Now that the Democrats have taken back the House, their plan is to govern on a message of unity heading into 2020. A small group of new, progressive lawmakers threatens to upend that plan. Meet one of them. Guests: Representative Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, and Andy Mills, a producer for “The Daily.” For more information on today’s episode, visit ny ... Show More
Oct 7
Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S.
What exactly happened near an air base in Britain used by the United States?Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what he’s learned about the mysterious events around the base, including the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. Air Force bombers.G ... Show More
22m 35s
Jan 2019
When Do We “Impeach the Motherf*cker”? (with Rashida Tlaib)
In the wake of the 2018 midterms, the Democratic party in congress is looking a lot more diverse—not just in terms of gender and ethnicity, but in ideology as well. One prominent newcomer is Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who joins Mehdi Hasan to kick off season 3 of Deconstructed. ... Show More
29m 36s
Mar 2025
Dems In Disarray? Finding Unity In The Caucus
After bruising losses in November's elections, Democrats are trying to figure out how to unite their many factions behind a common set of ideas & objectives. Infighting in the party itself, though, doesn't make it any easier. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara ... Show More
15m 13s
Nov 2024
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Despite losing the race, Kamala Harris says she's not giving up hope as her party faces a reckoning. Meanwhile, the Republican party rides a red wave into Washington on the verge of a unified GOP government. And Democrats play the blame game as they begin searching for answers.
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49m 53s
Feb 2025
Democrats, where you at?
NBC News reporter Sahil Kapur and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) try to explain if the Democrats are, like, dead.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sea ... Show More
26m 25s