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Talking Feds

Harry Litman
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Department Of Justice
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Democracy
Immigration
Jeffrey Epstein
Kamala Harris
Congress
Voting Rights
Trump
Constitution
United States
Immigration Policy
Elon Musk
Iran
Brennan Center For Justice
American Democracy

Talking Feds is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.

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“Sometimes the smaller power has advantages that you don't expect.” That’s the lesson Anne Applebaum says Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are learning as their weaker foes keep handing them setbacks. Applebaum explains to Harry how Ukraine's drone ca... more

Donald Trump seems determined to make things hard for everyone: Americans, Republican senators, and even himself. Glenn Kirschner, Josh Marshall, and Ali Vitali join Harry to talk through a week packed with unforced errors by the administration that ... more

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Like the prophets he quotes at the pulpit, Senator Raphael Warnock feels he’s watching his country descend into greed, injustice, and tyranny. He sees a MAGA movement “corrupting” his Christian faith and a president who seems to think charity begins ... more

As casualties mount and gas prices rise, the White House knows it may be losing its chance to resolve its war with Iran in time to prevent a midterms wipe-out for Republicans. To plumb the depth of the political damage and assess the decisive races, ... more

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Recent Guests

Astead Herndon
Editorial director at Vox; hosts America, Actually
Vox
Episode: How To Lose a War in Six Months
Maggie Haberman
White House correspondent for the New York Times, author
New York Times
Episode: Maggie Haberman on a Year of “Pure Trump”
Aaron Blake
Senior political reporter, CNN
CNN
Episode: Blanche in the Arena
Conor Lamb
Former U.S. Representative for Pittsburgh area
Former Congress member
Episode: Blanche in the Arena
Mimi Rocah
Former federal prosecutor, Southern District of New York
Fordham University Law School (adjunct), legal commentator
Episode: Blanche in the Arena
Todd Blanche
Nominee for a DOJ post, former AUSA
Attorney, former federal prosecutor
Episode: Blanche in the Arena
Julie Brown
Miami Herald reporter, Epstein investigator
Miami Herald / The Epstein Files (substack)
Episode: The Biggest Epstein Questions for Blanche and Trump
Paul Krugman
Nobel Prize–winning economist and professor at CUNY
City University of New York
Episode: Trump's Economy: Inflation, Instability, and Influence
Dean Baker
Co-director and co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research
CEPR
Episode: Trump's Economy: Inflation, Instability, and Influence

Host

Harry Litman
Host of Talking Feds; prominent former government official and legal/policy commentator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • On Top Of The Issues

    I always enjoy Talking Feds and I always come away having learned something. Top notch podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sylvan57
    Canada2 months ago
  • My ‘Go To’ Podcast

    Yes! Drop the episode earlier! With the news and garbage of the tRump administration changing everyday, your salient discussions are more pertinent right after they happen rather than days later. This is my ‘go to’ podcast when I want to hear intelligent discourse about the scary stuff happening in our country today. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeananast1
    United States4 months ago
  • Consistent high quality

    I always enjoy the episode. Great content and plenty of humor no matter which day it drops.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HHI beach bum
    United States4 months ago
  • Listen!!

    The best. Love everything about this podcast. Helps me look forward to mondays. You may not like the 5 words or less but I love it!!! I wouldn’t change one thing about the podcast except make it two hours instead of one!! Lol

    Still the best. I hope everyone is listening and reading the Substack. I like that the episode drops Monday so I have something to look forward to. You guys are just exceptional. Thank you Harry!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vegan for animals
    Canada4 months ago
  • Fabulous news show

    I’ve followed Harry for many years and am so grateful you have this show coming directly to the public making us much more knowledgeable on topics that affect all of us at home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanyb60
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners wish for more diverse voices and faster-punishment takes on select topics.
Guests are often top-tier legal and policy minds, which elevates the discussions.
Listeners value the rigorous, expert analysis and the clear explanations of complex legal issues.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#37
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#108
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#43
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Apple Podcasts
#116
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#133
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#78
Australia/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Maggie Haberman on a Year of “Pure Trump”
Q: How do the authors characterize Trump's health and stamina as discussed in the interview?
They acknowledge that Trump's health and stamina are largely opaque 'black boxes,' with some concerns about age and physical indicators but no definitive public health disclosures, making definitive assessments difficult.
Maggie Haberman on a Year of “Pure Trump”
Q: What was the central premise of the book regarding the first year of Trump 2.0?
The hosts summarize that the book portrays a highly choreographed, power-concentrated first year driven by a small circle around Miller, with aggressive use of executive actions and a focus on legacy, often at odds with traditional institutional norms.
The Biggest Epstein Questions for Blanche and Trump
Q: What has been the extent of the DOJ's effort to talk to Epstein's victims?
Brown argues there has been almost no sustained outreach to victims, which weakens credibility and public trust, and notes that victim-focused outreach would be a key metric of accountability.
Adam Schiff is Ready to Battle Blanche
Q: What will you do the first time you're asked to do something unethical or illegal?
Schiff emphasizes gravitas and integrity, indicating he would resist and uphold the rule of law, underscoring a pattern of officers choosing ethics over expediency.
Chris Murphy on Fighting Trump and Pursuing Happiness
Q: How central is happiness to your political program?
Happiness is framed as a central goal, grounded in relationships and shared purpose, with government creating the conditions for people to find meaning and fulfillment.

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What is Talking Feds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable series that stitches together former officials, jurists, journalists, and policy thinkers to dissect current legal and political developments. Episodes frequently hinge on democracy and constitutional questions, voting rights, gerrymandering, DOJ actions, Supreme Court dynamics, and foreign policy intersections with domestic governance. Notable is the breadth of expertise, with guests spanning law, journalism, and public service, and a host who anchors with sharp analysis and practical implications for policymakers, corporate sponsors, and audiences craving rigorous, civically engaged debate. The program often pairs brisk debates with deep dives, making it a go-to for listeners who want clarity on complex legal-political puzzle... more

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Recent guests on Talking Feds include:

1. Astead Herndon
2. Maggie Haberman
3. Aaron Blake
4. Conor Lamb
5. Mimi Rocah
6. Todd Blanche
7. Julie Brown
8. Paul Krugman

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