to Vladimir Putin to join his Board of Peace, and the most insane coverage ... Show More
1h 23m
Aug 2024
US politics: Trump and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month
Not so long ago, Donald Trump was riding high in the polls; the mood music was positive for his presidential campaign. Then Joe Biden dropped out of the election race. After months of campaigning against his old foe, Trump now seems to be missing him and struggling to come up wit ... Show More
28m 21s
Jul 2024
As Republicans Embrace Trump, Biden Faces Pressure
While former President Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome at the Republican National Convention, President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the race. On the ground at the RNC, CNN’s Political Director David Chalian sits down with Ryan Lizza, POLITICO's Chi ... Show More
26m 28s
Aug 2024
Inside the Three Worst Weeks of Trump’s Campaign
<p>For much of the past year, Donald J. Trump and those around him were convinced that victory in the presidential race was all but certain. Now, everything has changed, after the decision by President Biden not to seek a second term.</p><p>Jonathan Swan, who covers the Trump cam ... Show More
30m 51s
Jul 2024
Trump speaks and Biden's last stand: America's crazy week in politics
It’s been an absolutely batshit crazy week in American politics. Donald Trump has accepted the Republican nomination to be president, days after surviving an attempted assassination. Then, at the Republican National Convention which has been dominating headlines this week, Trump ... Show More
17m 5s
Jan 2025
Trump 2.0 Arrives in Force
<p>Since his inauguration, President Trump has exercised a level of power that has directly challenged the checks and balances that, on paper, define the U.S. government.</p><p>The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Charlie Savage discuss Mr. Tr ... Show More
27m 5s