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Alabama’s Twisted ‘Family Values’ aren’t very Small Government

2024/02/23

The Republican crusade against families continues. The Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with babies makes clear the fact that they won’t stop any time soon. So what comes next? Norm and Kavita break down the ruling and the political fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courting Disaster

2024/02/09

The Supreme Court is finally hearing Trump’s appeal of the Colorado ruling removing him from the ballot. The decision will be massive, but it is not the only legal challenge on Donald Trump’s plate. Norm and Kavita break down the case before the Court, and the state of Trump’s numerous legal battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Impending Border Battle

2024/01/30

Greg Abbott and the House Republicans are using the border as a political poker chip, with disastrous implications for immigrants. As Abbott continues to defy the Supreme Court and the House refuses to pass immigration reform, what does the Biden administration need to do? Norm and Kavita discuss the answers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it Time to Panic Yet?

2024/01/25

Donald Trump is now the GOP's presumptive nominee. How should the Biden team be responding? What should they be doing differently.?David Rothkopf joins Norm and Kavita to analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly of the election so far and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the Trump Train Have Brakes?

2024/01/19

The Iowa caucus was a blowout. Trump trounced DeSantis and Haley, leaving us all wondering how much longer they will hold on. But how much can we actually learn from the caucus? Norm and Kavita are back to break down the lessons from Iowa and the trouble for Trump looming on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Prognostications for the New Year

2024/01/05

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, many of our greatest political challenges remain unresolved. Norm and Kavita are back for a new year with new political prognostications about what 2024 holds for Congress and what will undoubtedly be a dramatic campaign season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ornstein's Political Prescriptions for Smart Democrats

2023/12/15

Democrats have their work cut out for them moving into the new year. With monumental elections on the horizon, Norm has plenty of ways the Democrats can press the advantage. In this insightful episode, David Rothkopf fills in for Kavita to discuss the House, Senate, and presidential elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fight for Abortion in Texas and Senate Skullduggery

2023/12/08

Norm and Kavita are back! Republicans at both the state and national level have continued to chip away at abortion rights, with a case in Texas drawing national attention and the ire of the state’s AG, Ken Paxton. In addition, Senate Republicans have blocked Ukraine funding, demanding border action. Join us as we break down all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Rule of Congressional Fight Club

2023/11/17

Norm and Kavita are breaking the rules this week to talk about congressional fight club. With threats of violence by multiple GOP members, its clear that tensions are high as Republicans struggle to govern. With the government shutdown pushed to next year, join us as we break down the political field heading into 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should We Be Worried About 2024 Polls?

2023/11/07

Recent polls on a Biden and Trump showdown in 2024 aren’t great for the incumbent president. But with just under a year to go before the election, how worried should we really be? David Rothkopf joins Norm to explain how Biden can bounce back and why the lunacy of the Republican Party will be its own undoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Mental Health with Dr. Ben Miller

2023/10/30

In the face of such overwhelming bad news, it’s all too easy to feel hopeless. Dr. Ben Miller joins Kavita and Norm to talk about the narrative of mental illness in mass shootings, and shares ways that we can maintain good mental health even when the news is bleak. Don’t miss this important episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Words Matter - So Close and Yet So Far: The Search for a Speaker

2023/10/19

Two failed votes for Jim Jordan later, and the House is still no closer to electing a speaker. Norm and Kavita break down what could come next for a speaker pro tempore-led Congress and where the Republican caucus will go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.6 out of 5

2794 reviews

pleasehelpplayers 2023/10/07

Excellent

Thank you for explaining and synthesizing! Your hard work on our behalf is admirable and appreciated!

dividnacivfnsz 2023/12/03

Middle of the Road

WM has consistently tracked core political themes based on current events. However as an early leader I think they’ve fallen to the middle of the pack...

Dardyer 2023/10/08

Know the FACTS

If not for Norm I wouldn’t even listen to the female Host just repeating American news media propaganda. Also the female that is teaching a class is a...

lilihow1971 2022/09/24

Fantastic framing and discussion

I appreciate the thoughtful and informed decisions.

Osprey1957 2023/08/21

Not the worst but pretty bad

I love Talking Feds but have given up on this one. NO is interesting although a little windy, but KP, in the time i’ve been listening to this, cannot...

cjjohns 2023/05/12

Words matter but sentences dont?

Why is kavita patel incapable of uttering a complete sentence? So annoying.

rabidmoderate 2022/12/10

Echo chamber

Would be more interesting if you had a smart right of center co-host with Norm. Too much agreement among your expert hosts

VERY MUCH OOF 2022/10/23

One sided facts

Fake claim. Truly one sided view. If you are an independent, don’t listen. Words do matter, just not these. Polarized views from the left or right wil...

Larryfl1 2022/09/14

Must listen

Norm, Orenstein and Kavita Patel have extensive experience in current affairs. They bring that knowledge to this podcast, making it something I look f...

scott ellner 2022/07/11

Great New Pod!

Two of my favorite guests on one of my favorite podcasts, David Rothkopf’s Deep State Radio, Kavita Patel and Norm Ornstein, now have a pod of their o...

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