Best Jon Tester Podcasts (2025)

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Represent 1:00:21

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2d ago1:00:21

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas brings her trademark wit to Grounded and talks about new revelations over the Epstein files. We unravel plans to send National Guard troops to more U.S. cities and why she thinks the average American needs to better understand the difference between police training and military training. Plus, the president’s health, …

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Lura Forcum gives independent voters a voice 28:38

19h ago28:38

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This week’s guest is Lura Forcum, president of the Independent Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving politically independent Americans a stronger voice in elections. Lura and her colleagues conduct research and outreach to better understand the many Americans who don’t align with either major political party. In this episode, Lura ta…

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No Shot 48:29

7d ago48:29

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Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Grounded to talk about why he says these are the most dangerous days for public health that he’s seen in his 50-year career. “We will never forget this. It will be before and after, much like BC/AD in terms of what public health is about,” Osterholm said. We talk about the recent exodus at the CDC, the future of vaccine …

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I&I - Conscientiousness in decline 31:57

8d ago31:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week is our August edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. It is back to school season and phones remain a hot topic in public …

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A Woman’s Place is in the House... and the Senate 56:27

10d ago56:27

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“We have more millionaires in Congress than we have moms. There are three times more men named John in the Senate than there are moms of minor children, and this is why our policies fail women in this country, why they fail children in this country and Vote Mama is is here to change that.” That’s what Vote Mama founder and CEO Liuba Grechen Shirley…

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Overtime – Episode #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo 22:03

10d ago22:03

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/22/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo 1:00:22

13d ago1:00:22

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Bill’s guests are Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo (Originally aired 8/22/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health with Theresa Williams 28:47

15d ago28:47

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This week's guest is Theresa Williams, crisis intervention team program manager for Missoula. CIT programs bring together law enforcement, mental health professionals, advocates and other partners to improve community response to mental health crises. Theresa has a deep background in social work and has worked in the behavioral health space for ove…

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Always Looking for Minnesota 1:06:25

17d ago1:06:25

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"If my column really had an accurate name, it would be called ‘Always looking for Minnesota." NYT columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman joins JT & MG to chat about foreign policy, how growing up in St. Louis Park, Minnesota shaped his political worldview, and the recent Trump administration move that gives him fear about th…

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Overtime – Episode #703: Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn 14:25

17d ago14:25

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/15/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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JT squared 52:37

20d ago52:37

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As Politico wrote Friday, “the Senate map suddenly looks a lot better for Democrats. But still not a slam dunk.” Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek sure hopes so, as he just announced his candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. You may have seen his splashy campaign launch video in which he crawls up stairs to…

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Ep. #703: Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn 59:50

20d ago59:50

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Bill’s guests are Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn (Originally aired 8/15/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Andrew Light on the practice of philosophy 28:33

22d ago28:33

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This week Justin speaks with Andrew Light, distinguished professor of philosophy, public policy and atmospheric science at George Mason University. Andrew has also served in the highest levels of U.S. Government, most recently as the Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs at the U. S. Department of Energy. Andrew recently visited t…

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Texas Two-Step 1:06:37

24d ago1:06:37

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As the fight over redistricting in Texas threatens to explode in states across the country, we dig into what’s ahead with former Housing and Urban Development Sec. Julian Castro, who also once served as the mayor of San Antonio. How far does this fight over gerrymandering go? What does it mean for the rest of the country? How will it impact the 202…

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Overtime – Episode #702: Dr. Phil & Stephen A. Smith 16:10

24d ago16:10

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/8/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #702: George F. Will, Stephen A. Smith, Dr. Phil 1:00:46

27d ago1:00:46

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Bill’s guests are George F. Will, Stephen A. Smith, Dr. Phil (Originally aired 8/8/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The value of international education with UM’s Gillian Glaes and Peter Baker 28:54

29d ago28:54

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This week Justin speaks with Gillian Glaes and Peter Baker about the value of international experiences and perspectives. Gillian directs the University of Montana’s Franke Global Leadership Initiative, and Peter directs international programs at the Mansfield Center. Together, these two play a significant role in shaping the international experien…

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Overtime – Episode #701: Rep. Jason Crow, James Kirchick 13:39

1M ago13:39

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/1/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Work Truck 1:03:46

1M ago1:03:46

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Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh joins JT & MG to hash out the headlines over coffee. We talk about his transition from a moderate Republican to a Tea Party activist to an Independent and now, a Democrat. Plus, his proposal for a national strike to fight back against the Trump administration, his frustration with lawmakers, and his pitch for a Test…

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Ep. #701: Tristan Harris, Rep. Jason Crow, James Kirchick 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

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Bill’s guests are Tristan Harris, Rep. Jason Crow, James Kirchick (Originally aired 8/1/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The Other List 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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The headlines about Jeffrey Epstein keep coming and we asked high-profile attorney Gloria Allred to help us unpack what’s happening. Gloria has represented dozens of Epstein’s survivors. What about that list? When did the allegations first come on her radar? How are the survivors holding up with so much renewed focus on Epstein and his convicted ac…

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I&I - A.I.: A force for good? 38:56

1M ago38:56

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Today is the July edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This episode is a continuation of last month’s conversation on artificial intelligence and its impact on our quality of life. In this conversation, Justin and Br…

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The Art of the... Distraction 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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As pressure mounts over the Epstein files, the Trump administration is leaning on an old target: former President Barack Obama. Ned Price, who served in various government roles related to national security and diplomacy, joins Grounded to discuss the latest accusations of treason being thrown at Obama from the Trump administration related to Russi…

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In Our Defense... 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

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How can the U.S. government best fund our military and defense? It’s not just a political issue—it’s a national security issue. On this episode dedicated to our defense budget and national security, we’re joined by former Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven and Kate Käufer, both of whom served as advisers to Jon Tester when he served as Chair of the Se…

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Dr. Reed Humphrey on higher education, part two 28:53

1M ago28:53

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This week Justin speaks with Dr. Reed Humphrey, who has held almost every academic position at the University of Montana. In part two of this two-part episode, Justin presses Reed on the tenuous nature of the provost position at UM. Reed talks about the pros of interdisciplinary initiatives and the importance of stability and institutional knowledg…

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List? What List? 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

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The focus on the Epstein files continues to intensify, despite President Trump trying to talk about literally anything else (enter the Washington Commanders). Longtime political analyst and independent journalist Chris Cillizza joins JT & MG to discuss what this means for MAGA as loyalists start saying things like, “Dangling bits of red meat no lon…

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Dr. Reed Humphrey on higher education, part one 28:58

2M ago28:58

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This week Justin speaks with Dr. Reed Humphrey, who sits at the threshold of retirement after a long and winding academic career. Reed has held nearly every academic position possible at the University of Montana, and there’s not much he hasn’t seen. Reid reached out to Justin and asked if he would be interested in kicking the tires of higher educa…

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Make it Rain 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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Former Trump “fixer” Michael Cohen joined JT & MG for an unfiltered live conversation about the Jeffrey Epstein files, the fracture inside MAGA and what Donald Trump’s end game. The chat became lively many times, including when talking about Congress, beef with both political parties and the idea of a town hall in Butte, America.…

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We’ll Do it Live 54:29

2M ago54:29

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Ryan Busse, a former firearms executive who ran for governor in Montana, joined JT & MG for a live coffee chat about the big headlines from over the weekend. FEMA, fury over Epstein, cuts to medicaid, public lands, immigration… we hit on a lot. Here’s a spoiler: Tester says Congress needs to do its job. This episode was recorded live on the morning…

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Paul Reichert on supporting small businesses in southwest Montana 29:39

2M ago29:39

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This week Justin talks with Paul Reichert, CEO of Prospera, a nonprofit economic development organization focused on southwest Montana. Paul explains Prospera’s role helping small businesses as a “navigator and problem solver,” discusses some of the challenges facing the nonprofit — like financing infrastructure and community development projects —…

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With Friends Like This 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

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Everyone’s favorite Senate bromance reunites for this lively episode of Grounded. Despite repeatedly saying he doesn’t like Jon Tester, Sen. Cory Booker joins us to chat about the vibe in the U.S. Senate, the record-breaking filibuster, and what it will take to win as a Democrat in 2026. Booker talks about his efforts to be more creative when it co…

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Eli and AI - One student's relationship with Artificial Intelligence 29:43

2M ago29:43

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In this week’s episode, Justin speaks with a former student, Eli, about his journey establishing a relationship with artificial intelligence. Eli turned to Chat GPT to help him with school, in social situations and while working on figuring out his life. He talks to Justin about how he uses Chat GPT as a sounding board and considers it something th…

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Treason...? 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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Nothing was off limits in this episode with Miles Taylor, who was once a part of the Trump administration and was later exposed as the author of a 2018 NYT op-ed under the pen name, “Anonymous.” We talked about Taylor’s initial concerns working for Trump 1.0, what’s different in Trump 2.0, retribution for even associating with dissenters and more. …

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Pistol Pete 48:47

2M ago48:47

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As the Senate participates in a “vote-a-rama,” we unpack what’s happening with former Sec. of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, including his top three issues with the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” How does Mayor Pete stay engaged AND grounded? Plus, the announcement from Sen. Thom Tillis that he’s not running for reelection, air travel concerns and the 2028…

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Citizens Divided 37:05

2M ago37:05

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An episode dedicated to the Citizens United decision of 2010 and its impacts on the way our political system works today. It’s estimated the campaign spending in former Sen. Tester’s most recent 2024 race neared $300 million, a huge departure from the $27.5 million spent during his first Senate race in 2006. We talk with the president of End Citize…

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I Said What I Said 50:27

2M ago50:27

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Veteran journalist Terry Moran joins Grounded to talk about life after his departure from ABC News. We chat about what he’s seeing on the ground in Springfield, Ohio— home to a large population of Haitian immigrants trying to figure out what’s next since the Trump administration revoked their temporary protected status. Where do they go from here? …

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I&I - Artificial intelligence and a better life 31:34

2M ago31:34

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com Today is our June edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. The duo has been putting this episode off for a long time, but now is the …

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Courage 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

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“I do not understand this adhesive that holds them so tight when they know that things are wrong.” Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot (and former chair of the RNC) talks with JT and MG about getting booted from the Montana Republican Party after speaking out against Donald Trump, when he thinks the viciousness in politics took a hard turn, and his co…

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Overtime – Episode #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 13:11

2M ago13:11

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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War Games 51:42

2M ago51:42

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Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (who served alongside military in Iraq) of Michigan joins JT and MG to unpack the events that unfolded in Iran over the weekend, where we go from here, ideas for the future of the Democratic Party and her recent spicy exchange with Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth. Plus, a little love for Detroit and Minnesota.…

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Ep. #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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Bill’s guests are Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Put a Dollar in the Swear Jar 1:11:35

3M ago1:11:35

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Grounded gets spicy with our friend Katie Phang, a former prosecutor, longtime legal analyst and former host of the Katie Phang Show. We chat about Iran, the Tucker Carlson v. Ted Cruz video, the necessary evolution of informative media and why Katie thinks there’s still a measure of respect for the Judicial Branch. If you’ve found yourself thinkin…

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Good faith with John Sommers-Flanagan, part two 29:08

3M ago29:08

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This week is part two of our conversation with John Sommers-Flanagan, director of the Center for the Advancement of Positive Education at the University of Montana’s Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. John and Justin pick up where they left off last week talking about how lying and parenting intersect, the concept of confirmation bias and …

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Overtime – Episode #699: Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman 10:52

3M ago10:52

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #699: Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman 59:36

3M ago59:36

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Bill’s guests are Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Double Duty 1:09:13

3M ago1:09:13

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We had planned to solely chat with former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn for this episode, but something happened Wednesday night that prompted us to add another guest to the mix. Dunn and JT share some behind the scenes anecdotes about Jan. 6, 2021, and their response to the Trump administration calling the LA protesters insurrectionists. We al…

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Good faith with John Sommers-Flanagan, part one 29:04

3M ago29:04

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Today’s guest is John Sommers-Flanagan, director of the Center for the Advancement of Positive Education at the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. John is transitioning to this role after a long tenure as professor of counseling at the University of Montana. John and Justin talk about good faith, the erosion of trust in institutions and co…

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Overtime – Episode #698: Stephanie Ruhle & Jonah Goldberg 12:53

3M ago12:53

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/6/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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History Repeats 1:29:11

3M ago1:29:11

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We tried something new in episode 26 by having a LIVE conversation with Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, America’s favorite historian. We cover the unrest in Los Angeles, the public Elon Musk/Donald Trump feud and the defining moments she thinks will be remembered in future history books. Plus, what keeps her up at night? What gives her hope? How does s…

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Ep. #698: Whitney Cummings, Stephanie Ruhle, Jonah Goldberg 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Bill’s guests are Whitney Cummings, Stephanie Ruhle, Jonah Goldberg (Originally aired 6/6/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts