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How to Fix It with John Avlon

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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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John Avlon welcomes Marine veteran and With Honor co-founder Rye Barcott to discuss why political courage has become so rare in Washington. Drawing from Barcott’s new book 'Courage Can Save Us,' they explore the lawmakers willing to defy their own pa... more

John Avlon sits down with Seth Bodnar, independent candidate for U.S. Senate from Montana, to talk about why a Green Beret veteran and former university president is betting that the two-party system has finally broken down enough to make a third pat... more

John Avlon welcomes his wife Margaret Hoover—host of Firing Line and great-granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover—to discuss what Paxton’s annihilation of Cornyn reveals about today’s GOP, Trump’s Iran gamble, the case for ranked-choice voting, an... more

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Senator Andy Kim joins John Avlon to break down the avalanche of corruption hitting Washington—Trump's 3,600 stock trades in a single quarter, the $1.8 billion DOJ slush fund being funneled to January 6 rioters, and the IRS granting the Trump family ... more

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Margaret Hoover
Host of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover on PBS
PBS
Episode: S2 Ep77: Will Trumpism Die With Trump? (w/ Margaret Hoover)
Andy Kim
Senator from New Jersey
U.S. Senate
Episode: S2 Ep76: Sen. Andy Kim Exposes Congress’ Dirty Secret
Jake Auchincloss
Congressman from Massachusetts
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: S2 Ep75: From Bunker Hill to Normandy, JD Vance Is Wrong About America (w/ Rep. Auchincloss)
Seth Moulton
Massachusetts Congressman, candidate for U.S. Senate
U.S. Congress / Massachusetts political sphere
Episode: S2 Ep74: Seth Moulton Torches the Democratic Establishment | How to Fix It
Josh Tyrangiel
Esteemed journalist and author of AI for Good
Author, AI for Good
Episode: S2 Ep73: Tech Broke Democracy With Social Media. AI Is Next. (w/ Josh Tyrangiel)
Alanna McCargo
Senior Fellow at the Clinton Foundation for Inclusive Capitalism
Clinton Foundation
Episode: S2 Ep72: AI Is About to Eat Your Job (w/ Alanna McCargo) | How to Fix It
Rick Stengel
Former editor-in-chief of Time Magazine, former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy
The Guardian (columnist)
Episode: S2 Ep71: Europe Is Preparing for Life Without America (w/ Richard Stengel)
Mechele Dickerson
Professor, University of Texas, Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: S2 Ep70: Zoning Laws Are Killing the Middle Class (w/ Mechele Dickerson)
Juan Gonzalez
Former Biden and Obama National Security Council staffer who specializes in Latin America
Latin America policy expert
Episode: S2 Ep69: Is U.S. Policy Hurting Cubans More Than the Regime? (w/ Juan Gonzalez)

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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.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Power Washer to DC

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    5
    Lindy607
    United States4 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

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    MyReview47592
    United States8 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.

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    5
    SagebrushOcean
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Interviews

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kymbabrandy
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful, solution-oriented interviews with tough questions and a respectful tone.
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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 Ep76: Sen. Andy Kim Exposes Congress’ Dirty Secret
Q: What challenges do you anticipate in getting this legislation passed?
Challenges include potential vetoes, political opposition, and the need to secure a bipartisan majority; the guest discusses leveraging reconciliation and mobilizing public opinion to pressure leadership across parties.
S2 Ep76: Sen. Andy Kim Exposes Congress’ Dirty Secret
Q: Why is divestment preferred over a blind trust in this proposal?
Divestment into diversified mutual funds provides clearer visibility into investments, avoids opaque blind trusts, and ensures the American public can see what is held, improving transparency and accountability.
S2 Ep76: Sen. Andy Kim Exposes Congress’ Dirty Secret
Q: What exactly does the Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act require of members of Congress and other high officials?
The act would ban stock trading across the president, vice president, members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and cabinet officials, with a single standard across all three branches; it relies on divestment into diversified mutual funds to ensure transparency and reduce conflicts of interest.
S2 Ep72: AI Is About to Eat Your Job (w/ Alanna McCargo) | How to Fix It
Q: How could government policy support a broader move to employee ownership?
She discusses bipartisan bills and state-level measures—such as ESOP tax credits and funds to aid transitions—designed to close the capital stack gap and encourage owners to transition to employee ownership.
S2 Ep72: AI Is About to Eat Your Job (w/ Alanna McCargo) | How to Fix It
Q: What are some of these specific companies that are innovating with employee ownership models today?
McCargo mentions ESOPs, worker co-ops, employee ownership trusts, and private equity deals that share value with employees, highlighting examples like Publix (employee-owned grocery chain) and Chobani (Upstate New York yogurt producer) as benchmarks.

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