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Latest Episodes

Bill speaks with American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten about the political fallout from Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” ahead of the November midterms, noting a Politico poll showing most Americans haven’t heard of it and... more

Iran War Grinds On. Trump Still Interested?

President vs The Senate. GOP Midterm Malaise.

Data Centers Opposition. SAVE America Act Dying.

Hegseth Loves Manliness. GOP: Dems are Commies.

Maine Democrats Recover. WH Correspondents Dinner.

With E... more

Bill welcomes former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler to discuss his new book, "This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy," and Wisconsin’s political arc from La Follette-era progressivism to Scott Walker’s rollbac... more

The Speech With No Evidence. Networks Stiff Trump.

SAVE Act Won’t be Saved. Trump TACO’s on Tolls.

Lindsey’s Mixed Legacy. Mitch Still MIA.

Low T at the DOD. Daylight Savings Time. Again.

With Olivier Knox, Senior National Correspondent at U.S. N... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Wikler
Former Democratic state chair of Wisconsin, author
Author of This Is the Plan
Episode: The Plan: How each of us can save our Democracy. With Former Wisconsin Democratic Chair, Ben Wikler.
John Bennett
White House Correspondent and Editor-at-Large
CQ Roll Call
Episode: "Generally speaking, this is not great." The Bill Press Pod Reporters' Roundtable. July 17, 2026.
Igor Bobic
Senior Reporter
Notus
Episode: "Generally speaking, this is not great." The Bill Press Pod Reporters' Roundtable. July 17, 2026.
Olivier Knox
Senior National Correspondent for US News & World Report
US News & World Report
Episode: "Generally speaking, this is not great." The Bill Press Pod Reporters' Roundtable. July 17, 2026.
Tad Devine
Political consultant and author
Episode: "I don't see how this ends." The Reporters' Roundtable. July 10, 2026.
Scott Simon
Author and NPR journalist, host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday
NPR
Episode: A Break from Politics: The Animals We Love. With NPR's Scott Simon.
Anath Shankar Suryu
Top Democratic strategist
Episode: "It felt like the Twilight Zone." The Reporters' Roundtable. June 26, 2026.
Joe Cirincione
National security analyst, former head of the Plowshares Fund
Plowshares Fund
Episode: "The greatest strategic defeat the United States has ever suffered.” With Joe Cirincione.
Maya King
Politics Reporter at The New York Times, specializing in religion and politics
The New York Times
Episode: "A very inconvenient Truth." The Reporters' Roundtable. June 19, 2026.

Hosts

Bill Press
Host of The Bill Press Pod (primary host); long-standing political commentator with a focus on current events and governance.
Joe Cirincione
Host and roundtable contributor; frequent presence as political and foreign policy analyst.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 665 ratings
  • Not that funny

    As a psychologist I enjoy the depth and breadth of discussions. There are frequently attention-getting stories of the week that are quite amusing. However, much of the time, during the first part of the podcast, Bills’s laughter is appallingly inappropriate to the context and can be disconcerting. Honestly, it sounds a bit thought-disordered.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cathected
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent Episide- March 1

    Update:

    Joe Cirincione speaks with confidence but is incorrect. The US did not run out incumbent and that is why Donald Trump has a 2nd term. Look at US history- incumbents win reelection unless we are in a recession. We are not in a recession thanks to Joe Biden.

    You guys may feel better thinking that incumbents losing globally indicates that Biden would have lost- but it’s only lazy speculation on your part. It may be your truth. But it’s not the truth.

    By allowing ageism to run their campaig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    gigi11222
    United States2 years ago
  • Great pod with Rev Jim Wallis.

    He spoke so eloquently and hit the nail on the head. Thank you for having him on. My husband and I listened twice through the mention of his first day in South Africa with Bishop Desmond Tutu. We found some calm to ground us through a corrupt, authoritarian regime. Thanks again, always an interesting, thoughtful discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alcornell
    United States2 years ago
  • Bill Press is a treasure- great interviews, informed content, and all by someone who really knows politics and current events!

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative, Entertaining, and Vital

    Bill Press is a treasure- great interviews, informed content, and all by someone who really knows politics and current events!

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United States2 years ago

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Audience enjoys historic context and informed debate.
Guests bring a strong mix of policy expertise and journalism.
Some criticisms note occasional partisan framing or perceived bias in roundtable dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, data-driven political analysis.
Sponsorships have been a point of contention for some listeners.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tad Devine: "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie." And the Lessons for 2026.
Q: Why did the campaign anticipate $50 million in small donors, and what actually happened?
They expected significant small-donor support, but the campaign ultimately raised far more than anticipated, showing the potential of online fundraising to empower a challenger against the establishment.
A Break from Politics: The Animals We Love. With NPR's Scott Simon.
Q: What should listeners learn from listening to animals?
Simon suggests that animals teach us about kindness, honesty, and the human capacity for care, illustrating how tone, touch, and presence carry more meaning than words in communicating with animals.
"The greatest strategic defeat the United States has ever suffered.” With Joe Cirincione.
Q: Joe, what do we get out of this deal?
The guest argues that the MOU is largely a stopgap that restores a precarious status quo, fails to reverse Iran's gains, and leaves the US with less leverage than before, especially compared to the JCPOA.
"The greatest strategic defeat the United States has ever suffered.” With Joe Cirincione.
Q: But so when I look at this deal, tell me if I'm wrong.
The Iran agreement is viewed as a one-sided settlement dictated by the victor of the conflict, with the guest arguing that it leaves Iran in a stronger position and does not meaningfully constrain Iran's nuclear program or regional actions.
Lamar Alexander on Saving Democracy, Standing Up to Trump, and Why Young People Should Run for Office.
Q: Would you have voted differently in the second impeachment trial given what you know now?
He declines to speculate on a jury decision years after the fact, but suggests that encouraging a mob to overturn an election is a high crime or misdemeanor and that accountability matters for the health of democracy.

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1. Ben Wikler
2. John Bennett
3. Igor Bobic
4. Olivier Knox
5. Tad Devine
6. Scott Simon
7. Anath Shankar Suryu
8. Joe Cirincione

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