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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: A preview of this week's "No Kings" rallies taking place across the country this weekend with Joel Payne of the group "MoveOn" – one of the progressive groups organizing the events. Then: A conversation with Mike Brest - defense reporter for the Washington Examiner. We talk about how the shutdown impacted payday for active-duty military members this week – and the new Pentagon press policies which many news organizations are pushing back on. And finally: From long-lines at TSA to canceled or delayed flights - we check in with Reuters Correspondent David Shepardson about the impact the government shutdown is having on air travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's Nightcap: Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court. Then, Trump continues his federal expansion into Chicago as about 500 National Guard troops arrive in the area and mobilized for at least sixty days. Plus, President Trump and Qatari leaders announce Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan. Liz Oyer, Paul Rieckoff, Dave Weigel, and Joel Payne join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump celebrates the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, calling him a "dirty cop" and suggests that more indictments are on the way. Then, a shutdown looms as Congress struggles to come to a compromise on government funding as a shutdown looms. Plus, Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture, and pharmaceuticals set to go in effect next week. Charles Coleman hosts as Tyler Pager, Barbara McQuade, Anthony Coley, Joel Payne, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, and Rick Wilson join The 11th Hour this Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's nightcap time. Epstein victims call for Congress to release all of the DOJ's files related to the case in a powerful press conference on Capitol Hill. Then, a new report from the Federal Reserve shows U.S. economic activity saw “little or no” growth in recent weeks and nearly all districts in their survey noted "tariff related price increases." Plus, public health experts sound the alarm after Florida's Surgeon General says the state will end all vaccine mandates. Symone Sanders hosts as Jon Allen, Philip Bump, Joel Payne, John Avlon, Brandy Zadrozny, Al Powell and Jim Place join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump's struggle to shift focus away from Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Trump continues to pressure Powell to lower interest rates following yesterday's tense exchange during at the Fed HQ. Plus, comedians and show creators push back against the administration as the FCC approves Skydance's merger with Paramount. Joel Payne, Matt K. Lewis, Sami Sage, and Pablo Torre join The 11th Hour this Friday. 

In response to the current political climate, various organizations across the country will gather on July 26 for Families First: A 50-State Day of Peaceful Action. The initiative aims to unite organizations that oppose President Trump's tax and spending cuts. Joel Payne, the chief communications officer for MoveOn, talked more about the upcoming event and shared why he feels it is important for communities to mobilize. Plus, Atlanta native Shawn Rashid is moving with a purpose—and driving toward a goal. The rising professional motorsports driver, who is currently racing in the Euroformula in Europe, has a target of reaching the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2026 and—and ultimately, the Formula One. As a featured guest on “Closer Look,” Rashid talked about his unique journey into racing, his training and how his faith guides his path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House sets new two-week deadline to decide on U.S. involvement in Iran. Then, Steve Bannon visits the White House as MAGA clashes over potential U.S. military action. Plus, White House border czar says immigration raids on worksites, including farms and hotels, will continue. Melanie Zanona, Peter Baker, Nayyera Haq, Ernie Tedeschi, Justin Wolfers, Joyce Vance and Joel Payne join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

Trump pushes for his budget bill on Capitol Hill as the GOP's self-imposed deadline approaches. Then, how the President's economic agenda is leading foreign investors to turn away from the U.S. And, the Justice Department opens an investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over congressional testimony he gave last year. Luke Broadwater, Jeff Mason, Dave Weigel, Max Chafkin, Justin Wolfers, Tim Miller, Joel Payne, and Leah Litman join as Melissa Murray hosts The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

 Questions grow surrounding a shocking security breach after Trump administration officials mistakenly include a journalist to a text chain about secret U.S. military strikes in Yemen. Plus, a judicial clash over the President's deportation flights and use of the Alien Enemies Act. And, the US and Russia begin talks on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine while the Kremlin orders more drone strikes. Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Barbara McQuade, Eric Swalwell, William Taylor, Joel Payne, and Charlie Sykes join as Charles Coleman Jr. hosts The 11th Hour this Monday.

Politics is a battlefield, and right now, Democrats are struggling to break free from the traps set by Republicans. In this episode Rick Wilson sits with Democratic strategist Joel Payne to discuss the current political landscape and the challenges facing the Democratic Party. They break down the Republican Party's attempts to box Democrats in on spending bills, the broader cultural and messaging battles, and how Democrats can better connect with voters by focusing on real-world concerns rather than policy jargon. Payne offers insight on the evolving political spectrum, the need for Democrats to fight smarter, and how Trump's chaos-driven approach presents both challenges and opportunities. Timestamps: (00:01:36) Should they be helping Mike Johnson? (00:09:04) Speaking American (00:14:53) An agenda that doesn't rely on Trump (00:18:27) Susie Wiles and Elon Musk Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk's DOGE team is zeroing in on the defense department budget. Plus, President Trump continues his attacks on President Zelensky, calling the Ukrainian leader a "dictator". And a judge grills a top DOJ prosecutor about the move to drop Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case. Abby Livington, Joel Payne, John Avlon, Paul Rieckhoff, Katie Honan and McKay Coppins join "The 11th Hour" this Wednesday night.

While President Trump took the oath of office inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday, many of his supporters from across the country came to Washington, D.C., to celebrate. After the president delivered his inaugural address, they expressed their expectations for his second term.On Monday, the Senate unanimously voted to confirm Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state. He is the first Hispanic American to become the U.S.' top diplomat. Secretary Rubio joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his confirmation and President Trump's term.President Trump's inauguration speech promised a "golden age" and outlined his priorities for a second term. CBS News political contributors Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan break down what his speech means for the country's future.The designer behind first lady Melania Trump's inauguration hat, Eric Javits, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his decades-long career in headwear. His iconic designs have been worn by celebrities.After a day of executive actions, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended several inaugural balls. Willie James Inman reports from the Commander in Chief Ball.Performer, actor, and dancer Frankie Grande stars as the villainous Frankini in the new Nickelodeon kids' film "Henry Danger: The Movie," now streaming on Paramount Plus. Grande discusses his role and the movie's superhero action in an exclusive interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As voters prepare to head to the polls, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris focus on critical battleground states. CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne break down the closing campaign strategies.With Election Day on the horizon, more than 78 million Americans have already made their voices heard. CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett dives into the numbers and trends shaping this year's election.CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto breaks down where the polls stand with Election Day just one day away."CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and chief political analyst John Dickerson break down what to know about the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the campaigns make their final pitches to voters.The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. officials think the videos come from a disinformation campaign, backed by Russia. David Becker, the executive director of the Center of Election Innovation and Research, and Chris Kerbs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about election security.Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.Lyn Story, who has been using her old car to offer rides to those in need, was shocked when a generous viewer steps up to give her a brand new vehicle, allowing her to continue her acts of kindness. CBS News correspondant David Begnaud has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The presidential race is tied, and Donald Trump very well could win. But he is now scapegoating others for a possible loss: He's reportedly angry with Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley, he's raging about supposed voter fraud in Pennsylvania, and his allies are sounding new alarms about his ground game in key states. Meanwhile, new polls show engaged voters tilting to Kamala Harris, which means more pressure on Trump's ground operation to turn out low-propensity voters. We talked to Joel Payne, a senior official at MoveOn, who explains what's really happening with both sides' ground games, why it could make the difference, and what could still go wrong for Democrats. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The presidential race is tied, and Donald Trump very well could win. But he is now scapegoating others for a possible loss: He's reportedly angry with Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley, he's raging about supposed voter fraud in Pennsylvania, and his allies are sounding new alarms about his ground game in key states. Meanwhile, new polls show engaged voters tilting to Kamala Harris, which means more pressure on Trump's ground operation to turn out low-propensity voters. We talked to Joel Payne, a senior official at MoveOn, who explains what's really happening with both sides' ground games, why it could make the difference, and what could still go wrong for Democrats. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The presidential race is tied, and Donald Trump very well could win. But he is now scapegoating others for a possible loss: He's reportedly angry with Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley, he's raging about supposed voter fraud in Pennsylvania, and his allies are sounding new alarms about his ground game in key states. Meanwhile, new polls show engaged voters tilting to Kamala Harris, which means more pressure on Trump's ground operation to turn out low-propensity voters. We talked to Joel Payne, a senior official at MoveOn, who explains what's really happening with both sides' ground games, why it could make the difference, and what could still go wrong for Democrats. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris made history by accepting the presidential nomination on the last night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The night was filled with powerful speeches, celebrations and highlighted Harris' path to the DNC stage.CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the key moments from the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.Before Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her DNC speech in Chicago, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with convention delegates about her policies. Even though she is the nominee, many said they weren't sure about her positions on key issues.CBS News' Confirmed team dives into Vice President Kamala Harris' key statements from her nomination speech. They break down her claims on issues like the national debt and tariffs, revealing which are true and which are misleading.Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth—three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey.A new experimental pill may relieve hot flashes, a common menopause symptom experienced by over 75% of women. Unlike other treatments, this pill does not use hormones. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact on women's health.Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, hosts of the popular "Giggly Squad" podcast, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about how they went from recording Instagram Live videos during the pandemic to hosting one of the most downloaded podcasts on Apple.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rallied behind the Harris-Walz ticket on day two of the Democratic National Convention, delivering sharp critiques of former President Donald Trump and calling on Democrats to remain united as election day approaches.As Day 2 of the DNC wrapped with speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rallying support for Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump was in Michigan firing back at the Democratic event. CBS News' senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Democratic strategist Joel Payne break down the second day of the Democratic National Convention.Former President Donald Trump continues his battleground state tour with a speech in Asheboro, North Carolina, marking his first outdoor event since a July assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.According to the latest CBS News poll, Democratic voter enthusiasm has risen since Kamala Harris was announced as her party's nominee. In Chicago, Tony Dokoupil speaks to voters to see how the numbers translate in real life.In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, 12-time Grammy Award winner John Legend shares why he's backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president.A JAMA study suggests a possible link between the weight loss drug semaglutide and higher rates of suicidal thoughts, though experts are urging caution when it comes to the research in this study.FKA twigs joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new film ,"The Crow," where she plays Shelly, a character whose love story transforms her perspective on romance. She shares what drew her to this adaptation, how it differs from the 1994 cult classic and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Week on Face the Nation, the upcoming days are crucial for the political future of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. We ask Senator Bernie Sanders about his support for the Biden campaign. Next, we talk with Senator Lindsey Graham about how the Trump campaign is strategizing around these issues. Next, we sit down with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the alliance's summit in Washington. Ashley Etienne and Joel Payne further examine what is next for the Biden campaign. And finally, CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Wall Street Journal Senior Political Correspondent Molly Ball and New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent Carl Hulse take on the latest developments from the White House and Capitol Hill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe break down the first debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump as concerns emerge.CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa says people close to President Biden say there is no push for him to give up the nomination at the Democratic convention amid concern from some in his own party over the president's debate performance.CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and former national communications director for the Republican National Committee Doug Heye discuss what to expect after some Democrats expressed concern over President Biden's performance in the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump.Eleven bars are part of Bon Appétit magazine's best new bars in the country list. They include a bar and underground listening room full of vinyl records in Austin, Texas, along with a Chicago speakeasy that you get to by going through a Chinese takeout restaurant. Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson reveals the list.Bernie Wagenblast, a transgender woman who's one of the iconic voices of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, writes a note to her 18-year-old self, who had not transitioned yet for the CBS News series "Note to Self."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join "CBS Mornings" to share their expectations for the new year in politics, including the 2024 presidential election, and what issues will matter most to voters.It's been a lean year for bears in Japan. A dry summer has left them with little to eat in the country's forests, so they have become bold and ventured into environments closer to humans. Bears have also moved into rural areas as humans leave them, causing a bear resurgence. All this has led to a record-high number of bear attacks. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer speaks with a biologist studying this phenomenon.The long snapper is a position in football that is widely unknown, yet it's one of the most important. CBS News' Jan Crawford sat down with Baltimore Ravens long snapper Tyler Ott to talk about the precision needed to be a long snapper, and tried it out for herself.Sha'kyra Aughtry was hailed as a hero for rescuing Joey White, a 64-year-old man, and bringing her into her home for the holidays during last year's massive snowstorm in Buffalo. She and her family cared for White for days, until help arrived. Now, a year later, here's a look at their close bond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With countless sunscreens on the market, trying to choose which is the safest and most effective can be overwhelming. CBS News' Nikki Battiste takes a look at some of the different factors to consider.The race for the 2024 presidential election is heating up. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest in the Republican field and the impacts of the recent SCOTUS rulings on voters.Travel expert Brian Kelly joins "CBS Mornings" with tips for airline travelers and how to bring down costs. He also shares advice for people driving to their destinations this summer.CBS News' Christina Ruffini explores the historical significance of the Star-Spangled Banner, the American flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem. Now on display at the National Museum of American History, the flag continues to serve as a symbol of democracy 200 years after it played such a pivotal role in American history.Fandango managing editor Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the most anticipated films this summer movie season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last night, President Biden delivered the State of the Union address. It came at a moment when his approval rating is about 41-percent, close to the lowest of his entire presidency.  On the Republican side, Arkansas Governor and former Trump White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, delivered the GOP's response. We hear analysis from Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Chief Communications officer for Move On, and Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst for the John Locke Foundation.    

Last night, President Biden delivered the State of the Union address. It came at a moment when his approval rating is about 41-percent, close to the lowest of his entire presidency.  On the Republican side, Arkansas Governor and former Trump White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, delivered the GOP's response. We hear analysis from Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Chief Communications officer for Move On, and Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst for the John Locke Foundation.    

All the votes have been cast in Midterms 2022, and many of the results are in.  Florida Republicans are celebrating statewide victories in the elections for Governor and Senate. But outside of the Sunshine state, it's hard to find evidence of a significant "red wave" that many Republicans had hoped for. For the most part, Republican candidates won in Republican districts, and Democrats carried Democratic districts.  The statewide races didn't bring many surprises: Republican JD Vance took Ohio. Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams conceded to Republican governor Brian Kemp. Democrat John Fetterman secured Pennsylvania. And as of Wednesday morning, many of the toss up state-wide races like Wisconsin and Nevada were still up in the air.  We get election takeaways from Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, and CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, a partner with the political communications firm, Seven Letter. Brendan was the press secretary for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and former House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.  

All the votes have been cast in Midterms 2022, and many of the results are in.  Florida Republicans are celebrating statewide victories in the elections for Governor and Senate. But outside of the Sunshine state, it's hard to find evidence of a significant "red wave" that many Republicans had hoped for. For the most part, Republican candidates won in Republican districts, and Democrats carried Democratic districts.  The statewide races didn't bring many surprises: Republican JD Vance took Ohio. Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams conceded to Republican governor Brian Kemp. Democrat John Fetterman secured Pennsylvania. And as of Wednesday morning, many of the toss up state-wide races like Wisconsin and Nevada were still up in the air.  We get election takeaways from Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, and CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, a partner with the political communications firm, Seven Letter. Brendan was the press secretary for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and former House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.  

This year, an unprecedented number of candidates are skipping out on electoral debates, so we decided to take a closer look at electoral debates and their impact on midterm elections. Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, Partner at Seven Letter, a Washington and Boston-based public affairs firm, join us to understand how useful debates are in midterm elections, and who benefits from them most. 

This year, an unprecedented number of candidates are skipping out on electoral debates, so we decided to take a closer look at electoral debates and their impact on midterm elections. Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, Partner at Seven Letter, a Washington and Boston-based public affairs firm, join us to understand how useful debates are in midterm elections, and who benefits from them most. 

Bakari Sellers is joined by Democratic strategist and CBS News contributor Joel Payne to discuss the outlook of several key Senate races (3:08), the crisis of the Black male vote in the Georgia race (13:52), and some important gubernatorial races to lookout for (23:00). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Joel Payne Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Primaries were held last week in Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington. On the Republican side, many of the races were close, making it hard to say definitively whether former President Trump had a strong sway on these votes. But overall, a number of the candidates he endorsed won, meaning that in several prominent midterm races the GOP nominee will be a candidate who has backed Trump on his 2020 election lies. At the same time that the primary season is moving along, Congressional Democrats do have some momentum back, passing a bill granting more benefits to veterans affected by toxic burn pits and garnering the votes necessary to pass federal climate change legislation. We speak about all of these developments with Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, host of the podcast Here Comes the Payne, and CBS News political contributor and Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of podcast FAQ NYC, and author of the book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration and the Pursuit of the American Dream.

With average national gas prices hovering around $5, the Biden administration is feeling the pressure to take more actions that will lower prices and take some heat off of Democrats running in the midterms. President Biden is currently deciding whether to implement a federal gas tax holiday, which could decrease gas prices by roughly 18 cents, but could also be a bigger help to gas and oil companies than to consumers. We take a look at the economics and politics of gas prices. We speak with Joel Payne, former aide to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign and CBS News political contributor, and Denvil Duncan, Associate Professor of Economics at Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.

With average national gas prices hovering around $5, the Biden administration is feeling the pressure to take more actions that will lower prices and take some heat off of Democrats running in the midterms. President Biden is currently deciding whether to implement a federal gas tax holiday, which could decrease gas prices by roughly 18 cents, but could also be a bigger help to gas and oil companies than to consumers. We take a look at the economics and politics of gas prices. We speak with Joel Payne, former aide to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign and CBS News political contributor, and Denvil Duncan, Associate Professor of Economics at Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.

Time to analyze President Joe Biden's SOTU address with CBS political contributor Joel Payne. How did Biden do? Did he pivot and signal a change in his governing style? Are any concrete policies likely to result from the laundry list of wishes included in the speech? Will the speech help Democrats in the midterms?

The Past, Present and Future Of The Biden Administration This week, the filibuster and voting rights act fell through in the Senate, and student debt forgiveness, criminal justice and climate change reforms hang in the balance. These failures have had an impact on voters across the country, according to recent polling. So what does that mean for the future of the Biden administration? For the discussion we're joined by Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, host of the podcast, Here Comes the Payne, and CBS News political contributor. NYC Law Granting Noncitizens the Right to Vote Concerns Some Advocates A new law allowing roughly 800,000 noncitizens to vote in local elections went into effect in New York City. Some Democrats and immigration advocates don't see it as a win. Russell Berman, staff writer for The Atlantic, joined to discuss his recent reporting on the law and what it means for the Democrats nationally. Russia's Potential Invasion of Ukraine We spoke with Professor Kimberly Marten about why Russia has chosen this moment to take more aggressive action towards Ukraine, and whether the U.S. and other Western powers have any other options to prevent a military conflict. How Should the Media Be Covering Democracy At Risk? The Takeaway spoke to Margaret Sullivan, media columnist at the Washington Post, and Lewis Raven Wallace, author of The View from Somewhere and the host of the podcast of the same name. For transcripts, see individual segment pages.  

Joel Payne is a Democratic strategist who worked on Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign as well as a member of the late Senator Harry Reid's staff. He joins Jessica to discuss the Biden administration's first term. President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in last January 20th in the midst of a maelstrom of foreign and domestic challenges - a raging Covid-19 pandemic, a monumental vaccine rollout, a strong conservative majority on the Supreme Court, and a country divided by years of misinformation and disinformation fomented by the chaotic prior administration - and he moved into the Oval Office two weeks to the day after an unprecedented and violent insurrection at the Capitol that left five Americans dead. But Biden also found himself with narrow majorities in both the Senate and the House and managed to pass a groundbreaking infrastructure bill within months. How did Biden navigate his first year in office? And how is he positioned to guide the United States through the ongoing pandemic, the upcoming midterm elections, and a likely run for reelection in 2024?

This week, a violent mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The insurrectionists were seeking to overturn the results of the general election during a joint session of Congress as members tallied the Electoral College votes. President Trump has routinely and falsely claimed that the presidential election was rigged and encouraged his supporters to reject the result. As Donald Trump prepares to leave the White House, politicians that will remain in Washington will have to contend with the loyalty he’s fomented among his base and the anger that has been released. Jelani Cobb, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, describe the consequences of failing to hold President Trump accountable for the violent attempt to subvert democracy. And, Grace Segers, political reporter for CBS News, provides a firsthand account of the attack on Capitol Hill.   Also, in the midst of the crisis in Washington this week, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock won both Senate runoffs in Georgia. As a result, Democrats will have a slim majority in the House and Senate. Sahil Kapur, national political reporter for NBC News, describes how Democrats were able to run progressive candidates in a swing state and win.  Finally, President Trump’s norm-defying first term has drawn sharp criticism over the last four years, but the events of the week have drawn almost universal condemnation. Members of his own party have called on President Trump to resign and in less than two weeks, Joe Biden will be sworn in against a backdrop of unprecedented division. To understand how Joe Biden might attempt to navigate this moment in politics Amy Walter spoke with Brendan Buck, Republican strategist at Seven Letter and a former aide to John Boehner and Paul Ryan, and Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, former aide to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, and host of “Here comes the Payne.” 

This week, a violent mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The insurrectionists were seeking to overturn the results of the general election during a joint session of Congress as members tallied the Electoral College votes. President Trump has routinely and falsely claimed that the presidential election was rigged and encouraged his supporters to reject the result. As Donald Trump prepares to leave the White House, politicians that will remain in Washington will have to contend with the loyalty he’s fomented among his base and the anger that has been released. Jelani Cobb, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, describe the consequences of failing to hold President Trump accountable for the violent attempt to subvert democracy. And, Grace Segers, political reporter for CBS News, provides a firsthand account of the attack on Capitol Hill.   Also, in the midst of the crisis in Washington this week, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock won both Senate runoffs in Georgia. As a result, Democrats will have a slim majority in the House and Senate. Sahil Kapur, national political reporter for NBC News, describes how Democrats were able to run progressive candidates in a swing state and win.  Finally, President Trump’s norm-defying first term has drawn sharp criticism over the last four years, but the events of the week have drawn almost universal condemnation. Members of his own party have called on President Trump to resign and in less than two weeks, Joe Biden will be sworn in against a backdrop of unprecedented division. To understand how Joe Biden might attempt to navigate this moment in politics Amy Walter spoke with Brendan Buck, Republican strategist at Seven Letter and a former aide to John Boehner and Paul Ryan, and Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, former aide to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, and host of “Here comes the Payne.” 

This week, a violent mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The insurrectionists were seeking to overturn the results of the general election during a joint session of Congress as members tallied the Electoral College votes. President Trump has routinely and falsely claimed that the presidential election was rigged and encouraged his supporters to reject the result. As Donald Trump prepares to leave the White House, politicians that will remain in Washington will have to contend with the loyalty he’s fomented among his base and the anger that has been released. Jelani Cobb, staff writer at The New Yorker, and Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, describe the consequences of failing to hold President Trump accountable for the violent attempt to subvert democracy. And, Grace Segers, political reporter for CBS News, provides a firsthand account of the attack on Capitol Hill.   Also, in the midst of the crisis in Washington this week, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock won both Senate runoffs in Georgia. As a result, Democrats will have a slim majority in the House and Senate. Sahil Kapur, national political reporter for NBC News, describes how Democrats were able to run progressive candidates in a swing state and win.  Finally, President Trump’s norm-defying first term has drawn sharp criticism over the last four years, but the events of the week have drawn almost universal condemnation. Members of his own party have called on President Trump to resign and in less than two weeks, Joe Biden will be sworn in against a backdrop of unprecedented division. To understand how Joe Biden might attempt to navigate this moment in politics Amy Walter spoke with Brendan Buck, Republican strategist at Seven Letter and a former aide to John Boehner and Paul Ryan, and Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, former aide to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, and host of “Here comes the Payne.” 

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, discusses Donald Trump throwing the $900B covid relief bill into chaos. Plus, Trump pardons former GOP allies, war criminals and two charged in Mueller’s probe, Biden’s nomination of Miguel Cardona for Education Secretary, the U.S. gets another big delivery of covid vaccines, California’s governor appoints the first Latino senator from that state to fill Kamala Harris’s seat when she becomes vice president, a nonprofit that helps migrant families cope with trauma after being separated, and U.K. officials identify the second, more contagious strain of covid. Joined by: Jake Sherman, Carlos Curbelo, Peter Baker, A.B. Stoddard, Berit Berger, Matt Viser, Joel Payne, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Meagan Fitzgerald, Andrew Weissmann, Donna Edwards, Tim Miller, Alex Padilla, Jacob Soboroff, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, and Dr. Peter Hotez

All week, election results have trickled in from across the country. With just a few states outstanding, Vice President Joe Biden has surpassed the 270 threshold of electoral votes to win the race for the presidency. Maya King, politics reporter at Politico, and Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and host of "Here Comes the Payne," weigh in on what a Biden win means and how political dynamics in Congress could shift. 

All week, election results have trickled in from across the country. With just a few states outstanding, Vice President Joe Biden has surpassed the 270 threshold of electoral votes to win the race for the presidency. Maya King, politics reporter at Politico, and Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and host of "Here Comes the Payne," weigh in on what a Biden win means and how political dynamics in Congress could shift. 

All week, election results have trickled in from across the country. With just a few states outstanding, Vice President Joe Biden has surpassed the 270 threshold of electoral votes to win the race for the presidency. Maya King, politics reporter at Politico, and Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and host of "Here Comes the Payne," weigh in on what a Biden win means and how political dynamics in Congress could shift. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump undermining his own closing argument less than 2 weeks out from the election. Plus, a new ad for Biden highlights the bond between fathers and sons, Chris Christie says he was wrong to not wear a mask, new reporting on Trump's financial ties to China, the FBI and DNI say Iran and Russia have voter information, militia leaders echo Trump's messages, and what tonight’s presidential debate will look like.Joined by: Yamiche Alcindor, David Plouffe, Nick Confessore, Charlie Sykes, Basil Smikle, Dr. Kavita Patel, Andrew Weissman, Peter Strzok, Elizabeth Neumann, Frank Figliuzzi, Alex Wagner, Joel Payne, Sam Stein, and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia

This week marked the second and final debate between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. What has felt like a never-ending election cycle is taking place against the backdrop of a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a groundswell for racial justice and police reform. With less than two weeks until Election Day, Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and Host of Here Comes the Payne, and Patrick Ruffini, Republican Party pollster and political strategist reflect on the rest of the race.  It’s been six months since the $2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law. The bill provided much-needed aid to states, businesses, and individuals who were deprived of traditional means of income as a result of the pandemic. The relief the CARES Act provided has since dried up and millions have fallen into poverty as a result. Emily Cochrane, a congressional reporter at The New York Times, shares the latest from the ongoing stimulus talks between Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin and what could happen if a deal doesn’t come together before Election Day. Turnout is up in Wisconsin where voters will play a pivotal role in deciding who will become the next president of the United States. As some Wisconsin neighborhoods have already surpassed turnout levels from 2016, Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin shares how the level of enthusiasm compares to four years ago. Plus, Craig Gilbert of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes trends in early voting and what’s happened to pockets of support for President Trump since 2016. This election cycle special attention is being paid to growing voting blocs that have the power to move the needle towards or away from a second term for Donald Trump. Since 2016, millions of Latino voters have become eligible to vote, making young Latino voters a powerful political force. Takeaway host Tanzina Vega joins Amy to discuss her A Votar series and what she's observed from the conversations she’s had with this group ahead of Election Day.

This week marked the second and final debate between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. What has felt like a never-ending election cycle is taking place against the backdrop of a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a groundswell for racial justice and police reform. With less than two weeks until Election Day, Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and Host of Here Comes the Payne, and Patrick Ruffini, Republican Party pollster and political strategist, reflect on the rest of the race.  It’s been six months since the $2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law. The bill provided much-needed aid to states, businesses, and individuals who were deprived of traditional means of income as a result of the pandemic. The relief the CARES Act provided has since dried up and millions have fallen into poverty as a result. Emily Cochrane, a congressional reporter at The New York Times, shares the latest from the ongoing stimulus talks between Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin and what could happen if a deal doesn’t come together before Election Day. Turnout is up in Wisconsin where voters will play a pivotal role in deciding who will become the next president of the United States. As some Wisconsin neighborhoods have already surpassed turnout levels from 2016, Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin shares how the level of enthusiasm compares to four years ago. Plus, Craig Gilbert of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes trends in early voting and what’s happened to pockets of support for President Trump since 2016. This election cycle special attention is being paid to growing voting blocs that have the power to move the needle towards or away from a second term for Donald Trump. Since 2016, millions of Latino voters have become eligible to vote, making young Latino voters a powerful political force. Takeaway host Tanzina Vega joins Amy to discuss what A Votar series and what she's observed from the conversations she’s had with this group ahead of Election Day.

This week marked the second and final debate between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. What has felt like a never-ending election cycle is taking place against the backdrop of a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a groundswell for racial justice and police reform. With less than two weeks until Election Day, Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and Host of Here Comes the Payne, and Patrick Ruffini, Republican Party pollster and political strategist, reflect on the rest of the race.  It’s been six months since the $2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law. The bill provided much-needed aid to states, businesses, and individuals who were deprived of traditional means of income as a result of the pandemic. The relief the CARES Act provided has since dried up and millions have fallen into poverty as a result. Emily Cochrane, a congressional reporter at The New York Times, shares the latest from the ongoing stimulus talks between Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin and what could happen if a deal doesn’t come together before Election Day. Turnout is up in Wisconsin where voters will play a pivotal role in deciding who will become the next president of the United States. As some Wisconsin neighborhoods have already surpassed turnout levels from 2016, Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin shares how the level of enthusiasm compares to four years ago. Plus, Craig Gilbert of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes trends in early voting and what’s happened to pockets of support for President Trump since 2016. This election cycle special attention is being paid to growing voting blocs that have the power to move the needle towards or away from a second term for Donald Trump. Since 2016, millions of Latino voters have become eligible to vote, making young Latino voters a powerful political force. Takeaway host Tanzina Vega joins Amy to discuss what A Votar series and what she's observed from the conversations she’s had with this group ahead of Election Day.

Guests: Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg Politics Editor, Brett Ewing, Chief Market Strategist of First Franklin Financial Services, Joel Payne, Democratic Strategist, and former Director of African-American media outreach for Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, Alex Vogel, CEO of the Vogel Group, and DNC Chairman Tom Perez.

Guests: Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg Politics Editor, Brett Ewing, Chief Market Strategist of First Franklin Financial Services, Joel Payne, Democratic Strategist, and former Director of African-American media outreach for Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, Alex Vogel, CEO of the Vogel Group, and DNC Chairman Tom Perez.

Guests: Richard Grenell, the U.S. envoy for Serbia and Kosovo, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, and former acting Director of National Intelligence, Matt Boesler, Bloomberg Federal Reserve reporter, Joel Payne, Democratic Strategist, former Director of African-American media outreach for Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, William McGinley, Principal at The Vogel Group, former White House Cabinet Secretary, and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs, Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey and Tom Reed, a Republican from New York.