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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s escalating clash with Europe as his threats over Greenland and sweeping tariffs rattle NATO and global stability. They analyze Trump’s jaw-dropping messages to European leaders, the backlash from U.S. allies and Republicans like Thom Tillis, and the growing concern that his rhetoric is pushing the alliance toward a breaking point. Kander and Gu...

Ravi Gupta and guest host Harry Litman break down the Justice Department’s investigation targeting the Federal Reserve and the legal battle over Fed independence, as administration allies refuse to back down and lawmakers openly acknowledge what the probe is really about. They also examine the looming government shutdown, with nearly 100 House Democrats led by Rep. Ilhan Omar vowing to oppose DHS...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s Venezuela operation as the president announces an oil deal following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about coercion, profiteering, and global backlash from China and regional allies. They analyze Trump’s claims about seizing billions in Venezuelan oil, the response from interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, and mounting fea...

Ravi Gupta breaks down Donald Trump’s retaliatory veto of a bipartisan water bill after Lauren Boebert supported releasing the Epstein files, revealing how far Trump will go to punish perceived disloyalty. He examines new reporting on Trump’s private threats—“my friends will get hurt”—as the Justice Department reviews millions of newly uncovered Epstein documents and cracks widen inside MAGA. Ravi...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Republican revolt that forced a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, as four GOP lawmakers joined Democrats on a discharge petition to prevent premiums from doubling for millions of Americans. They analyze the political fallout for House Republicans in swing districts, Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed negotiations, and the looming deadline that could leave...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s chaotic attempt to rebrand the economy as he mocks “affordability,” confuses inflation with deflation, and delivers a meandering Pennsylvania rally full of distortions. They examine how Americans view Trump’s economic record compared to the end of the Biden presidency and why his messaging isn’t matching voters’ lived experiences. Kander and Gupta als...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s latest spiral after posting 160 times on Truth Social and then appearing to fall asleep in a cabinet meeting. They examine the escalating “Double Tap” scandal, from Pete Hegseth’s shifting explanations to sharp criticism from Megyn Kelly, Brit Hume, Marco Rubio, and Rand Paul as Republicans contradict themselves in real time. The hosts also dig into T...

Jason Kander and Stephen Webber break down the controversy surrounding the emerging “Trump peace plan” for Ukraine, as reports reveal it began as a Russian wish list before being reshaped by the Trump administration. They discuss Ukraine’s tentative buy-in, the looming fight over territorial concessions, and the backlash to leaked audio of Trump ally Steve Witkoff coaching a Russian counterpart on...

Ravi Gupta and Stephen Webber break down Congress’s explosive vote to release the Epstein files as Trump abruptly reverses course at the last minute, raising questions about whether compromising material is being withheld. They analyze accusations from Mark Epstein that the files are already being scrubbed, Rep. Thomas Massie’s threat to read names on the House floor, and the sweeping disclosure r...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the explosive release of newly uncovered Jeffrey Epstein emails, including messages referencing Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell that raise fresh questions about what the former president knew and when. They analyze the media and political fallout, how these revelations intersect with ongoing legal scrutiny, and what Epstein’s 2019 emails to journalist Mich...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Democrats’ dominating victories in Virginia and New Jersey, where early returns and strong turnout have analysts like Harry Enten and Dave Wasserman predicting Democrats could be favored to retake the House in 2026. They unpack how the results exposed cracks in the GOP coalition, with MAGA influencers blaming “weak” Republican candidates and moderates poi...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s collapsing approval numbers, as new polling from The Economist shows his net rating falling to -18, the lowest it has ever been—even lower than any point in his first term. They discuss what’s driving the drop, from voter fatigue to economic fallout, and what it means for Trump’s reelection odds. Kander and Gupta also dive into a new Reuters re...

Ravi Gupta and guest host Stephen Webber, filling in for Jason Kander, start with some rare good news for Democrats, breaking down Harry Enten’s latest analysis showing early positive signs in New Jersey’s returns and what that might mean heading into 2026. They unpack data showing Democrats cutting into the GOP’s mail ballot lead, rising early vote enthusiasm, and a noticeable shift in party ener...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down JB Pritzker’s sharp warning to Trump over invoking the Insurrection Act and Obama joining the “imagine if Obama did it” chorus. They analyze Trump’s explosive comments comparing U.S. cities like Chicago and Portland to Egypt, Tish James’s latest legal moves, and Eric Trump’s wild claim that Jack Smith planted classified folders at Mar-a-Lago. Kander and Gupta...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the escalating tensions in Chicago and Portland as President Trump federalizes the National Guard and local leaders push back. They discuss Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s sharp rebuke of Trump’s actions, Pam Bondi’s inflammatory comments about Portland officials, and how the president’s militarization strategy could intimidate voters ahead of the midterms. K...

This week, Jason Kander is joined by Paul Rieckhoff, founder and executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, who is subbing in as host while Ravi travels, to break down Trump’s disastrous speech in front of military generals after Pete Hegseth’s “Warrior Ethos” address at Quantico, where senior commanders were summoned from across the world and greeted the remarks with ston...

Ravi Gupta and guest host Stephen Webber, filling in for Jason Kander, break down Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue defending a free press and his thanks to Republicans who stood up for him, as Trump escalates the fight with a Truth Social post promising to “test ABC out” while right-wing outlets like Nexstar and Sinclair continue their boycott. They analyze Tim Miller’s sharp critique and the fallout from...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the national fallout from the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. They analyze the wave of firings, doxxings, and online harassment targeting people who mocked Kirk’s death, and Pam Bondi’s explosive comments about prosecuting businesses and restricting “hate speech.” Kander and Gupta also dig into Trump’s sweeping threats against liberal nonprofits, visa...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s latest jobs report as the Wall Street Journal warns that tariffs are dragging down growth and the Supreme Court fast-tracks a case on their constitutionality. They analyze Trump’s attempts to shift blame onto the Fed, the risks for Republicans if they ignore economic anxiety, and why inflation has left household incomes stalled since...

Jason Kander is solo this week while Ravi Gupta is traveling. Jason breaks down the powerful testimony from Epstein survivors as they respond to Donald Trump dismissing their abuse as a “hoax.” He analyzes Trump’s attempt to minimize subpoenas and records tied to Epstein, the survivors’ call to humanize their stories, and the push for Congress to pass the bipartisan Khanna-Massie Epstein Files Tra...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the stunning upset in Iowa as Democrat Catelin Drey flips a ruby red state Senate seat with an 11-point margin, ending the GOP’s supermajority and signaling a major warning for Trump’s Republican Party. They analyze what Drey’s victory means for the balance of power in Des Moines, how her message on child care and abortion rights resonated with voters, and wh...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s deranged Truth Social rant about slavery and the Smithsonian, as critics warn he’s whitewashing history to rally his base. They analyze whether this is a calculated distraction or a major issue in the campaign, as Trump doubles down on Confederate monuments and military base renaming. Kander and Gupta also dive into the latest from Ukraine, including...

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., as Trump launches a federal crackdown on crime in the capital. They analyze the administration’s show of force, the sharp pushback from Mayor Bowser, and what this unprecedented federal intervention means for local autonomy. Kander and Gupta also dive into Trump’s escalating economic nationalism, fr...

Ravi Gupta, solo hosting this week with Jason out, breaks down the escalating redistricting battles as Democrats push back against GOP-drawn maps in states like Texas and New York. He analyzes viral moments from Rep. James Talarico and Governor Hochul’s appearance on Maddow, as well as the media frenzy over Trump and Governor Abbott’s responses to the gerrymandering controversy. Gupta also dives i...

A former football player opens fire outside NFL HQ and leaves behind a chilling note about CTE. The Cowboys spiral continues as Micah Parsons officially requests a trade. ESPN and the NFL are close to a massive deal—if Trump doesn’t interfere. A WNBA franchise is poised to sell for a record sum, and one MLB player found out mid-game that he’d been traded… to the opposing team. Then we dig into the...