Best Alex Patt Podcasts (2024)

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Chicago Bears: New Beard, Same Dumb Coach 18:19

22h ago18:19

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Thru Da Garden: October 31, 2024. The Bears let another win slip out of their hands under the watch of Matt Eberflus. Alex, Tommy, and Jordan live and die mostly screaming about the fail mary, the plays leading up to, and everything that brought the high of last week to s screeching halt. Plus: Cubs and World Series talk, and Bulls and Blackhawks.…

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Anne Applebaum with Larry Mantle | Countdown to 2024: The election's impact on foreign wars, foreign policies and America's world standing 56:30

2h ago56:30

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America stands at a pivotal crossroads. With serious threats to America’s democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy. Through our weekly vi…

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Celinda Lake and Paul Maslin with Madeleine Brand | Countdown to 2024: What are the polls telling us and are they right? 1:02:26

21h ago1:02:26

1:02:26

America stands at a pivotal crossroads. With serious threats to America’s democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy. Through our weekly vi…

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Jed Sucks, But Caleb 1:14:22

6d ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Nico Hoerner had some offseason surgery that could delay his start to 2025. Was this avoidable? Plus, Tommy goes bonkers in rage. On the flip, Tommy tries to calm Jordan and Alex down about the coming weeks of stress for the Bears on the schedule. One day at a time. PLUS: Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox and much, much more.…

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Jennifer Rubin with Warren Olney | Countdown 2024: A Keen Observer's Perspective 1:02:51

7d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Jennifer Rubin is an American political commentator who writes opinion columns for The Washing Post. Previously she worked at Commentary, PJ Media, Human Events, and The Weekly Standard. Her work has been published in media outlets including Politico, New York Post, New York Daily News, National Review, and The Jerusalem Post. A conservative politi…

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Harry Dunn with Patt Morrison | A Harrowing Account of January 6 and Thoughts About January 2025 57:36

10d ago57:36

57:36

During this America at a Crossroads program, Patt Morrison, veteran LA Times columnist and winner of a Pulitzer, many Golden Mikes and multiple Emmy Awards, will engage January 6 Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn in conversation about the January 6 insurrection. Dunn has been one of the most prominent and essential voices regarding the truth of wha…

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Caleb Williams & Connor Bedard! Chicago! 43:55

15d ago43:55

43:55

Da Bears DOMINATE the Jacksonville Jaguars, thanks in part to Caleb Williams. The Cubs have a couple award nominees - but to little? The Chicago Blackhawks are BACK and Connor Bedard looks incredible. Things are all coming up #Chicago!!!By Jordan Campbell, Tommy Erbe, Alex Patt

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Ron Brownstein with Larry Mantle | Election 2024: The Final Countdown 59:15

15d ago59:15

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This America at a Crossroads program will feature Ron Brownstein, one of the country’s foremost political journalists and analysts, in conversation with award winning veteran NPR-affiliate LAist radio talk show journalist, Larry Mantle. With less than 4 weeks before election day, the program will focus on up-to-the-minute current events related to …

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Rick Hasen with Warren Olney | 2025: What are the chances of a peaceful transition of power? 58:59

20d ago58:59

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RICK HASEN is one of the country’s foremost experts on American election law, campaign finance, voting rights, voter suppression, and transitions of power. In conversation with the highly awarded broadcast journalist Warren Olney, Rick will provide his analysis on the state of the current election with emphasis on efforts at voter suppression, lega…

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Bedard Hat Trick 1:04:18

22d ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Thru Da Garden: October 10, 2024 - The MLB Playoffs are electric; we wish the Cubs were there - The Bears looked great against Carolina; same expected in London? - Hockey is back; what will the Blackhawks legitimately look like? PLUS: WWE Bad Blood recap and our usual nonsense.By Jordan Campbell, Tommy Erbe, Alex Patt

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Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy with Patt Morrison | 2024 Election Update: A Democrat's and a Republican's Views 59:05

24d ago59:05

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BOB SHRUM AND MICHAEL MURPHY are arguably amongst the most respected and experienced political analysts and pundits of our time. Both have extensive experience working on numerous presidential campaigns over the past many decades. In conversation with Patt Morrison of the LA Times, who has won the Pulitzer, six Emmys and a dozen Golden Mike awards,…

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Ohh, Jed... 1:12:47

29d ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Thru Da Garden: October 3, 2024 Jed Hoyer spoke after the Cubs failed to make the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. The Bears bounced back against the Rams. We look ahead to the Panthers and beyond, plus some extra NFL. PLUS: Bulls hit the court, Blackhawks hit the ice, Derrick Rose memories, some college football, and WWE Bad Blood pre…

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Ken Burns with Patt Morrison | Ken Burns and the American Story 59:43

29d ago59:43

59:43

Aside from being America’s most prolific, acclaimed, and respected documentary film maker, Ken Burns is an astute observer of American political life, both past and present. Known for his dogged commitment to pursuing the truth through locating and uncovering primary source documents, Ken Burns has had dramatic influence not only as the greatest do…

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Aluf Benn with Madeleine Brand | Israel in Crisis Briefing #19 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

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Since 2011, Aluf Benn has been the Editor in Chief of Haaretz, the longest running newspaper currently in print in Israel. Haaretz, founded in 1918, describes itself as “an independent daily newspaper with a broadly liberal outlook both on domestic issues and on international affairs.” Aluf Benn holds an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Manage…

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We Were Stupid For Not Being Stupid 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Thru Da Garden: September 26, 2024 - The Bears are... who we thought they were. What's up with Caleb, the line, and coaching? Plus: predictions for Week 4. - The Cubs are officially dead. Who's fault is it, and what could 2025 look like? - PLUS: White Sox stink, Blackhawks hit the ice, a Bulls move that could change everything, and some wrestling.…

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Peter Baker and Susan Glasser with Madeleine Brand | Election 24: An Analysis By Two Experts 59:56

1M ago59:56

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This program features the dynamic duo of two renowned journalists who have covered national politics, elections and presidencies for decades. They will be discussing their observations and analysis of the 2024 Elections in conversation with Madeleine Brand of NPR’s affiliate KCRW. Peter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York …

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Dana Stroul and Michael Singh with Warren Olney | Israel in Crisis Briefing #18 1:01:41

1M ago1:01:41

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The featured speakers for this program, Dana Stroul and Michael Singh, both previously advised American presidents and secretaries of state on the Middle East. They are now on the faculty of The Washington Institute (TWI), for Near East Policy, a pro-Israel American think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on the foreign policy of the United S…

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Sarah Longwell and Simon Rosenberg with Larry Mantle | A Closer Look at the 2024 Elections 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Sarah Longwell, a Republican political strategist, is the founder and producer of The Bulwark, a conservative anti-Trump news and opinion website launched in 2018. Together with Bill Kristol and Charlie Sykes, Sarah has consistently presented outstanding podcasts, programming and articles for Republican never-Trumpers, a movement which Longwell hel…

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Gidi Grinstein with Rabbi Ed Feinstein | Israel in Crisis Briefing #17 59:51

1M ago59:51

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Gidi Grinstein has spent most of his career promoting Israeli-Palestinian and regional peace in the Middle East. In his recent book (In)Sights: Peacemaking in the Oslo Process thirty Years and Counting, Grinstein illuminates systemic issues relating to the failed efforts to arrive at a two- state solution. Ambassador Dennis Ross, a frequent guest o…

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Aaron David Miller with Larry Mantle | Israel in Crisis Briefing #16 58:29

2M ago58:29

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Since October 7, America at a Crossroads has invited a variety of veteran diplomats, journalists, and scholars to provide occasional briefings about the situation in the Middle East, focusing on the hostages, the Gaza War, and on US engagement and diplomacy in the region. On September 12, expert Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller, a senior fell…

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Larry Diamond and Jeffrey Koseff with Larry Mantle | "It's in the air": Antisemitism and anti-Israel bias on college campuses, and how to address it. 57:27

2M ago57:27

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The severe uptick in antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents on college campuses since the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel has been widely documented. In late 2023, Stanford University’s President appointed our America at a Crossroads guests, Larry Diamond, a senior fellow both at Stanford’s Hoover Institution and at the Freeman Spogli Institute f…

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Max Boot with Warren Olney | From Reagan's GOP to Trump's MAGA: Where are we headed? 58:27

2M ago58:27

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Leon Panetta with Patt Morrison | An Expert's View of our World in Chaos 58:25

2M ago58:25

58:25

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Linda Greenhouse with Patt Morrison | A U.S. Supreme Court on the Edge: An Expert's Analysis 57:46

2M ago57:46

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Mike Mullen with Warren Olney | The World at War: Is There a Chance for Peace? 58:32

2M ago58:32

58:32

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Amb. Dennis Ross with Patt Morrison | Israel in Crisis Briefing #15 57:29

2M ago57:29

57:29

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Congressman (Fmr) Adam Kinzinger with Larry Mantle | A Plan to Empower the Reasonable Majority 57:55

3M ago57:55

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David Frum with Patt Morrison | 2024 Presidential Election: An Expert Analyst's View of What's At Stake 57:03

3M ago57:03

57:03

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Mary Ziegler and Dahlia Lithwick with Madeleine Brand | Abortion, Women, The Law & The 2024 Elections 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

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Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol with Patt Morrison | The 2024 Election – And Beyond? 56:56

3M ago56:56

56:56

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Congressman Adam Schiff with Larry Mantle | An Update from Capitol Hill 54:48

3M ago54:48

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Congressman Adam Schiff with Larry Mantle [Conversation continues with Zev Yaroslavsky and Larry Mantle at 38:00]

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Aaron David Miller with Warren Olney | Israel in Crisis Briefing #14 57:06

3M ago57:06

57:06

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Richard Haass with Patt Morrison | Defining Success in Ukraine and Gaza 56:26

3M ago56:26

56:26

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Steve Zipperstein with Madeleine Brand | Legal Aspects of the War Against Israel 59:00

4M ago59:00

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Lynn Vavreck and Peter Baker with Larry Mantle | A Post Presidential Debate Debrief 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

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Andrew Weissmann with Patt Morrison | The Quest for Accountability: An Expert Analysis of Trump's Liabilities 57:33

4M ago57:33

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Noah Feldman with Larry Mantle | How Oct. 7 Has Forced Jews to Reckon with Israel 58:26

4M ago58:26

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Amb. James F. Jeffrey and Tom Warrick with Warren Olney | After the War: A Plausible Proposal for Life in Gaza 58:36

4M ago58:36

58:36

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Franklin Foer with Madeleine Brand | Has the Golden Age of American Jewry Ended? 59:13

5M ago59:13

59:13

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June 6, 2024: Bad Girls Up 1:24:55

5M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Lots of Cubs venting to begin and end the show. PLUS: Bears mandatory camp, Blackhawks' new booth, the villains of the WNBA, and much, much more.By Jordan Campbell, Tommy Erbe, Alex Patt

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Erwin Chemerinsky with Warren Olney | Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism on College Campuses: Part II 1:27:59

5M ago1:27:59

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May 30, 2024: Summertime in Chicago 1:14:28

5M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

This podcast title is deceiving because Tommy talked about it for 5 minutes at the end. BUT - the boys talked Bears being on Hard Knocks and the overreactions to OTAs, the White Sox woes, BIG Cubs talk about the present and future, and much more.By Jordan Campbell, Tommy Erbe, Alex Patt

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Jacob Heilbrunn with Warren Olney | The Right's Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators 57:27

5M ago57:27

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May 23, 2024: The Boys Are BACK 1:24:53

5M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

After a small hiatus, the boys are SO back to talk Bears, Cubs, Golf, and so much more.By Jordan Campbell, Tommy Erbe, Alex Patt

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Neal Katyal with Madeleine Brand | Trump, the Courts, and the Election 57:49

5M ago57:49

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Janet Napolitano with Patt Morrison | How safe are we? A frank assessment of the condition of our homeland security. 56:29

6M ago56:29

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Janet Napolitano with Patt Morrison | How safe are we? A frank assessment of the condition of our homeland security.

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Celina Lake and Paul Maslin with Warren Olney | Political Polling: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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Amb. Dennis Ross with Patt Morrison | Israel in Crisis Briefing #13 55:25

6M ago55:25

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Norm Ornstein with Larry Mantle | Trump & The GOP: A Guide for the Perplexed 58:13

6M ago58:13

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April 30, 2024: CLAWS UP! A Chicago Celebration! 59:02

6M ago59:02

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The Chicago Bears are BACK. Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze highlight an incredible draft by Ryan Poles and the Bears. How stupid id that stadium, though? PLUS: Cubs are in first (for now) and getting healthier, Sox won some games, future for the Hawks, meh for the Bulls, and much much more.By Jordan Campbell, Tommy Erbe, Alex Patt

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