Pete Buttigieg burst onto the political scene in 2019, and his rapid ascent into a legitimate presidential contender was one of the most surprising storylines of the 2020 Democratic primary. Today, he’s one of the most effective communicators in the party. He was also one of many Democratic voters’ favorite candidates for the Harris VP pick.
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Yesterday
Friction Matters: Resistance Is a Feature, Not a Bug
Friction gets an bad rap, according Jennifer Vail. As a tribologist, she studies interacting surfaces in relative motion, and she’s worked on everything from aerospace materials to syringes to dog food. Her new book, Friction: A Biography, explores the science of rubbing surfaces ... Show More
53m 53s
Mar 2
Gavin Newsom on His Memoir, Trump, and Plans for 2028
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the current front runner on the list of Democrats eyeing a 2028 White House run. While he hasn’t made his presidential ambitions official, he has a new memoir out, called “Young Man in A Hurry.” And his book tour conveniently has him passing throug ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 26
Why ‘Playing It Safe’ In Your Career Doesn’t Pay with VC Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley, accomplished venture capitalist, longtime Silicon Valley “worrywart,” and early Uber backer, joins Kara Swisher to discuss how to build a career you love and the tech industry’s sharp turn to the right. Gurley’s new book Runnin’ Down a Dream, guides readers on how to ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2024
The “giant opening” Trump has given to Harris | James Carville
James Carville is one of the oldest and best known political strategists in America. He also is the subject of a new CNN documentary called “Winning is Everything, Stupid.” On this episode of Deep Dive, Carville talks with host Ryan Lizza about his outlook on the election, includ ... Show More
39m 15s
Aug 2025
Pete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go Back
<p>Pete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively messag ... Show More
1h 15m
Aug 2024
NEW POLLS: KAMALA & WALZ ⬆️ - August 7th, 2024
Join Don to hear all about the biggest news stories of the day. Tonight, Don is joined by Host of The Bulwark Podcast Tim Miller, Political Communication Strategist Richard Greene, New York Daily News columnist Harry Siegel, and cofounder of the Black Voters Matter Fund Cliff Alb ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 2024
The Story of Kamala Harris
<p>Over the next few days at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination and reintroduce herself to American voters.</p><p>Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up,” ta ... Show More
42m 22s
May 2021
Who Is Pete Buttigieg?
Mayor Pete is now Secretary Buttigieg, which means that the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is now a member of the Biden Administration. A surprisingly popular presidential candidate in 2020, Buttigieg has an unusual story, and in just a few years, he’s gone from planning bi ... Show More
46m 3s