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Bill Kristol: The Law Be Damned

Ezra Klein: The Resistance, Back from the Dead

This podcast features an interview with Ezra Klein, where he and host Tim Miller discuss the first few weeks of the Trump presidency. The conversation centers on whether Trump is a strong or weak president, focusing on his legislative weakness contrasted with his ability to enact significant changes through executive ...

Michael Steele: Gum Up the Works

This podcast features an interview with Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee, where he and host Tim Miller discuss the early days of the Trump administration and express strong disapproval of its actions and appointments. Steele criticizes the lack of effective opposition and urges a more ...

Ben Stiller: 'Severance,' but Real Life

This podcast features an interview with Ben Stiller, focusing on his work with refugees and his views on the current political climate. The host, Tim Miller, begins by discussing recent political news, including concerning appointments and actions by the current administration, before transitioning into a conversation...

Anne Applebaum: Outside the Rule of Law

This podcast interviews Anne Applebaum, an expert on autocracy, about Elon Musk's unprecedented influence on the US government. The discussion covers Musk's access to sensitive data, the lack of legal precedent for his actions, and the responses of US government officials. Applebaum draws parallels to authoritarian re...

Will Saletan and Scott Lincicome: A Crime Boss Has Taken Over

This co-hosted podcast discusses the early actions of the Trump administration, focusing on its impact on various sectors. The hosts analyze the firings at the FBI, the potential shuttering of USAID, and the appointment of controversial figures to key positions. They also delve into the economic implications of Trump...

Andrew Weissmann: A MAGAtocracy and a Babytocracy

This interview podcast features Tim Miller interviewing Andrew Weissmann, a former FBI General Counsel and lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation. The discussion centers on the confirmation hearing of Kash Patel for a position at the FBI, focusing on Patel's demonstrably false testimony and the potential consequ...

Tommy Vietor: Deniability Is All That Matters

This interview podcast features Tim Miller and Tommy Vietor discussing the recent appointments to key positions in the Trump administration. The conversation begins with commentary on a recent plane crash and Trump's response, then shifts to a critical analysis of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s qualifications for the Secreta...

Mona Charen: A Moment of Truth

Chris Hayes and Alex Kantrowitz: Trying To Break the Whole Thing

This interview podcast features Tim Miller interviewing Chris Hayes, author of "The Siren's Call," followed by an interview with Alex Kantrowitz, a tech reporter. The first segment focuses on Hayes's book and current political events, particularly the actions of the Trump administration, including the halting of feder...

Bill Kristol: Trump Loves Fraud

David French: Vengeance and Rage

This interview podcast features Tim Miller interviewing David French, a New York Times opinion columnist, about the first week of Donald Trump's presidency. The discussion centers on Trump's actions, including pardons of January 6th rioters, revocation of security clearances, and numerous executive orders. French exp...

Sam Stein and Adrian Carrasquillo: We Are in a Simulation

This co-hosted podcast episode analyzes the initial executive orders of the Trump administration, focusing on their impact on various sectors. The hosts discuss Trump's comments on the January 6th Capitol riot, his stance on pardons, and his criticisms of President Biden. They then delve into the implications of exec...

Stephanie Ruhle: Unlimited Money and No Rules

This interview podcast features Tim Miller and Stephanie Ruhle discussing the implications of Donald Trump's second presidency. The conversation begins with a motivational pep talk from Ruhle, who emphasizes the importance of truthful reporting despite the challenges. The discussion then shifts to an analysis of CEO ...

Tom Nichols: A Farce and a Sham

Bill Kristol: Resist the Nihilism

This co-hosted podcast discusses the second Trump inauguration and its implications. The hosts begin by expressing their dismay at the event, then delve into Trump's newly minted cryptocurrency, highlighting its potential for massive profit and its inherent scam-like nature. They discuss the broader sense of nihilism...

Ron Brownstein: Don't Take the Bait

This interview podcast features Tim Miller interviewing Ron Brownstein, a senior editor at The Atlantic and senior political analyst for CNN, about the 2024 election results. The discussion begins with an overview of the election, focusing on whether the outcome was due to depressed Democratic turnout or a shift towar...

Melissa Murray and John Avlon: The Dark Legal Clouds Ahead

This interview podcast features Tim Miller interviewing Melissa Murray, a law professor, about Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General. The discussion analyzes Bondi's confirmation hearing, focusing on her evasiveness regarding potential conflicts of interest and loyalty to Donald Trump. Murray highlights concerns...

Adam Kinzinger and Mark Kelly: Dirty Little Secret

Peter Hamby: The Politics of a Firestorm