
A weekly podcast making sense of the Trump era, Talking Points Memo founder Josh Marshall and reporter Kate Riga provide insight into the big political stories of the day.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 483 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Kate and Josh discuss a dire new poll for Republicans, the politics of AI and a surprisingly good Supreme Court ruling.
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Kate and Josh discuss Trump’s attempts to mess with the midterms, which feel much closer on this side of Labor Day.
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Kate and Josh discuss of Mike Collins' white nationalist woes, Pete Hegseth's presidential ambitions and Jim Clyburn's support for Supreme Court reform.
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Kate and Josh discuss South Carolina's esteemed new Republican Senate candidate, Trump's Canadian tantrum and the right's fixation on the WNBA.
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Terrific reporting and discussion.
Thanks for your show Josh and Kate.
…is the best.
You’re starting to get news lite. An entire segment on a few bros loudly arguing at DOD? Laughing hysterically about Noem shooting her daughter’s puppy in the face? The result is the hosts becoming as petty or callous as the news stories they choose and the way they cover them. Need more substance so no longer following.
Heard Josh on the MeidasTouch podcast this week and was impressed, so I’m listening to the JM Podcast for the first time. Great insights on politics. Impressed with the level of knowledge you have. And I’m not hearing the same things over and over again like I hear on MSNBC and CNN. But the thing that really bugs me is when you speak (and mostly Kate) keeps saying “Right?” After many statements. It sounds stupid and juvenile. It makes me cringe. You’re probably thinking, “Well that’s petty.” May... more
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A weekly political analysis show led by two seasoned TPM veterans who break down the day's biggest federal and state stories with context, nuance, and a readiness to challenge conventional narratives. Episodes commonly cover elections, party dynamics, polling reliability, legislative fights, and the evolving Trump-era political landscape, often pairing sharp data points with interpretive commentary and attention to how policy and power intersect with media coverage. A standout trait is the duo's ability to juxtapose tactical political analysis with practical implications for governance and public discourse, making it useful for listeners who want clear explanations of complex developments and actionable takeaways for deep-dive conversations... more
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