Fighting the Trumpublicans (Guest: Steve Schmidt)



Mark and Jeff analyze the political calculations and impact of this week’s visit by President Joe Biden to the Dearborn Ford Motor plant, and his full-throated promotion of the new electric F-150 pickup truck. Then they are joined by one of the national leaders in the revolt of the pre-Trump Republicans, Steve Schmidt. Steve is … Continue reading Fighting the Trumpublicans (Guest: Steve Schmidt)


Witness for the Prosecution (Guest: Michael Cohen)



Mark and Jeff are joined by one of the most famous state’s witnesses in political history. Michael Cohen has gone from spending 12 years as Donald Trump’s “fixer” to being a key witness for multiple criminal investigations of the ex-President. Cohen was a vice-president of the Trump Organization, and the personal counsel to Trump. He served … Continue reading Witness for the Prosecution (Guest: Michael Cohen)


We Need a Functional GOP – But It’s Not There (Guest: Abdul El-Sayed)



Mark and Jeff are joined by the unofficial leader of Michigan’s progressive Democrats, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The runner-up in 2018’s gubernatorial primary has gone on to national prominence and voice for new generation of Democrats. Dr. El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, educator, author, speaker, and podcast host. He is a commentator at CNN and his … Continue reading We Need a Functional GOP – But It’s Not There (Guest: Abdul El-Sayed)


Ratf**cking, Voter Suppression & a “Sleazy” Petition Drive (Guest: David Daley)



Mark Brewer and Jeff Timmer open this week’s show with the inside view of efforts they are leading to disrupt statehouse Republicans: Timmer’s  promised recalls aimed at legislators voting for the GOP voter suppression package Brewer’s fight against the “sleazy” and sometimes downright illegal petition drive seeking to restrict the emergency powers of future Governors. … Continue reading Ratf**cking, Voter Suppression & a “Sleazy” Petition Drive (Guest: David Daley)


The Happy Warriors of “The Meidas Touch”



The three brothers who created the Meidas Touch PAC are the new happy warriors of politics. They gleefully donate their time and talents to skewering MAGA-preaching politicians. Their fast-response videos have generated millions of hits, and led to a burgeoning grassroots movement that supports a growing multimedia structure and an ever-increasing number of local Meidas … Continue reading The Happy Warriors of “The Meidas Touch”


1988 Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis



Mark and Jeff are joined by 1988 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. Dukakis the longest-serving Governor in Massachusetts history, winning his first term in 1974. After losing his reelection bid in 1978, he regained the governorship in 1982, serving for two more terms. (He’s only the 2nd Greek-American Governor in American history.)  Since leaving office, … Continue reading 1988 Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis


Whither Goest the GOP (Guest: Gov. John Kasich)



Mark and Jeff are joined by former Ohio Governor and 2016 presidential candidate John Kasich to discuss the future of the Republican Party, the nadir of traditional GOP fiscal conservativism and Joe Biden’s progressive populism. Kasich was one of the nation’s most popular Governors (reelected in 2014 by a two-to-one margin) but now is branded … Continue reading Whither Goest the GOP (Guest: Gov. John Kasich)


Stealing Elections, State by State (Guest: Rick Wilson)



Joining the conversation is outspoken author/commentator/political strategist Rick Wilson. His many credits include the New York Times best-sellers “Everything Trump Touches Dies” and “Running Against the Devil.” He writes for The Daily Beast, Politico,The New York Daily News, The Federalist, The Independent Journal Review, and Ricochet,and is a frequent guest on various cable and network … Continue reading Stealing Elections, State by State (Guest: Rick Wilson)


Protecting the Right to Vote (Guest: Michael Li)



We’re joined by one of the nation’s leading experts on voting rights, Michael Li from the Brennan Center for Justice. Li is senior counsel in the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program where his work focuses on redistricting, voting rights, and elections. He was the author of a widely cited blog on redistricting and election law issues that … Continue reading Protecting the Right to Vote (Guest: Michael Li)


What the Polls Tell Us (Guest: Stan Greenberg)



We’re joined this week by veteran pollster Stan Greenberg. Greenberg is a  best-selling author and polling adviser to presidents, prime ministers, and CEOs globally and right now, is conducting deep research in multiple countries. He was the senior pollster for President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and President … Continue reading What the Polls Tell Us (Guest: Stan Greenberg)