Podcast appearances and mentions of kimberly atkins

Legal expert and co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast, Kimberly Atkins, is Marissa's guest. Kimberly's brings clarity into the DC Circuit opinion on Trump being a real, actual citizen, the Crumbley involuntary manslaughter conviction in Michigan and Allen Weisselberg's alleged perjury plea. The impact of these decisions will impact all of us, so we're glad we have Kimberly's  important legal insights. And, in honor of Swiftie Super Bowl Sunday, Kimberly shares her veggie chili recipe. It seems Atkins really can do it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite some partywide polling showing that a Republican alternative to former President Trump could be popular among partisans, the hands of any would-be challengers seem tied by their need to not alienate his uber-motivated base. Kimberly Atkins Stohr, senior opinion writer for the Boston Globe, joins Chuck to break down how a recent CNN town hall shows that Trump is campaigning for 2024 the same ways he did in 2016 and 2020.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr, #sisters-in-law co-host, legal expert, Boston Globe opinion writer and pie-baking goddess, is Marissa's guest this week. And what a week in the world of law. With Fox News and Dominion settling their lawsuits, women's right to their own bodily autonomy on the line, E. Jean Carroll's case set to begin and, oh yes, what exactly should happen if a Supreme Court justice forgets the laws as it pertains to himself, Kimberly brings clarity to it all. Marissa bakes an apple-raspberry pie and asks deep questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Trump is joined by #SistersInLaw co-host Kimberly Atkins Stohr, author Molly Jong-Fast, and comedian Judy Gold to discuss Democratic strategy going into the midterms.  They take on the need for the leadership to focus on the base, energize young people, and fight for the courts.  To do it, Democrats will have to emphasize their successes, strengthen voting rights, and remember that the Supreme Court can define our politics as much as an election. ‘Ask Mary Anything' Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM Get More From This Week's Guests: Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | #SistersInLaw Podcast Judy Gold: Twitter | IMDB | Website | Kill Me Now Podcast | Author Molly Jong-Fast: Twitter | Newsletter | The New Abnormal Podcast | Author

Jill and Victor are joined legal maven, journalist, and co-host of the #SistersInLaw podcast Kimberly Atkins Stohr to look at her journey from law to journalism, and the value of knowing yourself and chasing your calling.  They also discuss the importance of the public square and engaging in debate, leaving your chosen media silo, and bringing fact based discussions back to news and politics Mentioned On The Podcast: The Op-Ed Project Get More From Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | #SistersInLaw Podcast  Get More From Victor and Jill:  Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks |  Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics Email iGen Politics at igp@politicon.com Or tweet using #iGenPolitics

A leaked draft reveals that the Supreme Court has voted to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, how student debt is perpetuating the racial wealth gap and a new report reveals Harvard's ties to slavery.

A leaked draft reveals that the US Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights; A deeply personal look at the past, present and future of Hong Kong; Plus a review of a book about book reviewers.

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Kimberly Atkins Stohr, a senior opinion writer for Boston Globe Opinion. Kimberly is also the inaugural columnist for The Emancipator, a joint independent antiracist multimedia project from Globe Opinion the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. The ladies discuss the racial wealth gap, natural hair, discrimination in real estate, and using our voices for change. RSVP For "The Emancipator Workshop" hosted by your own Mandi Money! https://howtobuildweath9-5.splashthat.com/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so much legal news, we're thrilled to finally bring you one of the really bright minds in legal and political commentary, Kimberly Atkins Stohr. She's a senior opinion writer and columnist for the Boston Globe, an MSNBC contributor, and co-host of the podcast #SistersInLaw (with our previous guest Joyce Vance). We tackle the true impact of Kentanji Brown Jackson, insurrection texts, seditious conspiracy, Merrick Garland, pulling out all the available legal tools on guns, the CROWN Act, and whether the Supreme Court needs to be reined in.

This week on “The Tent,” Boston Globe's Kimberly Atkins Stohr joins Daniella to discuss President Biden's shortlist for the Supreme Court. They talk about the vile comments from Republicans questioning the need for representation on SCOTUS, the impact the new justice will have on the bench, and what's at stake with important rulings expected this year on abortion rights, and more. Plus, Daniella makes the case for the need to pass the core elements of the Build Back Better agenda now.

James and Al welcome religious historian Bill Leonard and Biden's former Senior Advisor for COVID Response, Andy Slavitt, to look at the mythologies holding the USA back-- from the supposed glory of the Old South, to anti-social and harmful views about the pandemic and the ongoing efforts to end it.  Should we be optimistic?  And what will it take to convince the more recalcitrant among us to embrace the policies we need to create an inspiring future? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU'RE FROM!PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR:Blinkist GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO START YOUR FREE 7 DAY TRIAL AND GET 25% OFF OF A BLINKIST PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP.  LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKENLink on the website to this episode:  https://politicon.com/podcasts/filmmaker-alex-gibney/

James and Al welcome coaching legend Pete Carroll and co-host of his Amplify Voices podcast, Audrey Cavenecia, to discuss the role of equity, inclusion and diversity in our society as we go into the next decade.  And after seeing the impact of racial issues on the front lines (even if measured in yards), the time is now to look at how diverse and future focused voices can lead us to where we need to be.  Will it be enough? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU'RE FROM!Get More From This Week's Guests:Pete Carroll Twitter | Website | Amplify Voices | Podcast Trailer | NFL Seahawks Audrey Cavenecia Twitter | Facebook | Amplify Voices | Podcast Trailer | Website PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB A CUSTOM BUNDLE OF CEREAL AND TRY IT TODAY! AND BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF YOUR ORDER!  LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADE HOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

James and Al welcome Director Alex Gibney of HBO’s Crime of the Century to the Politics War Room to take on the threats to the American people posed by lobbyists, Big Pharma, and corporations who would put profits above people.  Why does it seem like the damage they do to our country is usually buried under other ledes and pushed to the bottom of the page?  They intend to find out-- even if they have to name names!EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!Get More From This Week’s Guest:Alex Gibney Twitter | IMDB | Jigsaw Productions | HBO’s “Crime of the Century” PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT SPONSOR:BETTER HELPPOLITICS WAR ROOM LISTENERS GET 10% OFF THEIR FIRST MONTH AT WWW.BETTERHELP.COM/WARROOM.LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADE HOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

This week the #SistersInLaw invite Westchester DA Mimi Rocah to fill in for Kimberly Atkins while she has her wedding!  But the law must go on, so the #Sisters take a look at what it takes to make it to public office, how to be effective for change as a prosecutor, and take a deep dive into the grand jury system as it exists in New York and the country.  Don't miss it! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Guest #Sister Mimi Rocah: Twitter | DA Website | Westchester County | FaceBook Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS: THIRD LOVE: GO TO WWW.THIRDLOVE.COM/SISTERSINLAW NOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT-FITTING BRA… AND GET 20% OFF YOUR 1ST PURCHASE!  MAGIC SPOON: GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER AND USE THE PROMO CODE SISTER TO SAVE $5 OFF.  FUNCTION OF BEAUTY: GO TO WWW.FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM/SISTERS TO LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU, AND TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER

With UFOs being reported and recorded across the country, James and Al welcome Fmr. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to get his take on the possible threat and why there’s been no disclosure.  But UFOs aren’t the only thing facing us, so they find out from Senator Reid how we can get our Congress working for us again, and what he’d say to the people running things now!  And of course-- more Hall of Sphincter noms... EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!Get More From This Week’s Guest:Senator Harry Reid House.Gov | Author of “The Good Fight” | The Phenomenon | NYT UFO Series PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:BETTER HELPPOLITICS WAR ROOM LISTENERS GET 10% OFF THEIR FIRST MONTH AT WWW.BETTERHELP.COM/WARROOM.LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKENLink on the website to this episode: https://politicon.com/podcasts/fmr-senate-major…eader-harry-reid/

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Mississippi abortion case that could spell the end of Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, abortion restrictions are being signed into laws at an unprecedented rate. We look at the battle over abortion in 2021. Mary Ziegler and Joan Biskupic join Kimberly Atkins.

A year since the murder of George Floyd. A year of protests and people demanding change. But was it enough? We look at the intersection where Floyd was killed — George Floyd Square — and what it represents about the push for racial justice. Jeanelle Austin, Suzette Hackney and Andrea Jenkins join Kimberly Atkins.

Violent protests over racism in the 1960s had a ubiquitous label: riot. Historian Elizabeth Hinton prefers another word: rebellion. We hear the untold history one year after George Floyd's murder. Elizabeth Hinton and Jeff Kirkland join Kimberly Atkins. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the Republican war against democracy opening up another front in Georgia. Plus, the National Guard troops deployed at the Capitol since Jan. 6 head home, reporting that the Commerce Department collected information on hundreds of Americans, a witness from Trump’s first impeachment sues the U.S. government and Mike Pompeo, the rise in anti-Semitic attacks in the U.S., the leader of Belarus forces down a commercial airline to arrest an opposition journalist, tomorrow marks the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, and the U.S. covid case rate falls to the lowest level since last June.Joined by: Jonathan Swan, Claire McCaskill, A.B. Stoddard, Carol Leonnig, Frank Figliuzzi, Michael Schmidt, Sam Stein, Ben Rhodes, John Heilemann, Mara Gay, Kimberly Atkins, and Dr. Ashish Jha

Ali Velshi is joined by author Michael Lewis, NIH Director Francis Collins, Congressman James Clyburn, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh, Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins, Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott, former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, Arizona Republic reporter Jen Fifield, MSNBC Daily writer and editor Hayes Brown, and Washington Post opinion writer Jennifer Rubin.

With Trump back in the news and Derek Chauvin recently convicted, James and Al bring on the President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice Michael Waldman for his take.  Can we expect Trump to finally land in legal trouble, and what’s the best way for the Democrats to remove the many obstacles he placed in the way of our democracy?  Will they also be able to make progress on criminal justice reform or is more persuasion needed for the country to start moving forward?  EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!Get More From This Week’s Guest:Michael Waldman Twitter | Brennan Center For Justice | Author of “The Fight to Vote” & Many Other Books PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION.LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

Nicolle Wallace discusses a judge saying that former attorney general Bill Barr mislead Congress. Plus, Facebook upholds its suspension of Donald Trump, the Defense Department considers a new plan to defend the military from extremists, the GOP's war against Liz Cheney ramps up, federal prosecutors ask for a 'special master' to review the evidence seized from Giuliani, and Connecticut becomes the first state to fully vaccinate half of its adults.Joined by: Daniel Goldman, Matt Miller, Michael Schmidt, Kimberly Atkins, Jonathan Lemire, Michael Wood, Paul Rieckhoff, Denver Riggleman, Eugene Daniels, Olivia Troye, Carol Leonnig, Neal Katyal, and Dr. Irwin Redlener

As the Biden Administration continues to build support and consolidate its hold on the ship of state, James and Al are joined by John Maynard Keynes expert and author Zach Carter to give us perspective on Biden’s economic vision.  Then, Evan Osnos of The New Yorker comes on to analyze what we’re seeing from China.  But the episode wouldn’t be complete without James following up on his Vox interview-- you won’t want to miss it!EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM AT @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!Get More From This Week’s Guests:Zach Carter Twitter | Website |@OmidyarNetwork | Author of “The Price of Peace” Evan Osnos Twitter |Website |New Yorker | Author of “Joe Biden: The Life, The Run & What Matters Now” PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:HELLO FRESHGO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/WARROOM12 AND USE CODE WARROOM12 FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING! LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

When Russian Intelligence used a Texas company’s software update to launch a cyberattack against the U.S. last December, it showed just how vulnerable the U.S. is to cyberattacks. We discuss what the U.S. needs to do to protect our digital infrastructure. Sen. Angus King, Nicole Perlroth and Dmitri Alperovitch join Kimberly Atkins. 

With troops due to come out of Afghanistan, James and Al welcome veteran and author Phil Klay and pollster Jim Gerstein to discuss the state of world affairs and when we should be going to war.  How are things looking in the Middle East 20 years on?  Are we leaving too soon, or is it time to focus our attention here at home where we have enough problems? EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!Get More From This Week’s Guests:Jim Gerstein GBAO Strategies Phil Klay Website |Fairfield University | Twitter |Author of “Missionaries” | And Other Books... PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TO TRY BLINKIST FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

Climate change presents a grim future. We know what we’re up against, yet our impulse is to look away, to say we’ll worry about it later. The psychology of climate change and how to engage. Renee Lertzman and Rosimar Rios-Berrios join Kimberly Atkins.

Ten million doses stuck on the shelf. We discuss what we’re learning from the vaccine rollout, and answer all the questions you have about COVID vaccines. Dr. Saad Omer, Rupali Limaye, Pam Chatman and Blake Farmer join Kimberly Atkins. 

After Georgia passed restrictive voting laws, corporate leaders spoke out. We discuss this new wave of corporate activism and what comes next. Ronnie Chatterji, Ashley Spillane and Jack Beatty join Kimberly Atkins.

James and Al bring on the creators of HBO’s Our Towns-- Deb Fallows, James Fallows, Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher to discuss their journey to towns across our nation during the pandemic era.  In the process, they saw that the causes of our division pale in comparison to the bonds we build when we live, work, and dream together.  Now, if only DC would get on message...EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM TO GRAB SOME BLUEBERRY, OR A CUSTOM BUNDLE OF CEREAL TO TRY IT TODAY! AND BE SURE TO USE OUR PROMO CODE WARROOM AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF YOUR ORDER. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

Nicolle Wallace discusses Biden announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Plus, the officer who shot Daunte Wright is charged with manslaughter, fighting vaccine disinformation, the second day of the defense’s case in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Capitol Police inspector general issues a report on what happened on January 6th, and hundreds of companies join forces to fight voting restrictions.Joined by: Robert Gibbs, Adm. James Stavridis, Mark Jacobson, Peter Baker, Cal Perry, Kimberly Atkins, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Shaquille Brewster, Olivia Troye, Luke Broadwater, Peter Strzok, Eugene Robinson, and Jeremy Bash

Al and James argue against the voter law in Georgia and don’t pull any punches about the allegations facing Matt Gaetz.  They also discuss the role Joe Manchin has to play in the Senate, and whether the Democrats can do anything with their majorities.  Come for the unparalleled political insight, and stay for James’ tuna fish sandwich recipe!EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. HELLO FRESHGO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/WARROOM12 AND USE CODE WARROOM ONE TWO FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING!SONG FINCH SONGFINCH IS OFFERING 20 DOLLARS OFF ALL PERSONALIZED SONGS AT WWW.SONGFINCH.COM WITH CODE WARROOM. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

With concerns growing over the Covid pandemic, the president is still pushing Congress for support of his infrastructure plan. Also on Capitol Hill, Congressman Matt Gaetz is pushing back as the controversy around him continues to grow. We discuss that and more with Michael Schmidt, Julie Pace, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Jami Hodge, Nekima Levy Armstrong, Kimberly Atkins, and A.B. Stoddard.

Ali Velshi is joined by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Georgia State Representative Donna McLeod, Retired Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Katie Benner and Carol Leonnig, Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins, former prosecutor Yodit Tewolde, reporter and self-proclaimed infrastructure geek Jeremy Hobson, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

James and Al try to figure out what the heck is wrong with the Republican party, from G. Gordon Liddy on to Rep. Matt Gaetz.  What gives?  If their party doesn’t get its act together soon, they could easily slip into irrelevance-- and that’s in spite of the best efforts of the Democrats! EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SISTERSINLAW- FEATURING JILL WINE-BANKS, JOYCE VANCE, KIMBERLY ATKINS & BARB MCQUADEHOW THE HECK ARE WE GONNA GET ALONG!- FEATURING CLAY AIKEN

James and Al get fired up for some March Madness with John Feinstein-- taking a look at what’s best for the sport and the NCAA.  Better check your brackets!  Then, Ron Brownstein of the Atlantic comes on to discuss the shift from class to culture based partisanship and the way the forces unleashed in 1974 Los Angeles continue to define our future.Please excuse the echo with our final guest John Feinstein it was an external issue that we could not fix, but we wanted to bring you the interview anyway as it was so great !Get More From This Week’s Guests:Ron Brownstein Twitter|Recent Articles By Ronald| Author of ‘Rock Me On The Water’ John Feinstein Twitter|Website| Author of Many Excellent Books... EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT SPONSORS: FUNDRISESEE FOR YOURSELF HOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND INVESTORS HAVE BUILT A BETTER PORTFOLIO WITH PRIVATE REAL ESTATE. IT TAKES JUST A FEW MINUTES TO GET STARTED. GO TO WWW.FUNDRISE.COM/WARROOM BLINKISTGO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuadeHow The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken

With our future seeming more unpredictable by the year, James and Al invite theoretical physicist and host of the Mindscape Podcast, Dr Sean Carroll to the show to gain insight into the secrets of existence-- that is, if anything exists outside of politics... In their wide ranging conversation we find out whether anyone really understands quantum physics, the fate of Iran and Schrödinger's cat, along with much more.  You might even want to check your bracket.  Get More From This Week’s Guest:Sean Carrol Twitter|Caltech| YouTube | Website | Mindscape Podcast | @SFIscience | TED  | Edge | Preposterous Universe | Author of: Something Deeply Hidden| And Many Other Books  EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECENT SPONSORS:MAGIC SPOON GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM AND USE THE CODE WARROOM TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuade How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken

James and Al host Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule for a deep dive into the residual myths surrounding Robert E. Lee and the confederacy, as well as the implications they have for the region and our politics.  Former NOLA Mayor Mitch Landrieu then calls in to join the conversation, discussing the changes happening in the modern South and how we can reclaim patriotism from those who would divide us. Get More From This Week’s Guests:Ret. Brigadier General Ty Seidule Twitter |Website | Hamilton College | Author of: Robert E. Lee & Me | And Many Other Books Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Twitter |Website | Unum Fund | Author of: In The Shadows Of Statues EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM!THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR:MAGIC SPOON GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/WARROOM AND USE THE CODE WARROOM TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF.  LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON: #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuadeHow The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken

Is the GOP on the short bumpy road to irrelevance?  James and Al bring on strategist, author, and Bulwark contributor Amanda Carpenter (https://thebulwark.com/author/amanda-carpenter/) -- formerly a Ted Cruz staffer-- to find out why the Republican Party can’t escape Trump, and what things might look like if they do.  If they can’t, Democrats can press a generational advantage, but it might not matter if they can’t get their act together! Get More From This Week’s Guest: Amanda Carpenter  Twitter (https://twitter.com/amandacarpenter) | (https://price.house.gov/) Author of: Gas Lighting America (https://www.amazon.com/Gaslighting-America-Love-When-Trump/dp/0062748009) | @BulwarkOnline (https://twitter.com/BulwarkOnline) EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM (mailto:POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM) OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON (http://www.twitter.com/@politicon) .   MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: BLINKIST  GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM (http://www.blinkist.com/WARROOM) TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION. LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON  #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuade (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847) How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politicon-how-the-heck-are-we-gonna-get-along-with-clay-aiken/id1500778718)

We sit down with the women of the #SisterInLaw Podacast - Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins - to discuss Trump's ongoing legal troubles, Mereck Garland's nomination for Attorney General, and the GOP's continued attempts at voter suppression.

With Texas in turmoil after facing down a disastrous ice storm and Ted Cruz caught making a run for the sun, Al and James welcome Congressman Colin Allred (https://allred.house.gov/) from Texas to fill us in on what’s happening there on the ground.  Will the state pull itself together or will it need to turn blue first? Get More From This Week’s Guest: Rep. Colin Allred Twitter (https://twitter.com/RepColinAllred) | (https://price.house.gov/) House.Gov (https://allred.house.gov/) | (https://www.facebook.com/RepDavidEPrice/) Facebook | (https://www.facebook.com/RepColinAllred/) @transportDems (https://twitter.com/transportDems) |@houseforeign (https://twitter.com/houseforeign) | @vetaffairsdems (https://twitter.com/vetaffairsdems) EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO JAMES AND AL AT  POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM (mailto:POLITICSWARROOM@GMAIL.COM) OR TWEET THEM TO @POLITICON (http://www.twitter.com/@politicon) .   MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY, WE LOVE TO HEAR WHERE YOU’RE FROM! THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: BLINKIST  GO TO WWW.BLINKIST.COM/WARROOM (http://www.blinkist.com/WARROOM) TO TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS AND SAVE 25% OFF YOUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION.   FUNDRISE  SEE HOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND INVESTORS HAVE BUILT A BETTER PORTFOLIO WITH PRIVATE REAL ESTATE. IT TAKES JUST A FEW MINUTES TO GET STARTED @ TO WWW.FUNDRISE.COM/WARROOM (http://www.fundrise.com/warroom) HONEY GET HONEY FOR FREE AT WWW.JOINHONEY.COM/WARROOM (http://www.joinhoney.com/WARROOM) LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS FROM POLITICON  #SistersInLaw- Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins & Barb McQuade (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847) How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along!- Featuring Clay Aiken (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politicon-how-the-heck-are-we-gonna-get-along-with-clay-aiken/id1500778718)

Podcast: On Point (LS 65 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: From Variants To Vaccines: The Future Of COVID-19Pub date: 2021-02-23Vaccine distribution, across the U.S. and the globe, is ramping up. But new variant cases are rising in the United States, waits for the vaccine are long, and most of us just want to know -- how will this pandemic end? Tara C. Smith, Angela Rasmussen and Ananya Banerjee join Kimberly Atkins. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from WBUR, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Texas is the biggest energy producing state in the U.S. But this week’s frigid weather crashed the system. So what happened? We look into the state's vulnerable power grid and how we make it better. Yasmine Smith, Joshua Rhodes and Emily Grubert join Kimberly Atkins.

Despite the inauguration of President Biden, the legacy of the Trump administration and the bitter feelings about the election still hang in the air-- especially after the events of January 6th-- and it’s anybody’s guess about how we can move the country forward. With that in mind,  Clay is joined by legal expert and member of Politicon’s #SistersInLaw (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847) podcast, Kimberly Atkins (https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins) , to discuss the latest developments in the impeachment trial, the possible censure of Rep. Marjorie Greene, and whether it might not be better to leave the legacy of the last administration on the golf course instead of in the courts.  What do you think?   Guest: Kimberly Atkins (https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins) is a senior opinion writer at The Boston Globe. She is also an MSNBC contributor. Previously, Kimberly was the first Washington, DC-based news correspondent for WBUR. She has also served as the Boston Herald's Washington bureau chief, guest host of C-SPAN's morning call-in show's Washington Journal, and a Supreme Court reporter for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and its sister publications.    She began her journalism career as an intern at The Boston Globe. She has appeared as a political commentator on a host of national and international television and radio networks, including CNN, Fox News, NBC News, PBS, NPR, Sky News (UK), and CBC News (Canada). Before launching her journalism career, she was a trial and appellate litigation attorney in Boston. Kimberly is a native of Michigan, and a graduate of Wayne State University, Boston University School of Law and Boston University College of Communication, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Get more from Kimberly Atkins with: Twitter (https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins) | Boston Globe (https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/) | WBUR (https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins)   | #SistersInLaw (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847) Host: Clay Aiken (https://twitter.com/clayaiken) has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014 almost unseating a popular Republican incumbent. Follow Clay Aiken further on: Twitter (https://twitter.com/clayaiken?lang=en)   | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/clayaiken/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/clayaiken) Email your questions to podcasts@politicon.com (mailto:podcasts@politicon.com) Follow @politicon (https://twitter.com/Politicon) and go to Politicon.com (https://politicon.com/)

#SistersInLaw Barb McQuade, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins, and Jill Wine-Banks team up to take on the corrupt, show us the truth of the system, and give us their rulings on the news of the day.  In this exciting first episode, the sisters tackle the impeachment of former President Trump, the insurrection in the Capitol, and what we can expect from Biden's judicial appointments.   Get More From The Sisters: Joyce Vance Twitter University of Alabama Law MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks Twitter Facebook Website Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Twitter Boston Globe WBUR Barb McQuade Twitter University of Michigan Law Just Security MSNBC Email your questions to the #SISTERSINLAW at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet them to @POLITICON.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from!

1/27/21-- It's a new week back in The Horse Race virtual bunker, but Jenn's laser focus on Boston matters has not wavered one bit. Be sure to tune in a couple weeks from now for a special episode covering the Boston City Charter, including a look at this year's special election debacle after Mayor Walsh left his post to join the Biden administration, leaving it open before his term ends. This week, the Massachusetts vaccine rollout continues to receive criticism from various groups. Teachers pushed back on the Baker administration's decision to bump teachers back in the vaccine queue. Meanwhile, people trying to register newly eligible adults 75 and older for a vaccine appointment are reporting long wait times, difficulty navigating the website, and not enough vaccination location options. -- Boston Globe Senior Opinion writer Kimberly Atkins stops by to break down what she expects to see from the Massachusetts delegation under the new Biden administration. She anticipates seeing representatives and senators from the Bay State "being the forward face of a lot of policy and politics in the year ahead." She discusses the possibility of filibuster elimination, but says, ultimately, "What most people in Massachusetts and beyond are concerned about is, can Congress get stuff done? They don't need to eliminate the filibuster to do their jobs.”

With hours left in office, Trump ends his presidency by pardoning Steve Bannon according to multiple reports. Trump also ends his term with Washington, DC, on lockdown as Biden in Harris arrive to the nation's capital ahead of their inauguration. We discuss with Carol Leonnig, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins, Peter Baker, Pete Souza, and Michael Beschloss.

With hours left in office, Trump ends his presidency by pardoning Steve Bannon according to multiple reports. Trump also ends his term with Washington, DC, on lockdown as Biden in Harris arrive to the nation's capital ahead of their inauguration. We discuss with Carol Leonnig, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins, Peter Baker, Pete Souza, and Michael Beschloss.

The Biden team is dismissing Hawley’s move to contest the Electoral College count, while Trump is escalating his attacks on Georgia’s Republican governor Brian Kemp, calling on him to step down. Peter Baker, Kimberly Atkins, Jonathan Lemire, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Dr. Tasha Dixon, Beth Fouhy, Jason Johnson, and Michael Beschloss all join.

The one-term presidency of Donald Trump is less than two weeks away from wrapping up. In his last few weeks in office, he has vetoed a defense spending bill, delayed finalizing a contentious stimulus bill, and still won’t concede last November’s election. Meanwhile, the coronavirus pandemic continues spreading at alarming high rates and taking the lives of Americans. We talk with Washington, D.C. journalists Ron Elving of NPR and Kimberly Atkins of The Boston Globe on the latest national political news. 

President-elect Joe Biden says ‘America first’ is history. But is the U.S. as world leader history, too? We discuss Biden's foreign policy team and America's place on the world stage. Peter Beinart, Shaun Breslin and Kimberly Atkins join Meghna Chakrabarti.

President-elect Joe Biden says ‘America first' is history. But is the U.S. as world leader history, too? We discuss Biden's foreign policy team and America's place on the world stage. Peter Beinart, Shaun Breslin and Kimberly Atkins join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Join senior Boston Globe columnist and MSNBC contributor Kimberly Atkins and host Jessica Levinson for a wide-ranging discussion about the Supreme Court, post-election litigation, and President-elect Biden's next steps.

Joe Biden revealed more about his plan to fight Covid-19 as Trump used a White House vaccine summit to again falsely claim he won the 2020 election. Plus, the UK becomes the first nation to administer a clinically-tested Covid-19 vaccine. We're joined by Philip Rucker, Kimberly Atkins, Neal Katyal, Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO), Dr. Kavita Patel, and Steve Blank.

Exclusive interviews with Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). Plus, Gabriel Sterling, Voting System Implementation Manager for the State of Georgia, explains why he went public with his concerns over intimidation. Steve Kornacki, Kimberly Atkins, Jeff Mason and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press roundtable to discuss President Trump's campaign rally in Georgia.

Biden is set to unveil his economic and communications teams, and the president-elect is finally has access to key intelligence. Meanwhile, Trump - who is still the president - is attacking his election loss during the week and golfing on the weekends. With us tonight: Ashley Parker, Kimberly Atkins, Jeremy Bash, Dr. Vin Gupta, Bill Kristol, and Eugene Robinson.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump and Biden battling for the Midwest states with 4 days to go. Plus, the crucial Latino vote, Biden to hit the campaign trail with his former boss, the uncertainty surrounding Election Day, a deep dive into the poll numbers, and Democrats' push to turn Texas blue.Joined by: Robert Gibbs, Eli Stokols, Dr. Kavita Patel, Reverend Al Sharpton, Rosie Perez, Jason Johnson, Rick Stengel, Kimberly Atkins, Steve Kornacki, Lily Adams, and Sam Stein

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At yet another packed rally in a state where Covid-19 cases are increasing, the president said the nation is 'rounding the turn' on the pandemic. But he's been saying that since early September. We look at that and preview the final presidential debate with Philip Rucker, Kimberly Atkins, Robert Costa, Michael Steele, Steve Schmidt, and Diana Berrent.

We'll look at how the President's diagnosis — and his cavalier response — has tinged almost everything that happened this week. Paula Reid, Kimberly Atkins and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

We'll look at how the President's diagnosis — and his cavalier response — has tinged almost everything that happened this week. Paula Reid, Kimberly Atkins and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

How Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and the grand jury decision about Breonna Taylor's killing shaped this week – and might shape years to come. Kimberly Atkins, John Harris and David Savage join Anthony Brooks.

As Joe Biden ramps up his attacks on Trump and more damning Bob Woodward tapes are released, the president appeared at a town hall event with ABC News and struggled to answer some tough voter questions just two weeks before his first debate with his Democratic rival. We discuss that and more with Philip Rucker, Kimberly Atkins, Jeremy Bash, Dr. Stephen Samples, James Carville, and Julia Ainsley.

With the Biden campaign in the battleground state of Florida hitting Trump hard, the president is in damage control mode over the continued fallout from his comments on COVID-19 to veteran journalist Bob Woodward. We discuss that and more with Jonathan Lemire, Kimberly Atkins, Tim O'Brien, Dr. Vin Gupta, Jeremy Bash, and Timothy Snyder.

The 2020 campaign heats up. The Senate takes up a pared down COVID-19 relief bill. And evidence that the president knew the threat of the coronavirus in February. All that and more in our week in review. Jack Beatty, Monica Alba and Kimberly Atkins join Anthony Brooks.

During a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Joe Biden went on a point-by-point rebuttal of Trump's 'Law & Order!' attacks against him, and accusing the president of inflaming violence on U.S. streets. We discuss that and more with Kimberly Atkins, Shannon Pettypiece, Robert Costa, Frank Figliuzzi, Dr. Murtaza Akhtar, and David Plouffe all join.

After many in the media noted Trump's somber 'new tone' on the coronavirus without any skepticism, the president ditched it just a few days later pushing states to reopen. Plus, we get the latest on Trump's crackdown in Portland and discuss Rep. John Lewis becoming the first Black lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Joining the program is Kimberly Atkins, Michael Schmidt, Robert Costa, Laurie Garrett, Barbara McQuade, and Nikole Hannah-Jones.

The Republican Party is falling into dangerous traps that could cost the party elections for a generation. At least, that’s the premise of Harvard Professor Thomas Patterson’s new book “Is the Republican Party Destroying Itself?” We’ll talk to him, plus Republicans who have a different vision for the future of the GOP. Thomas Patterson, Tim Miller, Matt Gorman and Kimberly Atkins join Anthony Brooks.

The pandemic and the protests for racial justice will certainly have an impact on the November election. We dig into what the next few months of unconventional campaigning will look like. Whit Ayres, Joel Payne and Kimberly Atkins join Anthony Brooks.

We're joined by WBUR senior news correspondent Kimberly Atkins and WBUR legal analyst Nancy Gertner.

With the coronavirus pandemic showing signs it's still spreading and the economy souring, the president went to Texas to have an event on race and police and pledged to 'dominate' the streets with 'compassion.' We discuss that and much more with Jonathan Lemire, Kimberly Atkins, Dr. Vin Gupta, Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, and James Carville.

Across the country, continued protests are met by police and curfews, and President Trump advocates to bring in the military. Our weekly round table digs into the news. Jeff Pegues, Kimberly Atkins and Adam Serwer join Jane Clayson.

Both Barack Obama and Trump's fmr. defense secretary James Mattis spoke out in favor of nationwide protests in a rebuke to Trump as the remaining Minneapolis police officers involved in the fatal arrest of George Floyd now face charges. Meanwhile, peaceful nationwide protests continue for a ninth straight day. We discuss that and more with Garrett Haake, Shaquille Brewster, Ali Velshi, Jo Ling Kent, Kimberly Atkins, Peter Baker, Jeremy Bash, Eugene Robinson. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, and David Plouffe.

American COVID-19 deaths surpass 100,000. And protests erupt over the death of George Floyd. Our weekly roundtable digs into the week’s news. Kimberly Atkins, Eugene Scott and Anita Kumar join Jane Clayson.

American COVID-19 deaths surpass 100,000. And protests erupt over the death of George Floyd. Our weekly roundtable digs into the week's news. Kimberly Atkins, Eugene Scott and Anita Kumar join Jane Clayson.

Trump is defending his claimed use of the untested drug hydroxychloroquine as senators grilled Trump aides on unemployment and the economy that have taken a pummeling from the ongoing global pandemic. We discuss that and more with Ashley Parker, Sam Stein, Kimberly Atkins, Dr. Thomas McGinn, Josh Lederman, and Kate Andersen Brower all join.

We check in with several states that are moving forward with reopening. How have businesses adapted? Are people going back to work? And what’s happened to infection rates? Clay Masters, Luis Carrasco, Rose Scott, Gavin Jackson and Kimberly Atkins join Meghna Chakrabarti.

The pandemic has ravaged state and city budgets across the country, and revenues are sharply down at a time when public services are needed more than ever. Should the federal government help shore up state budgets? Kimberly Atkins and Michael Leachman join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Impeachment heads to the Senate. Democrats debate electability and gender. The U.S. and China strike a deal. The entire Russian government quits. The roundtable is here. Kimberly Atkins, Darlene Superville and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.

White House budget officials resigned in part over Ukraine aid concerns. Bloomberg enters the 2020 fray. Navy Secretary is pushed out. Janet Hook, Kimberly Atkins and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik for the news roundtable.

House vote and next steps in the impeachment inquiry. ISIS leader killed. California fires. The Washington Nationals are World Series champions. Anna Palmer, Sam Stein and Jack Beatty join Kimberly Atkins.

Kimberly Atkins, political correspondent at Boston’s NPR affiliate WBUR, discusses the state of the 2020 race, the Democratic divisions on Capitol Hill and the controversy over the Trump administration’s Census intervention.

In a dramatic appearance at the White House Rose Garden, President Trump attacked Democrats over Congressional investigations. Plus, the cultural wars return, and Joe Biden sets the pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a dramatic appearance at the White House Rose Garden, President Trump attacked Democrats over Congressional investigations. Plus, the cultural wars return, and Joe Biden sets the pace.

Renato and Patti discuss the racist ad released by Donald Trump depicting immigrants as dangerous and falsely blaming Democrats for permitting criminals to enter our country. They are joined by Kimberly Atkins, the Washington Bureau Chief of the Boston Herald and a MSNBC Contributor.

President Donald Trump’s decision to keep control of his business empire despite apparent conflicts of interest is but one of a number of ethical controversies that have made headlines since Inauguration Day one year ago. As informal guardrails that constrain self-dealing by those in power fall away, what can be done to shore up federal ethics laws to give the public confidence that their leaders will put the interests of the American people first? The panel reviews the most significant gaps that exist in our system of federal ethics regulation, considers the special challenges that accompany any effort to regulate the president’s conduct in office, and debates the most promising ideas for reform. Kimberly Atkins, Chief Washington Reporter/Columnist, Boston Herald Kathleen Clark, Professor of Law, Washington University School of Law Walter Shaub, Senior Director, Ethics, Campaign Legal Center and former Director of the Office of Government Ethics Daniel I. Weiner, Senior Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law This program is produced by The Brennan Center for Justice in partnership with the NYU John Brademas Center and NYU Washington, DC.