John welcomes Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen to discuss the increasingly deep fault line among Democrats over U.S. policy towards Israel. Van Hollen, who published a recent New York Times op-ed about why his party must abandon its “reflexive and unconditional” support for Israel, argues that Joe Biden’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was a s ... Show More
Jul 6
Tad Devine: 2016 Revisited, Bernie’s Legacy & Democrats’ Wet Hot Socialist Summer
John welcomes longtime Democratic strategist Tad Devine to discuss his new book “How the Democrats Screwed Bernie” and the long shadow cast by the 2016 primary between Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Devine, who served as Bernie’s chief strategist in that race, argues that his party ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 3
Bob Crawford: Avett Brothers, John Quincy Adams, & Other Joys of Americana
John welcomes Avett Brothers bassist Bob Crawford to discuss his new book, “America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, From President to Political Maverick.” Crawford explains how JQA, after a mediocre single term in the Oval Office, blossomed into America’s “most extraordinary e ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2024
Joe vs. The Unknown
Democrats begin to grapple with two huge questions: is it possible to replace Biden at the top of the ticket—and is it wise? Mehdi Hasan joins Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan, live in Boston, to debate the options. Plus, Gov. Maura Healey joins the show to give her own debate reactio ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2024
What Does Harris Need to do to Win?
It's been a cathartic week in Chicago for Democrats, who will wrap their convention tonight with the historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris. But well before the last balloon falls, Democrats are steeling themselves for a tough fight ahead, especially when it comes to ... Show More
59m 5s
Jun 2020
Sound On: Police Reform, Economic Recovery
Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.Guests: James Hohmann, National Political ... Show More
40m 22s
Aug 2024
Swamp Notes: Democrats find a feeling at the DNC
<p>Democrats from across the US gathered in Chicago for their presidential convention this week, promising to move past the Donald Trump-era of American politics. But if their newly-minted nominee, vice-president Kamala Harris, wins November’s election, she’ll have her work cut o ... Show More
18m 22s
Apr 2022
GOP Wave? - April 4th, Hour 3
John McLaughlin, co-founder of McLaughlin and Associates, a premier polling company and Matt Towery, pollster, attorney and syndicated columnist, take a look at the polling in the current Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races around the country. If Trumps’ rallies are an ... Show More
35m 50s