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Tommy, Jon, Jon, and Dan cover the latest example of Trump’s, at least temporary, climbdown on Minnesota and just how out of control things have gotten with ICE, discuss Trump’s latest proposal for savings accounts then explain why Andrew Tate just jumped off of a sinking alt-right nazi streamer ship.

In 2016, veteran Democratic advisor Philippe Reines stepped up for an unconventional task: impersonating Donald Trump for Hillary Clinton's debate prep. And in 2024, he did it all again for Kamala Harris. Jon Lovett and Reines discuss the intricacies of playing Trump, the impact of debate performance on elections, and what Democrats should do to outwit the president going forward. Reines reveals what really happened the night Biden called Harris moments before her debate, Trump's biggest debate weaknesses, and what it was like working with Lovett as a Clinton staffer back in 2005.

Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes share behind-the-scenes stories from the Obama administration’s state dinners and foreign trips. They reveal what foreign leaders actually got up to in their formal meetings, the politics of the seating chart, and whether they ever had a chance to have any fun during their trips abroad. Elijah Cone moderates.

We talk about the news media all the time. Now we're going to talk about it from the inside. Alex Wagner joins Dan Pfieffer to share behind-the-scenes stories from being a White House correspondent, reporting in the field, and hosting a primetime news show. They also discuss the current media landscape from the Bari Weiss CBS takeover to the podcasting boom. Elijah Cone moderates.

Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor get into all things sports. They dig into what the 2024 campaign taught us about how politicians should interact with athletes, how Democrats and Republicans use sports to connect with the voters, and watch some of the most cringe moments politicians have had with sports. Elijah Cone moderates.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer dive into the state of political media, why the right wing dominates the space, and how the podcast industry has changed since the inception of Crooked Media. Elijah Cone moderates.

Strict Scrutiny host Kate Shaw and Ian Bassin (Exec. Dir. Protect Democracy) discuss what it’s like to work for the White House Counsel’s Office, what the normal operations of lawyering should look like and how the Trump administration has reshaped the justice department.

Strict Scrutiny hosts Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, and Kate Shaw take us behind the scenes of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision season, share stories from their clerkships, and discuss the pettiness and performative friendships between justices. Caroline Reston moderates.

Former White House economist and Brookings President Cecilia Rouse joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss inflation, tariffs, and answer the economic questions you're too afraid to ask.

Dan Pfeiffer and Alyssa Mastromonaco answer listener questions about Trump’s first 100 days, the White House Correspondents Dinner, and the bathroom situation in the West Wing. Producer Caroline Reston moderates.

Dan Pfeiffer and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down everything you need to know about a government shutdowns. From the politics, the real world consequences and Republican's history of losing the fight. Caroline Reston moderates.

Jen Psaki (Fmr WH Press Secretary) chats with Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer about the past, present, and future of White House press, how the Trump administration wins the attention economy, and what Democrats can do to revamp their communication strategy.

Dan Pfeiffer and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down what to expect at Trump's second inauguration, what really happens behind the scenes and look back at their favorite moments of Obama's inauguration days. Producer Caroline Reston moderates.

Dan Pfeiffer, Alyssa Mastromonaco, and Caroline Reston dive deep into the history and drama of presidential transitions, break down the latest moves from President-Elect Trump’s transition team, and share some behind-the-scenes stories from their early days as fresh-faced staffers in the 2008 Obama White House

Alyssa Mastromonaco and Deesha Dyer (former White House Social Secretary) take a trip down memory lane and look back to all their favorite holiday White House traditions. The good, the bad, the tipsy. Caroline Reston joins to moderate.