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Is DEI fixing higher education – or breaking it? Ravi explores this question with New York Times journalist Nick Confessore and University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker, using Michigan as a case study to better understand what happens when a university's mission collides with ideology.  Nick shares more about his investigative reporting on how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have grown into sprawling bureaucracies and sparked tensions over free expression, identity, and academic priorities. Jordan then joins Ravi to share his personal experience as a public official under attack amid escalating campus activism, how DEI programs have struggled to meet the moment in polarized times and what these fault lines suggest about the future of higher education. Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 --- Follow Ravi at @ravimgupta Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Notes from this episode are available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Lost Debate is available on the following platforms:  • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ravimgupta • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw  • iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Kate Christobek, Nick Confessore, Donny Deutsch, Rev. Al Sharpton, Sarah Longwell, Rep. Adam Schiff, Harry Dunn, Marc Elias, Alexis McGill Johnson, and Chasten Buttigieg. 

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson details how Trump being $83.3 million poorer could lead to his undoing. The Financial Times' John Burn-Murdoch examines the unexpected reasons society may be declining. The New York Times' Nick Confessore unravels his amazing investigation into the right-wing mission to destroy DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Betsy Woodruff Swan, Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, Marc Hearron, Mini Timmaraju, David Jolly, Greg Bluestein, RonNell Andersen Jones, Dave Aronberg, Mara Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Sen. Chris Coons, and Nick Confessore.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Jackie Alemany, Charlie Sykes, Mara Gay, Rep. Adam Schiff, Susanne Craig, Steph Ruhle, Ali Vitali, Tim Miller, David Noriega, Amanda Carpenter, Frank Figliuzzi, Rick Stengel, RonNell Andersen Jones, Nick Confessore, Rep. Dan Goldman, and Paul Rieckhoff.

Nicolle Wallace discusses bombshell reporting on the ex-president's loose lips, details on his failed quest to become speaker of the House, updates on his civil case as trial hits day five, continued chaos on Capitol Hill, disturbing anti-democratic rhetoric calling for war from a Fox News personality, Alabama's new congressional map for 2024, the story behind Desantis's Migrant Flights to Martha's Vineyard, and more. Joined by: Jonathan Karl, Pete Strzok, Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Garrett Haake, Ian Bassin, Neal Katyal, Nick Confessore, Lisa Rubin, Marc Elias, Mara Gay, David Heilbroner, and Ivan Espinoza Madrigal.

Nicolle Wallace discusses revelations from former Chief of Staff John Kelly on the lengths the ex-president would go to in order to target political enemies, updates on Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into his handling of classified documents as aide Walt Nauta enters his not guilty plea, the next legal obstacle for Fox News in the continued fallout over their 2020 election lies, the politicization of military appointments by MAGA Republicans, President Biden's trip to Europe after he said Ukraine is not ready for NATO membership but defended sending them controversial cluster munitions, and more. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, Nick Confessore, Amy McGrath, Ben Rhodes, Brian Fallon, Ben Rhodes, and Igor Novikov.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Tucker Carlson's shocking exit from Fox News, what the network's reasoning behind the departure could have been, breaking news from Fulton County DA Fani Willis that an indictment announcement will come this summer, the GOP's efforts to keep abortion off the ballot after seeing successive disastrous results in last year's election cycle, and more. Joined by: Jeremy Peters, Nick Confessore, Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Marc Harris, Katie Benner, Frank Figliuzzi, Greg Bluestein, Michele Goodwin, and Maya Wiley.

Nicolle Wallace discusses developments in Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe into the ex-president with one of his legal advisers being interviewed, more consequences to those who `spread election conspiracies in 2020 as Fox News and Mike Lindell are ordered to pay for their lies, what the recent slew of shootings over common misunderstandings says about American gun culture, the escalating attacks on the LGBTQ community, and more. Joined by: Ari Melber, Andrew Weissmann, Luke Broadwater, Nick Confessore, Basil Smikle, Cecile Richards, David Jolly, Mara Gay, Molly Jong-Fast, and Aisha Mills.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the breaking news in the Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News defamation trial as the parties settled for $787.5 million before opening statements were made, the right's escalating attack on trans Americans, and more. Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Joyce Vance, Nick Confessore, Claire McCaskill, Katie Phang, Jeremy Peters, RonNell Andersen Jones, Stephen Shackelford, Elaine Luria, and Chasten Buttigieg.

Ayman Mohyeldin – in for Nicolle Wallace –  discusses the potential indictment of the twice impeached ex-president as Republicans continue to deflect and downplay his role in the party, how law enforcement is preparing as worries grow over the violence that indictment could incite, developments in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News as Fox faces new allegations of a toxic workplace environment, the implications for the war in Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledge continued cooperation during Xi's visit to Moscow, and more. Joined by: Charlie Savage, Joyce Vance, Kim Atkins Stohr, John Kasich, Nick Confessore, Sarah Ellison, Carol Leonnig, Peter Strzok, Charlie Sykes, Garrett Haake, Greg Bluestein, Renato Mariotti, and Bobby Ghosh

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest revelations from the new messages and depositions of Fox News hosts, executives and employees released as part of Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit, how some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seemingly unable to accept the realities from our nation's intelligence leaders, a conversation with the lead investigator for the January 6th Select Committee and more. Joined by: Nick Confessore, Tim Miller, Jeremy Peters, RonNell Andersen Jones, Ben Rhodes, Shane Harris, Tim Heaphy, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and Luke Broadwater.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the new filing by Dominion Voting Systems which shows that Fox News pushed election conspiracies in 2020 despite privately expressing doubts, an update on the seditious conspiracy trial of the Proud Boys, a conversation with Officer Harry Dunn and more.  Joined by: Nick Confessore, David Folkenflik, Basil Smikle, Katie Phang, Pete Strzok, Harry Dunn, Miles Taylor, Alexi McCammond, Marc Elias and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Nicolle Wallace discusses newly appointed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's first acts in his role including removing Democratic congressmen from the House Intel Committee, how teachers and students in Florida are standing up to bullying from Ron DeSantis, President Biden reiterating his commitment to Ukraine and more. Joined by: Tim Miller, Ali Vitali, Dan Goldman, Andrew Weissmann, Eddie Glaude, Matt Dowd, John Kirby, Barry McCaffrey, Charlie Sykes, Basil Smikle, Joyce Vance and Nick Confessore. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest from the floor of the House as Kevin McCarthy continues to try to become Speaker of the House despite failing to get the majority of votes, what officer Michael Fanone and other law enforcement and military veterans want House Republicans to do about the troubling rise of extremism and the threat of violence ahead of the anniversary of January 6th, an update on Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin and more.Joined by: Garrett Haake, David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Alicia Menendez, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Charlie Sykes, Mara Gay, Rick Stengel, Nick Confessore, Pete Strzok, Dr. Vin Gupta and Mike Lupica.

Rep. Elise Stefanik was a star pupil and the future of the GOP — now she's joined the kids in the back of the class, whose only role in Congress is to generate outrage. Plus, Trump turned the party into a roadshow and McCarthy is paying the price. Nick Confessore joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Elise Stefanik was a star pupil and the future of the GOP — now she's joined the kids in the back of the class, whose only role in Congress is to generate outrage. Plus, Trump turned the party into a roadshow and McCarthy is paying the price. Nick Confessore joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses the last minute sprint by the January 6th Select Committee to share with the American people everything they know before a new Congress is ushered in, the chaotic battle for leadership in the Republican caucus, a warning from the former Capitol Police Chief about security weakness that still remain now almost two years after the attack on the Capitol and more. Joined by: Kyle Cheney, Barbara McQuade, Miles Taylor, Katie Benner, Anna Palmer, Charlie Sykes, Pete Strzok, Tracy Walder, Rick Stengel, Glenn Kirschner, Jim Rutenberg and Nick Confessore.

Tucker Carlson regularly borrows conspiracy theories from the racist right, and counsels his viewers that immigrants, nonwhites, and non-Christians are trying to destroy them and everything they love. Meanwhile, his show brings in more advertising revenue than any other Fox News program. The New York Times' Nick Confessore joined Charlie Sykes for this encore episode, originally released in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucker Carlson regularly borrows conspiracy theories from the racist right, and counsels his viewers that immigrants, nonwhites, and non-Christians are trying to destroy them and everything they love. Meanwhile, his show brings in more advertising revenue than any other Fox News program. The New York Times' Nick Confessore joined Charlie Sykes for this encore episode, originally released in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses the final House floor speech for Rep. Adam Kinzinger as he leaves Congress and the January 6th Select Committee is set to reveal its report, new subpoenas from Special Counsel Jack Smith in relation to the criminal investigation into January 6th, a conversation with Alexandra Pelosi about her new documentary about her mother Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and more. Joined by: Garrett Haake, David Jolly, Ben Rhodes, Maya Wiley, Neal Katyal, John Brennan, Asha Rangappa, Nick Confessore, Alexandra Pelosi and Ellison Barber. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the extraordinary statement by the former president calling for the United States Constitution to be TERMINATED, a look at the newest opening arguments heard by the Supreme Court that center around LGBTQ rights and free speech, a look at the runoff election in Georgia and more. Joined by: Miles Taylor, Claire McCaskill, Jake Sherman, Maya Wiley, Brian Fallon, Frank Figliuzzi, Joy Reid, Patricia Murphy, Alexi McCammond, Nick Corasaniti, Nick Confessore and Ben Rhodes.

Michael Steele, in for Nicolle Wallace, discusses Trump attorney John Eastman's attempts to maintain the Big Lie. Plus, election deniers who could oversee future voting, Brittney Griner is sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison, Hungary's Orban speaks at CPAC, Alex Jones is ordered to pay $4M to Sandy Hook parents, and Trump's children testify in the NY civil probe.Joined by: Luke Broadwater, Harry Litman, Charlie Sykes, Nick Confessore, Katie Phang, Nick Corasaniti, Jeremy Peters, A.B. Stoddard, Tara Setmayer, Donna Edwards, Susanne Craig, and Tim O'Brien

Nicolle Wallace discusses the Jan. 6th panel's hearing on the pressure campaign against Mike Pence.Joined by: Harry Litman, Ben Rhodes, Michael Steele, Frank Figliuzzi, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Olivia Troye, Rep. Elaine Luria, Jackie Alemany, Neal Katyal, Basil Smikle, Nick Confessore, Tim Miller, and Eddie Glaude

Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump's pressure on the DOJ in the lead-up to the insurrection. Plus, a white supremacist group targets the LGBTQ+ community, the threat to Mike Pence on Jan. 6th, GOP candidates continue to push the Big Lie, and fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine.Joined by: Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Harry Litman, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Nick Confessore, Frank Figliuzzi, Jonathan Capehart, Jonathan Karl, Michael Schmidt, Joyce Vance, David Plouffe, David Jolly, and Ali Arouzi

Nicolle Wallace discusses new revelations from the Jan. 6th panel's first prime time hearing. Plus, Obama warns of dangers to democracy, Fox News shields its viewers from the horrors of the insurrection, gun safety activists rally outside the Capitol, and the White House's plan to vaccinate young children.Joined by: Rep. Bennie Thompson, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Frank Figliuzzi, Jeremy Bash, Jonathan Lemire, Rick Stengel, Harry Litman, Eddie Glaude, Tim O'Brien, Nick Confessore, Shannon Watts, and Dr. Ashish Jha

John Heilemann, in for Nicolle Wallace, discusses the fate of gun reform in the U.S. following the Uvalde shooting. Plus, Trump aide Peter Navarro sues the 1/6 committee, Republican primary races test Trump's influence, and Ukrainians flee amid a new Russian offensive.Joined by: Liz McLaughlin, Melissa Murray, Matthew Dowd, Frank Figliuzzi, Jackie Alemany, Daniel Goldman, Nick Confessore, Charlie Sykes, Mike Collier, Jonathan Lemire, Kim Atkins Stohr, and Cal Perry

After Jesse tells Katie about a fairly awkward dinner, the hosts dig in to a particularly sumptuous buffet of internet nonsense. You can discuss this episode with other BARPod premium subscribers here.Show notes/Links:The Reply All news: https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/18/23122764/reply-all-hosts-leaving-alex-goldman-emmanuel-dzotsiOur Episode 52: Reply All Is Melting Down Like Some Sort Of Delectable Queso Dip Appropriated By A White Bon Appetit Editor: Elon Musk says the deal is on hold: LOL: ELON NO: The Buffalo shooter’s manifesto, if you can stomach it: https://bafybeicjl3cmyl4tdze5fumhkbtzsndkvxjo5nucegbaz3lobef6and3ye.ipfs.dweb.link/Mani.pdfRight-wing extremism expert Talia Lavin blames Abigail Shrier: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/buffalo-shooter-white-supremacist-great-replacement-donald-trump-1353509/NYT on hate crimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/16/us/hate-crimes-black-african-americans.htmlJesse responds: Nick Confessore on Tucker Carlson: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/30/us/tucker-carlson-gop-republican-party.htmlAnti-Defamation League on Carlson and the “Great Replacement” theory: https://www.adl.org/news/media-watch/adl-letter-to-fox-news-condemns-tucker-carlsons-impassioned-defense-of-greatGlenn Greenwald argues that it’s unfair to blame Tucker: ESZTERGOM, HUNGARY - AUGUST 07: Tucker Carlson speaks during the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Feszt on August 7, 2021 in Esztergom, Hungary. The multiday political event was organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), a privately managed foundation that recently received more than $1.7 billion in government money and assets. The leader of its main board, Balazs Orban, who is also a state secretary in the prime minister's office, said MCC's priority is promoting "patriotism" among the next generation of Hungary's leaders. (Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Guests: Jelani Cobb, Nick Confessore, Josh Shapiro, Heather McGheeA grocery store in upstate New York joins a synagogue in Pittsburgh and a church in South Carolina in the long continuum of white violence in America. Tonight: Jelani Cobb and Heather McGhee on the search for answers in Buffalo—and how the same racism behind this attack now dominates the American right. Plus, Nick Confessore on how the right's biggest mouth piece drives that racist agenda. And just hours from polls opening in Pennsylvania, will pictures of a Republican candidate marching next to Proud Boys on January 6th help or hurt her? And the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor joins live.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the racist massacre of 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket and the mainstreaming of replacement theory. Plus, last-minute twists in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Joined by: Michael Steele, Charles Blow, Claire McCaskill, Nick Confessore, Dasha Burns, Rev. Al Sharpton, Frank Figliuzzi, Miles Taylor, John Heilemann, David Rothkopf, and Rep. Madeleine Dean

Tucker has become the high priest of Trumpism, but he's also the host of what may be the most racist show in the history of television. He teaches fear and loathing every single night. Nick Confessore joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucker has become the high priest of Trumpism, but he's also the host of what may be the most racist show in the history of television. He teaches fear and loathing every single night. Nick Confessore joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses a new court filing that says the Oath Keepers leader attempted to contact Trump on Jan. 6th. Plus, intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Ukraine, the political weaponization of abortion rights, next steps for the Jan. 6th committee, a grim covid milestone, and the possible impact of reversing Roe on members of the military.Joined by: Betsy Woodruff Swan, Mike Schmidt, Rick Stengel, Rep. Jim Himes, Danielle Holley-Walker, Eddie Glaude, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Nick Confessore, Matt Dowd, Cal Perry, and Amy McGrath

New York Times reporter Nick Confessore spent months interviewing Tucker Carlson's friends, studying Carlson's show, and checking the accuracy of the content. Confessore's resulting series, "American Nationalist," is about everything from Carlson's childhood to Fox's future as a far-right broadcaster. Everything about Carlson's show "comes back to a central narrative of elite corruption, elite hatred, how much the ruling class hates you," he says. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Nicolle Wallace discusses the Jan. 6th committee's requests to interview three GOP lawmakers. Plus, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper claims Trump wanted to shoot protestors, evacuations from Mariupol, Tucker Carlson's embrace of disinformation, and the importance of press freedom.Joined by: Carol Leonnig, Luke Broadwater, Frank Figliuzzi, Cal Perry, Ben Rhodes, Nick Confessore, Karen Yourish, Steve Schmidt, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Katty Kay, and Simon Shuster

Every night more than 3 million people tune in to Tucker Carlson's show on the Fox News channel - the most-watched cable news show last year. A new analysis from The New York Times explores how Carlson is using his platform. Nick Confessore, a Times' political and investigative reporter and the author of the assessment, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michael with New York Times correspondent Nick Confessore who just published a 3 part series on Tucker Carlson and American Nationalism. Original air date 02 May 2022.

Every night more than 3 million people tune in to Tucker Carlson's show on the Fox News channel - the most-watched cable news show last year. A new analysis from The New York Times explores how Carlson is using his platform. Nick Confessore, a Times' political and investigative reporter and the author of the assessment, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nicolle Wallace discusses Russia's losses on the battlefield in Ukraine. Plus, the Jan. 6th committee interviews Jared Kushner, Florida's controversial new legislation, the humanitarian crisis in Mariupol, and Trump's attempts to take profits from his White House photographer.Joined by: Ali Arouzi, John Brennan, Tom Nichols, Jackie Alemany, Miles Taylor, Rev. Al Sharpton, Nick Corasaniti, Sudarsan Raghavan, Alexander Vindman, Simon Shuster, state Sen Shevrin Jones, Nick Confessore

In for Nicolle Wallace, Ayman Mohyeldin discusses infighting among the GOP following the RNC's censure of Cheney and Kinzinger. Plus, senators look to finalize Russia sanctions, the Oxford High School shooter's parents appear in court for a hearing, Jan. 6th investigators zero in on extremist groups, the Republican assault on elections, a new Capitol rioter arrest, Russia ramps up its military, and the pandemic's impact on children's mental health. Joined by: Sam Stein, Basil Smikle, Tim Miller, Garrett Haake, Sen. Chris Coons, Joyce Vance, Nick Confessore, Ben Collins, A.B. Stoddard, Maya Wiley, Shaq Brewster, Ryan Reilly, Clint Watts, Julia Ioffe, and Dr. Lucy McBride

Nicolle Wallace discusses the battle for voting rights as senators debate federal legislation. Plus, fissures among the Supreme Court justices, the White House resets its communication strategy, Florida Governor DeSantis proposes an election-monitoring police agency, and the Jan. 6th committee issues a new batch of subpoenas.Joined by: Garrett Haake, Errin Haines, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Joyce Vance, Brian Fallon, Carol Lee, Nick Confessore, David Jolly, Ari Berman, state Sen. Audrey Gibson, Chuck Rosenberg, Betsy Woodruff Swan, and Jeremy Bash.

Nicolle Wallace discusses reporting on six Trump loyalists in Congress who fought to keep him in power. Plus, organizers of the January 6th rally cooperate with the select committee, how the Big Lie is testing Republican candidates across the country, the surge of covid cases ahead of the holidays, a former Fox News contributor slams the network for its lies, new questions about a lawsuit against the former vice president, and another subpoena is issued by the select committee.Joined by: Katie Benner, David Jolly, Daniel Goldman, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Anna Palmer, Dr. Lipi Roy, Miles Taylor, Clint Watts, Nick Confessore, Carol Leonnig, Neal Katyal, and Michael Schmidt 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the Wyoming GOP not recognizing Liz Cheney as a Republican. Plus, Trump's transformation of the Republican party, new details on how close we came to losing our democracy, Biden sells his new infrastructure law in New Hampshire, and a new poll shows how out of step the GOP is with Americans on reproductive rights. Joined by: Daniel Goldman, Basil Smikle, Jackie Alemany, Chris Christie, Jonathan Karl, Donna Edwards, Nick Confessore, and Joyce Vance

Nicolle Wallace discusses the DOJ announcing that a federal grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon on two counts of contempt of Congress. Plus, the newest front in the GOP's assault on democracy, Trump deploys shadow diplomacy in Kosovo, and a judge puts an end to Britney Spears's conservatorship.Joined by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Neal Katyal, Charlie Sykes, Carol Leonnig, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Melissa Murray, Devlin Barrett, Michael Schmidt, David Rohde, Clint Watts, Eddie Glaude, Texas State Rep. Jasmine Crockett, David Pepper, Nick Confessore, and Basil Smikle

Nicolle Wallace discusses House Democrats expected to vote on the two major parts of Biden's economic agenda. Plus, the January 6th committee readies new subpoena requests, the DOJ sues Texas over its restrictive voting law, the need for Democrats to broaden their coalition after Tuesday's losses, how false claims about the election will still be on the ballot in 2022, the anatomy of a smear, and a look at the infamous Rudy Giuliani press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping.Joined by: Garrett Haake, Robert Costa, Jackie Alemany, Michael Schmidt, Neal Katyal, Sam Stein, Stephanie Ruhle, Basil Smikle, Donny Deutsch, Vaughn Hillyard, Nick Confessore, Christopher Stoudt, and Marie Siravo

Nicolle Wallace discusses the Wall Street Journal publishing a letter by Trump. Plus, Biden unveils an updated $1.75T spending package, a GOP senator defends a parent using a Nazi salute at a school board meeting, how critical Biden's agenda is for Democrats in upcoming elections, opening statements in the lawsuit against the organizers of the deadly riot in Charlottesville, and AG Garland is to decide whether to criminally prosecute Steve Bannon.Joined by: Yamiche Alcindor, Rick Stengel, Nick Confessore, Josh Shapiro, David Plouffe, Matthew Miller, Maya Wiley, Clint Watts, Jamie Harrison, Joyce Vance, Tyler Hammel, and David Rohde

Nicolle Wallace discusses the 1/6 select committee set to vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Plus, a rioter who attacked Officer Michael Fanone during the insurrection expresses regret, the DOJ asks the Supreme Court to block Texas's abortion law, Biden meets with Democrats on his economic bill, the upcoming vote on federal voting rights legislation, Texas Republicans pass a new congressional map, and police and city officials clash over vaccine mandatesJoined by: Joyce Vance, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Yamiche Alcindor, Ryan Reilly, Donny Deutsch, Nick Confessore, Neal Katyal, David Jolly, Jonathan Lemire, Sen. Angus King, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Basil Smikle, and Cedric Alexander

Nicolle Wallace discusses the January 6th select committee voting to hold Steve Bannon in contempt. Plus, a Democrat running for governor focusing on voting rights, the DOJ asks the Supreme Court to block Texas's abortion law, a panel examining the Supreme Court says its open to term limits, the culture wars in Texas reach new lows, former deputy FBI director Andy McCabe wins back his pension after being fired by Trump years ago, the Transportation Secretary fights off attacks on right-wing media over taking parental leave, and Democratic heavy-hitters are set to campaign for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia.Joined by: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Robert Costa, Josh Shapiro, Reverend Al Sharpton, Maya Wiley, Brian Fallon, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Charlie Sykes, Ari Berman, Nick Confessore, Carol Leonnig, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Mara Gay

Ayman Mohyeldin and Jason Johnson, in for Nicolle Wallace discuss Biden rallying support for his infrastructure bill. Plus, a whistleblower testifies before Congress on the need for Facebook to be regulated, a look at Pence behind the scenes ahead of January 6th, the DOJ's efforts to protect voting rights and to take action against threats to school board members, more healthcare workers report attacks on the job, and reporting on a Confederate memorial in Alabama. Joined by: Mike Memoli, A.B. Stoddard, Nick Confessore, Daniel Goldman, Carol Leonnig, Neal Katyal, Kara Swisher, Clint Watts, Donna Edwards, Joyce Vance, and Cal Perry

Trump Calls It Treason. Responding to a reporter's loaded question, President Trump stuns the Beltway by outlining the treasonous activities of SpyGate plotters who "unsuccessfully tried to take down the wrong person." We review the ensuing meltdown from sundry MSM personages, who complain wildly despite their past two years accusing Trump of "collusion" with Russia. Faux Establishment scholar Jon Meacham offers a fact-free discourse on Monarchy, complete with charges of McCarthyism. We review the Deep State's arguments against Declassification, which turn out to be surprisingly weak. Oh yes, they're scared now. The NYT's Maggie Haberman sounds uncharacteristically chastened, while the NYT's Nick Confessore appears altogether aghast. MSNBC's Joe Scarborough goes for the "autocrat" accusation while calling for the impeachment of AG Barr. Looks like they're gonna go down swinging. So how high does it all go? Quoting John Lennon, we suggest "the toppermmost of the poppermost." As in, all the way. Meanwhile, Devin Nunes summarizes the IC's extreme abuses of power, having used their tools designed for terrorists against candidate and President Donald Trump. Plus, vignettes on Goethe and The Founders. With Listener Calls & Music via Muse, the Rolling Stones and Porter Wagoner.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.