Episodes

  • Trump & Harris Hone Final Pitches Over Packed Weekend

    Trump & Harris Hone Final Pitches Over Packed Weekend
    Oct 21 2024
    First: Closing time. Trump gets vulgar, while Harris holds her attacks. As big names hit the trail, hoping to drive voters in the polls. And: Elon Musk's million dollar promise. Plus: Culture wars. The GOP's big bet on anti-trans attacks. And: Great stakes. New reporting on whether the control of the Senate could come down to Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Betting on the Blue Wall

    Betting on the Blue Wall
    Oct 18 2024
    First: Kamala Harris is camping out in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania this week as it becomes increasingly clear that her best path to the White House leads straight through those crucial states. Plus: The Trump campaign reportedly wants Nikki Haley to join him on the trail during the campaign's final days. So why this morning did the former president take a swipe at her? And: Too close for comfort. That's how the architect of Obama's presidential campaign, David Plouffe, sums up this race. He joins us exclusively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Hamas Leader Killed By Israel

    Hamas Leader Killed By Israel
    Oct 17 2024
    As today's show begins we've just learned that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 terror attack against Israel, was killed in Gaza Thursday, according to a radio station run by Israel. Sinwar is believed responsible for the slaughter of more than 1,200 people, including 46 Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Critical Constituencies

    Critical Constituencies
    Oct 16 2024
    "I am the father of IVF," Donald Trump told an audience of women today at a Fox town hall. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris heads to the Philadelphia suburbs, focusing on persuadable Republicans and independents. And Ted Cruz is fighting for his political life in a surprisingly close race against a football star turned Democratic congressman. Can he hang on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Using Trump's Words Against Him

    Using Trump's Words Against Him
    Oct 15 2024
    First: Kamala Harris has a new tactic for highlighting the stakes of this deadlocked race: Not just using Donald Trump's own words against him, but playing the clips. Plus: Early in-person voting begins today in Georgia. That crucial Sun Belt state was decided by just over 11,000 votes in 2020. And: We introduce you to DC's newest and cutest residents after a very long trip aboard the "panda express." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Fear Mongering

    Fear Mongering
    Oct 14 2024
    First: Donald Trump is using violent and dehumanizing language to claim without evidence that criminals will invade America if he doesn't win. It's dark, dangerous, and an integral part of his get-out-the-vote strategy. Plus: Kamala Harris is camping out in the critical states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and she's making a direct plea to Black men as Democrats fear they could sit this election out, or even vote for Trump. And: We have new reporting on officials in swing states across the country working aggressively to guard against post-election drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Harris & Trump Try To Break Out From Toss-Up Race

    Harris & Trump Try To Break Out From Toss-Up Race
    Oct 14 2024
    First: Toss up. With three weeks left, Harris hits a wall, while Trump stokes fears. Plus: Harry Enten breaks down Republican advantages. Can Trump close it out, or will Harris break through? And: Gender gap. Amid warning signs for Harris, new behind the scenes details of Obama's appeal. And: What Trump plans to do to make up ground with women. Plus: Out-of-control? With the Senate seeming to slip from Democrats, new reporting on how the GOP hopes to hold the House, by changing how they talk about the abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Final Lap

    The Final Lap
    Oct 11 2024
    With just 25 days to go, and the polls virtually tied, Barack Obama hits the campaign trail on behalf of Kamala Harris, appealing directly to the Black men the VP will need to win. Meanwhile, Donald Trump focuses on fearmongering with an issue he hopes will define this race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins