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Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center.

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Gavin Newsom
California Governor
Office of the Governor of California
Episode: S2 Ep68: Newsom: Trump ‘Knows He’s Gonna Get Shellacked’
Dan Cantor
Founder of the Working Families Party; head of the Center for Ballot Freedom
Center for Ballot Freedom / Working Families Party
Episode: S2 Ep67: MAGA Isn’t a Majority—So Why Is It Winning? (w/ Dan Cantor)
Kenneth Rogoff
Harvard professor, former IMF chief economist, author
Harvard University; IMF
Episode: S2 Ep66: Trump’s War With the Fed Could Backfire (w/ Kenneth Rogoff)
Annabelle Gurwitch
Author, actress, humorist; author of The End of My Life Is Killing Me
Author/Advocate
Episode: S2 Ep65: Living With Stage-4 Cancer for Five Years (w/ Annabelle Gurwitch) | How to Fix It
Chris Swanson
Sheriff in Michigan running for governor
Genesee County, Michigan
Episode: S2 Ep64: Democrats Are at 26%. Why? (w/ Chris Swanson) | How to Fix It
Rahm Emanuel
Former Mayor of Chicago, Chief of Staff to Barack Obama, Ambassador to Japan
Episode: S2 Ep63: Rahm Emanuel: “It’s time to take a power washer to Washington, DC”
Heath Mayo
Founder of Principles First, focused on promoting principled conservatism against Trumpism.
Principles First
Episode: S2 Ep61: We’re The Ones Who Said “HELL NO” to Trump (w/ Heath Mayo)
Michael Waldman
President of the Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: S2 Ep60: Trump’s “Insurrection Act” Trap (w/ Michael Waldman)
Christiane Amanpour
Legendary global journalist, with a background in Iran and extensive knowledge of its politics
CNN
Episode: S2 Ep59: Iran Has No Exit Plan (w/ Christiane Amanpour) | How to Fix It

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John Avlon
Host of the show, known for facilitating center-ground policy discussions and interviews with policymakers, journalists, and reform-focused guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Power Washer to DC

    Run Rham Run

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindy607
    United States2 months ago
  • No John Miller

    John Miller says cities should just accept the unwanted national guard? Guide them to the high crime areas? Why? Why should Governors and Mayors accept this? Why should the National Guard leave their homes to scare people out of peaceful protest or to guard the illegal activity of masked ICE agents? Also, Mr. Miller doesn’t like the bail reform as implemented in NYC but also offers no way to reduce racism in assigning bail amounts. Two stars because at least John Avlon tried to save the other Jo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MyReview47592
    United States6 months ago
  • So sad for John

    This guy is so deranged he has nightmares about Trump

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Real Bill Buckley
    United Statesa year ago
  • In-depth interviews with smart people

    Long form interviews with thought leaders are among the most informative media available to us. John Avlon asks tough questions and follow-ups, but by being respectful and by inviting brilliant guests he packs a lot of information into a half hour. The 27 April 2025 interview with Ted Johnson is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SagebrushOcean
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Interviews

    I like the solution-oriented conversations on this podcast. Love the patriotism interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kymbabrandy
    United Statesa year ago

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Positive feedback on the show's move toward independent, issue-focused discourse.
Thoughtful, solution-oriented interviews with tough questions and a respectful tone.
Audio and production quality improvements are noted positively by some listeners.
High-caliber guests and deep policy discussions that offer practical takeaways.
Listeners appreciate roadmap-style discussions and clear policy proposals.

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S2 Ep67: MAGA Isn’t a Majority—So Why Is It Winning? (w/ Dan Cantor)
Q: What is fusion voting?
Fusion voting is a system where minor parties endorse candidates from major parties, allowing votes cast on multiple party lines to be tallied together, which can lead to elections where a candidate wins with support from more than one party and fosters coalition-building.
S2 Ep63: Rahm Emanuel: “It’s time to take a power washer to Washington, DC”
Q: What makes a good leader?
A good leader knows why they're doing what they're doing and has the strength and guts to see it through.
S2 Ep63: Rahm Emanuel: “It’s time to take a power washer to Washington, DC”
Q: What could a president do to move forward comprehensive immigration reform now?
A president should call all parties to agree on bipartisan compromise legislation within a deadline, or threaten executive action to address the issue.
S2 Ep62: David Frum: The GOP Didn’t Drift Into Trumpism—It Chose It
Q: What can we do to ensure there's accountability?
Frum suggests that the next administration must take accountability more seriously and implement reforms.
S2 Ep58: How Detroit Slashed Crime Without Excuses (w/ Mike Duggan)
Q: How did you prioritize budget and funding during the turnaround?
Focused on leadership and effective management rather than money; improved processes in the lighting authority.

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