Best Talking Points Memo Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS: LA ICE Raids, Protests and Immigration Justice feat. Hugo Soto-Martinez 41:18

16h ago41:18

41:18

LA City Councilmemeber Hugo Soto-Martinez joins Will to discuss ICE raids in Los Angeles, how city government and community groups are responding, the recent protests, and marine deployments to the city. They also discuss the possibilities for a more positive rhetoric and policy around immigration, and the necessity for turning the framing back on …

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'The One Night Stand of Wars' 57:15

4d ago57:15

57:15

Kate and Josh discuss the Supreme Court decision upholding a trans care ban, Trump's potential war and the shooting of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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943 - The Tehran Offensive feat. Séamus Malekafzali (6/16/25) 1:09:19

5d ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Seamus joins us to discuss last week’s “preemptive” Israeli strike on Iran, the damage done to Iranian command and infrastructure, Iran’s retaliation, America’s potential involvement. We also look at Trump’s big birthday Parade, one of the most pathetic & hilarious spectacles of American Military prowess any of us have ever seen. Read Seamus on the…

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Protest Politics 46:29

12d ago46:29

46:29

Kate and Josh discuss the L.A. protests and Trump's big boy birthday parade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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941 - Sister Number One feat. Aída Chávez (6/9/25) 1:23:07

13d ago1:23:07

1:23:07

We’re joined by The Nation’s Aída Chávez for her report from WelcomeFest, the abundapalooza dedicated to staking the technocratic claim for the future of the Democratic party. We review the fairly directionless and unenthusiastic vibes of the centrist shindig, but also discuss the explosion of police violence during protests against ICE in Los Ange…

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Elon and the Big, Ugly Bill 1:04:57

18d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Kate and Josh discuss Musk's big loser energy, Joni Ernst's generational gaffe and the unprecedented corruption of the Trump regime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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939 - Boom Times For Goons feat. Adam Friedland (6/2/25) 1:14:19

20d ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Host of The Adam Friedland Show Adam Friedland joins us to catch up on today’s news and discuss his new season. We look at the return of Matt Miller, Jake Tapper’s take on Israel/Palestine discourse, the kidnapping of a crypto whale in Manhattan, and new reports of Elon Musk’s rampant drug use. Adam also gives us his takes on engaging with the new …

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The Never-ending Reckoning 1:05:16

25d ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Kate and Josh discuss the Supreme Court killing of independent agencies, Elon Musk's sad trombone interviews and the media world tour about Biden's age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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937 - Killing Santa feat. Arjun Singh & David Sirota (5/27/25) 1:31:28

26d ago1:31:28

1:31:28

Will & Felix catch up on Democrats’ commitment to burning millions of dollars in search of a crumb of clout from the pod-mano-sphere, and John Fetterman’s chronic senate absenteeism as he searches for good vibes. Then, we’re joined by Lever News’ David Sirota & Arjun Singh to discuss their new podcast series Tax Revolt & the “Big Beautiful Bill” wo…

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UNLOCKED 936 - Permanent Midnight feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (5/22/25) 1:36:40

27d ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Drop Site’s Ryan & Jeremy join us for an update on Israel’s war on Gaza. We discuss yesterday’s attack on Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C. and its potential ramifications, Trump’s recent trip to the Gulf and potential shifts in U.S. relations in the region, and the brutal escalations of violence in Gaza over the recent weeks. Ryan and Je…

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Republicans Get Their BBB 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Kate and Josh discuss House passage of the "big, beautiful bill" of health care cuts and analyze the big "what happened" report of the 2024 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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935 - It’s Joever feat. David J. Roth (5/19/25) 1:22:20

1M ago1:22:20

1:22:20

We planned this episode to cover the spate of stories revealing just how out of it and diminished Joe Biden was during his term, and new details about the political flunkies and media stooges who were complicit in covering it up. But yesterday Biden’s team announced an almost certainly life-ending cancer diagnosis. So we’re joined by David Roth to …

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Live From Popetown 51:02

1M ago51:02

51:02

The Josh Marshall podcast live from Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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933 - We Can Grok It For You Wholesale feat. Mike Isaac (5/12/25) 1:23:44

1M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Tech reporter Mike Isaac returns to the show for a round-up of the latest AI news. From collegiate cheating to funeral planning, Mike helps us make some sense of how this wonderful emerging technology is reshaping human society in so many delightful ways, and certainly is not a madness rune chipping away at what little sanity remains in our populat…

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Culture War Losses 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Kate and Josh discuss the Trump administration's muteness on abortion (so far), their losses in recent Alien Enemies Act cases and the sweet, sweet downfall of eagle Ed Martin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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931 - Studies in Stupid feat. Sam Seder (5/5/25) 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder joins us today to share some deep research into American Stupids. We look at Trump’s weekend announcements regarding American film production & re-opening Alcatraz, both seemingly inspired by a TV broadcast of “Escape From Alcatraz” in West Palm Beach last Saturday. We also discuss Sam’s recent debate appearances inc…

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BONUS: Michigan Raids on pro-Palestine Students 1:34:07

2M ago1:34:07

1:34:07

Felix speaks with Nora Hilgart-Griff from the TAHRIR Coalition and Liz Jacob from the Sugar Law Center for Social and Economic Justice about the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel collaborating with the Trump DOJ in a series of raids on pro-Palestine students at the University of Michigan on April 23. Liz and Nora give background on Nessel's pre…

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100 Days Of Suffer 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

Kate and Josh check in on the polling, economy and judge arrests (!) after Trump's first few months in office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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929 - Given feat. Alex Nichols (4/28/25) 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Fighter jets are just falling off the back of our aircraft carriers now in yet another Keystone Kops-ass bungle in the Red Sea. Gerry Connolly announces he’ll step down from the oversight committee in another moment of glory for the funeral home waiting room of Democratic leadership. Will reads us a profile of a new up-and-coming conservative influ…

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J.D. Kills The Pope 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Kate and Josh discuss Pete Hegseth and Signal-gate part two, the Supreme Court's extraordinary Alien Enemies Act order and the passing of Pope Francis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Movie Mindset 33 - Casino feat. Felix 1:53:50

2M ago1:53:50

1:53:50

The first episode of this season of Movie Mindset is free for all listeners as always. To listen to the rest of the season, subscribe at www.patreon.com/chapotraphouseWhen you love movies, you’ve got to watch them. There’s no other way…Movie Mindset Season 3 commences with our first ever single feature on the most referenced movie in Chapo Trap Hou…

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927 - Americas, The Beautiful feat. Greg Grandin (4/21/25) 1:25:39

2M ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Historian and author Greg Grandin joins us to discuss his new book America, América: A New History of the New World, which looks at the five century history of colonization & conquest of the New World, and how North & South America developed their distinct identities through a long history of mutual interaction and opposition. We also catch up with…

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Lawlessness and Disorder 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Kate and Josh discuss the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and Republicans' ongoing attempt to steal a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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925 - Banshee, PA Chamber of Commerce feat. Kath Kreuger (4/14/25) 1:09:01

2M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Before addressing the news of the day, Will & Kath catch up with Felix on their re-watch of beloved series BANSHEE, which segues nicely into discussion of the baffling firebombing of the Pennsylvania governor's mansion. We then move on to the increasingly horrific and blatantly illegal renditions of American residents into foreign prisons, and the …

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All Going Tariffically 1:04:09

2M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Kate and Josh talk tariffs and the Supreme Court's latest on the Alien Enemies Act deportations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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923 - The Banks Are Out of Money feat. Dave Weigel (4/7/25) 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Semafor reporter Dave Weigel returns to the show to look at the political angles to Trump’s tariff regime and the global economic shocks. We discuss the various attempts to backfill justifications, responses from GOP and Democrats, and how this is all somehow about wokeness and masculinity or something. We also discuss last week’s special election …

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Wisconsin Hates Elon 51:07

3M ago51:07

51:07

Kate and Josh discuss the special elections, Cory Booker's 25-hour filibuster and the downfall of Elise Stefanik. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bonus: Ukrainian Politics Deep Dive feat. Peter Korotaev 2:02:01

3M ago2:02:01

2:02:01

Felix sits down with writer & journalist Peter Korotaev for a wide ranging conversation on the state of the Russo-Ukranian War in the wake of the Trump administration’s spat with Zelensky & attempts at a peace deal, and loads of context on the politics of Ukraine, Russia, various oligarchs, the Atlantic Council, and other non-state actors that have…

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921 - Health Scare feat. Tim Faust (3/31/25) 1:15:29

3M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Tim “T-Bone” Faust makes a long overdue return to the program to brief us on the series of guerilla town halls on Medicaid he’s been doing in Wisconsin. But first, we start with a brief roundup on one of the most important health issues facing the nation today: Soda, and the role it plays in keeping Americans healthy. Tim then takes us through the …

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Signal Noise 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Kate and Josh discuss the war plans group chat fiasco and the administration's even darker turn on immigration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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919 - Abruendance Agenda feat. Madinah Wilson-Anton & Matt Bruenig (3/24/25) 1:21:56

3M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Delaware state rep Madinah Wilson-Anton returns to the show to brief us on Elon Musk’s attempts to rewrite the state laws of Delaware to help him secure a $50 billion+ compensation package. We discuss the “race to the bottom” in state business laws, and the new wave of assaults on basic legal legitimacy in pursuit of complete oligarchical control.T…

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The Costs Of Not Shutting Down 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Kate and Josh discuss fallout from Senate Democrats' decision to vote for the Republican continuing resolution as well as the ongoing menacing of Washington D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Panic World: Who turned Gen Z fascist? (With Felix Biederman) 58:59

3M ago58:59

58:59

Felix appeared on today’s Panic World podcast hosted by past-guest Ryan Broderick of the fantastic Garbage Day newsletter. We’ve agreed to crosspost this ep in our feed. Enjoy! Check out Panic World wherever you get pods, and subscribe to Garbage Day here: https://www.garbageday.email/Every four years America suffers through a national election, wi…

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917 - Touchdown Tim Chitters feat. D.J. Byrnes & Eephus (3/17/25) 1:38:56

3M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

D.J. Byrnes of Ohio’s independent news outlet The Rooster returns to the show. We look at constituent outrage at elected officials, D.J.’s sojourn to DC, Cleveland’s $2.5 Billion stadium debacle, and D.J. relates an incredible story of bamboozling Vivek Ramaswamy.Then, Eephus director Carson Lund and writer & star Nate Fisher join Will to discuss t…

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Democrats' Big Test 1:05:19

3M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Kate and Josh discuss Senate Democrats' tactics on House Republicans' continuing resolution, as well as the tanking stock market and potentially looming recession. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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