
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 | 443 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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I know music costs money, BUT your lead in riff is sophmoric. Level up. Sorry/not sorry
You played the clip, but I haven’t heard anyone express concern over DT’s fascist thinking as if the/his enemy from within should wear uniforms. What’s next? armbands, tattoos of serial numbers for his perceived enemies?
Greg does a good job diving into top stories. He’s not pulling punches on the reality to save feelings. He gets good guests too.
Seems like Greg and the guests he has on are some of the only actual journalists left in this country. No “both sides” bull detected: simply calling out the fully fascist Republican Party and what the Democratic Party is and isn’t doing to stop them.
Today’s interview with Asawin Suebsaeng made my day. He ended by saying next time “maybe I won’t be so angry”. Don’t you dare Asawin. Your tone and comments hit JUST the right pitch. This f#*+king moron president needs to be accurately described and thank you for doing it.
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