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Norm Ornstein on The Debate & SCOTUS
Donald Trump lied over and over again at the debate. But it's been overshadowed by President Biden's terrible performance. Political scientist and an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute Norm Ornstein joins us to recap Thursday evening's debacle. Is there a plan forward for the Democratic Party if Biden drops out? How can Biden prove that the debate was an anomaly and win his party back? Plus, the latest round of Supreme Court decisions dropped on Friday. Norm breaks down the terrible decisions and what they say about the direction they are taking this country.
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Never Trumpers Sarah Longwell and Tim Miller on the Presidential Debate
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Bulwark Founder Sarah Longwell and former Republican operative and host of the @bulwarkmedia podcast Tim Miller are worried about a dangerous potential second term of Donald Trump. The first step for Joe Biden defeating Trump? Have a good showing in this week's coming debate. Tim has prepped Presidential candidates to face Trump and shares his insight. And what messages should President Biden h...
WaPo Op-Ed Columnist Catherine Rampell
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One of the biggest issues in the coming election will be the economy. So how has President Biden done on that front? We talk to Catherine Rampell about Bidenomics and how the President should tout his economic record. His opponent, Donald Trump could be a disaster for the economy if his previous term is any indication. Catherine discusses what a second Trump term could look like and the difficu...
In Remembrance of Howard Fineman
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My friend Howard Fineman died this week. He had a long career as one of Washington's most respected political reporters and began his career at the Louisville Courier Journal. There, he was able to witness the rise of Mitch McConnell and learn what kind of politician he was. In this episode from 2019, we discuss what makes McConnell tick and Howard's career. May his memory be a blessing.
Frank Foer Of The Atlantic & David Rothkopf Of The Daily Beast
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The war in the Middle East continues, but is a ceasefire in sight? The Biden administration has an outline of a plan. Two of our leading foreign policy experts join us to discuss. Plus, now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, what could that mean for this election? And how does the Biden administration sell the undeniable success of the economy to the American people? Read Frank's latest wo...
Trump Post-Conviction with Harry Litman on the Podcast
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Harry Litman (of @TalkingFeds) explains what's next for Trump after being convicted on 34 counts in New York - probation hearing, sentencing, and the election.
Dan Balz - Washington Post Chief Correspondent and Former US Attorney Harry Litman
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Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 charges in his NYC hush money trial. What does that mean for his future? We get the latest from our legal expert Harry Litman. Plus, longtime political reporter Dan Balz from the Washington Post joins me for a wide ranging political discussion! Will these convictions help or hurt Trump? We also discuss the state of the Presidential race and what Preside...
In Remembrance of My Friend Bill Walton
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My friend, basketball legend Bill Walton died this week after a private battle with cancer. I wanted to share our interview with Bill from March of 2022. You will hear the unbounded life force of his generous spirit. RIP Bill. @gratefuldead
Harry Litman on the Trump Trial
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Former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman joins to discuss the Trump hush money trial. Both sides have rested. Harry has been in the courtroom watching the trial. With closing arguments coming next week, we break down what has transpired and all the possible outcomes Trump could expect as his verdict looms. Harry has been covering the trial for the Los Angeles Time...
Trae Crowder (The Liberal Redneck) on his gay uncle, Tim
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Recently on the podcast, @TraeCrowderLiberalRedneck told me about how his gay uncle, Tim, was president of the Clay County Democrats.
Trae Crowder on the Birth of the Liberal Redneck
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On the podcast this week: @TraeCrowderLiberalRedneck! Here's Trae on the birth of his viral video commentaries, The Liberal Redneck.
How Rednecks Became Trumpies: Trae Crowder (The Liberal Redneck) on the Podcast
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I recently had @TraeCrowderLiberalRedneck on my podcast, and he told me about how Trump captured the redneck vote in 2016.
Trae Crowder - The Liberal Redneck
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Trae Crowder, the viral Tennessean comedian joins to discuss his upbringing in a red state, why rednecks are Trumpies and what happens to a community when the jobs leave. Learn why he understands Trump's appeal to rednecks, and how and why they transitioned from not liking Trump to supporting his every move. Learn more about Trae at www.traecrowder.com! Come see Al on tour! Check to see if he's...
Judd Legum on how Elon Musk is helping Trump
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In the two years since Elon Musk bought Twitter, he's turned it into a leading source of right-wing propaganda. He spreads hateful rhetoric, platforms white nationalists, and engages with unfounded conspiracy theories. He lies about President Biden, promotes racist ideology, and pushes his own commentary onto X users, whether they follow him or not. All of this is working to get Donald Trump el...
Molly Jong-Fast, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast
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Molly Jong-Fast, special correspondent for Vanity Fair and host of the Fast Politics podcast joins us for a wide ranging conversation covering Congress, abortion, the protests happening around the country and the Presidential election. She also discusses the ongoing Trump hush money scandal happening in NYC. She says the trial is "over-delivering," which could mean a guilty verdict for Trump. R...
Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
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Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
Melissa Murray & Andrew Weissmann on the “Hush Money Trial”
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Melissa Murray & Andrew Weissmann on the “Hush Money Trial”
Battleground States: Wisconsin: Ben Wikler - Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
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Battleground States: Wisconsin: Ben Wikler - Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Democratic Strategists Rachel Bitecofer and Justin Barasky on Democratic Messaging
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Democratic Strategists Rachel Bitecofer and Justin Barasky on Democratic Messaging
Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian Anne Applebaum Of The Atlantic
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Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian Anne Applebaum Of The Atlantic
Domenico Montanaro - NPR’s senior political editor/correspondent
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Domenico Montanaro - NPR’s senior political editor/correspondent
Tim Miller - New Host of The Bulwark Podcast
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Tim Miller - New Host of The Bulwark Podcast
Frank Foer - The End of the Golden Age of American Jews
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Frank Foer - The End of the Golden Age of American Jews
Mini Timmaraju, President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All
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Mini Timmaraju, President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All
Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
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Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
The Atlantic’s David Frum on GOP Dysfunction
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The Atlantic’s David Frum on GOP Dysfunction
Olivia Nuzzi - Washington Correspondent for New York Magazine
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Olivia Nuzzi - Washington Correspondent for New York Magazine
Dahlia Lithwick on the Trump Trials
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Dahlia Lithwick on the Trump Trials
Michael Steele
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Michael Steele
Saturday Night Live Writer & Producer Jim Downey
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Saturday Night Live Writer & Producer Jim Downey

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @marks4745
    @marks4745 Годину тому

    Oh for crying out loud, Biden had a bad night, would you stop wetting your pants over it already? He is the nominee, get over it.

  • @michelleInghram
    @michelleInghram Годину тому

    Did Biden have a fever no One has say s why he did so bad

  • @scrubjay93
    @scrubjay93 4 години тому

    Democracy is on the line, BUT we can't risk offending Kamala Harris!! What a joke. Nobody wants her running, not even her boss.

  • @panpsychism_
    @panpsychism_ 5 годин тому

    Why they believe? Pt 1: MAGA has literally become a cult. Pt 2: It doesn’t matter what’s true, they see The Orange One as the great “white” savior who will bring them back to a colonial America, where being white was supreme. True or not they see themselves empowered through Trump.

  • @mannoplanet
    @mannoplanet 5 годин тому

    I would suggest a Whitmer/ Hakeem Jeffires ticket. I think a reset is in order. - trouble is his denial of his condition is another sign of his decline... and on Monday even better news- Immunity for the Prez.

  • @susanavilez9302
    @susanavilez9302 5 годин тому

    Josh Shapiro! Whitmer only has a 5% national name recognition.

    • @scrubjay93
      @scrubjay93 4 години тому

      Anyone selected as the Democratic nominee will have MASSIVE press coverage because of the situation - there will be zero problem with name recognition. Under other circumstances, yes, but in this scenario, not an issue.

    • @susanavilez9302
      @susanavilez9302 4 години тому

      @@scrubjay93 wish it were that easy. it's too late to even get alternative candidates on ballots in every state.

  • @rcpmac
    @rcpmac 7 годин тому

    Biden voter here. You think Biden can run a summit? Stop with these fantasies.

  • @rd264
    @rd264 8 годин тому

    I support the rights of Palestine and protest the war criminal Netanyahu, Biden, and their lackeys in Israel and the Congress

  • @darlenekelly4613
    @darlenekelly4613 8 годин тому

    Stop spreading nonsense. It was one debate. Why are you spreading the nonsense that one debate indicates he is unfit. You sre not helping.

  • @PikesCore24
    @PikesCore24 8 годин тому

    It occurs to me that we are in a crazy situation when the fate of the world depends on Jill Biden.

  • @steveeuphrates-river7342
    @steveeuphrates-river7342 9 годин тому

    What about Chris Wallace (again) for the town hall moderator?

  • @gabrielsatter
    @gabrielsatter 9 годин тому

    Not that there's any good option, but it's hilarious that this podcast ends with saying the only way out of this disaster is by asking the people who got us into this mess to solve it. I think I will give this mess of a channel one more try before I unsub.

  • @celesterosales8976
    @celesterosales8976 9 годин тому

    There’s no question. Wake the f up for anyone who thinks otherwise. There is NO downside to replacing him.

  • @amycantwell8715
    @amycantwell8715 9 годин тому

    Cognitive decline ?? Go ahead say it out loud: ALZHEIMERS " . DNC pick a viable candidate ASAP normal & average are not words you can use.

  • @steveeuphrates-river7342
    @steveeuphrates-river7342 9 годин тому

    Thank you Al for not making excuses nor pulling punches about Biden's performance. // Kamala Harris approval rating is below Biden's. Whoops... Al just said that.

  • @egbun
    @egbun 9 годин тому

    Trae’s lighting delivery of one hilarious scene after another is just plain brilliant.😂

  • @francoisecrispin5846
    @francoisecrispin5846 9 годин тому

    I think it is a mistake to compare this format with a state of the union. And it has never been a good format for Biden with his long standing language issues. His age is certainly a factor but I feel he was over coached and also that answering loaded questions in a minute is unreasonable and a mistake to have agreed to. Maybe foolhardy. But he knows there is a lot at stake. The preparations for this ridiculous circus act must have exhausted him. The pressure he is under must be enormous. Trump covers everything with bluster, bullshit and bullying.

  • @RubenCLeon
    @RubenCLeon 10 годин тому

    CO2 Ignorance The worldwide campaign against CO2 is a crime against humanity. More atmospheric CO2 means a greener planet and less world hunger. The ignorance of scientists about the properties of CO2 is a crime. Hard to take seriously anyone who is ignorant of the fact that: 15 = Molecular weight of the atmosphere 18 = Molecular weight of H2O 27 = Molecular weight of Aluminum 44 = Molecular weight of CO2 Place a bucket full of water on a hillside. Drop a chunk of fry ice in it. What do you see happen? If CO2 wasn't heavier than water all life on the planet would die. Diatoms, corals, shrimps and shellfish could not get the CO2 needed to create their calcium carbonate exoskeletons. Plants would all suffocate.

  • @hongbeaven4020
    @hongbeaven4020 10 годин тому

    We’re watching the debate with family members of all legal voting ages where my youngest nephew is 28, we all agreed that we vote to save DEMOCRACY, we are not voting for a candidate. All that says, Trump is out of the picture, he’s a destroyer not a builder, a dictator/fascist written on his forehead. VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @RubenCLeon
    @RubenCLeon 10 годин тому

    Do you believe in Democracy? Which is more democratic? Each state deciding for itself about abortion, alcohol or weed or a mandate from DC or Brussels? Abortion should be handled the same way as alcohol, where each county can decide for themselves if they want abortions in their county. That's Democracy.

  • @xkot6431
    @xkot6431 10 годин тому

    Harris-Newsom? No thanks. Whitmer-Pritzger? Yes. Beshear-Whitmer. Whitmer-Warnock. Yes. In any event, I'll vote for a ham sandwich for President if it has a D after it. Trump MUST NOT win.

  • @jeanneshawn1677
    @jeanneshawn1677 11 годин тому

    Shame on you, Franken.

  • @jeanneshawn1677
    @jeanneshawn1677 11 годин тому

    Exactly! I don’t’t know what is wrong with everyone. He had a bad night. Everyone has a bad day. His team screwed up. Not him. But, if you are older, you are vilified. B. S.

  • @talithamac
    @talithamac 11 годин тому

    As a professional vocalist, I got this advice from a Voice Clinic doctor: your vocal cords are the last part of your body to get hydrated; therefore, you must be fully hydrated in order for your voice to be fully functioning. Travel dehydrates the body and impacts the voice so avoiding flights, in particular, is advisable. If that is not possible, drinking 2 litres of spring water each day, gargling with warm salt water, taking honey & apple cider vinegar in boiling water, avoiding coffee & sugary fizzy drinks can all help mitigate the damage. Aside from this, taking immunity supports like echinacea or astragalus can prevent illness. If Biden's voice had been strong and clear, panic would have been averted.

  • @RubenCLeon
    @RubenCLeon 11 годин тому

    NASCAR with 100 million+ viewers. Watching two politicians going around in circles is like NASCAR. You're not going to "learn" anything, you're only watching to see the crash.

  • @RubenCLeon
    @RubenCLeon 11 годин тому

    Something not one talking head has mentioned. The Democrat National "Committee" made the rules and they can change the rules. The committee can convene and change the rules and open up the convention. Does anyone believe that the committee "can't" change the rules?

  • @Htfsik
    @Htfsik 11 годин тому

    A Harris Newsome ticket? Can’t be done because they are both from California. Just an example of the silly mind games the DC elite are up to.

  • @grahambell8760
    @grahambell8760 11 годин тому

    Biden's performance in the debate was just appalling. That he is currently President is outrageous. We have the 25th Amendment. All those around him have been lying about his mental acuity. I want to see the entire lot go. Regretfully, he chose Kamala. It was clear before that she believes in nothing but herself. But that is the system we have. At least her mind is functioning. The end of Democracy? Well, we already had that with Biden who canceld much of the primaries and all debates which would have revealed just what lying shits are all around Biden. There is no way in hell I am voting for someone who is senile.

  • @eileenreilly9481
    @eileenreilly9481 11 годин тому

    Love you so much Al, but you let me down with this interview, "for a change". I think you're prematurely bailing on our president the same way you prematurely bailed on yourself when you were stupidly accused of inappropriate behavior. "Come on, man!"

  • @davidsobers9739
    @davidsobers9739 11 годин тому

    We love Biden, but it is clear he is suffering from dementia. Democrats should not try to put a spin on that. Face the facts. Unlike the MAGA folks, we should be honest about this. This will not go away. We should not want to have a President who is in mental decline. Sure... it may be difficult to have an open convention and choose another candidate, but that does not mean we should fail to do what is right and necessary. It is not about the debate or about polls. Have you never seen a loved one suffering from dementia? Watch the debate again. For the sake of the country and the world, we have to get a different candidate. Most Americans do not want Trump or Biden. Another candidate would be so welcomed.

  • @Harry-hq8fi
    @Harry-hq8fi 12 годин тому

    No sense in wrestling in the mud as to how the Democratic Party got here but rather how to get out of the mess. This will take heads beyond Biden’s inner circle to figure out.

  • @georgeferich6803
    @georgeferich6803 12 годин тому

    The new trump crew

  • @okeeydokeeey321
    @okeeydokeeey321 12 годин тому

    Trump needs to dropout after his terrible performance in the debate. He could not answer the question honestly.

  • @georgeferich6803
    @georgeferich6803 12 годин тому

    The one thing you can be sure of... They'll be from central casting

  • @lucibjlb
    @lucibjlb 12 годин тому

    You all are assuming that these people who served under Trump would agree to attend the summit. They better have their passports handy if Trump wins.

  • @ManinaHarris
    @ManinaHarris 12 годин тому

    You do not replace Biden.

  • @brucepeek3923
    @brucepeek3923 12 годин тому

    Ornstein is right- Newsom, Whitmer, Moore, and Shapiro need to whole heartedly call for Biden to drop out of the race. Harris needs to be the nominee along with Shapiro, from the swing state of Pennsylvania as Vice Presidential nominee. And then they need to vigorously take it to Trump. best Bruce Peek

  • @garymyers9492
    @garymyers9492 12 годин тому

    So simple.. dems need to step up and take the risk. A mere win with Biden is not enough.

  • @davidwilkie9551
    @davidwilkie9551 12 годин тому

    Joe could easily rest on his laurels, if he could identify the appropriate group of like minded people to choose a successor, "you know" democratically. The alternative is clear enough, but the media is antagonistic to the message itself, that is how piratical positioning of people's minds operates. When it suits the administrative process to allow one thought process to dominate, a generalised Fight/Flight Homeostasis mechanism at work, the wrong people have to pay or benefit inappropriately. Ie, there's no problem with the leadership that couldn't be fixed by decent, appropriately elected Lawmakers.

  • @lucibjlb
    @lucibjlb 12 годин тому

    The worst thing we could do is rally behind Kamala Harris. I choose the shit show. She's a horrible choice. Trump would beat her handily. An open convention would allow a race between the top tier candidates. Sometimes chaos is good

    • @scrubjay93
      @scrubjay93 4 години тому

      100% agree - she even hurts the current Biden ticket because not even Dems are happy with her being President if something happens to Joe in a second term.

  • @Puzekat2
    @Puzekat2 12 годин тому

    If I was Biden, I would do weekly fireside chats because we are in a crisis and we’re about to go to Civil War. This is not funny. This is not a joke. This is a crisis. Every week, America should see its president.

  • @stevendaleschmitt
    @stevendaleschmitt 12 годин тому

    WE ARE SUNK, TRAPPED IN ARCANE, ARCHAIC IDEOLOGIES AND NAKED TRADITIONS THAT ARE BASELESS IN THE MODERN WORLD. THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT HOLY SCRIPTURE, WE SHOULDN'T TREAT IT AS DIVINELY INSPIRED DOCTRINE.

  • @Puzekat2
    @Puzekat2 12 годин тому

    If I was Biden, I would do weekly fireside chats because we are in a crisis and we’re about to go to Civil War. This is not funny. This is not a joke. This is a crisis. Every week, America should see its president.

  • @audreymuzingo933
    @audreymuzingo933 12 годин тому

    Skipped the short, easy, softball question Superbowl interview, 123 million viewers. That was a red flag.

  • @georgeferich6803
    @georgeferich6803 13 годин тому

    Word is someone advised him to smoke a joint to calm down before the debate

  • @lorrainevezeau-kq3jg
    @lorrainevezeau-kq3jg 13 годин тому

    All Biden and Harris have to do is go around the country with a bulletin board with project 25 on it and read up on it and let people read it too from the huge board That’s all they need to do. Forget about telling the people what you did and want to do for a second term not good enough to convince anyone. Project 25 will tell it all

  • @danielpincus221
    @danielpincus221 13 годин тому

    Rick Wilson reported that Joe had had a number of events that very day, and called it debate prep malpractice.

  • @dianaturner4606
    @dianaturner4606 13 годин тому

    It's a little hard to debate a evil liar and that's my opinion

  • @Songshare
    @Songshare 13 годин тому

    I think the debate was over-rated as “bad”. People are too quick to panic! For god-sake, Biden had a cold. I disagree with those who are exaggerating Biden’s “cognitive decline”. Hell, Jimmy Carter is still alive. Have faith. Biden is a great president. It’s too bad you needlessly resigned when you did, Al Franken. We cannot allow TV pundits to make us panic just because Biden had a bad debate. Hey, I thought they said Biden would be jacked up on drugs! 🙄

  • @dorothydonahue4604
    @dorothydonahue4604 13 годин тому

    Al, I am still furious that you were pressured to resign and am feeling that same fury over the pressure for Biden to resign. Yes the debate was horrific for Biden. But he had put in a whole day of work and was sick and perhaps on medication. I blame his advisors. He had recently been criss crossing the world and country, he needed resting before the debate. I believe this is a one off and Joe will show he can and will prevail