Best Milwaukee VIbes Podcasts (2024)

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Why You Shouldn't Panic About the Polls 56:29

3h ago56:29

56:29

David Plouffe, Senior Advisor to the Harris-Walz campaign and campaign manager for Barack Obama in 2008, joins Dan to talk about where the race stands in the final stretch, which voters the campaign is targeting, and where they're planning to use their resources to greatest effect. Then, Carlos Odio from Equis Research stops by to talk about the La…

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Let the Bedwetting Begin 1:01:05

4m ago1:01:05

1:01:05

With 25 days left until Election Day, the quadrennial October Freakout is upon us! Jon and Dan break down the tightening polls, the rival campaigns' strategies for the final push, and the reasons why it's okay to worry—but not to panic. Then, Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen joins Lovett to talk about her tight race for reelection and how she plans to pu…

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Why Is Trump Scared of the Media? 1:04:38

1d ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Donald Trump cancels on 60 Minutes as Kamala Harris and Tim Walz face tough questions and then kick off a full-scale media blitz, with appearances on The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Howard Stern. Donald Trump responds with an interview tour through the friendliest of conservative outlets. Jon and guest host Jen …

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Digesting the postseason series loss for the Brewers. What went wrong and how do they keep it from happening again? (10.07.2024) 1:05:27

2d ago1:05:27

1:05:27

We've had some days to think about it, but it's still stunning. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the things that went wrong for Milwaukee in its three-game series loss to the Mets. Is the franchise just plain cursed? How do they fix whatever problems they have? What are the foremost questions for the offseason and what's the…

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Billionaire Personality Disorder 1:34:31

3d ago1:34:31

1:34:31

Live from Philly, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, Dan, and MSNBC's Symone Sanders Townsend discuss Trump's rally with Elon Musk, Kamala Harris's media blitz, and reports that she plans to distance herself more from Joe Biden. Then, Senator Bob Casey drops by to nerd out about Pennsylvania electoral maps and to talk about his re-election fight against a Connect…

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Trump’s Hurricane of Lies 1:18:22

3d ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Live from Ann Arbor, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan are joined by special guest host Leah Litman, co-host of Strict Scrutiny and Michigan’s own legal whiz! With just four weeks until Election Day they dive into the latest in the presidential race—Kamala Harris’s more aggressive strategy, Donald Trump’s wild new conspiracy about Hurricane Helene, and M…

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Utterly devastating loss brings Brewers 2024 season to an end (10.04.2024) 37:58

5d ago37:58

37:58

In one of the most heartbreaking losses in Brewers history, a four-run rally against Devin Williams propelled the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory Thursday at American Family Field, eliminating the Brewers from the 2024 postseason. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe give it their best to provide some insight into what went wrong, both…

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Kamala Harris & Liz Cheney Take on Donald Trump 1:12:54

9d ago1:12:54

1:12:54

October is here... and so are the surprises. Special Counsel Jack Smith brings Trump’s 2020 election conspiracy back into the headlines, while Harris teams up with Liz Cheney to campaign in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Harris and Biden face fresh challenges: Hurricane Helene recovery and spiraling Middle East tensions. Dan and Jon explore how Trump’s lega…

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After epic Game 2 win, it's time for the winner-take-all battle Thursday. Are you ready? (10.02.2024) 42:01

8d ago42:01

42:01

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe chat about the first two games of the wild-card series between the Mets and the Brewers, with the deciding game still to come Thursday at American Family Field. A fifth-inning meltdown proved costly in Game 1, and Pat Murphy's decision to pull Freddy Peralta proved controversial. But the team bounced…

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Hot Takes on a Low Key Debate 41:44

7d ago41:44

41:44

Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy break down Tim Walz's great arguments about democracy and reproductive rights, JD Vance's distortions on Obamacare and immigration, and the other moments that might—might!—break through from a surprisingly collegial vice presidential debate. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of …

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Can Tim Walz Out-Debate JD Vance? 1:11:15

10d ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Tim Walz and JD Vance prepare for the last big moment of the campaign: Tuesday's vice presidential debate. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy handicap Walz's strengths and weaknesses and offer their advice on lines of attack. Plus, just a day after threatening a "really violent" police purge, Donald Trump travels to hurricane-ravaged Georgia to lie about Joe B…

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Previewing the postseason, as much as we can without an opponent (09.30.2024) 1:10:41

9d ago1:10:41

1:10:41

We've reached the end of 162 games and the Milwaukee Brewers won 93 of them. How ... is that possible? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the final week of the season, but mostly look ahead to an unusual circumstance, where the playoff opponent is unclear until Monday's makeup games. The Brewers will begin pos…

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Kamala Pitches Populism, Trump Hawks Watches 57:19

12d ago57:19

57:19

Harris gives another big economic speech and sits for an interview about protecting consumers and growing the middle class. Trump, meanwhile, claims Iran is trying to kill him, accuses Harris of lying about working at McDonald’s, defends newly indicted Mayor Eric Adams, and engages in yet another grift: selling branded watches. Jon and Dan break do…

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Is Trump God's Gift to Women? 1:16:47

15d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Lovett and guest host Errin Haines break down Kamala Harris's efforts to close the gap with Donald Trump on the economy, and what might be behind Trump's deranged new appeal to women voters. Then, Fox News's Jessica Tarlov, cohost of The Five, stops by to talk about what it's like to be a Democrat on the network Democrats love to hate, and how she …

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Is Trump Winning the Sun Belt? 1:10:00

19d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Six weeks out from Election Day, new polls show Harris leading nationally, but Trump still ahead in key Sun Belt states. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy dive into Harris's push for a second debate, Trump's undisciplined campaign operation, and Mark Robinson staying in the North Carolina governor’s race— even after his team quit. Then, Tommy chats with Chenj…

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A clinch and a comeback, and now our attention turns to October (09.23.2024) 1:10:15

16d ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at an eventful week, from a clinching celebration bolstered by a walk-off win to an ugly three games against the Diamondbacks to a comeback for the ages on Sunday. What are the roster questions that remain for the postseason, namely what's going on with the final pieces in the bullpen? Is P…

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Kamala Up, Lovett Down 1:03:19

19d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Another day, another round of maddening polls showing the race locked in place—with Harris ever-so-slightly ahead—even as voters agree that she beat Trump handily in the debate. Jon and Dan go through the latest numbers, preview the Harris campaign's reproductive rights event with Oprah Winfrey, and attempt to process the revelations about North Ca…

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Harris Denounces Trump's Pet-Eating Conspiracy 1:01:50

25d ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Kamala Harris drives a contrast message with an appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists and gives a searing answer about Trump and Vance's lies about Haitian immigrants. Dan and guest host Addisu Demissie discuss Harris's off-the-cuff performance, how she can keep her momentum up post-debate, and Donald Trump's snoozer of a town…

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Trump Blames Harris for Assassination Attempt 55:59

24d ago55:59

55:59

Donald Trump wastes no time blaming Kamala Harris and Joe Biden for the latest attempt on his life. JD Vance defends spreading lies about Haitian immigrants as a way to draw attention to border policy. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss how Democrats can respond to the blame game, and whether or not to make the pet-eating smears a campaign issue. Plus,…

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Brewers get the job done out west, but what happened Sunday? (09.16.2024) 57:59

23d ago57:59

57:59

The Milwaukee Brewers had an excellent 4-2 showing on a road trip to San Francisco and Arizona, but the wild Sunday loss raised some eyebrows. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak and host JR Radcliffe discuss that game, Pat Murphy's bullpen decisions and the other aspects of the road trip. Jackson Chourio is a 20/20 player at age 20, did Frankie Montas ju…

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Trump Is Too Afraid to Debate Harris Again 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

Two days after getting trounced in the debate, Trump turns to a familiar playbook: claim a win, trash the moderators, and—above all—refuse to debate again. The only hitch? All those Trump advisors and endorsers talking to the press about how poorly he did. Jon and Dan discuss Trump's attempt at spin, Harris's post-debate agenda, and the MAGA freako…

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Kamala Dominates Trump at the Debate 42:19

28d ago42:19

42:19

In what may be the last huge moment of the campaign, Kamala Harris pulls off an overwhelming win: drawing a clear contrast with Donald Trump, presenting herself as a change candidate, and luring her opponent into getting angry, defensive, and confused. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy react to Harris's best moments, Trump's tantrums, the crazy pet-eatin…

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All Tied up Before the Debate 1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Debate day has arrived, and new polls show that the race couldn't be closer. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy offer their final thoughts before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first, and potentially only, face-off. Harris lays out her strategy for dealing with Trump in a new radio interview, updates her website with policy proposals, and releases an ad to t…

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Lousy week interrupts the good vibes. What's up with the Brewers offense ... and the roster? (09.09.2024) 1:29:26

1M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

The Brewers endured an ugly 2-4 homestand at home before a west-coast trip, and though their lead in the division is still safe, did we learn about any new cracks in the foundation? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look at the forgettable showings against the Cardinals and Rockies, including some curious roster decisions to send dow…

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Trump's Happy-Go-Lucky Debate Strategy 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Kamala Harris prepares for Tuesday's debate while Donald Trump has "policy time" and complains about his legal woes. Live in Phoenix, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, Dan, and guest host Jane Coaston discuss the upcoming debate, some surprising Republican endorsements for Harris, and the GOP's continued turn to weird. Then, Rep. Ruben Gallego talks with Dan abo…

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Kamala Harris: Still the Underdog 1:19:45

1M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

As the final campaign sprint begins, both candidates roll out plans on the issue that matters most to undecided voters: the economy. Republican truth-teller Liz Cheney throws her support behind Kamala Harris, while other Republicans quietly cross their fingers for a Trump defeat—even as Harris and Walz remain, in their campaign manager’s words, “cl…

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Doug Emhoff Is Ready to Win (Fantasy Football) 53:49

1M ago53:49

53:49

Doug Emhoff stops by the Crooked studio! The Second Gentleman talks with Jon, Lovett, and Tommy about why Kamala Harris is such "a badass," masculinity and winning over young men, and his role fighting the rise of antisemitism. Plus: the hug with Tim Walz that his friends are still giving him shit about, Kamala's kitchen skills, and why he still ma…

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Pollercoaster: State of the Race with Dan Pfeiffer (Subscription Preview) 31:02

1M ago31:02

31:02

Lean into the long Labor Day weekend with a special 'Best Of' preview episode of Crooked’s subscriber-exclusive series, Pollercoaster. In this episode, enjoy highlights featuring Dan Pfeiffer and expert guests as they share their insights on latest polls and the state of the Presidential elections. Don’t miss out on future episodes – be sure to sig…

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Yet another great week for Brewers and we're looking ahead to the postseason, plus a chat with Aaron Ashby (09.02.2024) 1:06:31

1M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

With another 5-2 week in the books, the Milwaukee Brewers can safely look ahead to the postseason with a month to go. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the roster moves still to be made (or not made? Like Jacob Misiorowski?), the resurgent pitching performances of Aaron Ashby, Freddy Peralta and DL Hall, the sustained …

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Harris and Walz Meet the Press 51:40

1M ago51:40

51:40

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down with CNN's Dana Bash for their much-hyped first big interview—and they pass the test. Donald Trump tries again to tack to the left on reproductive rights, and his campaign leans into their fight with Arlington National Cemetery over politicking at gravesites. Then, Jon and Dan go through the latest batch of natio…

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Harris Hits the Airwaves 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Lovett and guest host Symone Sanders Townsend of MSNBC discuss the Harris-Walz campaign's latest moves: new ads hitting Trump and touting her housing plan, and a big bus tour through southeastern Georgia. Then, they look at Trump's counter-programming—notably, selling trading cards of himself—and who benefits most from muted mics at the September 1…

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Kamala Harris's Path to 270 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Trump threatens to bail on the September debate, his campaign signals yet another attempt to keep their candidate on message, and his newest big endorser now comes with even more dead-animal baggage. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz prepare to hit the road on a Georgia bus tour and sit for a high-stakes interview. Jon and Tommy break down the …

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When will the Brewers add one (or more) rookie hammers to the bullpen? (08.26.2024) 58:18

1M ago58:18

58:18

Microbrew co-host Curt Hogg stopped by the Nashville Sounds this week and spoke to Jacob Misiorowski and Craig Yoho, two potential contributors down the stretch for a team on a path to the playoffs. How soon will they be here, if they indeed arrive? Curt and host JR Radcliffe look back at a 3-3 week, with an excellent return for a forgotten bullpen…

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Kamala Crushes It 46:13

2M ago46:13

46:13

In the biggest speech of her life, Kamala Harris gives a dazzling address making the case for herself and her vision, and absolutely torching Donald Trump and Project 2025. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about why the speech was so effective and why it was so different than what we've seen at past conventions. Then, Gov. Gavin Newsom stops by the…

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To the Winfrey, to the Walz (feat. Gretchen Whitmer) 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Tim Walz gives a model acceptance speech in front of thousands of roaring delegates, his beaming family, and the football players he coached. Oprah Winfrey makes a surprise appearance, RFK Jr. plans to drop out and endorse Donald Trump, and Trump complains about Barack Obama's "nasty" criticisms. Then, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the pod to talk ab…

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Obama Night at the DNC (feat. Julia Louis-Dreyfus) 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Barack and Michelle Obama and Doug Emhoff make the argument for Kamala Harris with a trio of pitch-perfect speeches to the delegates in Chicago. Harris accepts the nomination with a surprise live greeting broadcast from her packed rally in Milwaukee. Then, California Senator Laphonza Butler joins the show to talk about the Kamala Harris she's gotte…

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The Late Show with Joe Biden 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

Joe Biden takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention—after an interminable pre-program that pushes him out of prime time—and tells the adoring crowd that it's time for Kamala Harris to finish the work he started. Hillary Clinton calls on history, AOC leans into the dignity of work, and Steve Kerr promises to say "Night night" to Donald T…

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The roll continues as Brewers go 5-2 against first-place teams, but can they do this without Christian Yelich? Plus, a conversation with Devin Williams 1:17:41

2M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

The Brewers are once again red-hot with five straight wins (all against first-place teams) after starting the week 0-2. The National League Central is almost surely theirs, but they also know Christian Yelich will be out for the rest of the year. That hasn't impacted them dramatically yet, but will it? Willy Adames is feeling it with the bat, but i…

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How Kamala Beats Trump (Final Ep.) 55:56

2M ago55:56

55:56

On the final episode of this season of The Wilderness, Jon is joined by UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck and senior Harris campaign advisor David Plouffe. Lynn and Jon discuss why, despite all of this election's wild changes, Lynn is still expecting a close outcome in November and then David Plouffe sits down with Jon to talk about what we can…

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Republicans Beg Trump to Be New Person 48:23

2M ago48:23

48:23

More and more Republicans are asking Donald Trump if it might be possible for him to stop the personal attacks on Kamala Harris and focus on a persuasive message. His answer? Absolutely not. In yet another country club press conference, Trump says he's "entitled to personal attacks" because he doesn't respect Harris, calls her stupid, and rants abo…

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The "Let Trump Be Trump" Strategy 44:08

2M ago44:08

44:08

Jon and guest host David Axelrod discuss Donald Trump's struggles to define Kamala Harris, his rambling interview with Elon Musk, and why the Trump campaign keeps letting their candidate run his mouth so much. Then, they look at Trump and Harris's competing economic messages, how Tim Walz is faring out on the trail, and what the Harris team needs t…

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Trump Rages, Harris Rises 49:57

2M ago49:57

49:57

Kamala Harris pulls ahead in three key swing states as Donald Trump continues to flail and fume to donors and supporters. JD Vance tries to go on the attack in a trio of network interviews on Sunday, but things don't go quite as planned. Then, as Harris starts laying out her own policy agenda, the officially defunct Project 2025 ends up back in the…

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Brewers bats have a massive week, and pendulum swings from concern to wondering if division is locked up (08.12.2024) 59:04

2M ago59:04

59:04

The Brewers' bats went on a tear for a 5-1 week, and it's even better than a hot week. Tobias Myers and Colin Rea further reinforced that they can be counted on as the season gets closer to the biggest games of the year, and DL Hall's return Sunday offered some intriguing signs. Host JR Radcliffe and fellow Journal Sentinel writer Curt Hogg look at…

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Kamala Harris’s Winning Message (Ep. 7) 54:19

2M ago54:19

54:19

Jon is joined Democratic message guru Anat Shenker-Osorio and longtime political strategist Michael Podhorzer to talk about how swing voters are reacting to a Harris-Walz ticket and what message the campaign will need to win them over in November. They break down why Tim Walz has been a uniquely effective messenger, how Kamala Harris is reclaiming …

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Meltdown 59:39

2M ago59:39

59:39

Trump throws a temper tantrum at Mar-a-Lago, boasting he draws bigger crowds than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for the “I Have a Dream” speech. Is he freaking out because Harris is surging in the polls? Meanwhile, Harris and Walz hit Detroit, where they score a UAW union endorsement and tout her economic record. Brian Tyler Cohen discusses his n…

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Tim Walz Keeps the Good Vibes Going 55:38

2M ago55:38

55:38

VP Kamala Harris hits the road with her new running mate, Tim Walz, who lands his first official couch joke of the campaign against his GOP counterpart, JD Vance. Meanwhile, Trump tries to brand Walz as a communist. Then, Dan and guest host Melissa Murray break down Biden’s Supreme Court reforms, Trump’s January 6th case and the infinite shadiness …

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VP Picks Her VP 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

We're just hours away from the announcement of VP Harris's running mate—and she's reportedly narrowed it down to Gov. Tim Walz and Gov. Josh Shapiro. Jon and Lovett talk about what they love about both finalists, what the influx of Obama veterans like David Plouffe could mean for the Harris campaign, why Trump doesn't want to debate the Vice Presid…

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Uninspiring trade deadline just the start of ugly week for Brewers; are they in trouble? Plus: A chat with Nick Mears (08.05.2024) 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe look back at a rough week for the Brewers, and the 2-4 record was just the start of it. The team added another pitcher at the deadline with some iffy stats, and the team's draft signings in 2024 didn't go the way they hoped. Is Aaron Civale's rotation spot in trouble now that he's struggled through f…

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Trump Revives Birtherism 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Donald Trump doubles down on the racism and birtherism he unleashed onstage at the NABJ convention—repeating his attacks in social media posts and even a rally backdrop. Jon and Dan talk about what Trump's strategy might be, whether he's feeling buyer's remorse about JD Vance, and the latest on Kamala Harris's VP short list. Then, Project 2025 says…

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Trump's Worst Interview Ever? (feat. Stacey Abrams) 56:10

2M ago56:10

56:10

Donald Trump suggests that Kamala Harris isn't actually Black, claims that nobody died on January 6, and belittles his interviewers before his campaign yanks him off the stage at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Jon Lovett and guest host Stacey Abrams react to the train wreck in real time. Stacey describes the scene at Kama…

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