Apr 29

DOJ: Comey’s Post of Seashells Amounts to Threat on Trump’s Life

The DOJ secures another indictment against Trump foe James Comey over his post that made waves. Plus, the FCC targets ABC with an extraordinary move after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke infuriates the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46m 49s

Apr 28

Official: Suspect Described “Targeting” Trump in “His Manifesto”

A uniquely American scene devolves into a uniquely American aftermath with finger pointing intensifying after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47m 2s

Apr 25

Trump’s Polls Spiral as More Question His Competence

More Americans are questioning the president’s mental acuity as his late night rants get more unhinged and his war gets more indefinite. Plus, the Trump administration is bringing back firing squads for federal executions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co ... Show More

46m 43s

Dec 2024

Will Congress Avert A Government Shutdown?

Ben argues why Congress' worst decisions are made when they're on tight deadlines to keep the government funded. With multiple Republican members of Congress leaving to serve in the Trump administration, Speaker Mike Johnson will now have to manage an even narrower majority. In t ... Show More

15m 27s

Oct 2025

Trump: Shutdown An “Opportunity” To Cut “Democrat Agencies”

The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House, they need at least seven Democrats in the Senate to join them to pass a spending package ... Show More

46m 16s

Mar 2025

One Thing: Will ‘Don’t Give Up’ Cut It for Democrats?

Democrats continue to struggle with being an effective opposition party in a Washington under full Republican control. Ahead of a looming government shutdown, we hear from one lawmaker who thinks they’re “getting there.” Will voters buy it? Guest: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) ... Show More

22m 58s

Sep 2025

Congress Returns, As Does Another Shutdown Fight

Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime ... Show More

33m 50s

Oct 2025

Sean Combs sentencing, Trump's Hamas ultimatum, FDA abortion backlash & more

The federal government has frozen funds to another Democrat run city as the government shutdown continues. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set for a lengthy sentencing hearing today. President Donald Trump has given a stark ultimatum to Hamas over his Gaza peace proposal. The shutdown has ... Show More

6m 42s

Dec 2024

Shutdown Stalemate

Republicans head back to the drawing board after their plan to keep the government open fails. What will happen to Donald Trump's election case in Georgia now that prosecutor Fani Willis has been disqualified? Meanwhile, thousands of Amazon workers walk the picket line during the ... Show More

47m 8s

Sep 2025

Can Democrats Win a Shutdown Fight?

A government shutdown appears inevitable after Democratic leaders and President Trump fail to reach a deal to extend soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss what Democrats will need to do to win this shutdown fight and then check in on the lat ... Show More

1h 12m

Oct 2025

Government Shutdown Enters Day Five

<p>Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) discusses the latest in the government shutdown fight and Trump’s new escalation against Chicago; why the lack of a job report from the federal government is extremely bad news for the economy right now; and former Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) discusses her com ... Show More

39m 47s

Hegseth, Lawmakers Spar Over Whether War...