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On this week’s agenda —  Donald Trump’s strategy of avoiding prison by returning to the White House works – as special counsel Jack Smith drops the federal charges, and the sentencing for his 34-count New York conviction gets delayed. Trump refuses to allow FBI vetting of his top appointments, the first time that’s happened since … Continue reading Pardon Me! (Guest: Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks) →

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On our agenda this week — Matt Gaetz gives in to reality. The most disliked member of Congress’s nomination for Attorney General lasted less than a Scaramucci – just 8 days. Are accused sexual predators Pete Hegseth or RFK Junior the next victims of past allegations? A growing list of Red states are working to … Continue reading The Clown-Car Cabinet →

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Let the crazy begin in earnest! Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin called Lincoln’s cabinet the “Team of Rivals”. Aretha Franklin’s classic could well be the title of a new book about the Trump team as Trump loads up his administration with mostly unqualified toadies. As of recording time, Matt Gaetz stands at the top of the … Continue reading The WTF Cabinet →

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That was the week that was… In the main event, the Prosecuting Attorney loses to the convicted criminal. On the national undercard: Republicans are winning on points, with the possibility of a full takeover in Washington depending on a dozen or so congressional races. Closer to home: Michigan provides a mixed message: Trump carries the … Continue reading It’s the Economy, Stupid … and lots more →

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We are recording on Halloween, going into the final weekend. There’s lots to unpack as candidates up and down the ballot make their final pitches…and we look forward to saying goodbye to endless text messages and breathless emails begging for money. Trump recreates a 1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden, while Kamala Harris attracts … Continue reading A Floating Island of Garbage (Guest: Pollster Bernie Porn) →