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After the Trump administration launched a massive Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota, protesters gathered to defend immigrant neighbors. Renee Nicole Good, a mother of a six year old, showed up with her wife and dog to film altercations between officers and community members. What happened next changed everything. Guest: Jon Collins, senior reporter on the Minnesota Publi... more

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Andrew Weissmann
MSNOW legal analyst, veteran federal prosecutor, professor of practice at NYU Law
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Randi Weingarten
President of the American Federation of Teachers
American Federation of Teachers
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Danielle Kurtzleben
White House correspondent, NPR
NPR
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Ken Klippenstein
Independent journalist covering national security and US politics
Independent
Episode: What Next - Do the Dems Need More Graham Platners?
Aymann Ismail
Senior writer at Slate, covering Delaney Hall report
Slate
Episode: What Next - The Hunger Strike at Delaney Hall
Ana Gómez
Democrat, Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Episode: What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Trump's Disney Shakedown
Alex Bores
New York state legislator and Democratic candidate in Manhattan's 12th district
New York State Legislature
Episode: Political Gabfest - They Messed with Texas
Emma Greenman
State Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives
Minnesota House of Representatives
Episode: What Next - The Feds Won’t Touch Polymarket. She Will.
Liz Oyer
Former pardon attorney at the DOJ
Former U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: What Next - Did Todd Blanche Try to Bribe the Senate?

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Lizzie O'Leary
Host with broad coverage across current events and governance topics
David Plotz
Host/Panelist with a focus on politics and policy analysis
Emily Bazelon
Host/Panelist with emphasis on law, civil rights, and policy
Dahlia Lithwick
Host/Panelist focusing on law, justice, and the judiciary
Elizabeth Spires
Host/Panelist with background in finance and policy discussions

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    amin
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  • Lame excuse for a podcast.

    About the most lame podcast I’ve ever heard. Lots of fake news. Don’t waste your time on this dribble.

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Critiques frequently mention ad load or pacing in some episodes, suggesting room for tighter editing.

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What Next - Concepts of an Iran Peace Plan
Q: What similarities do you see between Trump's negotiation style in Iran and his domestic business approach?
Graham points to a lack of homework and preparation, mercurial decision-making, and unclear goals, noting that both in business and diplomacy Trump often prefers ambiguity and dramatic statements over detailed plans, which undermines trust and outcomes.
What Next - Concepts of an Iran Peace Plan
Q: Talk to me about this message.
David analyzes the post as a window into how Trump's public posture and internal strategies interact, suggesting that the message is part of a broader pattern where signaling of progress or victory is used to influence public perception even when concrete terms remain uncertain.
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Trump's Disney Shakedown
Q: What can be done besides letters or public statements to protect the First Amendment rights of broadcasters?
Continued pushback by companies and public advocates, leveraging court challenges, and public education about the importance of a diverse media landscape are essential to deter capitulation.
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Trump's Disney Shakedown
Q: And how much of this feels like the execution of a plan, given the chairman's involvement in Project 2025?
The actions suggest coordinated strategy with clear direction from the White House, aiming to pressure broadcasters like Disney, and possibly test responses across other media and tech sectors.
What Next - The Bethlehem Project: Democrats battle over their party’s future
Q: What is the central challenge for Democrats in this district?
The main challenge is winning over swing voters in a battleground district by balancing blue-collar economic appeals with progressive policies that can mobilize the base, while avoiding policy positions that alienate moderates.

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The show consistently covers politics, policy, and current events through a measured, policy-focused lens. Episodes often weave legal analysis, investigative reporting, and political commentary to unpack how institutions, elections, and technology shape public life. Noteworthy strengths include a willingness to foreground expert guests—from journalists to policymakers—and to ground discussions in real-world cases (such as immigration enforcement and regulatory debates) while balancing narrative and analytical approaches. The format tends to feature informed debate, data-driven context, and attention to the practical implications of policy decisions, making it a strong pick for listeners who want clarity on complex issues and a platform that... more

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