To find the extraordinary in the ordinary. We are all amazing and struggling at the same time. How can we learn from others strengths and from how others are dealing with their struggles?
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Politics. Policy. Progress. All under one big tent. Produced by The Center for American Progress Action Fund, The Tent is a weekly news and politics podcast hosted by Daniella Gibbs Léger and Colin Seeberger. Listen in on each Thursday for new episodes diving into the world that progressives are focused on.
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Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen like to talk and now they have microphones. Join them for conversations of little or no consequence.
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Chris Geidner, journalist and analyst for the "Law Dork,” joins the show to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court, its remaining decisions and the impact they’ll have on our freedoms and rights. Colin and Erin also talk about this week’s presidential debate.
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Raquel Willis on Juneteenth, Pride, and Collective Liberation
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Raquel Willis joins the show to discuss intersectional activism; MAGA attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion; and her journey as a Black transgender activist and journalist. Daniella and Colin also talk about how extreme heat is affecting workers and new Biden administration rules that will help fix the United States’ broken immigration system…
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Erin Reed on Pride and the Fight for Transgender Rights
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Journalist Erin Reed discusses the importance of Pride month, the fight for transgender rights, and the issues motivating LGBTQI+ voters. Daniella and Colin also talk about Donald Trump’s tax proposals, and his plans to wrestle power away from federal agencies and Congress if elected.
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Sky Sitney on the Power of Documentary Films
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DC/DOX Film Festival Director and Co-Founder Sky Sitney discusses why documentaries are such an important form of storytelling, the origins and purpose of DC/DOX, and what to expect from this year's festival. Daniella and Colin also talk about upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions and right-wing plans to dismantle protections against foreign interf…
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Andy Kroll on MAGA Illiberalism and Project 2025
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ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll joins the show to talk about MAGA extremism in Michigan, Project 2025, and the impact the far-right’s agenda could have on U.S. democracy. Colin and Erin also discuss Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in Manhattan and talk about abortion rights with Sabrina Talukder, director of the Women’s Initiative at the Center for …
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Mark Joseph Stern on Trump, the Courts, and Accountability
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Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer for Slate, joins the show to discuss former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, the implications his legal cases have for American democracy, and the U.S. Supreme Court decisions we can expect to come at the end of this term. Daniella and Colin also talk about MAGA Republican flip-flopping on reproductive rig…
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Lindsey McLendon on Public Safety in America
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Lindsey McLendon, senior fellow for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about public safety, including crime trends, drivers, and evidence-based solutions to improve accountability and justice. Daniella and Colin also talk about MAGA Republican election denialism and Trump’s efforts to get…
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Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine on 'The Sixth' and Remembering the Insurrection
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Filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine join the show to discuss their new documentary, "The Sixth" and why stories from the January 6, 2021, attack on the nation’s capital must be told. Daniella and Colin also talk about new health equity measures and housing policies from the Biden administration.…
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Deesha Dyer on 'Undiplomatic' and Working in the White House
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Former White House social secretary Deesha Dyer joins the show to discuss her new book, "Undiplomatic," overcoming imposter syndrome in political careers, and creating more opportunities for marginalized Americans. Daniella and Colin also discuss recent progressive federal policies and widespread protests on college campuses.…
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Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change
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Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss Earth Day, recent climate policy wins from the Biden administration, and how to save our planet. Daniella and Colin also talk about two sets of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this week and speak wi…
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Rob Wilcox on the Gun Safety Movement 25 Years After Columbine
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Rob Wilcox, deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, joins the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, recent wins for the gun violence prevention movement, and how to honor the victims and survivors of mass shootings. Daniella and Colin also talk about what Donald Trump’s economic pr…
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Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’
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Author Michael Pollan and film producer Melissa Robledo join the show to discuss the sequel to their groundbreaking 2008 documentary, "Food, Inc." They talk about what’s changed in the food industry, the dangers of extreme attacks on regulation, and what progressive leaders are doing to strengthen our food system. Daniella and Colin also speak abou…
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S. Leo Chiang on 'Island in Between' and Taiwan’s Story
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Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang joins the show to discuss his Oscar-nominated New York Times opinion documentary, "Island in Between," and Taiwanese relations with the United States. and China. Daniella and lead producer Erin also talk about lowering health care costs and speak with Cait Smith, Director of LGBTQI+ Policy at the Center for American Progress…
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Imani Gandy on the fight for Reproductive Rights
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Rewire News Group Editor-at-Large Imani Gandy joins the show to discuss U.S. Supreme Court arguments on medication abortion, attacks on reproductive rights, and how progressives can fight back. Daniella and Colin also discuss the economic ramifications of Donald Trump’s proposed 10 percent tariff and the Republican Study Committee’s disastrous budg…
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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Progressive Leadership
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) joins the show to discuss progressive wins in her state and the fight for popular policies such as reproductive rights and gun reforms. Daniella and Colin also talk about Donald Trump’s encouragement of political violence and speak with Andrea Ducas of the Center for American Progress Action Fund about the 14th…
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Dan Pfeiffer joins the show to discuss the State of the Union, distrust in institutions and the impact the changing media landscape will have on the 2024 race. Colin and lead producer Erin also talk about President Biden’s budget and speak with CAP Action’s Rose Khattar about a new playbook for women’s economic advancement.…
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Karen Finney joins the show to discuss Super Tuesday primary results, President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, and what it all means for the 2024 election. Daniella and Colin also talk about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the 14th Amendment and presidential disqualification, as well as MAGA extremists’ attacks on reproductive he…
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United Auto Workers Region 2B Director David Green joins the show to talk about the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to labor and the closure of an auto plant in Ohio under former President Trump. Daniella also revisits a November 2023 interview with CAP Action’s Brendan Duke on the need to fund the government.…
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Devon Gray joins the show to discuss the fight against poverty and how to grow the middle class. Colin and Daniella also talk about Alexei Navalny's death and the state of reproductive rights in the U.S. with the Center for American Progress Action Fund's Maggie Jo Buchanan.
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Max Bergmann joins the show to discuss the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the need to pass defense aid for Ukraine and other allies, and NATO’s critical role in countering Russian aggression. Daniella and Colin also talk about former President Donald Trump's efforts to pause his 2020 election case and special counsel Robert Hur’s report …
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Preston Mitchum on Advocacy, Representation, and Black History Month
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Preston Mitchum joins the show to discuss Black History Month, intersectional advocacy, and the importance of representation in entertainment. Colin and Daniella also talk about President Joe Biden’s efforts to relieve student debt and are joined by Allison McManus, managing director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for …
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Rep. Jamie Raskin on Protecting Democracy
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U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, legal accountability for former President Donald Trump, and the need to protect American democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about immigration negotiations and the good news about the U.S. economy.
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Jennifer Palmieri on the New Hampshire Primaries and 2024
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Jennifer Palmieri joins the show to talk about the New Hampshire primaries, the state of the 2024 race, and the issues that will matter on the campaign trail. Daniella and Colin also discuss former President Donald Trump and the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
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Melinda Maerker on “We Live Here” and LGBTQI+ Equality
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Filmmaker Melinda Maerker joins the show to talk about her new Hulu documentary, “We Live Here” and LGBTQI+ rights in the Midwest. Colin and lead producer Erin also discuss the Iowa caucuses and hear from Devon Ombres, Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about two Supreme Court cases that coul…
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Joyce Vance on Accountability for January 6
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Joyce Vance joins the show to discuss the three-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, legal accountability for Donald Trump and his allies, and how to combat growing political violence and threats to democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about the potential new government funding deal and record job growth in 2023.…
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CAP Action’s Mike Sozan on the State of Our Democracy
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Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss how to protect American democracy and the steps some states have taken to remove former President Trump from their ballots. Daniella and Colin also discuss MAGA Republican threats to shut down the government and progressive policies going into effec…
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Christina Reynolds of EMILYs List on Abortion and 2024
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Christina Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Communications and Content at EMILYs List, joins the show to discuss the state of abortion, the Supreme Court, and the impact that reproductive rights could have in 2024. Daniella and Colin also talk about their favorite moments on the pod this year.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Fighting Extremism and Inspiring Change
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, attacks on voting and abortion rights, and the progressive movement. Daniella and Colin also talk about former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) resignation and the state of the economy.
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Megan Shahi on Digital Democracy Threats in 2024
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Megan Shahi, Director of Technology Policy at CAP Action, joins the show to discuss how social media and artificial intelligence could impact the 2024 elections, and what tech companies and policymakers can do to combat misinformation. Daniella and Colin also talk about COP28 with CAP Action’s Frances Colón, and Donald Trump’s extreme policy propos…
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TOFOP has moved house. Follow Everyone Relax to continue listening to all new episodes of TOFOP, including their 500th episode: https://podfollow.com/951354264 Everyone Relax is the new home of everything Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen. It's your one-stop shop for Wilosophy, TOFOP, TOFOP with Friends, and 2 Guys 1 Cup. All of the shows continue f…
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499 — Visceral Meat (with Rhys Nicholson)
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Rhys Nicholson has written a book called DISH. Wil uses this as an excuse to catch up with the comedian. The novel is a part cook-book, part memoir — featuring essays, anchovies, and a story about an Illuminati of gay people trying to destroy straight white men. Rhys and Wil reflect on their craft and Rhys' style, including the importance of kindne…
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Rep. Maxwell Frost on Progressive Leadership and Energizing Young Voters
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Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, progressive policymaking, and energizing young voters heading into 2024. Daniella and Colin also talk about the state of the economy and the need for Congress to pass the Biden administration's supplemental aid request.
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Beck, Taylor Hawkins, and Sir Paul McCartney walk into a bar — or do they? Charlie rants about a YouTube channel called Drumeo where drummers are given songs without drums and asked to figure out a drum part after two listens. Wil tries to find a parallel between drummers and comedians but in a rare twist, Charlie smacks his theory down. Is this th…
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497 — World Cup Smash And Grab (with Adam Spencer)
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Wil is joined by cricket tragic and numbers man, Adam Spencer to reflect on Australia's recent men's team victory at the Cricket ODI World Cup. Beating India in India looked unlikely a few weeks ago but Cummins' men played out of their skin when it counted most. The pair discuss the performance of each Australian player as well as the Marnus Miracl…
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496 — Save The Rec Centre (with Gabriel Gasparinatos)
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ONEFOUR: Against All Odds is more than just a music doco, it's an Australian story about self-expression, race, the portrayal of violence in art, and the powers that try to control those things. ONEFOUR are a drill rap group from western Sydney who were targeted by NSW Police who used 'lawful harassment' to shut down gigs. Charlie chats with the di…
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CAP Action’s Allison McManus on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
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Allison McManus, Senior Director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss a new temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the implications for the region, and the U.S. response to the conflict. Daniella and Colin also talk about a recent House ethics report on…
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Charlie sees a Beatle (in concert). What if Paul branched out and wrote a diss track? If Wil can't become Keanu Reeves, maybe he can befriend him? He shares the story of a time he saw him in a hotel. (side note, is TOFOP Wil's Dog Star? Charlie's insulted but acknowledges it could be true). A large chunk of the episode is then devoted to brainstorm…
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494 — The Video Store: Normie & Niche Movie Recommendations (with Guy Davis)
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Guy Davis returns to the video store to share his favourite normal movies and niche movies with Charlie. Is Back To The Future a perfect popcorn movie? Does Richard Linklater have an incredible eye for casting future movie stars? And why is American Movie such a popular documentary among filmmakers? All this and more with our very own Pharaoh of th…
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CAP Action's Brendan Duke on Why We Need to Fund the Government
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Brendan Duke, Senior Director of Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss government funding, MAGA Republican chaos and the risks of relying on short-term continuing resolutions. Daniella and Colin also talk about labor victories and Donald Trump’s extreme rhetoric and policies.…
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Charlie and Wil ride high on the success of the TOFOP live events in Melbourne. Despite a covid scare, nerves, and a bumpy plane trip, the pair got the job done — Sydney, it's your turn next. Don't miss out. ALSO: Does Taylor Swift travel around in a suitcase? More importantly, should she be traveling around in a pram? PRAMSPORT is back, Wil is on …
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492 — $300 Degustation Experience (with Justin Hamilton)
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It's a Hammo-fop — film, TV, and culture with writer and comedian, Justin Hamilton. Where does Oppenheimer fit into the Christopher Nolan canon? What should Barbie teach us? Also — if there was a series made about an Australian sporting era, which code/team would you pick, if any? More Justin Hamilton via Big Squid: https://www.patreon.com/JustinHa…
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Former Rep. Tom Perriello (D-VA) joins the show to discuss Tuesday’s elections, what they portend for 2024, and the future of artificial intelligence. Daniella and Colin also talk about the war in Israel and Gaza, and they speak with Sabrina Talukder from CAP Action about the Supreme Court case United States v. Rahimi.…
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Charlie and Wil catch up on the mailbag that includes comments and requests by listeners from around the world. Come with us as we relive the time Wil gave a Prime Minister the bird, discover which host is a water aficionado, and a lyric breakdown of ABBA's 'Money Money Money'. See TOFOP live this November: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.co…
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490 — Unexplained Explained: Sir NoFace
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The final instalment from the North East Australia Paranormal Society is a doozy. Inspired by a real-life Ghostbusters scenario, Charlie and Ben go on a uniquely Australian adventure into some strange happenings at Cockatoo Island. An American ghost hunter becomes involved to search for the answers and the result takes more than one unexpected twis…
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Laura Meckler on ‘Dream Town’ and Equity in Schools
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The Washington Post education writer Laura Meckler joins the show to discuss her new book, “Dream Town;” the impact of racial integration in Shaker Heights, Ohio, schools; and the challenges facing the education system nationwide. Colin and Erin also talk about newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.…
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489 — Big Dicked Mutant Ninja Turtles
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The murky origins of the heroes in a half shell. Also, what could TOFOP pitch to be featured at South by South-West? It turns out, nothing. The pair try to convince each other that 'nothing' is indeed 'something' and the result is an existential tailspin. Charlie wonders about opportunities lost, Wil reassures him that next year will be better. But…
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Patrick Gaspard on 20 Years of American Progress
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Center for American Progress CEO Patrick Gaspard joins the show to discuss the 20th anniversary of CAP, the organization’s impact on American lives and his experience leading the think tank. Colin and Daniella also talk about major milestones in CAP'S history.
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488 – The Unexplained: Explained - Westall UFO
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NEAPS (North East Australian Paranormal Society) is in session with Ben McLeay and Charlie Clausen and the topic today: is there life outside of Earth? The pair analyse the mass UFO siting that happened in Melbourne in 1966. The incident, known as the Westall UFO, took place at a school and many vividly remember what they saw. But not every recount…
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This episode is dedicated to our Patreon supporter, Matt. Matt has written in multiple times over the years, but for various reasons, Charlie and Wil have never responded. In this episode, we make it up to Matt and devote the entire episode to various questions/comments he's made throughout his TOFOP experience. Thanks for listening Matt and we hop…
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Michigan Law Professor and Strict Scrutiny podcast co-host Leah Litman joins the show to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court term, the high court’s far-right extremism and the legal jeopardy former President Trump faces. Colin and Daniella also discuss the MAGA House crisis and the conflict in Israel.…
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