Amanda Becker on the Fight for Abortion Rights
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Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at The 19th, joins the show to discuss her new book, 'You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America;' the connection between abortion rights and democracy; and what the future of reproductive freedom could look like. Daniella and Erin also talk about this week’s presidential debate and former President Donald Trump’s antidemocratic rhetoric.
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State Rep. James Talarico on Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism
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Texas State Representative James Talarico joins the show to talk about Christian nationalism, the impact Project 2025 would have on democracy and why he thinks Texas is a purple state. Daniella and Colin also discuss the conflict in Gaza and how Project 2025 would increase the threat of nuclear war.
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Randi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public Education
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Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins the show to discuss the significance of Labor Day and American workers. She also talks about how Project 2025 and MAGA extremists are threatening teachers, students, and learning outcomes in U.S. public schools. Daniella and Colin discuss shifts in the 2024 presidential race and Donald Trump’s disastrous tax plans.
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Michael Blake on the Democratic National Convention
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Former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Michael Blake joins the show to talk about the Democratic National Convention and the 2024 presidential race. Daniella and Colin also talk about their favorite moments from the convention and a progressive vision for the future.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell on the 2024 Race and MAGA Extremism
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Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joins the show to discuss the 2024 race, Project 2025 and the dangers of MAGA extremism. Colin and Erin also talk about abortion ballot measures and far-right plans to contest the election results in November.
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Robert P. Jones on Christian Nationalism and Project 2025
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Robert P. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, joins the show to discuss the roots of Christian nationalism, how Donald Trump and the MAGA right are mainstreaming the ideology, and how some Christians are pushing back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate selection and allegations that Trump accepted payments from Egypt to boost his 2016 presidential campaign.
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Mike Podhorzer on the Election and Project 2025
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Mike Podhorzer, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Project 2025. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Joe Biden’s proposed U.S. Supreme Court reforms and how Project 2025 would harm Social Security.
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Jodi Enda on Abortion and the 2024 Election
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Journalist Jodi Enda joins the show to discuss the GOP’s unpopular stances on abortion, Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on reproductive rights and the impact of U.S. policy on women across the world. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race and why MAGA proposals to eliminate taxes on tips are misleading.
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Former Sen. Doug Jones on Turning Down the Political Temperature
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Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) joins the show to discuss the recent shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump, ways to turn down the political temperature, and how to prevent future attacks. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump’s selection of Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) as his running mate and U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case against Trump.
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Thomas Zimmer on Project 2025
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Historian Thomas Zimmer discusses the radical authoritarian playbook called Project 2025, what it tells us about MAGA extremism in the Republican Party, and how it threatens the foundations of U.S. democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about recent decisions from the Supreme Court and extreme weather driven by climate change.
info_outlineRobert P. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, joins the show to discuss the roots of Christian nationalism, how Donald Trump and the MAGA right are mainstreaming the ideology, and how some Christians are pushing back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate selection and allegations that Trump accepted payments from Egypt to boost his 2016 presidential campaign.