Best Battle At The Big Table Podcasts (2025)

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What Next: TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast? 30:24

23m ago30:24

30:24

This episode was originally published on April 27, 2025. The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What’s the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of Californi…

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What Next: TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast? 30:24

3h ago30:24

30:24

This episode was originally published on April 27, 2025. The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What’s the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of Californi…

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Trump Celebrates Big Bill’s Passage; Dems Try To Use It Against Him 47:25

8h ago47:25

47:25

President Trump touts his massive bill that is now heading to his desk while Democrats warn there will be enormous consequences to pay. Also, a stunning admission from Trump about his call with Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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Political Gabfest | Is Trump’s Reckless Bill Unpopular? 1:13:15

12h ago1:13:15

1:13:15

This week, David Plotz and guest hosts Will Saletan and Catherine Rampell discuss what the Senate’s regressive budget bill will do to the health of America, whether there is space left for non-Trump conservatives in American politics, and how Paramount’s settlement of Trump’s meritless lawsuit signifies the fall of another guardrail against an auth…

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Political Gabfest | Is Trump’s Reckless Bill Unpopular? 1:13:15

8h ago1:13:15

1:13:15

This week, David Plotz and guest hosts Will Saletan and Catherine Rampell discuss what the Senate’s regressive budget bill will do to the health of America, whether there is space left for non-Trump conservatives in American politics, and how Paramount’s settlement of Trump’s meritless lawsuit signifies the fall of another guardrail against an auth…

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Care & Feeding | Comebacks For “I’m Bored” 42:06

10h ago42:06

42:06

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah talk about summer boredom. We get questions about this every year — so we’re coming in early this year with some ideas for how to handle that classic, but dreaded, complaint… that no, really, there’s nothing to do. And after that, of course, we’re sharing a round of triumphs and fails. Join us on Facebook…

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Jobs are on the Rise! 22:38

20h ago22:38

22:38

- Rep. Andy Harris said the people that Medicaid was intended for will not lose their coverage. - Rep. Ryan Zinke warned of the tax increases that would hit most Americans if the "big, beautiful bill" is not passed. - Jim Jordan discussed potential candidates for the soon-to-be vacant Senate seat in North Carolina, including Lara Trump. - Former Tr…

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What Next | One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill 32:11

21h ago32:11

32:11

Trump wants his “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by July 4. But the bill is so large and expensive—with deep tax cuts only partially offset by huge cuts to Medicaid and SNAP—there’s something in there for almost every member of Congress to hate. Guest: David Dayen, executive editor of the American Prospect. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Pl…

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What Next | One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill 32:11

1d ago32:11

32:11

Trump wants his “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by July 4. But the bill is so large and expensive—with deep tax cuts only partially offset by huge cuts to Medicaid and SNAP—there’s something in there for almost every member of Congress to hate. Guest: David Dayen, executive editor of the American Prospect. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Pl…

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“Diddy” Denied Bail After Conviction On 2 Charges; Acquitted Of Others 48:18

1d ago48:18

48:18

A judge ruled that Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in prison while he awaits sentencing after a jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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What Will Be the Economic Fallout of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown? 23:07

1d ago23:07

23:07

On this episode of Trumponomics, we focus on US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, what’s at stake for businesses and the economy, what harm has been done already and whether the administration could change course. Jonathan Levin, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist focused on US markets and economics, and Kate Davidson, Bloomberg’s manag…

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Trump Wins Again 27:46

2d ago27:46

27:46

-Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle President Trump’s lawsuit over the CBS interview with VP Harris. -President Trump answers media questions at "Alligator Alcatraz" about weaponization of justice, immigration, and the "Big, Beautiful Bill.” -Newsmax’s Rob Finnerty explains how the Biden administration favored illegal immigrants over Ame…

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What Next | Is This the End of NPR and PBS? 33:02

2d ago33:02

33:02

The Trump administration’s plans to strip funding from PBS and NPR is the latest in a long line of Republican fights against public broadcasting. The House has already voted to take back over a billion dollars it had previously agreed to pay. Will the Senate sign off on it next? Guest: Brian Stelter, chief media analyst at CNN. Want more What Next?…

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What Next | Is This the End of NPR and PBS? 33:02

2d ago33:02

33:02

The Trump administration’s plans to strip funding from PBS and NPR is the latest in a long line of Republican fights against public broadcasting. The House has already voted to take back over a billion dollars it had previously agreed to pay. Will the Senate sign off on it next? Guest: Brian Stelter, chief media analyst at CNN. Want more What Next?…

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Decoder Ring | The White Noise Boom 54:58

2d ago54:58

54:58

White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ago, if you’d told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unu…

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ICYMI | The Most Famous Facelift on TikTok 36:29

2d ago36:29

36:29

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay discuss an American woman in her 50s who is going viral for her plastic surgery journey. Michelle Wood is a mom who traveled to Guadalajara to undergo several procedures, including a facelift and a chin implant. She documented her journey before and after the procedure, creating intrigue, curiosity, and surprisingly pos…

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Amicus | Our All-Star SCOTUS End-of-Term Breakfast Table 1:02:19

2d ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern host the panel that’s guaranteed to help you understand what happened during the Supreme Court’s latest term – examining the major decisions, the emergency docket, and the evolving dynamics on the court. Dahlia and Mark welcome the New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie, civil rights lawyer and 14th Amendment scholar Sh…

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Culture Gabfest: Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap Edition 1:04:51

2d ago1:04:51

1:04:51

On this week’s show, Steve, Julia, and guest host Sam Adams are off to races with F1:The Movie, the new Brad Pitt racing vehicle featuring lots of racing vehicles. Is the thrill ride more than the sum of its sports movie cliches, high-octane action sequences, and perpetually handsome movie-star? Does the answer even matter? Next, they’re joined by …

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Amicus | Our All-Star SCOTUS End-of-Term Breakfast Table 1:02:19

2d ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern host the panel that’s guaranteed to help you understand what happened during the Supreme Court’s latest term – examining the major decisions, the emergency docket, and the evolving dynamics on the court. Dahlia and Mark welcome the New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie, civil rights lawyer and 14th Amendment scholar Sh…

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House Vote Expected Tomorrow On Trump’s Bill, Faces Uphill Battle 47:39

2d ago47:39

47:39

More House Republicans are turning against Trump’s domestic policy bill after it narrowly passed the Senate. Plus, the jury in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial has informed the court they have reached a verdict on all but one of the five counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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All Eyes on the Senate 28:39

3d ago28:39

28:39

-Karoline Leavitt says President Trump will visit “Alligator Alcatraz.” In Florida. -Victor Davis Hanson on why Republicans need to pass Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." [Newsline] -Carl Higbie exposes the real reasons why the Senate Parliamentarian is making changes to the BBB. [Carl Higbie Frontline] -Joe Pinion examines how Trump's election was me…

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What Next | We Need to Talk About the Supreme Court 34:33

3d ago34:33

34:33

Last week’s big Supreme Court decisions walked back rights for individuals and the powers of the lower courts—and in aggregate made it ever more difficult to believe the court is anything other than another vehicle for delivering the outcomes favorable to Republicans and the conservative project. Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Slate senior writer coveri…

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What Next | We Need to Talk About the Supreme Court 34:33

3d ago34:33

34:33

Last week’s big Supreme Court decisions walked back rights for individuals and the powers of the lower courts—and in aggregate made it ever more difficult to believe the court is anything other than another vehicle for delivering the outcomes favorable to Republicans and the conservative project. Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Slate senior writer coveri…

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How To! | Start Reading Books Again (Encore) 41:21

3d ago41:21

41:21

Kate stopped reading in 2016. Since then, she’s tried to find her way back to it but something’s not clicking, and it’s left a book-shaped hole in her heart. Reading used to be something she really enjoyed, took pride in, and loved connecting with people over. On this episode of How To!, co-host Carvell Wallace brings in Maryanne Wolf, director of …

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What Next: TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast? 30:24

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What Next: TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast? 30:24

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Trump Celebrates Big Bill’s Passage; Dems Try To Use It Against Him 47:25

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Political Gabfest | Is Trump’s Reckless Bill Unpopular? 1:13:15

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Political Gabfest | Is Trump’s Reckless Bill Unpopular? 1:13:15

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Care & Feeding | Comebacks For “I’m Bored” 42:06

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Jobs are on the Rise! 22:38

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What Next | One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill 32:11

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What Next | One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill 32:11

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“Diddy” Denied Bail After Conviction On 2 Charges; Acquitted Of Others 48:18

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What Will Be the Economic Fallout of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown? 23:07

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Trump Wins Again 27:46

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What Next | Is This the End of NPR and PBS? 33:02

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What Next | Is This the End of NPR and PBS? 33:02

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Decoder Ring | The White Noise Boom 54:58

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ICYMI | The Most Famous Facelift on TikTok 36:29

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Amicus | Our All-Star SCOTUS End-of-Term Breakfast Table 1:02:19

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Culture Gabfest: Brad Pitt’s Victory Lap Edition 1:04:51

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Amicus | Our All-Star SCOTUS End-of-Term Breakfast Table 1:02:19

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House Vote Expected Tomorrow On Trump’s Bill, Faces Uphill Battle 47:39

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All Eyes on the Senate 28:39

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What Next | We Need to Talk About the Supreme Court 34:33

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