
Every weekday, The New Republic’s Greg Sargent brings you a fresh way of thinking about the biggest political stories of the moment, offered up in an entertaining, information-packed conversation with a leading lawmaker, journalist, or newsmaker. We go deep into the stories behind the headlines leading TNR and other news outlets—while making it fun and fast.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 499 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In a world filled with vibes and feels, you bring the facts. Thank you.
Much respect to Greg for this excellent podcast…but FFS can you please stop playing clips of the orange turd’s voice???
Quote him all you like but you keep retraumatizing us every time you do that!
I honestly think Sargent is going to be one of the heroes of the resistance.
If all things liberal and only liberal is your flavor you might enjoy.
This interview with David Karpf is excellent. Hope to hear more from him on your show. His analysis of how to communicate in today’s media environment is very insightful. Thanks, Greg, for bringing him in.
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