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Episodes

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Nate Silver on Kamala Harris’s Chances and the Mistakes of the ‘Indigo Blob’

13 Aug 2024
1h 6m
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This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted dynamics of Kamala Harris's political trajectory, emphasizing her rising popularity and the surrounding factors, while simultaneously critiquing the entrenched "village" mentality in politics and media. Nate Silver also unpacks the polarizing nature of risk tolerance in...

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Nancy Pelosi: ‘It Didn’t Sound Like Joe Biden to Me’

09 Aug 2024
58m
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This podcast episode features a compelling dialogue between Ezra and Pelosi, highlighting the intricate dynamics of political experience, strategy, and leadership within the context of the current Democratic landscape. With insights ranging from the unique role of the House to the necessity of decisive action, Pelosi a...

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Kamala Harris Isn’t Playing It Safe

06 Aug 2024
30m
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This podcast episode delves into the strategic dynamics of the Harris campaign, highlighting the pivotal role of Tim Walz not just as a vice-presidential candidate but as a media-savvy figure capable of energizing voters and reshaping political narratives. Klein argues that Walz’s distinct personality and governing exp...

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‘We Have Created the Scarcity on Purpose’

06 Aug 2024
49m
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This podcast episode features a compelling discussion with Senator Schatz about the Democratic party's potential in overcoming the divides of the current political climate. Schatz delves into a variety of urgent issues, including the affordability crisis, housing shortages, and the need for innovative policy solutions,...

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Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?

02 Aug 2024
59m
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This podcast episode features Ezra Klein interviewing Governor Walz, who articulates his innovative approach to politics as "burning capital" to enhance citizens' lives, highlighting the success of his policies in Minnesota, such as the child tax credit. Throughout the discussion, Walz raises critical points about the ...

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What Democrats Can Learn From Gretchen Whitmer

30 Jul 2024
47m
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This podcast episode features an engaging conversation between Ezra Klein and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who discusses her political journey, her impactful "Fix the Damn Roads" campaign slogan stemming from active listening to constituents, and her transition to advocating for abortion rights amid political challenges....

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This Is How Democrats Win in Wisconsin

26 Jul 2024
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This podcast episode examines the dramatic shift in sentiment within the Democratic Party, particularly surrounding Kamala Harris's emergence as a leading presidential candidate following Joe Biden's decision not to run. The discussion highlights the chorus of support for Harris, reminiscent of Barack Obama's rise in 2...

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Are Democrats Right to Unite Around Kamala Harris?

23 Jul 2024
23m
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This podcast episode features an enlightening discussion with Audra D.S. Birch from The New York Times, highlighting the intricate nature of race coverage, followed by Ezra Klein's analysis of the Republican National Convention and its portrayal of Donald Trump. Klein contrasts this with President Biden's principled de...

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I Watched the Republican Convention. The Democrats Can Still Win.

20 Jul 2024
49m
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This podcast episode explores the changing dynamics within the Republican Party, the polarization between Democrats and Republicans, the speeches at the Republican National Convention, and the potential impact on the upcoming election. It delves into the appeal of Donald Trump to different voter groups, the ideological...

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The Trump Campaign’s Theory of Victory

18 Jul 2024
54m
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This podcast episode explores the unique atmosphere at the Republican National Convention, where the mood resembles an early victory party. Attendees are confident and even overconfident, with a sense of invincibility surrounding President Trump after a recent assassination attempt. The campaign messaging focuses on th...

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The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism

17 Jul 2024
1h 16m
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This podcast episode explores the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party and the changing economic policies in America. It highlights the emergence of a faction focused on economic populism and pro-worker policies, as well as the recognition among conservatives of the need to prioritize the well-being of America...

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The Real Danger Within the Democratic Party of a Fundamental Crack-Up

09 Jul 2024
55m
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This podcast episode explores the questions surrounding Joe Biden's capacity to serve as president, focusing on his governance capabilities, communication skills, potential for rapid deterioration, and the pressure from the Democratic Party. It also discusses the debate about whether a Biden or Harris ticket would be s...

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Is Kamala Harris Underrated?

05 Jul 2024
1h 2m
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This podcast episode explores the perception of Kamala Harris as weaker than Joe Biden and challenges this belief by presenting evidence of her higher approval rating. It discusses the communication challenges she faces, her background as a prosecutor, her struggle with authenticity, her record in California, and the r...

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How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work

02 Jul 2024
1h 2m
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This podcast episode explores the process of delegate selection and the role of primaries in determining the party nominee. It examines the historical context and changes in the delegate selection process, highlighting the shift towards binding primaries and the impact on the dynamics of the election. The episode also ...

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What Is the Democratic Party For?

30 Jun 2024
17m
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This podcast episode explores the aftermath of the first presidential debate and the lack of confidence among Democrats regarding Joe Biden's performance. It questions the party's unity and faith in its talent and capacity. The episode also discusses the historical role of political parties and the need to subsume indi...

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After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is Clear

28 Jun 2024
51m
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This podcast episode explores the concerns surrounding Joe Biden's communication skills and performance in the presidential debate, highlighting the importance of effective communication, instilling confidence, and telling a compelling story as essential aspects of being a president. The speakers analyze Biden's perfor...

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Trump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!

21 Jun 2024
1h 32m
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This podcast episode explores the economic policies of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden and analyzes their potential impact on the American economy. The conversation delves into topics such as tariffs, trade policy, deficit reduction, immigration, and the overall economic consequences of these policies. It highlights th...

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The Biggest Political Divide Is Not Left vs. Right

18 Jun 2024
1h 10m
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This podcast episode explores the involvement divide in politics and the concept of political involvement as a continuum rather than a binary distinction. It discusses the reasons behind people's shift away from mainstream news sources and the rise of anti-establishment sentiment. The episode also analyzes the relation...

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The View From the Israeli Right

14 Jun 2024
55m
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This podcast episode delves into various aspects of Israeli politics, including the departure of Benny Gantz from the war cabinet, the decline of the left and the rise of right-wing ideologies, the shift away from the two-state solution, the Israeli government's approach to preventing terrorist organizations, the contr...

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The Economic Theory That Explains Why Americans Are So Mad

07 Jun 2024
1h 31m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of treating retirement planning as an active endeavor, encouraging individuals to stay engaged and involved during retirement. It also highlights the products and services provided by Lincoln Financial that can assist in securing and growing one's financial future.

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