Best Talking Points Memo Podcasts (2025)

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Talking Points Memo's small-boat strategy 54:17

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Josh Marshall, founder of Talking Points Memo, has spent 25 years steering a small, independent newsroom through every shift in digital media. He discusses how TPM survived the traffic era, why it avoided venture capital, and what he calls the “small-boat strategy” — building for resilience, not scale.…

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The Shutdown That Could Decide the Midterms 33:31

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Chris Cuomo breaks down how the looming government shutdown and economic frustration are shaping the midterm elections — from tariffs and health care costs to the political messaging war over who’s to blame. He looks at what’s really driving voters’ anger and why both parties are struggling to connect with the middle. Cuomo also examines how Kalshi…

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The Book Tour From Hell 1:00:10

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Kate and Josh discuss Trump's lust for an eternal presidency, the redistricting wars and Karine Jean-Pierre's disastrous book tour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kentucky Takes 22-Point Loss to Tennessee; 10th Straight Power 4 Home Loss | KSR Football Podcast 1:04:31

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Gather around your YouTube or podcast streaming devices because it is time for a new KSR Football Podcast. The post-Tennessee, pre-Auburn episode streams live beginning at 2 p.m., with critiques and takeaways from Kentucky’s loss to the Vols.The crew of Nick Roush, Drew Franklin, Adam Luckett, and Van Hiles is as disappointed as anyone in Kentucky’…

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KSR's Official Women's Basketball Prediction Show | Memorial Memo 43:27

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KSR Happy Hour Tells Behind the Scenes Stories; Previews Tennessee & Purdue 1:22:59

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The TPM Social Club: Techno-Dystopia 1:01:24

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Joe Ragazzo and Josh Kovensky sit down with Jacob Silverman to discuss how some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest businessmen learned to embrace their inner authoritarian. Links: Pete Hegseth’s Crypto History Elon Musk’s AI Grift ‘The Democrats Still May Not Understand What They're Dealing With’ Passan: Why a Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's la…

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Lessons Kentucky Learned Ahead of Tennessee | 11 Personnel 1:06:07

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Kentucky did almost everything right against Texas, but close wasn’t enough to cut it. Will close help this team get closer to knocking off Tennessee? 11 Personnel is back to discuss Saturday night’s matchup against the Vols at Kroger Field.Fans have suffered through some painful losses to Tennessee over the years. We don’t need to relive them all.…

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Inside the “No Kings” Protests — and What Comes Next 1:16:57

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Robert Weissman (Co-President, Public Citizen) joins Chris Cuomo following the No Kings protests of October 18, 2025 — a nationwide movement that drew an estimated five to seven million people across more than 2,700 U.S. cities in what organizers call the largest single-day protest in American history. As one of the event’s lead organizers, Weissma…

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Jaland Lowe updates, Kentucky-Purdue Preview | Sources Say 1:14:01

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What a time to be alive! It’s No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Purdue to open the 2025-26 college basketball season inside Rupp Arena and there is truly nothing better. Sources Say is BACK to break down the Cats taking on the Boilermakers in what is certain to be the best exhibition battle of all time.But first, what’s the deal with Jaland Lowe? He went do…

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No Kings, No Coverage 1:11:45

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Kate and Josh discuss the massive protests over the weekend and weigh in on the great Janet Mills v. Graham Platner debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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6 inches short; Kentucky loses to Texas in OT | KSR Football Podcast 1:12:00

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The Monocle Playbook 50:36

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Tyler Brûlé has built Monocle into one of the most distinctive media brands of the past two decades. At a time when others chased clicks and platforms, Monocle went the other way. It invested in print, opening cafés and shops, launching a radio station, and building a loyal global community. I sat down with Tyler at Monocle’s Paris café to talk abo…

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The Gen Z Activist Taking On Outrage Culture 1:31:57

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Gen Z activist Manu Meel, co-founder and CEO of BridgeUSA, a student-led nonprofit that trains young people to hold civil, moderated discussions across political divides, joins Chris Cuomo to explain how his generation is fighting political polarization by turning outrage into conversation. Meel says young Americans—raised on algorithms and anger—a…

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BONUS: Trump’s Revenge Tour and Bolton’s Indictment 18:02

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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts tied to classified documents — a case that underscores how far the Trump administration’s Justice Department is willing to go to target former insiders. Chris Cuomo breaks down what’s behind the indictment, why the evidence may not hold up, and what it reveals about how “la…

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The TPM Social Club: Lashing Out 1:01:19

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Josh, Joe, and Nicole discuss the Trump admin saying all their critics "hate America" and also touch on the economics of news, a troubling new NBC show, and a strange election on Long Island. -- Big Talk: Treasury Secretary Declares New War on Terror Against the Left A man disappeared while running for office. He might still win. On Brand with Jimm…

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Kentucky Basketball Blue-White preview + Texas comes to Kroger Field + NIL Budget | KSR Happy Hour 1:08:28

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Beaming In From No Kings Terrorist HQ 1:01:19

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Kate and Josh discuss the upcoming No Kings "terrorist rally" and the latest from the corrupt Supreme Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Chris Cuomo Responds to Viewers Fed Up With Both Parties 1:01:57

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Chris Cuomo responds to a new round of listener calls and viewer comments, including reactions to Donald Trump’s “I hate my opponents” remark, criticism of his take on Jimmy Kimmel’s removal from air, and debate over the killing of Charlie Kirk. Callers question whether Citizens United has corrupted politics, argue that both parties have failed, an…

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Mark Stoops & Virginia Tech + Kentucky gets "back to work" ; prepare for Texas | 11 PersonnelMark Stoops & Virginia Tech + Kentucky gets "back to work" ; prepare for Texas | 11 Personnel 56:41

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KSR's Nick Roush and Adam Luckett are back to talk about everything Kentucky football as the Wildcats prepare to host the Texas Longhorns.Presented by Monticello Bank.— Is there a better strategy to share the message with the masses?— Is Stoops to Virginia Tech a viable option?— Sark is trying to avoid an Ole Miss situation.— Can Cutter Boley conti…

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Preseason Polls & Blue-White Game Preview | Memorial Memo 26:50

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Phoenix Stevens returns to breakdown Big Blue Madness, talk preseason polls, and preview the Blue-White Game. Presented by Rhoback Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By KSR

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Talking Kentucky’s National Championship Destiny at SEC Media Days w/ Myron Medcalf | Sources Say 1:04:53

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KSR's Jack Pilgrim and Zack Geoghegan break down everything they heard at SEC Media Days. Myron Medcalf joins the show to share his thoughts on Day 1 in Birmingham as well as his thoughts on the Kentucky Wildcats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data forad…

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The Trump Memo Blurring Protest and Terrorism 30:46

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In late September, President Donald Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) — a sweeping directive ordering federal agencies to target what it calls “domestic terrorism” linked to so-called anti-fascist movements. Citing incidents like the assassination of Charlie Kirk and riots in Los Angeles and Portland, the memo instru…

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Can Kentucky pull of an upset of Texas? Is there any hope left in fanbase? 1:06:03

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Presented by Friends of Coal. The KSR Football Guys (Nick Roush, Adam Luckett, Drew Franklin, and Van Hiles) talk about the Kentucky football news from the bye week and preview the Wildcats' game versus the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use …

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A Spotify model for AI 51:17

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Bots are taking over the internet, previewing a new world where agents interact and humans consume bot-created content. Cloudflare, a leading content delivery network, saw this coming. Cloudflare Chief Strategy Officer Stephanie Cohen told me that publishers reported less traffic to their sites and less human traffic. “Those numbers were 10 times w…

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Introducing: The TPM Social Club - Let's Do The F*cking News 50:38

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Josh and Joe introduce a new TPM podcast and talk about the Free Press, One Battle After Another, Eddington, and Sombreros. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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College football expert picks and betting tips for Week 7 | Pigskin Preview 33:14

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Nick Roush and Adam Luckett preview and provide their picks for College Football Week 8. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By KSR

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Mark Stoops on the hot seat? Would UK negotiate buyout? | 11 Personnel 1:07:06

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Presented by Monticello Bank. Nick Roush and Adam Luckett talk about the future of Kentucky football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By KSR

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Trump Is EXACTLY What the Insurrection Act Tried to STOP 37:25

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President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Washington D.C., Portland, and Chicago — a show of force that raises questions about presidential power and the limits of the law. Chris Cuomo examines how the Insurrection Act of 1807 and the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 were designed to separate military authority from civilian law enforcement,…

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Lowkey Shutdown 1:04:37

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Kate and Josh analyze the oddly muted shutdown, as well as the alarming escalation of state violence in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How good did Kentucky look at Pro Day? Big Blue Madness Preview | Sources Say 1:07:31

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Jack Pilgrim, Shawn Smith, Spencer Smith, and Zack Geoghegan breakdown the action from Kentucky basketball's Pro Day, talk about what was said at Kentucky basketball media day, and preview Big Blue Madness.Use our code KSR10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KSR10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max…

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Bye Week Blues: Kentucky football has now lost 8 straight SEC games | KSR Football Podcast 1:11:37

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Kentucky football took a 22-point loss to South Carolina on Saturday. Drew Franklin, Nick Roush, Adam Luckett, and Van Hiles break it all down for you in a new episode of the KSR Football Podcast presented by Friends of Coal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of persona…