Best Matt Robison and Paul Hodes Podcasts (2025)

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Is A Social Media Food Fight How To Win Back the Country? 1:06:07

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Is Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style social media trolling the future of political communications? Is the key to avoid 45 words that are on a new "no-no" list? Or is all of this worry about how we talk overblown? Matt is joined by Democratic media expert Valerie Martin.01:25…

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Trump Approval Crashing, Will He Surrender Ukraine To Cover It? 54:40

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Trump's Erratic Moves: Political Games, Poll Numbers, and Global Stakes. Matt Robison and "Trumpland Diary" author Shane Almgren delve into Donald Trump's erratic maneuvers as his approval ratings hit record lows. They explore simpering dealings with Russia regarding …

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The News Media Is Getting Weird and Warped 29:55

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**Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The State of Media: Bias, AI Ethics, and the Future of JournalismMatt joins with conservative commentator Dexter Tarbell on A.J. Kierstead's 'The New England Take' to discuss the current state of the media: bias, weird stunts, the shift from traditional news sources to…

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What Are Dems Planning Now? Jaime Harrison Knows. 1:16:22

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Jaime Harrison isn’t messing around. The former DNC Chair is trying to get Democrats to break out of scrubbed down, pre-fabbed MSNBC mode and get real. That’s what he’s doing on his new pod At Our Table with some of the brightest minds in the party. And that’s what we…

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How Trump's Addiction to Made Up Reality Is Coming Back At Him 27:48

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Trump's Economic Manipulations and Growing Distrust: A Conversation with Howard Monroe. In a special bonus episode of 'Beyond Politics,' Matt Robison joins Howard Monroe's talk show to dive into Donald Trump's manipulations of economic numbers, the ongoing Epstein con…

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Top Expert Mark Zandi: Why New Economic Signs Are So Alarming 1:07:13

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** It's been a rough week for US economic news: weak growth figures, rising new inflation numbers, and a cratering job market. So how bad is all of this? There are few people in America who are more trusted on questions like this than my returning livestream guest, Chief…

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Media is Caving In. Is There Hope For a Turnaround Now? 55:49

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In all kinds of subtle, hidden ways, legacy media have been warping their coverage out of fear of President Donald Trump. One of America's foremost media analysts, former Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun TImes Editor Mark Jacob, joins host Matt Robison (worthknowing.substack.com) to explain why he canceled his Washington Post subscription (but not y…

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Massive Democratic Party Comeback? Two Top Experts Say Yes. 56:07

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/***This episode of the 'Worth Knowing' live stream delves into the question of whether the Democratic Party is on the verge of a major comeback, even in the face of the onslaught of the Trump administration. Matt is joined by esteemed political analysts Peter Wehner and J…

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Is Trump's Base Collapsing Over Epstein? 58:28

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Donald Trump's attempt to put out the Epstein fire with gasoline is backfiring, as the MAGA cult rips itself apart. As Trump continues to try to harness the conspiracy theory mindset to his advantage, how will Republicans recover from the anger and disillusionment swe…

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Two Cabinet Members, Huge Trouble: Is MAGA Drawing The Knives? 57:59

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The Cost of Chaos: Trump's Cabinet Under Siege. Matt delves into the turmoil within Trump's Cabinet, particularly focusing on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mismanagement and the recent backlash against Pam Bondi. Joining him is Fred Wellman, former Executive of the…

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Nervous Republicans Praying No One Sees the Ugly Hidden Things in Their Budget 57:39

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Dissecting the Trump Budget Giveaway: Hidden Perks and Pain Points. Matt dives deep into the recent controversial Trump budget bill. Joined by policy expert Ryan MCConaghy, they uncover the hidden perks for big businesses and special interests, along with devastating …

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Furious Republicans Think Trump Budget is Their Waterloo 56:05

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Unpacking the Far-Reaching Impacts of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Matt dives into the newly passed Republican budget bill alongside communications expert Mark Bergman. The bill's controversial health and food assistance cuts are set to significantly affect millions of Americans, including the loss of healthcare for 17 million people. With a handf…

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The Three Schisms That Will Determine the Future of America 1:04:55

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Recent weeks have made deep-seated schisms in both parties explode to the surface. Whether the parties can figure out how to bridge them -- not to mention the larger chasm between the Democratic and Republican parties -- will determine what happens in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. On the Democratic side, the split between mainline Democrat…

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Young Voters Revolting Against the Old Guard: Are We Losing Them Forever? 58:45

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***Please Subscribe to www.worthknowing.substack.com*** One of the hottest conversations in politics, especially for Democrats, is what the heck is happening with young voters, who shifted dramatically toward Trump in 2024. Obama and Biden campaign veteran Amanda Litman has been working with younger voters and candidates for years with her breakthr…

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Live from Tel Aviv: Will the U.S. Join the Iran War? 33:46

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***Subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Navigating the Complexities of the Iran-Israel Conflict with Dan Perry Dan Perry joins Matt on Substack Live from Tel Aviv to discuss the spiraling conflict between Israel and Iran, and the potential for U.S. involvement. They explore the logistical and geopolitical challeng…

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After the Protests: What's Our Next Step in the Fight? 1:08:38

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***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Analyzing Authoritarianism, Trump's Tactics, and the PathForward. It's been a tumultuous, unprecedented three weeks in America. Matt is joined by Lauren Goldstein, polling expert and social psychologist, to discuss the psychological underpinnings of Trumpism, the chal…

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Dammit, Did We Just Fall Into a Trump Trap? 1:02:34

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***Please subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** There's no denying it: Donald Trump is much better off than he was a week ago. Last week, he was getting pummeled by former ally Elon Musk, getting stiffed by wily figures like Putin and Netanyahu, and losing on tariffs, prices, and corruption. This week, the focus has …

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A New New Deal: How Democrats Can Get in the Driver's Seat Again 57:54

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***Please Subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Revitalizing the Democratic Party: A Path to Embracing Change. Matt Robison joins podcaster and former State Senator Burt Cohen to delve into what the Democratic Party must do to regain momentum and connect with voters, especially recapturing the theme of "change." The …

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Trump Caught Red-Handed -- Can We Make It Matter? 59:46

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*** For all of my articles, podcasts, and videos, PLEASE subscribe to my Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Most people have only a foggy recollection of Donald Trump’s lifetime of dirty-dealing, crimes, swindles, and con-jobs. Not ⁠Greg Olear⁠ of Prevail! He’s literally written the book (several) on it.⁠ We just had a fascinating di…

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Four Places Trump Just Found Out He Was Dead Wrong 53:47

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Four Major Foreign Policy Failures: In this episode of the Worth Knowing Livestream, Matt discusses a long weekend where President Donald Trump is having to confront how wrong he was on four major world crises. From Ukraine to Gaza to European trade, to attempts to renegotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, the campaign rhetoric is smacking up against t…

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The Biden Health Narrative: Scandal or MAGA Media Fraud? 1:01:09

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Media Narratives, Political Challenges, and Autocracy: Analyzing Coverage of the Biden ControversyIn this live stream episode, Matt Robison and media expert Mark Jacob analyze the challenges surrounding recent allegations from Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book about former President Joe Biden's cognitive abilities and the supposed cover-up by th…

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Is Reality TV Behind the Move to Suspend Habeas Corpus? 20:27

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Connecting Reality TV to Habeas Corpus: the surprising connections between reality TV and habeas corpus, sparked by a conversation with radio host Howard Monroe. The discussion centers around the Trump administration's increasing consideration of suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental right protecting against unlawful imprisonment. Is it possible …

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Can Dems Use One Proven Idea to Beat The Trump Horror Show? 48:18

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Unpacking Trump's Corruption and Charting a Democratic Path ForwardIn this episode of the Worth Knowing Livestream, host Matt Robison dives deep into Donald Trump's pervasive corruption, why voters chose Trump in the last election despite it, and what Democrats need to do to reclaim the mantle of change and win back voter trust. With guest Michael …

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The Impact and Legacy of Quiet Legal Force David Souter 17:23

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Remembering Justice David Souter: A Legacy of Integrity and Law. Matt Robison and Paul Hodes discuss the life and significance of former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who recently passed away at the age of 85. Souter was known for his quiet, intellectual persona and impact on American jurisprudence. Paul Hodes reflects on his personal experie…

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Financial Market Turmoil: What Will Happen to Our Economy and Our Savings? 34:55

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***Please subscribe to Matt's Substack at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** Matt Robison brings on two top finance experts to dive into the recent financial turmoil and explore what business leaders are thinking, impacts on personal finances, and strategies for navigating uncertainty. Chris Hill, host of Money Unplugged ( www.moneyunpluggedpod.…

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Now that Trump is Flailing, What Should Democrats Do? 49:32

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Democrats' Strategy Amid Trump's Decline. In this episode of the Worth Knowing Live Stream, Matt Robison explores how we can be certain that the public tide has turned on Donald Trump, and what Democrats should do about it. Joined by David Pepper, former Chairman of the Democratic Party of Ohio, the conversation explores the implications of recent …

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Confused By Trump's Tariffs? It's Easy: He's Lumon Industries from "Severance." 46:17

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Unpacking Trump's Tariff Policy: Making Sense of Economic NonsenseMatt Robison and conservative economist Jessica Reidl draw parallels between Donald Trump's administration and the fictional Lumon Industries from the TV show 'Severance'. They delve into the seemingly chaotic and inscrutable nature of Trump's economic policies, particularly his tari…

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Economy Tumbles, Supreme Court Rumbles, Hegseth Fumbles 46:55

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An Analysis of Trump's Economic Missteps and Their Global ImpactWe hit the economic policies of Donald Trump, particularly his tariffs and their detrimental effects on both the US and global markets. Guest Paul Hodes, former US Congressman and legal expert, joins to discuss emergency rulings by the Supreme Court and the implications of Trump's acti…

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Trump Is Crossing The Last Line Right Now 43:28

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Trump's Last Line Toward Disaster: Is The Constitutional Crisis Here? Matt is joined by Jason Fields, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek, and Substack podcast host Tony Michaels. They delve into the unfolding crisis under the Trump administration, highlighting the alarming disregard for court orders leading to the question of whether the constitutio…

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The Myth of Musk: How Elon Conned the World 37:01

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Exposing the Myths: The Real Elon Musk and the Trump Connection. Matt Robison interviews Shane Almgren about his deep-dive article on the myths surrounding Elon Musk and their startling parallels to the story of Donald Trump. Drawing on extensive research, the conversation reveals Musk's history of leveraging others' ideas and resources, much like …

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Is There a MAGA Endgame? Actually There Are Now Three. 31:17

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***Subscribe for Free to Matt's New Substack*** Exploring the End Game: Trump's Third Term and Hidden Agendas. Matt Robison and Howard Monroe delve into the potential end games of Donald Trump's administration and other hidden agendas influencing it. Building on his article published in Newsweek, they explore three possible end games within the MAG…

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There's Some Good News Here Democrats: Washington Monthly's Bill Scher 48:32

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Matt Robison talks to Washington Monthly Bill Scher about why amidst all the awful things happening under Donald Trump there is some good news, and a few things going better than people realize. We cover why the filibuster may be more beneficial to Democrats than commonly believed, why Chuck Schumer may have done ok on his government funding decisi…

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Has Trump Sent NATO Into a Death Spiral? And Does That Still Matter? 29:18

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The Future of NATO: Is It on the Brink of Collapse? Matt discusses the potential end of NATO with Dan Perry, former Editor for the Associated Press. They explore the implications of the Trump administration's increasingly strained relations with European allies, NATO's role in containing Russia, and the broader impact on global democracy and trade.…

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Inside the Extraordinary Secret Recording On Whether Trump Will Collapse Social Security 31:01

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ProPublica Journalist Exposes Potential Collapse of Social Security Under Trump Administration: Matt is joined by ProPublica journalist Eli Hager to discuss his reporting on a recent secret recording from a top-level Social Security Administration meeting where the acting commissioner, Leland Dudek, expresses significant concerns that the Social Se…

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What AI is Doing to Politics, and What the Future Might Look Like 33:39

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What happens to politics, to democracy, as AI gets ever more deeply embedded in everything we do? Matt interviews Dr. Michael Cohen, the author of 'Modern Political Campaigns', about how artificial intelligence is invading politics and how it could soon change American democracy. 01:08 Brain Rot: The Consequences of Consuming Online Drivel01:49 The…

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The Tide Starting to Turn on Trump? 29:52

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Did Trump Already Hit His Peak? Matt Robison discusses with legendary radio broadcaster Howard Monroe whether Donald Trump has already hit his high watermark following his address to Congress. They examine polling data and historical context suggesting that it may be all downhill for Trump from here. The conversation also delves into the Democratic…

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Is This the Closing Act of the Republican Party? 31:48

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The Future of the Republican Party: Matt Robison joins A.J. Kirstead from The New England Take and Republican writer Dexter Tarbox to tackle a provocative question: are we about to see the end of the Republican Party? Episode available at https://www.youtube.com/@newenglandtake. 00:00 Introduction: The Republican Party's Closing Act?03:06 Discussio…

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The Key Opening Democrats Can Use to Fight Back Right Now 44:47

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Should Democrats Take Carville's Advice? And How Trump-Zelensky Meeting Unfolded: Democratic political analyst Matt Robeson and Republican political consultant Matt Wylie discuss James Carville's controversial advice for Democrats to 'roll over' against Trump and explore whether there's a better version of that idea that just might work. They also …

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How Fixing the News Could Help Fix Everything Else 18:02

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The Exhausting Chore of Engaging with the News and How We Can Fix It: Matt Robison discusses the increasing difficulty and demoralization of modern news consumption and its negative impact on America--including how it empowers Trump. Important Links: Newsweek article Matt's Substack Cliff's Substack 00:00 Introduction: The Exhausting Chore of Getti…

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Does Musk Have a “Dark Glitch” Plan As His Ultimate Secret Weapon? 15:06

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Decoding Trump’s Secret Plan to Sabotage the Government:Matt Robison delves into the possibility of a covert Trump strategy to wipe out huge swaths of the government through a "glitch fix.'' Based on his article in Newsweek, available at: https://www.newsweek.com/will-trump-fix-glitch-win-his-war-government-opinion-2031305. If you want to give feed…

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Farewell Alicia! (With Big Surprise Guests) 36:26

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Yes, unfortunately, you read that episode title, right: Today is Alicia Preston Xanthopoulos' last episode of Beyond Politics. Before we got into her big send off, we had to talk about the whole mess of things that are going on from the Trump administration. What's the most concerning? Is there a constitutional crisis happening right now? And what…

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We're Not Talking About The Biggest Thing Happening in Trump's Washington 34:04

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While all the focus has been on Trump's executive orders and funding freezes affecting billions of dollars, under the radar, Congress is starting to make decisions affecting trillions of dollars and vital functions of government that Americans rely on. Matt Robison and Congressional insider Ryan McConaghy explore the Democrats' potential leverage p…

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Elon's DOGE Disaster Is Starting to Turn Even Republicans 37:24

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Alicia Preston returns to our regular panel, and like all thoughtful friends, she's brought gifts. In this case, a new poll suggesting that even Republicans are quickly souring on the Elon Musk show, and he may be about to drag Donald Trump down with him. We also got into the less than effective communications that Democrats have been mounting in …

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The Secret Zen That Can Get Us Through the Trump Era 33:07

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Strategic Zen in the Trump Era: Navigating Exhaustion and Overwhelm: Matt Robison joins radio legend Howard Monroe to discuss the coping strategy of 'Strategic Zen' to deal with the overwhelming nature of Trump's second administration. They discuss how critical it is for Democrats to differentiate between significant moves and more transient action…

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How Dems Can Beat the "Trump Onslaught" 49:10

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Democrats vs Trump's Tactics: How to Beat the Flood the Zone Strategy. Matt Robison, Matt Wylie, and Paul Hodes discuss how Democrats should respond to the outpouring of pronouncements and Executive Orders from Donald Trump's administration. Democrats may be falling into the trap that Trump's team intended--but it's not that hard to see it and stay…

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Jonathan Rauch on Christianty's Broken Bargain with Democracy 52:19

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Cross Purposes: The Broken Connection Between Christianity and American DemocracyMatt Robison explores the relationship between Christianity and American democracy with Brookings scholar and Atlantic author Jonathan Rauch. They discuss the themes of Rauch's new book, Cross Purposes, which argues that the health of America's political and religious …

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Are Trump's Executive Orders A Big Deal, Or Mostly Nonsense? 44:17

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It's been a blitzkrieg of executive orders from President Donald Trump in his first week. But is it all a huge deal or is it more like Shakespeare said, a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury signifying nothing? That's the question weo wanted to put to our round-table today and Once again, we had a pinch hit from our friend, Matt Wylie, w…

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Cease Fire Good News and a Damning Report on Trump 42:41

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement--a rare case of productive teamwork between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in brokering the deal? The Jack Smith report detailing Trump's alleged crimes related to January 6th and classified documents. Pete Hegseth's controversial confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense. And finally Alicia Preston's birthday so wh…

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The Trump Fallacy, AI, and Banning Fraternities 36:53

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Matt Robison and radio legend Howard Monroe separate the real, subtle threats posed by artificial intelligence from the kinds of things we stress about in movies. Then: why Democrats need to avoid falling into the "Trump fallacy." And finally, an audio adaptation of Matt's most recent Newsweek column on why Congress needs to step in and ban fratern…

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The Weird End of the Trump Legal Saga 39:01

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Matt, Paul, and Alicia hit the biggest stories unfolding this week, starting with the Los Angeles wildfires and the way in which the politics of global warming have already entered the picture, even as people are still at risk. Also, Joe Biden's assertion that if he had stayed in the race, he would have won; the end of all of the Donald Trump lega…

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