Best Cassidy And Charlie Podcasts (2025)

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Charlie Sykes & Ed Luce 47:27

1d ago47:27

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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details his new book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Andy Levy & Brian Merchant 50:19

4d ago50:19

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the fallout from the Trump and Musk feud. Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant details how AI is already quietly killing job prospects in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Magnum P.I. - Operation: Silent Night 53:13

4d ago53:13

53:13

Magnum and the boys are on a mission to spread Christmas cheer when TC's helicopter has to make an emergency landing. They end up on an island used for Navy gunnery practice, but think they'll be safe because it is Christmas Eve. Turns out one Navy captain is determined to have his men practice firing on the same island. Can they make it off the is…

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Karen Bass & Jacob Rubashkin 54:59

5d ago54:59

54:59

Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin examines his new report on how the House is shaping up for the midterms. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries details the status of the Big Beautiful Bullshit Bill. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the status of Donald Trump unleashing chaos in her city. See omnystud…

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Episode 241 – V.E. Schwab & Women Just Taste Better 1:19:41

5d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Vampirism is time travel. It’s also tragedy and freedom and Queerness, and sex anddeath. We talk about all of these thing with V.E. Schwab, when we sink our teeth into her new epic novel, Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil. It’s the story of three women who lead complicated, violent, sensual lives across the centuries. The interconnect. They love.…

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Rick Wilson & David A. Graham 48:35

7d ago48:35

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump weaponizing the National Guard against protesters. David A. Graham details his new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Stuart Stevens & John Cassidy 47:09

8d ago47:09

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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New Yorker’s John Cassidy details his book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History — From the Industrial Revolution to AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Let Us Palaver #3 – The Waste Lands Debrief 42:45

9d ago42:45

42:45

The third Let Us Palaver minisode (though this one is not so mini) – in which Nat and I reflect on The Waste Lands in full spoiler mode…and say REALLY mean things about Chris and his hurtful opinions. If you’ve been to the Tower before, I hope you dig this. Unlessyou agree with Chris about [redacted], in which case you’re dead to us. Support Talkin…

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Dan Nathan & Alan Elrod 46:39

11d ago46:39

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Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan details the business world's reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. Alan Elrod examines their brilliant new article You’re Not Crazy. America Has Gone Mad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Dana Milbank & Marc Dunkelman 42:39

11d ago42:39

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The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Marc Dunkelman details his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Dark Tower Deep Dive #3 – The Waste Lands 2:14:36

12d ago2:14:36

2:14:36

We’re finally on the path of The Beam. The Dark Tower Readalong reaches the land of wonder and ruination, in Book 3, The Waste Lands. Accompanied by Nat and Chris, we battle the great bear, get dirty in the speaking ring, and brave the streets ofLud. But we also have the first quake in our Ka-tet, when Chris offers the most egregiously wrong opinio…

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Rick Wilson & Antonia Hylton 50:56

13d ago50:56

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s short-lived reign over DOGE and what his exit from D.C. means. MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton details her new NBC News Digital documentary The Children’s Pastor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Jeet Heer & Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan 47:40

16d ago47:40

47:40

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Leonard Leo vs. Trump and the infighting ripping MAGA apart. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Justin Wolfers & Kate Compton Barr 50:23

18d ago50:23

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Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr examines how running candidates who can’t win can still help Democrats succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Evan Osnos & Randi Weingarten, 46:00

19d ago46:00

46:00

The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spells out the cruel attacks in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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240 – John Connolly & Detective Gothic: The Charlie Parker Deep Dive 1:33:28

19d ago1:33:28

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John Connolly is, in my opinion, the greatest living writer working in the overlap of crime and horror. His long-running series of novels—focused on the Strange cases of his haunted detective, Charlie Parker—is now over twenty books strong. The latest, The Children of Eve is a pivotal instalment, so this seemed a good time to get John on the show, …

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240-Robert 1:11:59

19d ago1:11:59

1:11:59

240-Robert is a lot like "CHiPs" except it is along the coast and deals with water and cliff based emergencies. You have two guys who are buds and help people, but you also have a helicopter and a pilot to add to the mix. It was surprising to us this show didn't make it. Check it out!By Mike Frighetto and Mike Sullivan

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Rick Wilson & Justin Brannan 41:26

21d ago41:26

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the "big, beautiful bill" and its raw deal for the American people. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan details his run for NYC Comptroller and how the job can change citizens’ lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Andy Levy & Gov. Ned Lamont 43:53

23d ago43:53

43:53

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating Trump’s aggression toward blue states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Dahlia Lithwick & Katie Porter 52:39

24d ago52:39

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Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick surveys the endless lawlessness we’re seeing as the Trump administration defies the courts. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter details her run for California Governor and how she’d handle the sea change happening in the state right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lawrence O’Donnell & Mike Bird 47:44

26d ago47:44

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MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell dissects Trump’s constant need to exaggerate at every opportunity.The Economist’s Mike Bird details how tariffs are affecting Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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239 – Sarah Pinborough & What Are Ghosts But Lies Persevering? 1:14:51

26d ago1:14:51

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It’s a week of sadness and hilarity on Talking Scared. The happy stuff comes courtesy of Sarah Pinborough, author of Weird domestic gothics, like Behind Her Eyes and the brand new ghost story (or is it?) We Live Here Now. We talk about confounding expectations, about the rules of the psychological thriller, about the British horror scene then and n…

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Rick Wilson & Callum Williams 45:55

28d ago45:55

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines life in the newly minted United States of Arabia.The Economist’s Callum Williams details why Gen X may be the saddest generation America has ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Charlie Sykes & Rep. Greg Casar 47:25

30d ago47:25

47:25

To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s Middle East trip and all its chaos. Representative Greg Casar details how Democrats can effectively message to win back voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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John Heilemann & Sen. Tammy Baldwin 47:52

1M ago47:52

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Puck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details how we push back against Trump’s many oversteps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Harry Litman & Amanda Litman 49:45

1M ago49:45

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Talking Feds’ Harry Litman weighs how Trump’s corruption in broad daylight can be litigated in the courts. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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238 – The Frozen Frontier: Ally Wilkes and Michelle Paver, Live at the Oxford Literary Festival 1:05:13

1M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Talking Scared goes live! In April I was invited to chair a conversation between Michelle Paver and Ally Wilkes at the Oxford Literary Festival. I duly leapt on a train and bundled my way there – to ask the two survival horror queens about their stories of haunting and isolation in the coldest parts of the world. We talk about handling the Victoria…

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Rick Wilson & Leah Litman 43:31

1M ago43:31

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines President Trump’s latest corruption in broad daylight. Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman details her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stuart Stevens, Carole Cadwalladr & Deja Foxx 1:07:23

1M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines how things are going in Trump’s America. Congressional candidate Deja Foxx details her run for Congress and why we need Gen Z energy in Washington. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel where we talk to investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr about how to navigate AI disinformation. …

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Off Book #9 – Eli Craig & Clown in a Cornfield 50:08

1M ago50:08

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Send in the clowns! In this Off Book episode I talk to Eli Craig, director of cult-classic Tucker and Dale vs Evil, and the man who put Clown in a Cornfield up on the big screen. After crowbarring my way into his press day, I asked him what drew him to the project, what else there is to ‘do’ with scary clowns and slashers in cinema, and what this m…

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Michael Steele & Chris Hughes 44:35

1M ago44:35

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MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes discusses his new book Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Andy Levy & Gov. Andy Beshear 43:41

1M ago43:41

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy details Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his misguided tariff bluffs.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discusses delivering policies that actually improve the lives of his constituents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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237 – Joe Abercrombie & The International Brotherhood of the Blade 1:13:51

1M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Let’s get grim and dark with Lord Grimdark! Perhaps the greatest benefit of having a book podcast like mine is the opportunity to speak to my very favourite authors. I’ve been reading Joe Abercrombie’s violent, world-weary dark fantasy for TWENTY years! And now he’s on the show. Consider me excited. His new book may be called The Devils, and it may…

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Rick Wilson & Jocelyn Benson 41:54

1M ago41:54

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly deranged media appearances. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Josh Marshall, Rep. Katherine Clark & Will Sommer 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is failing to emulate Viktor Orbán’s playbook. Minority Whip Katherine Clark details how Democrats continue to fight back against Trump’s agenda. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with The Bulwark’s Will Sommer examining the MAGA media clown show being invited into the Whit…

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CHiPs -- Wheeling 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Ponch and Jon have some run-ins with, what we like to call, a wheelchair gang. They are driving recklessly, antagonizing people and a street fair, and almost rolling into the street with a girl. Turns out the dudes are okay guys since they help out a rehab center. Also, some guy's kid gets hit by a car and the wheelchair gang ends up finding the gu…

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Symone Sanders-Townsend & Mary Ziegler 51:02

2M ago51:02

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The Weeknight host Symone Sanders-Townsend skewers Trump’s first 100 days and the lies he’s trying to spin around them. Personhood author Mary Ziegler details her powerful new book on reproductive rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Jeet Heer & Peter S. Goodman 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details what the empty shipping containers coming into America’s ports mean for the shelves in your local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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236 – Brian Keene & Living in the Splatter 1:19:17

2M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Brian Keene has written so many damn books! …and I had never read any of them. This absolute horror faux-pas (and my embarrassment) is the reason that it’s taken so long to get Brian on the show. But I set a week aside and read as many Keene books as I could and here we are… on a leisurely stroll through Brian’s life and career,both of which he has…

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Charlie Sykes & Rachel Janfaza 44:41

2M ago44:41

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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sam Adler-Bell & Stephen Vladeck 46:59

2M ago46:59

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Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement.The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the courts’ pushback against Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Jeet Heer, Jim Acosta & Brendan Duke 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

The Nation’s Jeet Heer details Trump’s not-so-great deal-making skills. Substack’s The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump backing down on tariffs. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Brendan Duke details how slowed imports at our ports affect Trump’s tariff gambit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Michael Tomasky & G. Elliott Morris 44:59

2M ago44:59

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The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris details what polls can tell us about Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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235 – Nat Cassidy & Emotional Doomsday Prepping 1:34:12

2M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

I’ve been looking forward to releasing this one… Nat Cassidy comes to Talk Scared about When the Wolf Comes Home, his new novel that I –and people like me – are already calling out as one of the Best Books of the Year™. It’s a shaggy, undisciplined, sprinting beast of a book that obeys no rules. You may think it’s a werewolf novel, and you may be r…

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Rick Wilson & Theodore Schleifer 42:41

2M ago42:41

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses what the court’s rebuke of Trump’s agenda means for America.The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer examines America’s oligarchs and how the country is reacting to their overreaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ali Vitali & AG Dana Nessel 46:25

2M ago46:25

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MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the state of democracy and Democratic politics. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel details how AGs are fighting back against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Off Book #8 – Kyle McConaghy & Dead Mail 56:28

2M ago56:28

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Back to the 80s this week for one of the most singular horror movies of the year – now streaming on Shudder. Dead Mail is an ode to the era, but there are no neon fonts or leg warmers (or Olivia Newton Johns) here. Instead we’re in the drear of the decade, for a story about a synth-obsessed man who keeps his business partner captive in his flock-wa…

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Anne Applebaum, David Sirota & Darryl Silver 51:36

2M ago51:36

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The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines how our authoritarian rise is actually happening faster than usual. The Apprentice producer Darryl Silver shares what we can learn from his experience working with Trump. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel featuring The Lever’s David Sirota on what Democrats can learn from Trump’s tariffs. …

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Kurt Andersen & Alex Gibney 40:28

2M ago40:28

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Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness. Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark Money Game, which explores the money that influences our politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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234 – Katherine Arden & The Devil’s Train Timetable 1:19:54

2M ago1:19:54

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In the week that the world changed, we’re talking about the last time things got this crazy. Katherine Arden is the author of The Warm Hands of Ghosts — a novel set in the trenches of the First World War and on the borderline between horror and fantasy. It’s a Faustian pact made in No-Man’s Land, where our memories are the price we pay for keeping …

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