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Speaker Mike Johnson runs damage control after Elon Musk blasts of Trump's megabill. Then, why there are new questions about the credibility of Trump's economic data and what that means for markets. Plus, Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin this afternoon as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. Peter Goodman, John Avlon and Philip Bump join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

Trump says he will not be easing tariffs on China days before his top trade officials meet with a Chinese delegation. Then, the nightmare on main street as economic uncertainty impacts small businesses. And, the plan for far-right network OAN to provide programming for Voice of America. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Philip Bump, Ahmed Baba, Dan Nathan, and Graydon Carter join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Michael hosts a compelling conversation centered around immigration, undocumented workers, and the everyday realities of hiring day laborers—sparked by a memorable and candid call from "Tom in Texas." This came after a conversation with Philip Bump at the Washington Post about how the story of Kilmar Abrego García - the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador after being arrested trying to get day labor work outside a Home Depot - tells us far more than the narrative on immigration and deportation we are hearing from the Trump White House. Original air date 17 April 2025.

Trump backs down on sweeping global tarrifs. What caused him to reverse course? Plus, next steps for these tariff "negotiations" the White House is talking about. And, Trump's executive order to review two former administration officals who criticized him. Allan Smith, Philip Bump, Brendan Greeley, and Dan Nathan join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

After Chuck Schumer voted last week to prevent a government shutdown, Democrats have been deeply divided on whether he made the right decision or not, largely along generational lines. Philip Bump, national columnist for The Washington Post and the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America (Viking, 2023) reports on how polls are showing voters are feeling about the episode and Charlie Mahtesian, senior politics editor at Politico, offers analysis of Schumer's decision and the Democrats' response to President Trump.

A planned rollback of environmental protections is yet another example of how the Trump administration is playing Russian roulette with American lives, warns co-hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy on this week's episode of The New Abnormal. Plus! The Washington Post columnist and author Philip Bump on why young men are politically shifting to the right, and GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis discusses growing attacks on LGBTQ rights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philip Bump is a columnist for The Washington Post based in New York. He writes the weekly newsletter How To Read This Chart, to which you should subscribe. He's also the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America.

President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his second term and gave the spotlight to Elon Musk. Then, POTUS is ramping up his trade war and the markets are spooked. And, a conversation with the three brothers behind the viral The MeidasTouch Podcast topping the charts. Bill Cohan, Basil Smikle, Philip Bump, Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, and Jordy Meiselas join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

President Trump has elevated a podcaster who's bragged about “owning the libs” to a top position at the FBI, after firing six top generals at the Pentagon last week. Meanwhile, Elon Musk continues to make confusing demands of federal employees. Columnists Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and Philip Bump discuss whether this is all about loyalty and subservience to the president, or if there's perhaps a bigger grand plan.Additional reading by our columnists:Philip Bump: The right-wing media machine is hitting a wallRuth Marcus: When the guardrails holding back law enforcement failSubscribe to The Washington Post here.

Gaza Chaos. Trump Never Changes. Elon's Power Grab. Will Trump Dump Musk? USAID and Soft Power Gone. Rubio Falls In Line. Powerless Democrats. NYC Mayor's Race. Shutdown Coming. Constitutional Crisis Already Here. Will Court Orders Be Ignored? With Maya King, Political Reporter for the New York Times based in New York, Philip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter and Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline. Today Bill highlights the work of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen. With USAID gone, we need the World Central Kitchen more than ever. Please give whatever support you can at WCK.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Day 17 of the Trump administration and the President signs more executive orders as fierce ally Pam Bondi takes charge of DOJ. Plus, as USAID is stripped of funding and staff, many fear what the moves will mean for the US. And Elon Musk's DOGE continues to gain access inside more federal agencies. Tom Rogers, Sami Sage, Philip Bump, Brian Barrett. and Ben Rhodes join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

As I delved into the intricacies of Project 2025, a sweeping political initiative crafted by the American conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, I couldn't help but feel a sense of both fascination and trepidation. This project, unveiled in April 2023, is more than just a set of policy recommendations; it is a comprehensive blueprint for a radical overhaul of the federal government and its agencies, should a conservative president take office.At its core, Project 2025 envisions a fundamental transformation of American governance, aligning it closely with conservative principles. One of the most striking aspects is its proposal to dismantle or significantly alter several key federal agencies. For instance, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would be dismantled, and the Department of Education (ED) would be abolished, with its programs either transferred or terminated. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Commerce (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would all come under direct partisan control, a move that Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts defends as necessary to align these agencies with the president's vision, arguing that "the notion of independent federal agencies or federal employees who don't answer to the president violates the very foundation of our democratic republic"[1].The project's economic reforms are equally ambitious. It advocates for abolishing the Federal Reserve and replacing it with a commodity-backed currency, such as gold, and shifting from an income tax to a consumption tax. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 would be extended, and individual income taxes would be simplified to two flat tax rates: 15% for incomes up to the Social Security Wage Base and 30% above that. However, this simplification would come at a cost, as most deductions, credits, and exclusions would be eliminated, likely increasing taxes for millions of low- and middle-income households[1].In the realm of education, Project 2025 seeks to dramatically reduce the federal government's role, promoting school choice and parental rights over federal standards. The Department of Education would be eliminated, and programs under the Individuals with Disabilities' Education Act (IDEA) would be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. Federal funding for low-income students would expire, and public funds would be redirected as school vouchers, even for private or religious schools. This shift is part of a broader philosophy that views education as a private rather than a public good[1].The project's stance on climate change and environmental regulations is stark. It proposes eradicating climate change references from all government policies, repealing regulations that curb emissions, and downsizing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would be abolished, and states would be prevented from adopting stricter regulations on vehicular emissions. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, the Heritage Foundation's energy and climate director, suggests that the EPA should support the consumption of more natural gas, despite concerns about methane leaks, a potent greenhouse gas[1].Healthcare is another area where Project 2025 seeks significant changes. It aims to reform the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to promote traditional nuclear family structures. Medicare would be prohibited from negotiating drug prices, and the Medicare Advantage program would be promoted. Federal healthcare providers would be barred from offering gender-affirming care to transgender individuals, and insurance coverage for emergency contraception would be eliminated. Medicaid funding would be cut through various measures, including caps on federal funding and stricter work requirements for beneficiaries[1].The project's vision for law enforcement is equally transformative. The DOJ would be reformed to combat what it terms "affirmative discrimination" or "anti-white racism," and would prosecute state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and private employers with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The FBI would be made personally accountable to the president, and consent decrees between the DOJ and local police departments would be curtailed[1].One of the most contentious aspects of Project 2025 is its relationship with the Trump campaign. Despite initial acknowledgments that the project aligns with Trump's Agenda 47 proposals, the campaign has since sought to distance itself. Trump has denied any direct involvement, stating, "[I] have no idea who is in charge of it," but Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts has contradicted this, saying he personally discussed the project with Trump[1].The latest developments have only added to the controversy. In July 2024, Kevin Roberts sparked outrage by suggesting that the project is part of a "second American Revolution" that would remain bloodless if the left allowed it to be. This statement, coupled with Trump's subsequent attempts to distance himself from the project, has led many political commentators to question the sincerity of these denials. Philip Bump of *The Washington Post* argues that it is impossible to separate Trump's campaign from Project 2025, given the extensive involvement of Trump advisors and the frequent mention of Trump's name in the document[1].As I reflect on the scope and ambition of Project 2025, it becomes clear that this initiative represents a seismic shift in how the federal government could operate. The project's proponents see it as a necessary correction to what they perceive as a liberal bias in government agencies and policies. However, critics argue that these changes would undermine critical protections and services, particularly for vulnerable populations.Looking ahead, the implementation of Project 2025's proposals would depend on the outcome of future elections and the political will of a potential conservative administration. As the project's director, Paul Dans, steps down and Kevin Roberts assumes leadership, the initiative remains a focal point of political debate. Whether Project 2025 becomes a blueprint for governance or a footnote in the history of conservative policy initiatives remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: its impact on American politics will be profound.As we approach the next milestones in this saga, it is crucial to continue monitoring the developments and implications of Project 2025. Will it reshape the federal government in its image, or will it face significant resistance? The answer will depend on the complex interplay of political forces and the will of the American people. For now, Project 2025 stands as a stark reminder of the deep divisions and competing visions that shape the American political landscape.

Social media is in flux. X has become Elon Musk's megaphone, Meta just ended its fact-checking program, and TikTok's future is up in the air. Some on the left are flocking to Bluesky as other platforms shift right. As these online spaces become as divided as our politics, are they still serving us? Assistant editor Drew Goins talks with columnists Molly Roberts and Philip Bump about the good, the bad and the ugly of today's social media scene.

Trump orders 1,500 active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, the CEO defending Trump's tariff plans. And, after Trump's inauguration, a government website providing information on reproductive health is shut down. The founders of 'The Skimm' discuss how they're ensuring those same resources are still available. David Jolly, Philip Bump, Max Chafkin, Dylan Ratigan, Danielle Weisberg, and Carly Zakin join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

On Inauguration Day, Philip Bump, national columnist for The Washington Post and the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America (Viking, 2023), talks about the final moves by President Biden, and what President-elect Trump may do in his first days in office. 

Previewing Trump's cabinet confirmations with Rina Shah, Steve Benen, Philip Bump, Errin Haines; the problematic history of the death penalty with Bryan Stevenson; what we learned about the Black voting bloc in the 2024 campaign cycle with Basil Smikle and Quentin James; South Carolina's proposed abortion bill with Mia McLeod and Melissa Murray; the discriminatory policies undermining black homeownership with Bernadette Atuahene; an interview with 13-year-old political influencer Knowa de Baraso

With just 2 days before a possible government shutdown, Trump slams a bipartisan bill to keep the government open until March. Plus, the House Ethics Committee voted to release their report on Matt Gaetz -- and it could come out as soon as this week. And, Rep. Jamie Raskin joins, fresh off his election as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee. David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Philip Bump, and Dan Nathan join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he will resign when Trump returns to the White House. Plus, the pressure campaign from Trump's allies to help Pete Hegseth's bid for Defense Secretary. And, Eric Trump promises his dad will be the 'most pro-crypto President in history'. Vaughn Hillyard, David Gura, Hayes Brown, and Philip Bump join the 11th Hour Nightcap Wednesday. 

This holiday week, we're revisiting a series of conversations examining what a second Donald Trump term could look like. Although Trump tried to distance himself from Project 2025 during the campaign, the president-elect has already named some of its authors as members of his incoming administration. Back in July, Marisa and Scott talked with Washington Post columnist Philip Bump about what Trump and those close to him have signaled they want to do with another four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conspiracy-theorist and vaccine denier to run the Department of Health and Human Services. A Russia-friendly intelligence chief. And an attorney general pick who has been accused of sexual misconduct. President-elect Donald Trump is appointing cabinet members at a breakneck pace, with one more norm-busting than the next. We'll get the latest on Trump's picks–and other recent political news– with journalists Molly Ball of the Wall Street Journal and Philip Bump of the Washington Post Guests: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent, Wall Street Journal Philip Bump, national columnist, Washington Post - Bump is the author of "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America"

Philip Bump, national columnist for The Washington Post and the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America (Viking, 2023), talks about the latest news from the campaign trail, where both Harris and Trump are making their closing arguments to voters.

Election Day is one week away. As the Harris and Trump campaigns make their final pitch to voters, could racist comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally on Sunday push Latino voters toward Harris?Senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with national political columnist Philip Bump about why the Trump campaign and other GOP candidates are distancing themselves from Hinchcliffe's comments, whether Bad Bunny's Harris endorsement could move the needle, and what the Harris campaign is doing to capitalize on the moment. Today's show was produced by Laura Benshoff. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Mary Jo Murphy and mixed by Sam Bair. Subscribe to Aaron's newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here. Subscribe to Philip's newsletter, How To Read This Chart, here.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Less than two weeks before the election, Donald Trump's former White House Chief of Staff tells the New York Times that he believes the former president meets the definition of a fascist. The Washington Post's Philip Bump tells us more. Then, Matthew Broderick stars in a new adaptation of "Babbitt," the acclaimed Sinclair Lewis novel. Broderick talks about how the play brings the 1922 book into the present. And, more than 24 million Americans listen to noncommercial music stations each week. For Public Radio Music Day, we highlight two of those stations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Nightcap tackles Harris's voter outreach, her media blitz and what she might do next. Plus, third-party candidates could be spoilers in battleground states as early voting gets underway. And, who made the list in this week's MVPs. Paul Rieckhoff, Samantha Barry, Nancy Giles, and Philip Bump join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

 “Something is clearly not right” with the former president, The New Abnormal co-hosts agree. Then, The Washington Post's national columnist Philip Bump joins the program to discuss his approach to covering Trump—which Levy says is a “rare bright spot” in the genre. Plus! A talk with Charlie Warzel, a staff writer at The Atlantic, about his most recent piece, titled “I'm Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is,” and the crisis of misinformation currently plaguing America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Yorker's Susan Glasser joins the group (plus Philip Bump) to discuss Harris's Fox interview, Trump's spiraling mental state, and the oligarchy/corruption a second Trump term would usher in. Highlights / Lowlights Mona: Harris Needs a Closing Argument. Here's One. By Bret Stephens The FTC is making it easier to cancel subscriptions. Damon: Confessions of a Republican Exile by David Brooks A spate of recent content from Matthew Yglesias Susan: The Gates of Gaza by Amir Tibon Philip: A preview of this weekend's "How to Read This Chart" newsletter Linda: The General's Warning by Tom Nichols

VP Debate Fall-out: Re: 2020 Election Lie. Re: Abortion. Cheney's Impact. Melania's Pro-choice! Jack Smith Revives J6. Why is the Race Close? Trump's Grifting. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Philip Bump, National Columnist at The Washington Post author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and author if the great new book, YOU MUST STAND UP, the Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America. Bill asks us all help support our fellow Americans in trouble in the South. Here are three ways to help: The American Red Cross, The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, The World Central Kitchen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CNN Interviews Harris. Walz Was There, Too. Trump Still Flails vs Harris. Trump in a Box on Abortion, IVF. Trump Violates Arlington Rules. Vance's Awkward Events. RFK, Jr. Endorsement Effect. With Maya King, Politics Reporter covering The South for The New York Times, Philip Bump, National Columnist for The Washington Post, author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter and author of the great book, The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America, and Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/Politics Correspondent at The Christian Science Monitor.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philip Bump, national columnist for The Washington Post and the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America (Viking, 2023), talks about the latest national political news. 

The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate – and everyone's gone crazy about him. The Dems are crazy in love, the Republicans, just straight up crazy. Is he so great – is there a bad thing we can say about him? Plus, Project 2025 has been a buzzword in attacks on Trump – how linked to him is it, how scary are its proposals, and should we take it seriously? Philip Bump, author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America and a columnist for the Washington Post joins us to discuss.  Nikki McCann Ramírez, of Rolling Stone, Jacob Jarvis and Chris Jones chat about the latest issues in US politics – and reveal a band they all like too.  Buy The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund American Friction by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Follow us on social media:  Twitter Instagram  TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention starts one week from today, and we will spend this entire week examining what a second Donald Trump presidency would look like based on what he and his allies have been saying and have laid out in public. Today, Marisa and Scott are joined by Philip Bump, national columnist for the Washington Post, to dig into Project 2025, the conservative playbook by Trump allies that aims to consolidate presidential power and sideline critics. We will continue looking into several policy areas in the coming days, including democracy, climate, economy, foreign policy and immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All about the debate and what might come next with an all-star panel of Lynn Sweet, columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Philip Bump, Washington Post national columnist, author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and Author of the great book, The Aftermath and Emily Goodin, U.S. political reporter for the DailyMail.comToday's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sasha Havlicek and Philip Bump join the panel to discuss online disinformation, the GOP reaction to Trump guilty verdict, and the Fauci follies in Congress. highlights / lowlights Sasha- The 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery. Damon- The Tower and the Sewer by Mark Lilla (NYR) Linda- This Catholic leader shelters migrants. Texas says he runs ‘stash houses.' (WaPo) Philip- Two years later, Dinesh D'Souza's obvious misinformation is finally taken down Mona- World War II Veterans meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky at Normandy and "The Biggest War on the Small Screen" by Benjamin Parker (Bulwark)

Jury deliberations have begun in the former president's criminal hush money trial and the jurors have some questions. The jury sent two notes to Judge Juan Merchan this afternoon. In one, they asked to rehear testimony from David Pecker and Michael Cohen. In the other, they asked to rehear the judge's jury instructions. The Washington Post's Philip Bump, who served as a juror in the high-profile 2009 New York trial of socialite Brook Astor's son, who was convicted of bilking her out of millions of dollars, and jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer talk about what it's like to be part of a jury and what they can gleam from the deliberations so far. Plus, just over a week ago, Nikki Haley revealed she plans to vote for former President Trump in November. She urged him to reach out to her supporters and not take their votes for granted. In tonight's installment of John King's "All Over the Map" series, he heads to Pennsylvania to speak to Haley supporters about who they'll vote for this fall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden's Big Israel Problem. Stormy vs Trump. Judge Cannon Saves Trump. MTG Fails Bigly. Johnson Echo's Trump's Lies. Appliance Freedom! RFK, Jr's Brain Worm. Kristi Noem's Dog Disaster. MD Senate Race. With Jason Dick, Editor in Chief at CQ-Roll Call, Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Philip Bump, National Columnist for The Washington Post and author of the book, The Aftermath and the How to Read this Chart Newsletter and Mary Ellen McIntire, Campaign Staff Writer at CQ Roll Call. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Government Employees. More information at AFGE.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Applebaum joins the panel (with Philip Bump) to discuss Ukraine's war effort, Russian disinformation, campus protests, and a change of pace for final segment. What would you have put on the Voyager Spacecraft? Mona: Images of human love: parents interacting with babies (joy), a dog reacting to being reunited, humans taking care of other humans with a handicap (compassion). Damon: Holy texts of major religions, Plato's Republic, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and the Beatles. Philip: The vessel itself is a message, and a Haiku by Issa. Linda:, a reproduction of Aphrodite of Knidos Sculpture by Praxiteles, Michelangelo's David, Gorecki and Beethoven.

2024 Money Battles. Trump: J6 “Hostages.” Christian Visibility Day. Trump's Trials. The Abortion Issue. The Border Issue. No Labels/No Way. RFK,Jr. Still a Factor. OH, MD, AZ Senate Races. Down Ballot Effect? Biden on GAZA. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Allan Smith, Politics Reporter, NBC News, Philip Bump, National Columnist for the Washington Post, author of the book, The Aftermath and writer of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter and Amanda Becker, Politics and Washington Reporter for 19th News, author of the forthcoming book, You Must Stand Up: The Fight For Abortion Rights In Post-Dobbs America.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode:Biden "didn't do" the trans visibility thing, which makes sense because he doesn't really do anythingTrump suggests a Christian Visibility Day on Election Day, Philip Bump says "nuh uh"A Wisconsin ballot measure passes to bar private funding of elections, but what sort of "win" is it?A New Mexico judge allows access to voter registriesTarrant County moves to serialized ballotsLysander Spooner on the "secret ballot"Nebraska considers "winner take all"Beautiful Hillary promotes propaganda on Broadway.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump recently held a meeting with Elon Musk, the owner of the site formerly known as Twitter. On this week's On the Media, hear how the significance of the social media platform has changed as fewer people tune into traditional right-wing media. Plus, a deep dive on terms like “colonialism” and “decolonization,” and what they mean in the context of Israel-Palestine. 1. Philip Bump [@pbump], columnist for the Washington Post, on what Donald Trump might want from an allegiance with Elon Musk. Listen. 2. Iyad el-Baghdadi [@iyad_elbaghdadi], human rights activist, writer, and co-author of “The Middle East Crisis Factory,” on why the words we use to describe the war in Gaza should be clear and precise. Listen. 3. Valerie Hopkins [@VALERIEinNYT], an international correspondent at the New York Times covering Russia, on the growing intensity of Putin's crackdown on dissent in Russia, and Mstyslav Chernov [@mstyslavchernov], on his now Oscar-nominated documentary depicting the early days of Russia's siege on Ukraine. Listen.  

Donald Trump recently held a meeting with Elon Musk, the owner of the site formerly known as Twitter. On this week's On the Media, hear how the significance of the social media platform has changed as fewer people tune into traditional right-wing media. Plus, a deep dive on terms like “colonialism” and “decolonization,” and what they mean in the context of Israel-Palestine. 1. Philip Bump [@pbump], columnist for the Washington Post, on what Donald Trump might want from an allegiance with Elon Musk. Listen. 2. Iyad el-Baghdadi [@iyad_elbaghdadi], human rights activist, writer, and co-author of “The Middle East Crisis Factory,” on why the words we use to describe the war in Gaza should be clear and precise. Listen. 3. Valerie Hopkins [@VALERIEinNYT], an international correspondent at the New York Times covering Russia, on the growing intensity of Putin's crackdown on dissent in Russia, and Mstyslav Chernov [@mstyslavchernov], on his now Oscar-nominated documentary depicting the early days of Russia's siege on Ukraine. Listen.  

On this week's episode, Philip Bump of The Washington Post joins guest host A.B. Stoddard and the usual crew to discuss the beginning of the general election. highlights / lowlights A.B.- The NC Exit Polls where voters thought Trump had better physical and mental fitness to be President than Haley. Philip- The Crazy Collapse of the House G.O.P.'s Impeachment Case Against Biden Bill- Ukraine outgunned 10 to 1 in massive artillery battle with Russia Linda- Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president after years of frosty ties, and the 9-0 SCOTUS ruling. Damon- The 9-0 SCOTUS ruling on Trump and the 14th Amendment.

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden's re-election campaign; the Supreme Court's boost for Donald Trump and review of social media's content moderation; and Senator Mitch McConnell's decision to time out as minority leader. Join us for our next Political Gabfest Live show in Washington, D.C. on March 27! Tickets are on sale now. Planning to attend? Submit a Listener Chatter to gabfest@slate.com and you might be picked to chatter live.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Ezra Klein for The New York Times Ezra Klein Show podcast: Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden Jamelle Bouie for The New York Times: It's Not as Easy as Just Getting Biden to Drop Out Yasmeen Abutaleb and Marianne LeVine for The Washington Post: Biden wins Michigan primary but faces notable showing by ‘uncommitted' Thomas L. Friedman for The New York Times: Israel Is Losing Its Greatest Asset: Acceptance Karl Rove for The Wall Street Journal: Trump Goes on Fox and Shows His Weakness Amy Howe for SCOTUSblog: Supreme Court skeptical of Texas, Florida regulation of social media moderation G.S. Hans for Balls and Strikes: How the Supreme Court's Latest Big Tech Case Pits Cancel Culture Hysteria Against Corporate Power Michael C. Dorf for Dorf on Law: The Partial Facial Challenge Option in the Netchoice Cases Alan Feuer for The New York Times: In Taking Up Trump's Immunity Claim, Supreme Court Bolstered His Delay Strategy John Dickerson for CBS News: Examining Mitch McConnell's legacy as Senate Republican leader The Long Game: A Memoir by Mitch McConnell Mariana Alfaro for The Washington Post: Here's who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate's top Republican Mark Sumner for the Daily Kos: Watch Tim Scott utterly humiliate himself for Trump Katelyn Caralle and Sarah Ewall-Wice for the Daily Mail: Lindsey Graham is mercilessly BOOED at Trump's South Carolina victory party: Ex-president brings Senator on stage after introducing him as a ‘little further to the left' Saturday Night Live: Trump Victory Party Cold Open Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Molly Ryan for WRKF 89.3 Baton Rouge Public Radio: House lawmakers advance bills targeting early release from prison – and more John: Aliza Chasan for CBS News: Cardboard box filled with unopened hockey cards sells for more than $3.7 million at auction and Joshua Rapp Learn for Discover: Schrődinger's Cat Experiment and the Conundrum That Rules Modern Physics David: Plainsong by Kent Haruf and City Cast: Work with us. Listener chatter from Jacob in Chicago, Illinois: citiesbydiana on TikTok: Top 6 Best Stroads in America   For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, John, and Emily discuss the Republican obsession with Hunter Biden and the possibility of impeaching President Joe Biden. See Matthew Yglesias for Slow Boring: Republicans can't stop swallowing Russian propaganda. See also Ken Tran for USA Today: Hunter Biden denies Joe Biden involved in family business: ‘Destructive political charade'; Amy Taxin and Alanna Durkin Richer for AP: Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules; and Philip Bump for The Washington Post: Evaluating the anti-Biden case House Republicans offered on social media.    In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Kiley Reid about her book, Come and Get It.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden's re-election campaign; the Supreme Court's boost for Donald Trump and review of social media's content moderation; and Senator Mitch McConnell's decision to time out as minority leader. Join us for our next Political Gabfest Live show in Washington, D.C. on March 27! Tickets are on sale now. Planning to attend? Submit a Listener Chatter to gabfest@slate.com and you might be picked to chatter live.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Ezra Klein for The New York Times Ezra Klein Show podcast: Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden Jamelle Bouie for The New York Times: It's Not as Easy as Just Getting Biden to Drop Out Yasmeen Abutaleb and Marianne LeVine for The Washington Post: Biden wins Michigan primary but faces notable showing by ‘uncommitted' Thomas L. Friedman for The New York Times: Israel Is Losing Its Greatest Asset: Acceptance Karl Rove for The Wall Street Journal: Trump Goes on Fox and Shows His Weakness Amy Howe for SCOTUSblog: Supreme Court skeptical of Texas, Florida regulation of social media moderation G.S. Hans for Balls and Strikes: How the Supreme Court's Latest Big Tech Case Pits Cancel Culture Hysteria Against Corporate Power Michael C. Dorf for Dorf on Law: The Partial Facial Challenge Option in the Netchoice Cases Alan Feuer for The New York Times: In Taking Up Trump's Immunity Claim, Supreme Court Bolstered His Delay Strategy John Dickerson for CBS News: Examining Mitch McConnell's legacy as Senate Republican leader The Long Game: A Memoir by Mitch McConnell Mariana Alfaro for The Washington Post: Here's who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate's top Republican Mark Sumner for the Daily Kos: Watch Tim Scott utterly humiliate himself for Trump Katelyn Caralle and Sarah Ewall-Wice for the Daily Mail: Lindsey Graham is mercilessly BOOED at Trump's South Carolina victory party: Ex-president brings Senator on stage after introducing him as a ‘little further to the left' Saturday Night Live: Trump Victory Party Cold Open Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Molly Ryan for WRKF 89.3 Baton Rouge Public Radio: House lawmakers advance bills targeting early release from prison – and more John: Aliza Chasan for CBS News: Cardboard box filled with unopened hockey cards sells for more than $3.7 million at auction and Joshua Rapp Learn for Discover: Schrődinger's Cat Experiment and the Conundrum That Rules Modern Physics David: Plainsong by Kent Haruf and City Cast: Work with us. Listener chatter from Jacob in Chicago, Illinois: citiesbydiana on TikTok: Top 6 Best Stroads in America   For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, John, and Emily discuss the Republican obsession with Hunter Biden and the possibility of impeaching President Joe Biden. See Matthew Yglesias for Slow Boring: Republicans can't stop swallowing Russian propaganda. See also Ken Tran for USA Today: Hunter Biden denies Joe Biden involved in family business: ‘Destructive political charade'; Amy Taxin and Alanna Durkin Richer for AP: Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules; and Philip Bump for The Washington Post: Evaluating the anti-Biden case House Republicans offered on social media.    In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Kiley Reid about her book, Come and Get It.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bill discusses the ongoing efforts by House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden with Philip Bump, National Columnist for the Washington Post. They discuss the lack of evidence and the changing allegations made by Republicans regarding Biden's supposed high crimes and misdemeanors. They also touch on the arrest of Alexander Smirnoff, a key witness against Biden, and his ties to Russian intelligence. Press and Bump question the motives behind the Republican impeachment efforts and the potential political implications for the party. They also discuss the likelihood of the impeachment proceedings moving forward and the lack of progress made by Republicans in gathering evidence. Bump is the author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter and the author of the important book, The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America. Today Bill urges support of the Washington Post by subscribing to the Digital Edition. Current promotion is $4 every four weeks. Info at Subscribe.WashingtonPost.com. (We do NOT get a commission.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest on how a New York jury order Trump to pay #83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. Then, our Nightcap roundtable joins to discuss this week's biggest political headlines including the future of newspapers. Then our panel ends the night with their MVPs of the week. Jason Johnson, Eugene Scott, Molly Jong-Fast, Dave Aronberg, Chris Jansing, Hayes Brown, Philip Bump, and Tim O'Brien join.

The smoking gun turns out to be a dud, but James Comer and the Republicans move ahead on their evidence-free Biden impeachment inquiry. The Washington Post's Philip Bump joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Guests: Ali Vitali, Philip Bump, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Jamelle Bouie, Tim Miller, Lisa Rubin, Charles Coleman, Ellison BarberExpulsion vote for a backbench congressman as the Republican 2024 frontrunner's fraud trial continues. Tonight: two-tiered ethics and the Republican Party. Then, what happened when the adult son of the disgraced ex-president took the witness stand. And as the bombardment continues and evacuations of foreign nationals begin, what we know about the untold devastation in Gaza. 

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy confronting Washington Post reporter Emily Heil on the phone over slandering him to sponsors of Pizzafest for a dishonest hit piece; and Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman confronting Biden apologist and WaPo reporter Philip Bump with Hunter Biden facts that the media ignores on the “Comedy Cellar: Live From the Table” podcast. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question and answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from "The Rubin Report" Locals community.

Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins returns to the show to blast the return of covid hysteria, mask mandates and boosters. WaPo columnist Philip Bump throws a hissy fit and walks out of podcast interview when confronted by evidence of Biden corruption. KJP on Biden taking off mask, leaving medal of honor ceremony early. Biden doesn't wear mask again at WH, makes strange remark about it. Caller says he got fired by California school two days ago for raising concerns over mask mandate.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, Federalist editor, and Eliana Johnson, co-host of the Ink-Stained Wretches podcast, to talk about whether the Ron DeSantis campaign is in turmoil after a leaked donor call, DeSantis' declining poll numbers, if Trump might wrap up the nomination in January, Trump over-performing Biden in a new poll, a massive number of Americans (including most Democrats) saying Biden is too old to run for re-election, how Trump is a more favorable candidate because of the indictments, latest details about potential then-VP Biden corruption, a recent embarrassing podcast performance by The Washington Post's Philip Bump, Bump and others in the corporate press refusing to be even remotely curious about Hunter and Joe Biden corruption, the media's hypocrisy when it comes to covering Sen. Mitch McConnell's health issues but ignoring the health issues of Sen. John Fetterman and Sen. Dianne Feinstein for so long, the latest terrible immigration numbers and Biden administration spin, consequences for blue states of massive influx of illegal immigrants, that Canadian shop teacher with the giant fake breasts showing up this year without them, and more.Jashinsky: https://thefederalist.com/author/emilyjashinsky/Johnson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ink-stained-wretches/id1573974244Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow