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No Labels National Co-chair Senator Joseph Lieberman joins Margaret and Ryan to give his expert perspective on the war in Ukraine and the dangers of a possible nuclear deal with Iran. The post Lieberman on the State of the World appeared first on No Labels.

With the war in Ukraine continuing into its third week, Margaret and Ryan highlight the emergence of two-party proposals to counter Vladimir Putin. Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Music Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Sticher The post Bipartisanship Beyond the Water's Edge appeared first on No Labels.

Former U.S. Director of National Intelligence Adm. Dennis Blair joins Ryan for a special conversation on conditions on the ground in Ukraine, and what the U.S. and NATO might do next. Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Music Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Sticher The post Adm. Blair on Ukraine appeared first on No Labels.

House Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) offered a rare bipartisan perspective on President Biden's State of the Union address this week. Margaret and Ryan take a look at what they said, and what issues offer opportunities for two-party solutions in a time of crisis. Listen on Spotify Podcasts … Perspectives on the State of the Union Read More » The post Perspectives on the State of the Union appeared first on No Labels.

With Europe on the brink of its largest armed conflict in decades, Margaret and Ryan consider whether it is still possible for America's leaders to come together in times of crisis – and hope that unity will be on the agenda at next week's State of the Union. Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Apple … Unity and Ukraine Read More » The post Unity and Ukraine appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan rejoice that they have actual good news on bipartisan progress on Capitol Hill to share. And can the nation get past the specter of January 6 more than one year later? Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Amazon Music Listen on Sticher Listen on … Good News from Washington! Read More » The post Good News from Washington! appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan discuss the rare bipartisan Sunday show interview with Sens. Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski, who reminded viewers that they represent voters, not their parties. Also, a look at the prospects for Electoral Count Act reform in an election year. Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen … Friends and Partners Read More » The post Friends and Partners appeared first on No Labels.

The first voting of the 2022 election season is just one month away! Texas will be holding the first primaries of the midterm year, and some are very competitive. Margaret and Ryan preview some key races there and across the nation, with a first glimpse of the “wild ride” of Campaign '22. Listen on Spotify … Deep in the Heart of Midterms Read More » The post Deep in the Heart of Midterms appeared first on No Labels.

With President Biden marking one year in office, pollsters are asking if the nation is on the right track or the wrong one. But what's the “right track” for supporters of two-party solutions? And will it be a snowy day in South Carolina before we see bipartisanship on Capitol Hill? Listen on Spotify Podcasts Listen … On Track in 2022? Read More » The post On Track in 2022? appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan look at the disconnect between the government/media and the people. In real America, the pandemic and the pocketbook are the real focus. Plus, what grade would you give Joe Biden for Year One? Click here to listen on Spotify Podcasts. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts. The post Inflation, COVID, and President Biden's first year appeared first on No Labels.

Casting, counting, and certifying – those are the three key components of voting and elections in America. Democrats are focused on the first, and Republicans on the second – but Margaret and Ryan make the case that it's the certification of results that is an area of genuine potential progress in a closely divided nation. … The Three Cs of Election Reform Read More » The post The Three Cs of Election Reform appeared first on No Labels.

One year after the violence at the U.S. Capitol proved just where partisan divisions can lead, Ryan and guest co-host Liz Morrison look back on that day and look ahead to possible ways to heal the divide. Click here to listen on Spotify Podcasts Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts The post 1/6, One Year Later appeared first on No Labels.

As 2021 draws to a close, Margaret and Ryan make their predictions for the new year, both inside the Beltway and beyond. Listen on Spotify here. Listen on Apple podcasts here. The post The Year Ahead appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan break down Sen. Joe Manchin's call for Democrats to do better than the current Build Back Better Act – why the West Virginia centrist made that decision, and what it means for policy heading into an election year. Listen on Spotify here. Listen on Apple podcasts here. The post Manchin Draws a Line appeared first on No Labels.

Does the infrastructure bill need to be an outlier? Margaret doesn't think so, arguing that there are many current opportunities for two-party solutions on Capitol Hill. Plus, No Labels veterans Margaret and Ryan mark 11 years since the organization's founding. Listen on Spotify podcasts here Listen on Apple Podcasts here The post Build Back Bipartisanship appeared first on No Labels.

He was Al Gore's running mate in 2000 and then, improbably, almost found himself on a cross-party ticket with his close friend John McCain just eight years later. This week, No Labels National Co-chair and former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman is our special guest, talking about his new book, filled with fascinating stories about what … The Centrist Solution Read More » The post The Centrist Solution appeared first on No Labels.

With just one month left in 2021, Congress still has to complete all 12 must-pass appropriations bills – plus keep the U.S. from defaulting on its debt obligations. Margaret and Ryan wonder why this always seems to happen, and if this Congress can get it done. Click here to listen on Spotify Click here to … ‘Tis the Season for Rushed Spending Read More » The post ‘Tis the Season for Rushed Spending appeared first on No Labels.

Lots of Americans gripe about politicians at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Margaret and Ryan turn things around and talk about some current lawmakers they are thankful to have in Washington. Listen on Spotify HERE Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE The post Political Side Dishes appeared first on No Labels.

Monday's signing of the bipartisan infrastructure bill was a big win for all Americans. But what does it say about the state of our politics that some Republicans are facing death threats for voting for it? The post Infrastructure and Insanity appeared first on No Labels.

After more false starts than they care to remember, Margaret and Ryan finally get to celebrate the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.    The post A Pre-Holiday Miracle appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan take a look at Thursday's non-vote on infrastructure in the House and wonder, isn't this exactly what happened a month ago?    The post Groundhog Day Halloween appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan ask why centrists like Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are being portrayed as villains by both the media and their own party. The post Stuck in the middle with you appeared first on No Labels.

Margaret and Ryan bite into how to handle the crazy from relatives on the far right and the far left at the dinner table – and what it's like to see close friends embrace conspiracy theories. The post Family values appeared first on No Labels.