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  • 316: It’s July 2nd, Stupid

    316: It’s July 2nd, Stupid
    Jul 3 2025
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    James and Al castigate our corporate masters and the oligarchs in control of Fox before welcoming historian Joseph Ellis to celebrate the founding and tell some of its finest stories. They discuss the legacy of our earliest politicians, explain why July 2nd is a better date for a national holiday, and whether our democracy will continue to survive over the course of future generations. Then they welcome award-winning filmmaker Eva Orner to continue to expose the SA scandal at Ohio State, and examine how we treat university students and men in sports when they need us most.

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    Joseph Ellis:
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 315: How To be An Opposition with Senator Chris Murphy

    315: How To be An Opposition with Senator Chris Murphy
    Jun 26 2025
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    James and Al welcome Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy to lay out the implications of our attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, explore the risk of blowback in the face of regime change, and investigate the role of Israel and our domestic MIC in our foreign policy. They also examine the threats Trump’s budget bill poses to the country, particularly those who rely on social programs. Then, our hosts discuss Mamdani’s win in the NYC Mayoral primary, and what his triumph over former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo means for the future of the party and who its voters will ultimately support.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 314: Middle East Redux with Professor Vali Nasr

    314: Middle East Redux with Professor Vali Nasr
    Jun 19 2025
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    James and Al castigate Trump’s narcissistic military parade and contrast his authoritarian impulses with the protestors standing up for democracy. Then, they welcome Iran expert, Professor Vali Nasr, to discuss Iranian-US relations, Israel’s attacks, and the staying power of the Ayatollah’s regime. In their conversation, they explore the potential responses we might see following attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, how things got to this point, and if there is any potential for a deal under Trump. They also look at the consequences of a drawn-out war with a large, militarized country, and what it would take to finally have normalized relations.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 313: Z-Big with Ed Luce

    313: Z-Big with Ed Luce
    Jun 12 2025
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    James and Al dissect the political forces engaged in the battle for L.A. being waged between California and the Trump Administration, exposing the authoritarian tactics deployed against MAGA’s political opposition. Then, they welcome Financial Times Editor Ed Luce to discuss the legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski by comparing his diplomatic approach to that of Henry Kissinger, and reviewing the aftermath of the West’s Cold War policies. While exploring their relationship, they weigh the lessons that can be learned from their historic interactions and how they might influence the future of global security and international relations.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 312: The Haves & The Have-Yachts with Evan Osnos

    312: The Haves & The Have-Yachts with Evan Osnos
    Jun 5 2025
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    James and Al celebrate the daring attack by Ukrainian forces against the Russian Air Force and put Trump through the wringer for his treatment of vets and the military while neglecting our allies. From there, they look at how Democrats can take advantage and welcome journalist Evan Osnos. Together, they expose the perils of wealth inequality in our new Gilded Age, explore what the policies addressing current class imbalance would look like, and discuss how to take power back from the oligarchy when people like Elon are seemingly being given the keys to the castle (or at least the White House).

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    Evan Osnos:
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 311: Deadly, Dangerous, Decline with Larry Summers

    311: Deadly, Dangerous, Decline with Larry Summers
    May 29 2025
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    James and Al welcome former Harvard University President and U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to defend the university system against Trump and his attacks on science, offer the system some tough love by laying out the policies that have lowered their public perception, and explain why their actions contribute to the extreme reputation of Democrats. They also highlight how the economy has historically performed far better under liberal administrations and the ways Trump’s corruption undermines his political legitimacy. Then, James and Al discuss optimizing messaging for 2026 and why the media should investigate Trump’s apparent cognitive decline.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 310: It’s The Keystone State For A Reason with Rep. Brendan Boyle

    310: It’s The Keystone State For A Reason with Rep. Brendan Boyle
    May 22 2025
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    James and Al give their take on the growing news surrounding Biden’s health problems in the final days of his presidency and reemphasize why they were calling for a fresh face to represent the party before welcoming Congressman from PA, Brendan Boyle. They discuss the dangers of the Republican budget, lay out its failure to constrain costs in light of DOGE cuts, and highlight how it has also ignored the desires of the Republican electorate. Then, they delve into the best action items that Dems can focus on going forward, celebrate Philadelphia’s sports teams, and look at the bigger picture surrounding the intersection of sports and politics.


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    57 mins
  • 309: Politics NOT As Usual with Senator Angus King

    309: Politics NOT As Usual with Senator Angus King
    May 15 2025
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    James and Al call out how Trump continues catering to authoritarians around the world and stand up for diversity-focused policies in the military and civil service before welcoming Independent Senator from Maine, Angus King. They discuss the dangers of Trump’s guardrail-free presidency, looking at whether the administration will protect Medicaid for the millions of Americans who rely on it, the effect of DOGE on government spending, and how the new administration’s priorities affect the coming budget battle. They also examine if Trump’s foreign policy reflects our national priorities and explain the impact of his changes on the future of international relations.

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