Best BP Pods Podcasts (2025)

1
Trump's Project 2025: Update: Chapter 6. Mass Deportation Disaster 1:02:51

2d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 4 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. The story that leads off Chapter 6 captures the struggles of 12-year-old Alvaro and hi…

1
2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft - Picks From Rounds 1 and 3 11:40

2d ago11:40

11:40

In this episode of Heists, Hustle, and Homicide (NFL Draft Edition), we shift gears to break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ approach to the 2025 NFL Draft. With only two picks through Day 2, the Steelers have already made moves that could define the next decade of football in Pittsburgh. We start with first-round pick Derrick Harmon, the versatile d…

1
Bill's thoughts on the next Pope. From Bologna Italy 6:56

10h ago6:56

6:56

Bill interrupted his sabbatical in Europe to share his thoughts on the death of Pope Francis and who just might replace him. And how important that is for the Catholic Church, and the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal. Chapter 5: The Department of Retribution. 55:38

5d ago55:38

55:38

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 4 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and have the series author, pro-democracy advocate and the author of nine books, David Pepper, tie them to what’s actually happened so …

1
Steelers News & Headlines - April 22, 2025 4:25

5d ago4:25

4:25

In today’s episode of the Blitz, Please Podcast...we’re diving into all things black and gold! 🖤💛 We kick off with the latest headlines out of Pittsburgh, including Jaylen Warren officially signing his restricted free agent tender—what this means for the backfield and why fans should be pumped. Then, we break down the biggest takeaways from Mike To…

1
Blitz, Please Podcast Ep. 3 - Pittsburgh Steelers Mock Draft Monday 9:23

6d ago9:23

9:23

Mock Draft Monday: Steelers’ Future Starts Here 🏈🖤💛 Steeler Nation, join me "BP". We're about 3 days out from the 2025 NFL Draft, I break down my full mock draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers—who’s the perfect fit at 21? Will we trade down? Will we draft a QB? What sleeper pick could turn heads? Tune in for picks, predictions, and plenty of Black & G…

1
Blitz, Please Podcast Ep. 2 - Big Pops and Jaxson Discuss All Things Steelers, NFL Draft, and more. 19:36

7d ago19:36

19:36

Welcome to Blitz, Please — the unfiltered, father-son Steelers podcast where old-school meets new-school, and no take is off-limits. In this episode, Big Popz and Jaxson break down what the Steelers need to do in the upcoming NFL Draft — D-line? Quarterback? Trade up? We’ve got thoughts (and a few rants). We also dive into the latest Aaron Rodgers …

1
Blitz, Please Podcast Ep. 1 - Let's Go Steeler Nation!! 3:52

7d ago3:52

3:52

This video is episode 1 where we give some background on how long we've been Steelers fans and what our Podcast is going to discuss going forward. We're excited to discuss everything from offseason moves, the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, free agency, and the upcoming season. Once the season starts, we'll also discuss upcoming games, and we'll do post-g…

1
Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 4: The End of Vaccine Mandates 43:31

9d ago43:31

43:31

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical, we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and to ask the author David Pepper tie them to what’s actually happened so far. This episode tells the fictional story of a middle school that opens its do…

1
Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 3: The Death of Expertise. 53:06

12d ago53:06

53:06

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 5 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. In Chapter 3, the fact-based fictional story of Dr. Yvette Hardman and JJ Newsom depic…

1
Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 2: The Threat to Reproductive Freedom 43:57

16d ago43:57

43:57

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 6 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. Chapter Two depicts the personal story of Eve, a nurse struggling with infertility, wh…

1
Trump's Project 2025 Chapter One Update: Deportation 39:56

19d ago39:56

39:56

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 6 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. Chapter One depicts how the lives of everyday Americans would be impacted by the polic…

1
"It's All Just Nuts. "The Reporters' Roundtable. April 4, 2025 45:35

23d ago45:35

45:35

Tarriff Debacle. Trump Defiant. Negotiation Ploy? Countries Fight Back. GOP is Nervous. Margin Slips in Florida Races. Musk Loses Wisconsin Race. Musk White House Turmoil. New Mothers Fight Johnson. Laura Loomer Flex. Booker’s Very Very Long Fight. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, Nikki Schwab, Chief Political Campaign Corresp…

1
"Technically, that is a constitutional crisis." With Legal Editor, Dahlia Lithwick 35:45

26d ago35:45

35:45

This podcast episode features a conversation between Bill Press and Dahlia Lithwick, Author of Lady Justice, Senior Editor at Slate Magazine, Regular Contributing Analyst at MSNBC and AMICUS Podcast Host . They discuss: * **Concerns about the Rule of Law:** They express concern about the Trump administration's actions testing the legal system, part…

1
"This is not the way to do it." The Reporters' Roundtable. March 28, 2025. 45:19

30d ago45:19

45:19

Security Scandal. GOP Crickets. Good Journalism. Stefanik Under The Bus. Special Election Worries. Greenland Fights Back. Car Tariffs. Canada Fights Back. Social Security Cuts. End FEMA? Purge Smithsonian. With Sarah Wire, Senior national political correspondent for USA Today, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-Chief of The National Journal and Jason Dick, Edi…

1
10 Bad Laws That are Ruining America. With Elie Mystal 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill interviews Ellie Mystal, Legal Analyst and Justice Correspondent for The Nation, on his new book, Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America. Mystal identifies ten laws plus a constitutional amendment that he argues are detrimental to America. During their conversation, they discuss the misconcept…

1
"Everyone is Unhappy." The Reporters' Roundtable. March 21, 2025 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

Dept. of Education Closed? Impeach Judges! Obey Court Orders? Constitutional Crisis. Musk vs Social Security. GOP Fears Musk, MAGA. Musk Solid with Trump. Town Hall Anger. Dems in Disarray. AOC Rising. Andrew Cuomo Back. Tesla is Political. With Maya King, Political Reporter at The New York Times, Emily Goodin, Senior White House Correspondent for …

1
SAY: "MAGA is a death cult." With Democratic Message Maven-Anat Shenker-Osorio 39:57

1M ago39:57

39:57

In this episode, Bill talks with Anat Shenker-Osorio. She is a strategist, pollster and messaging consultant for progressive politicians. organizations and causes in the United States and around the world. Shenker-Osorio argues that progressives are not even "losing" the messaging war but rather failing to participate effectively. She attributes th…

1
"There is no method to it." The Reporters' Roundtable March 14, 2025 38:28

1M ago38:28

38:28

Schumer Caves. No Shutdown. Trade War Escalates. Markets Seesaw. Trump Approval Fades. Trump Sells Tesla at White House. Judges Slap Down Musk. Dems Attack Musk & Tax Cuts. With Phillip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the newsletter, How to Read This Chart, Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/Politics Correspo…

1
The Right-wing "Echo Machine." With Progressive Podcaster David Pakman 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

In this episode Bill talks with popular progressive podcaster David Pakman. Pakman is the author of the new book, The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America. They discuss the current state of communication and disinformation in the United States, focusing on the challenges faced by progressives in countering right-wing …

1
"Is The Tide Turning?" The Reporters' Roundtable. March 5, 2025 50:47

2M ago50:47

50:47

Backlash to Trump. Tariff Uncertainty. Markets Down. Inflation Risk to GOP. Musk’s Power Fading? Cuts Hurting Red States. Education Dept. Done? Trump’s Rally at Congress. Dems Fumble Response. Dems Bad Hand. Dems Need a Leader. With John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large, CQ Roll Call, Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline …

1
The "Truly Terrifying" Case of RFK, Jr. at HHS. 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

In this episode Bill discusses the concerns around the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with Dr. Rob Davidson, ER doc and the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Healthcare. Davidson expresses concerns about Kennedy's history of anti-vaccine advocacy and his potential impact on publ…

1
"The Unraveling of Government." The Reporters' Roundtable. February 28, 2025 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

Musk Runs the Cabinet. Town Hall Backlash. Dangerous Fed Staff Cuts. If Government Fails… GOP Medicaid Danger. No Fraud Shown. Zelensky Visit. Tariffs on Tap. Suppressing the Press. With Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief and Columnist for The Chicago Sun-Times, Jasmine Wright, Reporter for NOTUS and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of The National Jo…

1
"Disturbing." "Chaos." "Damage." "Musk." With Legal Commentator Elie Mystal 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

In this episode, Bill and Elie Mystal, The Nation Magazine’s Justice Correspondent, discuss the ongoing chaos and damage caused by the Trump administration and its close ties to Elon Musk including: The firing of prominent Black figures like Joy Reid of MSNBC and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr., which Mysta…

1
"An Emerging Backlash." The Reporters' Roundtable. February 21, 2025 44:33

2M ago44:33

44:33

Federal Worker Purge. Cuts Begin to Hurt. Voter Backlash. Trump’s Worsening Polls. GOP Senators Fear Trump, MAGA. Death Threats. McConnel’s Legacy. Trump Lies About Ukraine. Trump Wants DC Rule. Eric Adams on a Leash. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief of CQ-Roll Call, Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter at Huff Post and Amanda Becker, Journalist at 1…

1
"A very dark turn." With CNN's Jeffrey Toobin 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

In the latest episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill interviews CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, who discusses his new book, The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. (Click the link to purchase.) Before addressing the book, they dive into current legal controversies, notably Trump's influence in New York, where a U.S. Attorney resigned rather …

1
" A Sheer Execution of Power." The Reporters' Roundtable. February 14, 2025 44:17

2M ago44:17

44:17

Musk in the Oval. Mass Firings. GOP Afraid of Trump. Where Are the Democrats? “The Price of Eggs.” Cuts Will Hurt. Trump Bans AP Reporters. Trump’s Own Gulf. Cabinet Forced Through. Constitutional Crisis. Trump Takes The Kennedy Center. With Geoff Earle, US Deputy Political Editor, Mail Online, Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico and L…

1
Trump Overwhelms the Media. With crack Media reporter/analyst, Oliver Darcy. 39:39

2M ago39:39

39:39

The Trump administration is issuing a steady stream of controversial executive orders that are testing Congress, the courts, and the Constitution. This "flooding the zone with shit" strategy is making it difficult for the media to keep up and provide in-depth coverage. Today Bill speaks with leading Media Reporter, Oliver Darcy. Darcy, formerly wit…

1
"The Chaos Comes First." The Reporters' Roundtable. Feb. 7, 2025 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

Gaza Chaos. Trump Never Changes. Elon’s Power Grab. Will Trump Dump Musk? USAID and Soft Power Gone. Rubio Falls In Line. Powerless Democrats. NYC Mayor’s Race. Shutdown Coming. Constitutional Crisis Already Here. Will Court Orders Be Ignored? With Maya King, Political Reporter for the New York Times based in New York, Philip Bump, Columnist for th…

1
It takes Chutzpah. With Senator Ron Wyden 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

In this episode Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses the chaotic first weeks of the Trump administration, including the firing of inspectors general, threats to federal spending, and Trump's nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary. Wyden criticizes Trump's disregard for the law and his attempts to undermine the federal government. He argues D…

1
"That's what he does." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 31, 2025 39:42

3M ago39:42

39:42

DC Plane Crash. Consoler-in-chief-Not. False DEI Blame. Funds Freeze Fail. POTUS Power Grab. Deportation Theater. GOP Congress Capitulates. Democrats Muted. Flooding the Zone. Tight Confirmations. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Cal…

1
What Democrats Must Do. With Rep. Mark Pocan 34:14

3M ago34:14

34:14

Trump's back in and tearing up the Constitution, the Federal Government and the World Order. What can elected Democrats do? In this pod, Bill talks with Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin. He is a a long-time advocate for progressive policies. He was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s second congressional district in 2013. A small…

1
"So much outrage." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 24, 2025 49:30

3M ago49:30

49:30

J6 Pardons. Pardon Backlash. Executive Order Theater. Birthright Citizenship. No Appeal to Unity. Hegseth Vote. Gabbard Iffy. Ramaswamy Out. Musk’s Power. Trump to NC and CA. With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter at HuffPost and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter at NOTUS. Today's Bill Press Po…

1
It IS As Bad As We Thought. With Susan Glasser of The New Yorker 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Susan Glasser, is a staff writer at The New Yorker based in Washington, D.C., writes a weekly column on life in Washington and is a host of the Political Scene podcast. She is the co-author of “The Divider,” a best-selling history of Donald Trump in the White House, which she co-wrote with her husband, Peter Baker. She and Bill talk about the Trump…

1
"A simmering beef." The Reporters' Roundtable-January 17, 2025 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

DOD-Hegseth In. DOJ-Bondi In. DNI-Gabbard?? Trump Dumps Turner. Biden’s Warning. TikTok Survives. Day One Exec. Orders. Deep Freeze Inauguration. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House-Politics Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, Jason Dick, Editor in Chief at CQ-Roll Call and Arthur Delaney, Senior Politics Repor…

1
It was the (personal) economy. With CNN's Ron Brownstein 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

This episode examines what went wrong in 2024 and how Democrats can win back the House, Senate, and White House after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Our guest is one of the smartest political writers in the country. Ron Brownstein is a CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Senior Editor at Atlantic Magazine. He analyzes the factor…

1
"Spectacles are Created. "The Reporter's Roundtable-January 10, 2025 44:22

4M ago44:22

44:22

Trump Sentenced. Trump’s SCOTUS? Jimmy Carter. Biden Dings Trump. Trump & Obama Chatting. Trump on Greenland. Use the Military? Fact-Free Facebook. One Big GOP Bill? John Fetterman? With Phillip Bump, National Columnist at The Washington Post and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter, Amanda Becker, Journalist covering politics and Washin…

1
Can the MAGA Agenda be Stopped? With Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) 31:21

4M ago31:21

31:21

Today’s Bill Press Pod is a wide-ranging discussion between Bill and Congressman Jared Huffman on the political landscape following the 2024 election. Huffman is a Democrat representing the 2nd Congressional District in California. They talked about the contrast between the peaceful transition of power in 2025 and the chaos of January 6, 2021. They…

1
"A Test for Donald Trump." The Reporter's Roundtable. January 3, 2025 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

Speaker Race. Fallout From Race. Small GOP House Margin. Hegseth Up First. Gabbard, Patel, RFK Jr. Next. First 24 Hours. First 100 Days. J6 Pardons. Carter’s Legacy. With Sarah Wire, Senior National Political Correspondent for USA Today, Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal Hotline and Jasmine Wright, Reporter at NOTUS. Today's Bill Press Pod …

1
A New Appreciation of Jimmy Carter with Jonathan Alter 37:24

4M ago37:24

37:24

In this episode, an in-depth discussion of the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, as seen through the eyes of presidential historian Jonathan Alter. The key points: Carter's remarkable journey from a relatively unknown Georgia governor to becoming the 39th U.S. President, and how the Watergate scandal helped propel him to the Wh…

1
Reprise: Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal: The Department of Retribution 59:17

4M ago59:17

59:17

As we are taking a holiday break, we are re-running two of the episodes of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal series that we produced before the election. We produced it to warn people of what was coming if Trump were reelected, but now we think it's just as important for people to understand what we can actually expect in the next four ye…

1
Reprise: Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal: The End of Vaccine Mandates. 40:33

4M ago40:33

40:33

As The Bill Press Pod team takes a holiday break, we decided to re-run two of the episodes of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal series that we produced before the election. Though we produced it to warn people of what was coming if Trump were reelected, we think it's just as important now for people to understand what we can now actually …

1
"There is no Plan B." The Reporter's Roundtable-12/19/2024 41:53

4M ago41:53

41:53

2 Days to Govt Shutdown. Elon has the Power. Johnson Out? Can Musk Last? Gaetz Scandal Report. New Hegseth Drama. Gabbard in Trouble. Indict Liz Cheney? ABC Caves to Trump. CEO’s Bend the Knee. Drone Mania. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA Today and Lynn Sweet, Washington…

1
"A clown car collection of cabinet members." With Mother Jones' David Corn 40:20

4M ago40:20

40:20

Today’s guest is David Corn, the Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones, the progressive magazine and website. He is also and MSNBC contributor. He and Bill talk about the slate of cabinet nominees selected by President Trump, highlighting concerns about their lack of qualifications, experience, and potential conflicts of interest. David says Tru…

1
"The Normalization of Trump." The Reporter's Roundtable-December 13, 2024 47:40

4M ago47:40

47:40

Hegseth Rising. Gabbard Drama. Patel vs FBI. Elon and Vivek. Moguls to Mar-a-Lago. Trump vs The Media. Trump Normalized. Killer to Folk Hero. Syria Fallout. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief, The National Journal and John Bennett, White House C…

1
Syria. The World. Under Trump 2.0 with Joe Cirincione 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

Today’s guest is our go to man on Foreign Policy and National Security, Joe Cirincione. He is the former President of the Plowshares Fund and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He and Bill cover a wide range of global crises and upheaval, including the sudden collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and …

1
"A Tumultuous Transition." The Reporter's Roundtable-December 6, 2024 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

Hegseth in Trouble. Vetting Fails. Gabbard in Doubt. Musk on the Hill. Biden Pardons Hunter. Pardon Trump’s Enemies? Biden’s Last Month Goals. Slim House Majority. With Maya King, Southeast Politics Reporter at The New York Times, Emily Gooden, Senior White House Correspondent for DailyMail.com and Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline. Today…

1
"The Authoritarian Olympics." - With Norm Ornstein 42:33

5M ago42:33

42:33

Norm Ornstein, an Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the implications of Donald Trump's appointments to key government positions if he becomes president again in 2024. Ornstein expresses concern about Trump's plan to appoint individuals who would undermine democratic institutions, such as the FBI, national intelligence…

1
Comfort in Food with Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

As another needed break from Politics on this Thanksgiving weekend, we once again share Bill's conversation with Ina Garten, recorded in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. Bon Appetit. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by these unions fighting hard everyday for working men and women. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union,The International…

1
Our Health and Healthcare Under Trump 2.0 38:46

5M ago38:46

38:46

Bill talks with the well-respected Health Policy reporter Sandhya Raman of CQ-Roll Call to get a sense of what Trump’s nominees in the health field means for our health and healthcare. There are serious concerns raised by leading health professionals about Donald Trump's nominations to lead major health agencies, including the Department of Health …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

BP Pods Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide