The Bill Press Pod

Minneapolis vs ICE. Insurrection Act Coming? “Wine Moms” Protesting. Trump’s Threats to Greenland/NATO. Clintons in Contempt?  With Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS, Arthur Delaney, Senior Reporter at HuffPost and Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent at 19th News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

In this episode, Bill talks with Joe Cirincione, an expert on global security. And the unofficial foreign policy guru of The Bill Press Pod.  He and Bill discuss the situations in Venezuela, Greenland, Cuba, Iran, Ukraine, Gaza and Minnesota. Cirincione discusses the challenges faced in global security caused by Trump and provides insights into how good policy can shape a safer world. Wh...

The Killing of Renee Good. Is There Accountability? Trump More Unconstrained. Some GOP Backlash. Venezuela: Keep the Oil. New Spheres of Influence. Is Greenland Next? ACA Subsidies Pass the House. Impeachment Coming? With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, Philip Bump, MS-Now Columnist and Contributor and author of the How...

In this episode Bill reconnects with Faiz Shakir to discuss the situation in Venezuela and its potential political impact on the U.S. They critique the law-of-the-jungle approach and its consequences for international stability and U.S. foreign policy. They then shift to the political landscape leading up to the 2026 midterms, analyzing the implications of the Trump administration's actions and th...

In this episode historian Doug Brinkley discusses the unprecedented ways in which Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of presidential power. Brinkley compares Trump's actions to historic moments, such as FDR's attempts to pack the Supreme Court and Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, but notes that Trump's use of executive orders and his ability to intimidate fellow Republicans is unpara...

In this episode of The Bill Press Pod taken from of Bill’s live event, 'Talk of the Hill,' Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times and Susan Glasser who writes the online column "Letter from Trump's Washington" in The New Yorker, where she is a staff writer. They discuss their experiences and insights into modern journalism, particularly during the Trump presidency...

In this episode, Bill talks with John Fugelsang about his new book,  Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds.  The discussion focuses on what it really means to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and critiques the hypocrisy of the religious right. Fugelsang argues that fundamentalists have h...

In this episode, Bill discusses the challenges faced by the media during Donald Trump's second term with Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief of CQ-Roll Call, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of The National Journal and Sudeep Reddy formerly a Managing Editor at Politico and now Washington Bureau Chief for MS-Now, the renamed MSNBC. The discussion covers the unprecedented actions taken by Trump, including pard...

Trump Unraveling? Too Many Deportations? “Affordability” Sticking. Trump’s Speeches. Why Did Susie Wiles Talk? MTG’s Strategy. Congress’ Very Bad Year. Dem’s 2026 Senate Chances. With Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline, Jennifer Bendery, Reporter for HuffPost covering Congress, Trump and authoritarianism, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at The Cook Political Report with Amy Wa...

In this episode Bill interviews Dr. John Gartner, a former Johns Hopkins professor and founder of Duty to Warn. In his return to the Bill Press Pod, Dr. Gartner provides an in-depth analysis of President Donald Trump’s cognitive health, asserting that Trump exhibits signs of severe cognitive decline and personality disorders such as malignant narcissism. He discusses specific instances that showca...

Trump's Power fading: Indiana Fail. Trump Lame Duck? Senate Healthcare Fail. Affordability Fail. James Indictment Fail. Judicial Guardrails Holding. Boat Strike Questions. War in Venezuela? With Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News, Arthur Delaney, Senior Reporter for HuffPost and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter and co-author of the Daily Newsletter for NOTUS.  Toda...

In this episode, Bill reconnects with Larry Sabato, Founder and Director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. to discuss the 2026 midterm elections. Sabato shares his insights on why he believes Democrats have the edge going into the midterms, citing dissatisfaction with the current Republican control of the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court. They delve into th...

Drug Boats Strikes. Hegseth Doubles Down. Trump’s Wild Pardons. J6 Bomber Arrest. Affordability Messaging. Tenn Special Election. GOP Healthcare Chaos. Ballroom inflation. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline and Philip Bump, former Washington Post Columnist and current M...

In this episode Bill speaks with Jacob Ward, a longtime technology journalist. He’s worked for NBC News, CNN and PBS. They discuss the origins and development of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on its capabilities and limitations. Jacob explains that AI's power lies in its pattern recognition but emphasizes that it does not truly understand the data it processes. He delves into the soc...

In this special episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill interviews historian and author Lynne Olson at The Hill Center in Washington DC. Olson discusses her latest book, 'The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck,' which tells the incredible story of French women in the Resistance who were imprisoned in the Nazis' only all-female concentration camp, Ravensbruck. The conversation highlights the women's bravery, re...

In this episode, Bill and National Security Analyst Joe Cirincione discuss the implications of recent U.S. foreign policy actions under Donald Trump's administration. They focus on the escalating military actions in Venezuela, the Trump administration's unauthorized and potentially illegal military strikes against alleged drug smugglers, and the broader historical context of U.S. involvement...

Epstein! Epstein! Epstein! Mike Johnson Spooked. MTG vs DJT. MBS Khashoggi and Trump. The Weakening Congress. Refuse Legal Orders! Trump’s Overreaction. Dick Cheney’s Funeral Guests. Today's Panel: Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, Congressional Reporter at Politico, Ledge King, Managing Editor of National Journal Daily and John Bennett, White House Corresponden...

With Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump in the news together last week and for sure this week, we thought we'd look back at the interview Bill did with Michael Wolff, a confidant of Jeffrey Epstein and an author with several books about Donald Trump. There is a lot that Michael Wolff revealed in this interview from four months ago. Might be fun to take a listen again knowing what you know now. And i...

Epstein and More Epstein. Shutdown Winners.  War on Venezuela? Trump’s Foreign Focus. Trump: Prices Down. Not. Filibuster Safe. With Jeff Dufour, Editor in chief at The National Journal, Mia McCarthy, Congress Reporter at Politico and Hunter Walker, Investigative Reporter for Talking Points Memo. Today Bill reminds us that a one-of-a-kind Carol Press Scarf make a great holiday gift....

In this episode Bill interviews Ron Brownstein, senior political analyst at CNN and columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. They discuss the results of the November 4 elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, and California, and the unmistakable warning signs these results hold for Republicans. Ron highlights the importance of voter attitudes toward the incumbent president, which have increasingl...

Democratic Sweep. Affordability and Trump Key. GOP’s Struggles. New Blood Wanted. GOP More Blamed for Shutdown. Nancy Pelosi Retires. What’s Up With MTG? Dick Cheney’s Legacy. With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, Linda Feldmann, White House Correspondent and DC Bureau Chief at The Christian Science Monitor and Philip Bump, former Columnist for The Wash...

In this episode Bill sits down with Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, to discuss Karl's latest book 'Retribution: Donald Trump, and the Campaign That Changed America.' The conversation covers Karl's unique relationship with Trump, including a personal call on the morning after the election, and a detailed discussion on Hunter Biden's significant yet tumultuous role in Joe...

Shutdown Continues. Blame Game. Any Movement? Trump: Kill Filibuster. House Still Out. Trump Flattered in Asia. Nuclear Testing? NYC Mayor’s Race. VA and NJ Governor’s Race. CA Redistricting Fight. With Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter for HuffPost and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter at NOTUS.  Today's Bill Press Pod is...

In this episode, Bill speaks with Anat Shenker-Osorio, a political strategist and messaging expert, about the state of Democratic messaging ten months into Donald Trump's second term. Shenker-Osorio critiques Democrats' reliance on polling and failure to effectively communicate their message to voters. She contrasts this with effective messaging strategies, citing examples like Zohran Mamdani and...

Trump Tears Down Whole East Wing. “Privately” Funded Destruction. Trump Demands $230 Million. Johnson Knows Nothing. Shutdown Goes On and On. Does Trump Care? At “War” with Venezuela? No Putin Summit. Trump Poops on America. AI’s Cost to Truth. With Emily Goodin, White House Correspondent for McClatchy Media, Allan Smith, Political Reporter for NBC News and Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal...