Best ELIZABETH TOWNSEND Podcasts (2024)

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Stuart Stevens: I think Joe Biden Has Been A Great President 43:46

6h ago43:46

43:46

So many of the people who worked around POTUS 44 think no one will ever be as good as Obama, but Stuart Stevens argues that Democrats need to make the case that Joe Biden is a great president. Meanwhile, Dems on Tuesday showed they are the one party holding their crazy people to account. Plus, Vance is too smart to be Trump's VP pick, more Republic…

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Symone Sanders-Townsend: Don't Say We Didn't Warn You 44:14

18h ago44:14

44:14

Project 2025 sounds mundane, but it would institutionalize Trumpism, eliminate the Department of Education, mass deport 11 million people, and turn the Department of Health and Human Services into the Department of "Life." Plus, more from the mailbag, and Biden finding the sweet spot between Uncle Joe and punching Trump in the face. Symone Sanders-…

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Jani Rad with Regional One Health 34:15

1d ago34:15

34:15

“I didn’t like the idea of how your zip code could affect your health.” This week’s show features Jani Rad of Regional One Health Solutions LLC. Jani is a super star in the healthcare world, but she is also an entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker with her own Ted Talk, mental health advocate, and so much more. During this episode, we learn about her…

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Jared Polis and Bill Kristol: Live from Denver 56:42

2d ago56:42

56:42

Gov. Jared Polis says Biden should focus on what he'll do for the American people in his campaign, rather than getting caught up in the crazy of Trump. Plus, guns, weed, the value of talking across party lines, and how Colorado is trying to avoid California's housing and growth problems. Tim Miller was live with Polis on Friday. And Bill Kristol jo…

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Jane Coaston: He's So Not a Badass 58:01

5d ago58:01

58:01

Trump is not drawing support from black voters because of his criminality—that's just MAGA's bigotry of low expectations. Meanwhile, he's now promising a green card to every foreign Harvard grad to please tech bro donors. Plus, the attempt to create a race war over Caitlin Clark, the annoying liberals on the coasts are creating MAGA reactionaries, …

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Adam Kinzinger: Bat**** Crazy 39:01

6d ago39:01

39:01

Felon 45 didn't even really like being president and no one is taking his ludicrous tariff plan seriously—but Republicans can't stop tripping over each other to show him their fealty. Plus, Putin's desperate trip to North Korea, Netanyahu shows his ingratitude to Biden, the national debt keeps growing, and Trump's fond memories for his glory days o…

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George Packer: Phoenix, the Most American City 50:29

7d ago50:29

50:29

Phoenix is a microcosm of the big issues in the election and the country generally, including political extremism, climate change, and the border. But when it comes to the state's water crisis, Arizonians are showing signs of sanity—by accepting facts and downplaying partisanship. Could the city be a guide for America's future? George Packer joins …

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Lauren Windsor and Ben Wittes: A Deep Rot 52:52

8d ago52:52

52:52

Justice Alito and his wife seem to have some pretty deep and dark feelings about the people they dislike. Tim Miller also asks Lauren Windsor about the ethics of her undercover recordings. Plus, Ben Wittes shares his predictions for a presidential immunity ruling, his praise for Amy Coney Barrett's handing of the case, and his observations about th…

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Will Saletan: Nonstop Shamelessness 47:10

9d ago47:10

47:10

Trump visited an African American church in Detroit and the pews were filled with white people; Republicans keep flooding social media with cropped videos to smear Biden; and foreign policy hawks, like Tom Cotton, now say we should be standing up to our allies, not Putin. MAGA land can't quit its shamelessness. Will Saletan joins Tim Miller, who is…

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Jonathan V. Last and Ben Raderstorf: Retribution Agenda 54:52

13d ago54:52

54:52

Republicans had a tête-à-tête with Trump to remind him how, if he wins, he should extend the tax cuts before he gets tied up with punishing all his enemies. Meanwhile, should Biden suggest extending the tax cuts so CEOs can end their flirtation with authoritarianism? Plus, the value of 'agreeing to disagree' in the pro-democracy coalition. JVL and …

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Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer: The Inside Story of the Fall of Roe 33:27

14d ago33:27

33:27

A coalition of Christian lawyers, activists, and politicians methodically and secretly took down Roe, and in the process, outsmarted Democrats who believed they had permanently won on the issue of abortion. And the end of Roe v Wade is just the beginning of an effort to roll back the sexual revolution. Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias join guest host …

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Jennifer Senior: Secrets and Lies 59:33

16d ago59:33

59:33

Pulitzer-Prize winning Jen Senior joins Tim Miller for a free-form conversation about jail-bound, faux martyr Steve Bannon, the debilitating reality of living with long Covid, unearthing a family trauma, and how Americans with differing political persuasions can find their way to back to each other. show notes: Jen's story on her Aunt Adele Jen's "…

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Brent Nair with Project Teamwork 32:16

15d ago32:16

32:16

“If people are our greatest assets, we have to approach it from a relational perspective.” On this week’s show,Brent Nair of Project Teamwork talks about his people-first coaching company based in Memphis that helps organizations work better together. He gives us a deep dive into the working genius and how he uses it to help teams. We also talk abo…

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Bill Kristol: Tuberville's Policy Is the Same as Trump's 49:53

17d ago49:53

49:53

Tommy Tuberville's know-nothing appeasement of Putin lines up exactly with where the ex-POTUS is—Biden should be making Trumpworld squirm over that fact. Plus, the antisemitic white nationalists who could be back at the White House next year, the far-right's momentum in Europe, and the curious case of why Trump would be reluctant to release the Eps…

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Elizabeth Wettlaufer pt. 2 58:27

17d ago58:27

58:27

On this episode of Motive and Opportunity, Amanda and Keith discuss fascinating historical facts, and pride as protest. Then, Keith finishes the story of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers of a different sort. Sources: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/unsealed-court-documents-say-ex-nurse-suspended-over-medication-e…

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Mike Madrid: The Latino Century 49:08

20d ago49:08

49:08

Young Latinos are a giant emerging voter bloc with populist leanings—who also favor tougher border security. If Trump was to win reelection, it would ironically be because these voters put him over the top. How can Democrats reach them? Mike Madrid joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Plus, in a mega-mailbag segment, Tim gets personal and shares t…

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Adam Kinzinger: The New Axis Power Alliance 48:53

20d ago48:53

48:53

This D-Day is a good reminder that the growing nationalist movement across the globe aims to undermine the alliance between free and democratic countries. Meanwhile, Trump gets two stooges on the House Intelligence Committee who will have access to top national defense secrets. Plus, his New York conviction is the Big Lie 2.0, and Biden's executive…

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Will Saletan and McKay Coppins: Fear and Loathing 59:09

22d ago59:09

59:09

Trump and MAGA, with all their banana republic claims, are not being America First—they're being anti-American, and renouncing the country they live in. Meanwhile, the WSJ goes dog bites man on Biden, Europeans are fixated on our election and terrified Trump will win, and the GOP's new Hunter-inspired concern about enforcing gun laws. Plus, will Mi…

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Ritchie Torres and Ben Smith: Pride and Priors 53:01

23d ago53:01

53:01

Rep. Ritchie Torres joins Tim Miller to discuss how to win working-class voters, his Dickensian upbringing, and Israel under the microscope of 24-hour news. Plus, mental health, Pride, and Trump as the GOP's new lord and savior. Then, Ben Smith talks about Americans fragmenting the media universe, and the Epoch Times grift. show notes: Torres talki…

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Bill Kristol: Rally Around the Flag 43:38

24d ago43:38

43:38

This is a good moment for Biden to proudly raise the flag right-side up, and share his love of America—even as his Justice Department's prosecution of Hunter gets underway. Meanwhile, the extremism from the country-in-distress crowd continues to be over-the-top, including Felon 45 emboldening vigilante groups to act on his behalf. Bill Kristol join…

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Ben Wittes and Ron Filipkowski: Guilty! 1:01:33

27d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Donald Trump collaborated with a slimy crew to break the law, and it may have swung the 2016 election. Russia's election interference was troubling—and so is the National Enquirer's. And the deranged response from MAGA goons to his conviction only shows how much Trumpworld operates like an organized crime syndicate. Ben Wittes and Ron Filipkowski j…

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Derek Thompson: Negativity Bias 53:12

28d ago53:12

53:12

America is currently stuck in a negativity vibe, and it's shaping the media we consume, impacting how we look at the economy, and contributing to the anxiety of our teens. Can we fairly blame it all on Donald Trump? Plus, the brilliance of Victor Wembanyama and the age of the do-it-all center in the NBA. Derek Thompson joins Tim Miller. Show Notes:…

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David Frum: Complete Chaos 45:47

29d ago45:47

45:47

If Trump were to win, his plans to sabotage the Justice Department and consolidate power would plunge the country into chaos: Our government would be disabled, Americans would pour into the streets, and our enemies would be very happy. Plus, Alito is not being on the level, and a helpful primer on Mexico's election this weekend. show notes: Press A…

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John Heilemann: Piss and Vinegar 51:33

30d ago51:33

51:33

If persuadable voters are going to back an octogenarian, they are going to need to see less caution—and more piss and vinegar from Biden to combat Trump's "me strong, you weak" schtick. Meanwhile, TFG and RFK, Jr face-planted at the Libertarian convention, James Carville's advice for the Dems, and a tribute to an American original, Bill Walton. sho…

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Chris Taylor with Mempops 33:49

30d ago33:49

33:49

“Memphis supports us, so we want to support Memphis.” On this week’s episode, Shannon and Cecilia talk with Chris Taylor from Mempops. He tells us how the tasty popsicle operation got started and has also remained a family business, including how eager his 11 year old son is to get to work. We also learn Cecilia may have gotten the last ever fudged…

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Elizabeth Wettlaufer pt. 1 1:03:55

1M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Amanda and Keith discuss a recent attack on feminism, and reveal the new posting schedule for Motive & Opportunity. Afterwards, Keith discusses an 'angel of death' killer who became one of the most infamous serial killers in Canadian history. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Wettlaufer https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/sh/TBk79o…

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Sarah Longwell and A.B. Stoddard: Won't Get Fooled Again 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

First off, Nikki, you're canceled. And while Trump's out on bail flaunting his partnership with Putin and showcasing two men charged with murder, too many members of the media are covering 2024 like it's a normal campaign. Plus, Ted Cruz gets owned, Alito has too many flags, and Dems keep sending progressive DAs packing. show notes: Kaitlin Colllin…

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