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924 episodes transcribed-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares the public for winding down the Iran war while simultaneously threatening massive escalation over the Strait...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump escalates the conflict with Iran as a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy facility sends global gas and oil prices sur...
-- On the Show -- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, joins us in person to discuss immigration enforcement fears in Chicago, regulating crypto and pr...
-- On the Show -- Americans react to rising grocery and gas prices, describing $150 for basics and saying they ignore political messaging and focus o...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump damages Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms as betting markets shift to a 50/50 chance of Democrats winning cont...
-- On the Show -- New GDP data shows the U.S. economy slows sharply to 0.7 percent growth as Donald Trump faces rising oil prices, weakening job numb...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump's war with Iran drives up oil prices while his administration controls Venezuelan oil sales, raising questions about w...
-- On the Show -- Alex Wagner, MSNBC host and journalist, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy, Pete Hegseth, and the upcoming...
-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Warner, Democrat from Virginia, joins us to discuss why he believes the Iran conflict is a war of choice with unclear...
-- On the Show -- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, joins us in person to discuss Donald Trump's failures, speculation about 2028, and his new bo...
-- On the Show -- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's failure to coordinate with governors ahead of military...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump removes Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security after a series of public embarrassments, then assigns her a vagu...
-- On the Show -- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, who should be he...
-- On the Show -- James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary and will face the winner of the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cor...
-- On the Show -- Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, whether they constitute an impeac...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump launches a joint military operation with Israel, attacking Iran that kills Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to regional ret...
-- On the Show -- Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton fight a divisive primary as Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett post...
-- On the Show -- Americans relocate abroad in record numbers as foreign residency data, citizenship renunciations, and student enrollment trends sho...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was a low-energy, reality-detached speech filled with false claims, self-praise, and...
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address as Americans continue struggling with healthcare costs, affordabili...
