In today's podcast - John discusses the changes and similarities of where we were 5 years ago compared to today. He also talks about the looming government shutdown and how Senator Chuck Schumer is breaking ranks and voting with Republicans on the spending bill. Then, he interviews author Ronald Gruner about his past work "We the Presidents" , a presidential ... Show More
Yesterday
Ballads, Ballrooms, and Ballet Boxes
In this episode, John discusses Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll's resignation and the implications of the recent government shutdowns, alongside the devastating flash floods in the Grand Canyon. John also critiques the Trump administration's controversial moves, including the ... Show More
1h 27m
Aug 31
The Unraveling of Democracy: Immigration, Free Speech, and the Rise of Authoritarianism
John discusses the chaos surrounding impending government shutdowns and the recent devastating flash floods at the Grand Canyon. He also critiques the toddler-in-chief's latest antics, including AI-generated memes celebrating military actions in Iran. He explores the irony of cor ... Show More
1h 57m
Dec 2020
Looking Back, Looking Forward
This week David, Helen and our producer Catherine Carr look back at five years of podcasting and five years of crazy politics, to pick our favourite moments and to discuss what we've learned. From the 2015 general election to the current crisis, via the Corn Laws and Crashed, the ... Show More
46 m
Sep 2025
#433 — How Did We Get Here?
Sam Harris speaks with Dan Carlin about the decades-long buildup to our current political moment. They discuss the growing powers of the presidency, executive orders, different factions within the Republican Party, the fragmentation of our society, Libertarianism, the growing pro ... Show More
22m 6s
Aug 2025
#429 — The New World Order
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Anne Applebaum about the erosion of democracy at home and abroad. They discuss the Sudanese civil war and the outside forces involved, America's retreat from global leadership, the impacts of USAID cuts, gerrymandering, the integrity of U.S. el ... Show More
26m 52s
Dec 2024
TDS Time Machine | Jon's 2024 After the Cut
Jon Stewart shares stories of high-security interviews with the former Pakistani President, book recommendations, advice to young people, messages of hope, and whether TV is dying.
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25m 29s
Jun 2025
Is America For Sale? The Truth Behind Trump’s Meme Coin, Why Social Media Makes Us Feel More Divided Than We Actually Are & How Both Sides of the Aisle Are Wrong About the Deficit
Jon Favreau, former Obama speechwriter, co-host of Pod Save America, and founder of Crooked Media and Vote Save America, joins us to break down the most urgent issues in U.S. politics 2025. Mayim and Jonathan unpack what “The Big Beautiful Bill” means for health insurance, the da ... Show More
1h 18m