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Guests: Father William Dailey, Miguel Diaz, Steve Liesman, Sam Stein, Kathleen SebeliusTonight: what we know about Pope Leo the 14th and what the first-ever American Pope means for this country and the world. Then, the concerning reality of Trump's first trade deal as he shrugs his shoulders at Americans losing their jobs. Plus, meet the wellness influencer set to become America's top doctor. And Donald Trump gives up on his pick for DC's top prosecutor—but there's apparently a backup plan. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

President Trump holds an awkward meeting with Canada's Prime Minister just two months before tariffs are set to go up. Then, the President's top trade officials are scheduled to meet with a Chinese delegation just hours after the Treasury Secretary admits trade negotiations have yet to start. And, the consequences of the Trump administration's stance on due process. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, Senator Doug Jones, Barry Ritholtz, Max Chafkin, Mark Joseph Stern, and John King Jr. join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

Melissa Murray – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Trump's falling approval ratings, universities banding together to resist the Trump administration, and Governor JB Pritzker's powerful call to action. Joined by: Sam Stein, Claire McCaskill, David Jolly, Leah Litman, Caleb Silver, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Susanne Craig, Emily Glazer, Kristy Greenberg, Eddie Glaude, Amb. Michael McFaul, Mallory McMorrow. 

Markets make back-to-back gains amid hopes trade tensions with China may be easing. Plus, Trump attacks Zelensky accusing him of derailing talks to end the Ukraine war. And, with all the conspiracy theories out there, we talk about the dangers of normalizing disinformation. Steve Liesman, Melanie Zanona, Sam Stein, and Luke Broadwater join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

The White House confirmed even higher tariffs on all Chinese imports. Plus, what the escalating conflict between two of the largest economies in the world means for Americans. And, the Supreme Court orders the Trump administration to "facilitate" the return of the Maryland father wrongly deported to EL Salvador. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, Bill Cohan, Barry Ritholtz, Dan Osborn, and Ryan Holiday join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

Musk was so high on his own supply that he thought he and his money were magic—but Wisconsin voters turned out in droves to prove to him just how toxic his brand and DOGE are. Meanwhile, the Dem base is looking highly engaged as they keep showing up for special elections in numbers Republicans used to deliver in off-cycle races. Plus, Cory Booker's epic filibuster, Mike Johnson gets owned by moms, and China will fill all the vacuums Trump is creating in science, foreign aid, and trade. Sam Stein joins Tim Miller.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Carol Leonnig, Tim Miller, Paul Rieckhoff, Sen. Mark Kelly, Annie Karni, Luke Broadwater, Rep. Jim Himes, Sam Stein, Harry Litman, Marc Elias, and Martin O'Malley.

Sam Stein fills in for Sarah to talk the continued fallout of the Trump administration's signal group chat, with newly released texts detailing the “attack plans.” Plus, Tesla's brand disintegration continues and Vice President JD Vance gets roped into accompanying his wife, Usha, to Greenland. Go to Hungryroot.com/THENEXTLEVEL and use code THENEXTLEVEL to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/14/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Democrats are stuck with two terrible options: Either facilitating a government shutdown or allowing Republicans to pass a spending bill that would defund D.C.'s police and schools. Meanwhile, CEOs are getting rattled by Trump's tariff and trade-war chaos, a 'Hispanic Hibernation' is leading to job loss, and Marco Rubio is turning Hamas supporter Mahmoud Khalil into a martyr—as the campus free speech warriors go missing. Plus, California congressman Jimmy Gomez joins Tim to discuss how Dems need to finesse their 'relatable' skills, and man up against the billionaire establishment.  Sam Stein and Rep. Jimmy Gomez joins Tim Miller. show notes Morning Shots on Puma cutting jobs because of a 'Hispanic Hibernation' The Bulwark's tip line Mona on the Mahmoud Khalil case

#podcast #politics #Michigan #democracy #WorkingClass #populism #GenZ #Democrats #Medicaid #SocialSecurity #Medicare #Indivisible #Republicans #MAGA #ElonMusk #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #CorporateAuthoritarianism #LeftOfLansing #Veterans Here's Episode 124 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-24:54 Gilchrist In Primary/Indivisible Central MI Event Pat begins the show talking about Michigan Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist entering the Democratic primary for the 2026 Governor's race. He'll go up against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Genesee Co. Sheriff Chris Swanson. Then, Pat shares audio from a recent rally held by Indivisible Central Michigan on why safety net programs, like Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP are vital for millions of working Michiganders. All of those programs are under attack by Presidents Musk and Trump. Contact Indivisible Central MI: indivisiblemp@gmail.com, and visit their Facebook page. And, to find a local Indivisible chapter near you, click here. 24:55-43:31: Austin Marsman Interview Next, Chair of Youth Democrats of Michigan, Austin Marsman, talks about why and how he's trying to attract Generation Z voters towards the state Democratic Party. That's important because while Gen Z backed Democrats in the '24 election, Trump & MAGA were able to close the gap, especially with male Gen Z voters. Austin also gives his takes on all of these Michigan Republicans in Congress refusing to do town halls because of their unpopular policies, and he gives a grade against his former opponent for the state House... Speaker Matt Hall. Visit Youth Democrats of Michigan on Facebook. And email them: youngdemsmi@gmail.com 43:32-49:47: Last Call Debating MAGA In his "Last Call," Pat plays a clip from The Majority Report's Sam Stein as he debated 20 young MAGA backers on Jubilee. Mr. Stein got to experience what Pat experienced in his 20 years in talk radio: It's impossible to speak to or with the MAGA cult.  49:47-51:42: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES:  "State-by-state report by Dems projects millions of people could lose Medicaid coverage." By Jennifer Schutt of Michigan Advance "Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters." By Jennifer Schutt of Michigan Advance "Trump made gains with young male voters. Here's how other young people voted." By Sara Chernikoff of USA Today "MI House Republicans shock Democrats with introduction - and quick passage - of budget bills in Lansing." By Rick Pluta & Zoe Clark of Michigan Public Radio

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Starmer to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine as the White House prepares for President Zelensky's upcoming visit. Plus, how Trump's new tariff policies are straining the economy. And, the former executive editor of The Washington Post discusses Jeff Bezos' changes to its editorial section. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Sam Stein, Brian Barrett, Rohit Chopra, Jason Furman, Marty Baron, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

 Day 15 of the Trump Administration as Elon Musk looks to expand his control and the White House designates him as a "special government employee." Then, why Musk wants to get rid of USAID. Plus, chaos in the FBI as amid rumors of mass firings across the agency. Jacqueline Alemany, Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Brendan Greeley, Bharat Ramamurti, Dave Aronberg, and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

Donald Trump's approval rating is sitting around 50 percent, which is as high as he's ever been, even though he started his term by pardoning January 6 rioters, causing mass confusion across the government, and claiming that DEI caused a plane crash. The voters we talked to in our focus groups are just glad to see someone "taking action." Bulwark managing editor Sam Stein joins Sarah to talk about voters' reactions to Trump's flurry of executive orders (including the January 6 pardons), and how long Trump's "honeymoon" may last.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the confusion over the widespread freeze of government funding by the Trump administration, the continued ICE arrests tearing communities apart, a shocking letter from Caroline Kennedy warning the Senate about her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Joined by: Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Chris Murphy, David Jolly, Sam Stein, Andrew Weissmann, Vaughn Hillyard, Lisa Rubin, Jasmine Garsd, Molly Jong-Fast, John Heilemann, and Marc Elias.

Emotionally-stunted video game boys, who are also government contractors and/or quasi government officials, are fighting on Twitter, a POTUS who went all the way to SCOTUS to get immunity for presidents now would like the last president investigated, and America's premiere scientific research institution, the NIH, can't tell us about the bird flu—a widespread and potentially deadly virus that could mutate into a human pandemic. Meanwhile, the assault on immigration has stepped up, with raids now permitted at churches and schools. And DHS is targeting anyone who can be deported, regardless of whether or not they're a security threat.  Adrian Carrasquillo and Sam Stein join Tim Miller. show notes https://x.com/arelisrhdz/status/1881397640849678362

Top tech companies unite for Trump's new 'Stargate' initiative to bolster A.I. in the U.S. Plus, celebration and outrage as more criminally convicted Jan. 6 defendants walk free. And, we follow the money 15 years after the 'Citizens United' Supreme Court ruling. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, Leigh Ann Caldwell, David Gura, Barry Ritholtz, Michael Steele, Charles Coleman Jr., and Alan Elrod join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens' assemblies with The New Yorker's Nick Romeo. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter's legacy and a life shaped by faith CBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial meltdown  Sam Stein and Jonathan Alter for The Bulwark: Jimmy Carter was a misunderstood President. Here's Why. and His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life by Jonathan Alter Stephen Hess for The Brookings Institution: Jimmy Carter: Why He Failed Todd S. Purdum for The Atlantic: Jimmy Carter Was America's Most Effective Former President and Gal Beckerman: What Made Jimmy Carter Such a Strange President Andrew Prokop for Vox: Elon Musk is on a collision course with Stephen Miller Jonathan Edwards for The Washington Post: MAGA is fighting a ‘civil war' over H-1B visas. Here's what they are. Nick Romeo for The New Yorker: What Could Citizens' Assemblies Do For American Politics? History.com: Ancient Greek Democracy and Simon Hornblower for Britannica: The reforms of Cleisthenes   Stanford University's Deliberative Democracy Lab Bürgerrat: Citizens' assemblies worldwide Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Caucasia: A Novel and Colored Television by Danzy Senna and A Complete Unknown from Searchlight Pictures John: Event Santa Cruz: Dock Ellis No-No Cocktail at Brophy's – Carmel; Patrick Hruby for ESPN: The Long, Strange Trip of Dock Ellis: Meet The Man Behind Baseball's Most Psychedelic Myth.; and Paul Geisler Jr. for the Society for American Baseball Research: Dock Ellis  David: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story from National Geographic and Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome and Fatherland: A Novel by Robert Harris  Listener chatter from Lawrence in Bowling Green, Ohio: Rhiannon Giddens for Silkroad: American Railroad: A Musical Journey of Reclamation  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss what President Joe Biden should do in his final two weeks in the Oval Office. In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with David Greenberg about his new biography, John Lewis: A Life.  Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jared Downing Research by Julie Huygen Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosts Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Slate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens' assemblies with The New Yorker's Nick Romeo. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter's legacy and a life shaped by faith CBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial meltdown  Sam Stein and Jonathan Alter for The Bulwark: Jimmy Carter was a misunderstood President. Here's Why. and His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life by Jonathan Alter Stephen Hess for The Brookings Institution: Jimmy Carter: Why He Failed Todd S. Purdum for The Atlantic: Jimmy Carter Was America's Most Effective Former President and Gal Beckerman: What Made Jimmy Carter Such a Strange President Andrew Prokop for Vox: Elon Musk is on a collision course with Stephen Miller Jonathan Edwards for The Washington Post: MAGA is fighting a ‘civil war' over H-1B visas. Here's what they are. Nick Romeo for The New Yorker: What Could Citizens' Assemblies Do For American Politics? History.com: Ancient Greek Democracy and Simon Hornblower for Britannica: The reforms of Cleisthenes   Stanford University's Deliberative Democracy Lab Bürgerrat: Citizens' assemblies worldwide Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Caucasia: A Novel and Colored Television by Danzy Senna and A Complete Unknown from Searchlight Pictures John: Event Santa Cruz: Dock Ellis No-No Cocktail at Brophy's – Carmel; Patrick Hruby for ESPN: The Long, Strange Trip of Dock Ellis: Meet The Man Behind Baseball's Most Psychedelic Myth.; and Paul Geisler Jr. for the Society for American Baseball Research: Dock Ellis  David: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story from National Geographic and Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome and Fatherland: A Novel by Robert Harris  Listener chatter from Lawrence in Bowling Green, Ohio: Rhiannon Giddens for Silkroad: American Railroad: A Musical Journey of Reclamation  For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss what President Joe Biden should do in his final two weeks in the Oval Office. In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with David Greenberg about his new biography, John Lewis: A Life.  Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jared Downing Research by Julie Huygen Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosts Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest Slate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show' with guest host Sam Stein in for Jonathan Capehart: New Year, new Congress but with the same bruising politics and gridlock, and that's just within the Republican party. The battles ahead, and whether Mike Johnson can hang on as House Speaker. We'll get some perspective from outgoing Congresswoman Susan Wild of Pennsylvania. And, the MAGA backlash against the DOGE Bros on immigration exposes a huge rift in Trump world, with right-wing critics claiming censorship by Elon Musk on X, and Vivek Ramaswamy accusing Americans of embracing "laziness" and "mediocrity." It's getting ugly. Plus: How seriously should we take Donald Trump's tough talk about taking over Greenland, controlling the Panama Canal, and making Canada a 51st state? All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Sam Stein. 

With 24 hours until government funding runs out, a shutdown during the holidays looms after the Republican bill fails to pass. Plus, a breakdown of all the GOP chaos on Capitol Hill along with the democrats response. And, comedian Jim Gaffigan joins to talk about his new comedy special. Sam Stein, Ali Vitali, David Drucker Stuart Stevens, Heidi Heitkamp and Patrick Redford join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. 

Despite multiple allegations against him, Pete Hegseth has vowed to fight to become Trump's Defense Secretary. And now some senators say Tulsi Gabbard is facing multiple roadblocks in her path to become intelligence director. Also -Trump names more billionaire CEOs to top jobs in his administration, while House Democrats flip another seat leaving the GOP with a razor-thin majority. Sam Stein, David Drucker, Matthew Dowd, Ron Insana, David Gura, and Dan Osborn join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Donald Trump won by aligning with cranks like RFK Jr. Should the Dems follow suit to win? Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace's bullying of her new trans-coworker and the latest ridiculous picks to join the Trump administration. Sam Stein fills in for Sarah on today's episode! Head to http://lumen.me/THENEXTLEVEL for 15% off your purchase. Head to GetSoul.com and use code THENEXTLEVEL for 35% off your order now until December 3rd. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THENEXTLEVEL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comDonald Trump won by aligning with cranks like RFK Jr. Should the Dems follow suit to win? Plus, Rep. Nancy Mace's bullying of her new trans-coworker and the latest ridiculous picks to join the Trump administration.Sam Stein fills in for Sarah on today's episode!Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the free audio-only edition or find the show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

Kamala Harris holds a rally in swing state Pennsylvania and responds to Donald Trump's remarks about using the military to end potential unrest on election day. Plus, Rutgers University students share their thoughts about the 2024 race and what matters to them. Also, Liz Cheney's concerns about whether House Speaker Mike Johnson will certify the election. Susan Glasser, Charlotte Alter, Sam Stein, John Della Volpe, Reed Galen and Max Rose join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Former President Trump spreads lies about how the White House handled the devastating aftermath from Hurricane Helene as the death toll continues to climb. Plus, tomorrow is the first VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance and potentially final debate of the 2024 campaign. And will the White House step in to stop a port strike that could be a stress test for the economy? Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Dan Nathan, Steve Liesman, Basil Smikle, and Tim Miller join the 11th Hour this Monday.

The dynamic duo of Donald Trump and JD Vance continue to spread falsehoods about Haitian asylum-seekers in Springfield, Ohio, making meals out of the pets of residents there. Florida state representative Dotie Joseph tells Billy Corben how these lies are affecting the Haitians living in the United States as a whole. Also: We have Sam Stein from The Bulwark to talk about the hot mess that is Laura Loomer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're swimming in polling data, but we should also consider that Kamala has more money and a superior ground game. On the other hand though, she doesn't have a spouse promoting nude modeling experience. Plus, the sweeping narrative behind the 'Lucky Loser' who squandered his father's fortune.  Susanne Craig and Sam Stein join Tim Miller. show notes Susanne's new book about Trump, "Lucky Loser"

The FBI investigates another apparent attempt on Donald Trump's life. Plus, the Ohio State Police head to Springfield in wake of viral conspiracy theories about Haitian immigrants in the town. Then, Trump's relationship with Elon Musk and how the tech CEO is using "X" to promote his political agenda. Also, music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is under arrest. Frank Figliuzzi, Sam Stein, Jeff Mason, Tim Miller, Tim O'Brien, Ryan Mac and Charles Coleman join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

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Sarah Longwell, Jonathan V. Last, Tim Miller, Sam Stein and AB Stoddard give their immediate reactions to the Harris vs. Trump debate!

Morning Joe's Steve Rattner exposed how Trump's economic plan would harm his core MAGA constituents. Sam Stein pointed out that the economy is doing better under the Democrats. Joe Scarborough pointed out that the Red States depend on the Blue States. They are takers. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show' with Sam Stein in for Jonathan Capehart: Heartbreak and Outrage. Thousands take to the streets in Israel -demanding a ceasefire after the bodies of six hostages are recovered in Gaza including Israeli-American, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. We'll have the latest from the region. Plus, crunch time on the campaign trail. The Harris-Walz campaign prepares to hit key battle ground states on Labor Day while Donald Trump speaks out about his big debate with Kamala Harris in just nine days. Finally, an invitation fit for an insurrectionist. The outrageous plan to host a gala for January six rioters at Donald Trump's New Jersey Golf Club. Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins the show with his reaction. All that and more on “The Sunday Show” with guest host Sam Stein. 

Donald Trump attempts to refocus his campaign with a speech on his economic policy, but it turned into attacks on VP Harris. Plus, for the first time since 2021 the inflation rate is below 3%; what it means for the 2024 race. And, the former police chief of Marion, Kansas was charged after leading a raid on a local newspaper. The paper's editor joins us. Sam Stein, Isaac Arnsdorf, Brian Stelter, Peter Spiegel, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Eric Meyer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.  

Apparently, this is the week for so-called moderate Republicans to come out and voice their support for Trump, despite no one asking them too. This included former Sen. Richard Burr, who finds no contradiction between a vote for Trump and his vote to impeach him for Jan. 6. Plus, what's the best case scenario for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, and how likely is it we'll get it in November. And JVL, back from vacation, gives his thoughts on Trump's apparent meltdown and the selection of Gov. Tim Walz as Harris's VP. Sam Stein subs in for Sarah on this weeks episode. Head to rhone.com/THENEXTLEVEL and use promo code THENEXTLEVEL to save 20% off your entire order!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comApparently, this is the week for so-called moderate Republicans to come out and voice their support for Trump, despite no one asking them too. This included former Sen. Richard Burr, who finds no contradiction between a vote for Trump and his vote to impeach him for Jan. 6.Plus, what's the best case scenario for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, and how likely is it we'll get it in November. And JVL, back from vacation, gives his thoughts on Trump's apparent meltdown and the selection of Gov. Tim Walz as Harris's VP.Sam Stein subs in for Sarah on this weeks episode.We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information and tickets go to TheBulwark.com/events.Watch, listen and leave a comment. This ad-free video edition of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Use the controls on the the left side of the player to toggle to the audio edition.You can add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comA.B. Stoddard and guest host Sam Stein talk Trump's latest unstable, politically stupid decisions, including insulting Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in a must-win state.

Kamala Harris is closing in on a vice presidential pick, and her shortlist looks...a LOT different than Joe Biden's shortlist did in 2020. New Bulwark managing editor Sam Stein joins Sarah to break down Harris's options and walk through his new reporting on scammy Democratic PACs. show notes By Sam Stein: Harris Camp Warns Supporters: Don't Get Duped by ‘Scam PACs' They Begged Dems for Money—Then Spent Lavishly on Hotels and Entertainment

We may have been conditioned to just accept candidates who share their meandering thoughts or end sentences with 'anyway.' But Kamala Harris is delivering a big upgrade, and showing how a good political speech gets done. Meanwhile, what would Kamala's winning coalition—and her path to 270—look like? Plus, Trump may be having some buyer's remorse over JD Vance. Ron Brownstein and Sam Stein join Tim Miller. show notes: Ron's piece on Kamala's path to 270 Sam's piece on how the Dems got their shit together Ron's book, "Rock Me on the Water"

This podcast is all about winning in November, so how does that happen in the political climate of this volatile week? The narrative from Democrats has been evolving each day– soFormer Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri walk us through it. Then, The Bulwark's managing editor Sam Stein stops by, after a week on the ground in Milwaukee for the GOP Convention. They note several strange themes that emerged from the gathering of Republicans, as well as the disconnect between JD Vance's worldview and Trump's. Butthe biggest takeaway was the importance of not losing sight of the stakes this November, as Democrats figure out a path forward.

In this bonus episode following the assassination attempt on Trump, The Bulwark's managing editor Sam Stein joins Tim Miller to discuss the precarious moment we are in, how to dial back the temperature, and how both parties should respond to the violence. show notes: Bill Maher on the shooting Rep. Andy Kim's response to the shooting

The Biden administration considers potentially negotiating a unilateral deal with Hamas to free 5 Americans hostages taken on Oct. 7 if current talks including Israel fail. And, Trump met with his probation officer remotely from his Florida resort, benefitting from what he refers to as a "two-tiered system of justice." Plus, Steve Kerr talks about his recent endorsement of Biden for the 2024 presidential election. Charles Coleman Jr, Sam Stein, Carol Leonnig, Peter Baker, Mark McKinnon, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Steve Kerr join.

POLITICO's Sam Stein is our guest, there's pizza news, and the pizza topic is: "is New Haven, the pizza capital of America?"Sam Stein is Deputy Managing Editor for Politics at Politico. He is a former politics editor for the Daily Beast and the senior politics editor for the Huffington Post. Sam is a regular contributor to MSNBC and a native to the New Haven area of Connecticut.We talk about how Sam got on this program by trolling our guest (his friend) Amanda Terkel (NBC), how pizza plays a role in campaigns and on Capitol Hill, New Haven pizza, and what happens when your favorite place expands, does it ruin your experience? This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

As Donald Trump heads back into the courtroom for his New York criminal trial, Judge Merchan threatens him with jail time amid the continued gag order violations. Plus, a ceasefire deal is still out of reach with Hamas and Israel, as Israel moves toward an invasion of Rafah. And we hear from a veteran journalist on the challenges newsrooms are facing covering such an unprecedented news cycle. Charles Coleman, Hugo Lowell, McKay Coppins, Yaakov Katz, Jeremy Bash, Sam Stein, Michael Steele, and Ben Smith join.

As the general election gets underway, Trump sets a dark tone for the next eight months on the campaign trail. Plus, the other Supreme Court case that threatens to upend Jack Smith's prosecution of Donald Trump. And, four years after Covid-19 shut down the world, a new book asks if we've already forgotten the lessons of 2020. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Matthew Dowd, Ty Cobb, Jen Palmieri, David Jolly, and Eric Klinenberg join. 

Instead of being in Iowa, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump chose to show up in our nation's capitol for a hearing in his federal election case. The former president held a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria to give his version of events. Less than a week out from the Iowa caucuses and mother nature is affecting his opponents' campaign plans. Meanwhile, there has been a spike in violent political threats across the country, including ‘swatting.' Sam Stein, Katie Benner, Melissa Murray, Matthew Dowd, Jake Ward, and Art Cullen join.

President Biden met with President of China Xi  Jinping at the end of Biden's time at the APEC Summit. Meanwhile, the judge for Trump's Georgia election case says he will issue a protective order now that the identity of the leaker is revealed. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he would “absolutely” consider running for President in 2024. Then, Comedian Leslie Jones interviewed beloved MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki, and Leslie gave a special gift to celebrate a special friendship. Mike Memoli, Sam Stein, Joyce Vance, Matthew Dowd, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Yaakov Katz, and Gen. Barry McCaffrey joins.

A New York Judge ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud and lied about his net worth for years, saying the former president's financial statements were “based in a fantasy world.” Meanwhile even more Democrats, including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, are calling on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign. Plus, a one on one with Walter Isaacson, author of the new Elon Musk biography. Joyce Vance, Tim O'Brien, Sam Stein, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, and Brandy Zadrozny join.

Sad news for all of us: producer Rachael Cusick— who brought us soul-stirring stories rethinking grief (https://zpr.io/GZ6xEvpzsbHU) and solitude (https://zpr.io/eT5tAX6JtYra), as well as colorful musings on airplane farts (https://zpr.io/CNpgUijZiuZ4) and belly flops (https://zpr.io/uZrEz27z63CB) and Blueberry Earths (https://zpr.io/EzxgtdTRGVzz)— is leaving the show. So we thought it perfect timing to sit down with her and revisit another brainchild of hers, The Cataclysm Sentence, a collection of advice for The End. To explain: one day in 1961, the famous physicist Richard Feynman stepped in front of a Caltech lecture hall and posed this question to a group of undergraduate students: “If, in some cataclysm, all of scientific knowledge were to be destroyed, and only one sentence was passed on to the next generation of creatures, what statement would contain the most information in the fewest words?” Now, Feynman had an answer to his own question—a good one. But his question got the entire team at Radiolab wondering, what did his sentence leave out? So we posed Feynman's cataclysm question to some of our favorite writers, artists, historians, futurists—all kinds of great thinkers. We asked them “What's the one sentence you would want to pass on to the next generation that would contain the most information in the fewest words?” What came back was an explosive collage of what it means to be alive right here and now, and what we want to say before we go. Featuring: Richard Feynman, physicist - The Pleasure of Finding Things Out (https://zpr.io/5KngTGibPVDw) Caitlin Doughty, mortician - Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs (https://zpr.io/Wn4bQgHzDRDB) Esperanza Spalding, musician - 12 Little Spells (https://zpr.io/KMjYrkwrz9dy)  Cord Jefferson, writer - Watchmen (https://zpr.io/ruqKDQGy5Rv8)  Merrill Garbus, musician - I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life (https://zpr.io/HmrqFX8RKuFq) Jenny Odell, writer - How to do Nothing (https://zpr.io/JrUHu8dviFqc) Maria Popova, writer - Brainpickings (https://zpr.io/vsHXphrqbHiN) Alison Gopnik, developmental psychologist - The Gardener and the Carpenter (https://zpr.io/ewtJpUYxpYqh) Rebecca Sugar, animator - Steven Universe (https://zpr.io/KTtSrdsBtXB7) Nicholson Baker, writer - Substitute (https://zpr.io/QAh2d7J9QJf2) James Gleick, writer - Time Travel (https://zpr.io/9CWX9q3KmZj8) Lady Pink, artist - too many amazing works to pick just one (https://zpr.io/FkJh6edDBgRL) Jenny Hollwell, writer - Everything Lovely, Effortless, Safe (https://zpr.io/MjP5UJb3mMYP) Jaron Lanier, futurist - Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now (https://zpr.io/bxWiHLhPyuEK) Missy Mazzoli, composer - Proving Up (https://zpr.io/hTwGcHGk93Ty)   Special Thanks to: Ella Frances Sanders, and her book, "Eating the Sun" (https://zpr.io/KSX6DruwRaYL), for inspiring this whole episode. Caltech for letting us use original audio of The Feynman Lectures on Physics. The entirety of the lectures are available to read for free online at www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu.All the musicians who helped make the Primordial Chord, including: Siavash Kamkar (https://zpr.io/2ZT46XsMRdhg), from Iran  Koosha Pashangpour (https://zpr.io/etWDXuCctrzE), from Iran Curtis MacDonald (https://zpr.io/HQ8uskA44BUh), from Canada Meade Bernard (https://zpr.io/gbxDPPzHFvme), from US Barnaby Rea (https://zpr.io/9ULsQh5iGUPa), from UK Liav Kerbel (https://zpr.io/BA4DBwMhwZDU), from Belgium Sam Crittenden (https://zpr.io/EtQZmAk2XrCQ), from US Saskia Lankhoorn (https://zpr.io/YiH6QWJreR7p), from Netherlands Bryan Harris (https://zpr.io/HMiyy2TGcuwE), from US Amelia Watkins (https://zpr.io/6pWEw3y754me), from Canada Claire James (https://zpr.io/HFpHTUwkQ2ss), from US Ilario Morciano (https://zpr.io/zXvM7cvnLHW6), from Italy Matthias Kowalczyk, from Germany (https://zpr.io/ANkRQMp6NtHR) Solmaz Badri (https://zpr.io/MQ5VAaKieuyN), from IranAll the wonderful people we interviewed for sentences but weren't able to fit in this episode, including: Daniel Abrahm, Julia Alvarez, Aimee Bender, Sandra Cisneros, Stanley Chen, Lewis Dartnell, Ann Druyan, Rose Eveleth, Ty Frank, Julia Galef, Ross Gay, Gary Green, Cesar Harada, Dolores Huerta, Robin Hunicke, Brittany Kamai, Priya Krishna, Ken Liu, Carmen Maria Machado, James Martin, Judith Matloff, Ryan McMahon, Hasan Minhaj, Lorrie Moore, Priya Natarajan, Larry Owens, Sunni Patterson, Amy Pearl, Alison Roman, Domee Shi, Will Shortz, Sam Stein, Sohaib Sultan, Kara Swisher, Jill Tarter, Olive Watkins, Reggie Watts, Deborah Waxman, Alex Wellerstein, Caveh Zahedi.EPISODE CREDITS Reported by - Rachael Cusick (https://www.rachaelcusick.com/)Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. 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