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A different type of At The Table : a conversation with Emma Bolden (author: House is an Enigma , associate editor-in-chief, Tupelo Quarterly ) on how we're doing in quarantine.  Segment 1: Doublemint Gum Jingle Segment 2: What's your guilt language? Segment 3: "If perverted was a mouth feel" Segment 4: "This is a poem about John Malkovich's mascara" Emma Bolden on Twitter Full episodes,...

It's good to be Weird. Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan's book follows unusual people (including the author) on their respective paths toward embracing their own weirdo status.  Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World is available now . Olga Khazan on Twitter Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon...

Former SecDef Mattis speechwriter and chief of communications, retired naval aviator Guy Snodgrass returns to At The Table to discuss with Jared President Trump's failure to lead on the COVID-19 response. segment 1: Trump's coronavirus response: "It's like a slow-motion train wreck." segment 2: Leading alongside Trump: "You have to conform to his position... or you will lose your voice." segment 3...

Dr. Marcus Plescia , Chief Medical Officer for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials , joins Jared to discuss the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic and the government response at the federal and state/territory levels in the US.  Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitt...

After a career as a marine and then a State Department official in Afghanistan, Matt Hoh resigned his post in 2009 over disagreements with the Obama Administration's goal of military victory. Matt helps Jared understand the “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan” signed in Qatar at the end of February. track 3: violence in Afghanistan, apathy in the USA track 4: hope for US foreign policy fu...

After a career as a marine and then a State Department official in Afghanistan, Matt Hoh resigned his post in 2009 over disagreements with the Obama Administration's goal of military victory. Matt helps Jared understand the “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan” signed in Qatar at the end of February. track 1: from Bush to Obama to Trump in Afghanistan  track 2: problems with the peace...

When your favorite candidate doesn't look promising anymore, how do you move forward? Jared argues that Democrats in 2020 should see a lot of hope from Super Tuesday, regardless of who their preferred option is or was. Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitter ]

Jared talks about being a new dad, taking a break from the news, and the hopes and fears a new child has brought to the forefront of his mind.  Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitter ] [ How Pistachio Joe came about ]

Ashley Wilson is the director of state and local political campaigns for NGP VAN and the founder of PoliTechinColor.com with resources for first-time candidates of color. Ashley Wilson on Twitter Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitter ]

Aki Peritz is a former CIA counterterrorism analyst and author of Find Fix Finish . Peritz discusses how decision-makers are presented with intelligence and options from those in the military or intelligence communities, and how that system may have worked (or not) with President Trump over the last few days with Iran. Even as the president assures he "likes to follow the law" re: targeting cultur...

Not an emergency episode. Not a special update. Looking back on the last few months of At The Table with producer David Ross. A finale for our "first season" of this project.  Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitter ] Producer/editor: David Ross

Pat Garofalo, managing editor at Talk Poverty at the Center for American Progress , joins Jared to talk about the fifth DNC primary debate, Trump's challenging week, and Democrats' opportunity to talk about the economy in a field where billionaires (and those who claim to be billionaires) aren't leading in polls. Pat is the author of the new book, THE BILLIONAIRE BOONDOGGLE: How Our Politicians Le...

Guy Snodgrass served as director of communications and speechwriter to former Secretary of Defense Mattis. His military career (now retired) includes time as a naval aviator, a TOP-GUN instructor, and a combat pilot. He is the author of the new book, HOLDING THE LINE: Inside Trump's Pentagon with Secretary Mattis . segment 1: Snodgrass responds to criticisms of the book from Mattis and Mattis aide...

Greg Jackson, national advocacy director for Community Justice Action Fund (CJAF), joins Jared to talk about their work to reduce gun violence and affect change on criminal justice reform.  segment 1: welcome to Local 16 segment 2: the epidemic of gun violence segment 3: race and trauma segment 4: solutions and hope for 2020 Greg Jackson on Twitter Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, an...

John Stanton, co-founder of Save Journalism Project , joins Jared to talk about the work their organization has been doing to fight corporate and tech dominance over news business models, and new resources on offer for journalists who find themselves looking for work or other help.  John Stanton on Twitter Save Journalism Project on Twitter Thanks to Nicky Vogt for technical assistance for th...

Pre-DNC debate live at Local 16 in DC. Jared is joined by staff attorney for DC Nurses Association Wala Blegay [ Twitter ] and executive director for Social Security Works Alex Lawson [ Twitter ].  Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitter ] Producer: Akin Adams Thanks to Aman Ayoub and eve...

Kyle Pomerleau , chief economist and vice president of economic analysis at Tax Foundation , joins Jared live at Local 16 to talk about the policies on the economy we've seen from the Trump White House so far, and comparing the policies from main Democratic contenders in the 2020 DNC primary for president.  Full episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and other benefits are available to supporte...

After a newsy week of stories going well beyond previous conduct by President Trump, the House of Representatives has finally moved toward accountability through an inquiry. While no one can accuse House Democrats of rushing to this judgment, a reminder in this short piece that there are miles to go, and that exhaustion with the news will only serve those who wish to avoid accountability.  Pl...

Mathis Wackernagel, founder and president of Global Footprint Network , joins Jared to discuss #MoveTheDate , using a financial lens to examine our environmental impact, and why more people having "skin in the game" gives him hope for real change.  Support this conversation and unlock additional benefits by backing At The Table on Patreon .

Lucy Solomon, associate political director at Indivisible , rejoins Jared At The Table for a live event at DC's Local 16 to check in on the 2020 race and weigh in on issues she believes will be winners for Progressives this cycle.  A full version of this live event is available for supporters of At The Table on Patreon . Lucy Solomon on Twitter Host: Jared Rizzi [ Twitter ] Producer: Akin Ada...

Christy Delafield, director of communications for Mercy Corps, joins Jared from Freeport where she has been for nearly two weeks as part of their Hurricane Dorian response. For more information and to donate to support Mercy Corps work in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and around the world: MercyCorps.org Host: Jared Rizzi ( Twitter ) Support and join the At The Table community (and get cool benefits,...

Biden using "socialism" as a cudgel; Warren and Sanders ganging up on the front-runner... and Jared sweating it out on the roof deck of Local 16 in Washington DC.  Live show after the DNC Presidential Primary Debate on ABC from Houston on September 12, 2019.  Will Democrats choose a safe moderate, or a progressive who promises big answers to the big questions? That is shaping up to be th...

Andrea Peterson, freelance journalist, artist, and musician, joins Jared to talk about her latest project: a DC music festival through September (five nights, five venues) showcasing music made in opposition to the Trump Administration's policies on immigrants and refugees, called "Room for More."  Full band lineups and venue information at RoomForMoreFest.org Proceeds from these events will...

Former and longtime Congressional reporter Meredith Shiner talks with Jared about the loss of her child and a Republican messaging bill that would criminalize the palliative care her son received.  Meredith's full piece at the Daily Beast Meredith on Twitter Additional benefits for fans of At The Table are available through Patreon .

Since notable others refuse, Jared tries to offer some sanity and comfort as Dorian hits the United States. Jared argues that recent scandals have the power to break through the noise of everyday Trump nonsense, but that the President has shown he'll try to avoid at all cost any admission of wrongness or failure, including the possibility of an election-day loss. Please consider supporting At The...