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TALKING FEDS is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.
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Ringer Dish is the place for all things celebrity and pop culture. From major moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars, to the weird habits of the stars you love, and refreshers on the biggest tabloid stories from the last 20 years, Ringer Dish has all the vital details. On Mondays, catch ‘Jam Session’ with Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins for royal family rumors, celebrity real estate, and industry analysis. And on Fridays, listen to 'We're Obsessed' with Jodi Walker and Chelsea Stark-Jones ...
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Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune ...
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Mea Culpa

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Welcome to the NEW HOME of Mea Culpa – the ONLY place to find new episodes of Michael Cohen’s hit podcast. Cohen, the former attorney and personal “fixer” for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by Trump’s lies and personal madness. While Cohen was imprisoned in his own home, with his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, he went on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his former b ...
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Talking Feds: Women at the Table brings to the table prominent legal and policy professionals (and special guests) for a lively and intellectual discussion. Get to know hosts Anne Milgram, Melissa Murray, and Juliette Kayyem as they dissect the news each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If there was a fundamental shift in the election dynamics this week, it wasn't perceptible at the surface level. A great returning panel of Alisyn Camerota, David French, and Norm Ornstein joins Harry to discuss whether Trump's increasingly brazen lies move any voters into his column. They then take up the VP debate & Vance's inability to concede t…
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Joining me today on Mea Culpa is David Corn, Washington, DC bureau chief of Mother Jones and a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book, “American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy,” is essential for understanding the current state of our republic. David and I explore the chaos surrounding Donald…
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Chelsea is back from her honeymoon, so she and Jodi catch up on her Croatian holiday and follow up on some stories from the last two weeks, including Target girl and how to pronounce Hoda Kotb’s last name (1:00). Then they dive into this week’s online obsessions: Bowen Yang as Chappell Roan's Moo Deng (16:15), the ‘Barbie’-esque marketing of ‘Wicke…
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Today on Mea Culpa, I am joined by Malcolm Nance, a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, New York Times bestselling author, and expert on terrorism, extremism, and insurgency. We discuss global and domestic political issues, with a focus on Middle East conflicts and U.S. foreign policy. Nance explains Iran's long-term strategy to become a regional super…
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Harry talks with Michael Podhorzer, founder of the Analyst Institute and perhaps the foremost student in the country of the true utility and disutility of political polls. Podhorzer explains the critical difference between two types of “undecided” voters the polls lump together – those (very very rare) votes still uncertain whom to vote for and tho…
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This week, Juliet returns with Ringer colleague Nora Princiotti for a jam-packed episode, starting with Lana Del Rey’s Louisiana wedding to her one-month partner (1:47). Then, the ladies dive into a few Taylor Swift updates (14:06), followed by a new show alert, Dr. Odyssey, starring Joshua Jackson (19:17). Next, they discuss Prince Harry being spo…
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With five weeks to go before the election, Donald Trump seems content to double and redouble down on his appeal to the extreme elements of his base, including conspicuous racist and xenophobic undertones. Kamala Harris spent the week laying out detailed economic policy proposals, facing the press, wooing rural and blue-collar voters, and burnishing…
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Joining me today is my Meidas colleague, Ron Filipkowski, the editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch.com and co-host of “Uncovered.” A former Republican, Ron brings valuable experience as both a federal and state prosecutor. Like me, he is dedicated to educating and informing the American public about the threats to our democracy. Today, we discussed sever…
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There’s so much going on in culture this week, and writer Sophia Benoit joins Jodi to dive right in. First, they go rapid fire on all the hot girl shit that happened on the internet this week, including Hoda Kotb’s retirement (6:15), the ‘Apple’ dance creator’s controversial moment at the NYC Sweat concert (9:42), Anna Delvey’s final moments on ‘Da…
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Today, we’re pleased to welcome Dan Alexander to Mea Culpa. As a senior editor at Forbes, he oversees money-in-politics coverage and is widely recognized for his reporting on Donald Trump. Dan has investigated numerous public figures, including Trump, and his work has played a significant role in various investigations, particularly Trump’s fraud t…
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Harry sits down with Preet Bharara, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and an encyclopedic source about tradition, culture, and current state of play at the Department of Justice. The two have a wide-ranging conversation touching on the threat of Project 2025 to DOJ in particular; the current state of morale, which …
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Juliet and Amanda return this week with a couple of celebrity bits to discuss, starting with Olivia Nuzzi and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “digital relationship”, alleging a secret relationship was happening (1:04). Next, the ladies discuss a “divorce watch” as Prince Harry seems to be going on a solo tour without Meghan (15:24), then touch on Chappell …
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A superb panel of Jason Kander, Josh Marshall, and Tara Setmayer joins Harry to take stock of a wild & weird week and consider where it leaves us w/ 6 weeks to go. Harris logged two effective interviews, continued to headline boisterous rallies, and swamped Trump in fundraising. Trump continued to stir the pot about pet-eating in Springfield then a…
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Fast Politics unveils its new four-episode-a-week format! We have an excerpt from Molly and Rick Wilson’s Politics As Unusual live performance in Milwaukee, WI, at The Vivarium. The New York Times' Susanne Craig details her new book Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success. See omnystudio.com…
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Today on Mea Culpa, I had the pleasure of welcoming our good friend Tara Setmayer to discuss the upcoming presidential election. Tara is a prominent political commentator and the co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, a bipartisan super PAC led by women that aims to rally women voters in swing states to support Kamala Harris by highlighting wome…
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This week, while Chelsea is on her honeymoon, Nora Princiotti joins us to obsess over internet It Girls Moo Deng (2:00), the 8-year-old girl who drove her parents’ Nissan to Target with $400 and bought a Frappuccino (14:03), and Tate McRae (29:07). Then they dive into Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning’s performances in Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Couple’…
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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Harry Sisson, a 21-year-old Gen-Z political content creator who has amassed over a million followers on TikTok. Harry has interviewed prominent political figures, including President Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Like me, he has faced targeted attacks from Donald Trump’s campaign for his outspoken views on the threat…
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Harry sits down with Judge J. Michael Luttig, a leading conservative jurist and fierce critic of Donald Trump, the Republican Party, and the Supreme Court. Judge Luttig explains why Trump is the very menace to the Constitution that the Framers feared, and excoriates Republicans in Congress for enabling his authoritarian ambitions. The two move on t…
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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell examines how Trump expressing his hatred of Taylor Swift could help him lose his presidential aspirations. The Groundwork Collaborative’s Lindsay Owens educates us on price gouging, including VP Harris's plans to fight it. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how her organization is pushing back against Republicans' …
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This week on 'Jam Session,' the ladies discuss the recent spotting of J.Lo and Ben canoodling after they announced their divorce (00:54); the 2024 Emmys (18:00); the most recent Taylor Swift updates, including her endorsement of Kamala Harris (21:20); ‘Emily in Paris’ Part 2 reviews; and, finally, some updates on Meghan and Harry amid controversial…
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The debate behind us, we are in the official 50-day homestretch of the presidential campaign. And although Kamala Harris dominated the debate, it’s not clear that it translates into a political edge in the election. A fantastic roundtable of Susan Glasser, Molly Jong-Fast, and Jacob Weisberg join Harry to assess the debate and its aftermath; analyz…
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