Best K Wilkes Podcasts (2024)

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'Macron's mega-gamble': Why France's president may soon share power with the far right 48:10

22m ago48:10

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Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, joins Chuck to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap legislative elections following his party's shellacking by the far right in the E.U. elections.By NBC News

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The crisis at the Washington Post, with Erik Wemple 58:04

1d ago58:04

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Erik Wemple, media critic for the Washington Post, joins Chuck to talk about the scandal unfolding at his newspaper over the conduct of the Post's publisher and CEO. Plus, they analyze the downsizing of media outlets, as big tech, disinformation and a deeply divisive election put additional strain on those who report the news.…

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‘From Havana to DC’: How Cuban Americans shaped U.S. politics 1:06:55

6d ago1:06:55

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Carlos Orta, author of, “From Havana to DC: The Rise of Cuban Americans in Florida Politics,” talks about his “love letter” to the Latino trailblazers who shaped U.S. politics. Plus, Chuck’s thoughts on how international affairs affect how U.S. elections on the heels of far-right gains in European elections.…

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Is the Hustle and Grind Culture Worth It? Reexamining the Mindset of Endless Productivity 10:41

7d ago10:41

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In this episode, host K. Wilkes takes a critical look at the hustle and grind culture that has become deeply ingrained in our society. She poses the fundamental question, "Is the hustle and grind culture worth it?" and invites listeners to join her in reevaluating its impact on our overall well-being. She dives into an exploration of the contrastin…

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Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict, and the big Trump veepstakes question. Plus Split Ticket’s simplified polling 58:23

8d ago58:23

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Chuck talks with Lakshya Jain and Harrison Lavelle, political scientists at Split Ticket, a new organization that presents electoral data in simple, easy-to-understand maps and graphs.By NBC News

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Rep. Jake LaTurner: Why a 36-year-old congressman is calling it quits 53:56

13d ago53:56

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Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kansas) joins Chuck to talk about his decision not to seek a third term in Congress, and discusses the "sadness" and "burden" that lawmakers carry with them.By NBC News

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'Alternative facts' and generative A.I.: Why we're witnessing the 'Death of Truth' 1:12:12

15d ago1:12:12

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Steven Brill, author of "The Death of Truth," joins Chuck to talk about the spread of misinformation and disinformation and what his company NewsGuard is trying to do to restore trust in media.By NBC News

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Trump found guilty, Chuck talks impact on the 2024 campaign; plus John Ellis 59:54

20d ago59:54

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Former President Trump is guilty, but how will the campaigns handle it? And Chuck speaks with John Ellis, the author of a simple but elegant newsletter on Substack called Political News Items, to talk about the data that matters from across economic and political indicators, both foreign and domestic.…

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The Changing Landscape of Cybersecurity: A Conversation with IT Security Leader Keilyn Kirkland 1:04:23

23d ago1:04:23

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In this episode, host K. Wilkes and IT Security Leader Keilyn Kirkland delve into the current landscape of cybersecurity and the importance of personal cybersecurity. They discuss the evolving nature of cybersecurity, the challenges individuals face in safeguarding their information, and the role of data breaches. The conversation emphasizes the ne…

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The stakes for the states: Reid Wilson looks at what 2024 means for statehouses 59:45

22d ago59:45

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Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, focuses on statehouses across the country as local leaders reckon with AI, abortion and marijuana legalization.By NBC News

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Ted Leonsis: "I was wrong" to try to move Washington sports teams to Virginia 1:17:20

27d ago1:17:20

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Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis joins Chuck to talk about the intersection of sports, business and politics ... and how he miscalculated on his plan to move the teams to Virginia.By NBC News

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Doris Kearns Goodwin travels back and forth in time, with new book 1:14:42

29d ago1:14:42

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Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and author of "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" joins Chuck to talk about what she learned working on a biography of someone unusually close to her life — her husband, Dick.By NBC News

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers targets Big Tech for her closing act in Congress 32:53

1M ago32:53

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joins Chuck for an exit interview on what she’s learned during her decades in Congress, and her ongoing fight to regulate Big Tech.By NBC News

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AI: Captivating or Concerning? A Conversation with CIO David Tamayo 50:45

1M ago50:45

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Join host K. Wilkes. as she sits down with David Tamayo, a Chief Information Officer, for a captivating conversation on AI (artificial intelligence). David shares his background and passion for AI, discussing the various types that have evolved over time. They delve into the challenges and ethical concerns surrounding AI, including its potential to…

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Why Spring will make or break Biden’s campaign, plus AI’s do’s and dont’s in politics 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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As regulators and election workers try to catch up to a technology evolving at a break-neck speed, one group is trying to give campaigns a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to the responsible use of AI. Chuck talks with Ben Resnik and Matt Hodges of Zinc Labs, a Democratic group at the intersection of tech and politics.…

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Brain Worms and Normal People in Plato’s Cave: Jonah Goldberg 52:10

1M ago52:10

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Jonah Goldberg, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, joins Chuck to talk about an extremely weird week in politics and news.By NBC News

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This legendary Democratic pollster says Biden is only on message once per week 58:44

1M ago58:44

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Stan Greenberg, a Democratic pollster and strategist who’s advised candidates from former President Bill Clinton, to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, joins Chuck to talk about his firm’s latest report, which he says shows a path for a Biden victory in November.By NBC News

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‘The Wolves of K Street’: Inside the D.C. lobbying industry 50:58

2M ago50:58

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How did lobbying evolve from influence peddling to a power center where “corporate lobbyists are the only ones with their thumb on the scale”? Brody and Luke Mullins join Chuck to talk about their new book, “The Wolves of K Street.”By NBC News

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What is Technoableism? Rethinking the Narrative Around Disability with Author Ashley Shew 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Shew, professor and author of Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement. Techno-ableism is a bias against disabled people or disabled ways of existing in the world. It is a form of ableism that is tied to technology and how it is used to include or exclude disabled individuals. The concept of a…

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How Trump trials stretch the court system: Laura Jarrett & Lawrence Hurley 57:22

2M ago57:22

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With former President Trump's ongoing trial in Manhattan, last week's hearing in front of the Supreme Court on presidential immunity, plus federal cases in Florida and Washington, DC, we're getting a glimpse at the edges of how the justice system works. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett and NBC News Supreme Court reporter Lawrence H…

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Biden's narrow path as seen through 11 maps, with Doug Sosnik 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

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Doug Sosnik, former senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, joins Chuck to explore how President Biden may have a narrower path to the presidency than former President Trump (edited)By NBC News

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Race between Biden and Trump tightens: Inside the latest NBC News poll 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Senior Political Editor Mark Murray joins Chuck to talk through the findings in the April 2024 NBC News poll, as former President Trump’s hush money trial begins in Manhattan.By NBC News

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'Manhunt' revisits Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the chase after John Wilkes Booth 35:03

2M ago35:03

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Layne Eskridge, executive producer of "Manhunt," joins Chuck as the Apple TV+ miniseries wraps its seven-episode run on the 12-day search for the killer behind America's first presidential assassination.By NBC News

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Going Native: How Can Native Planting Transform our Environment? Conversation with Alison Pearce, Nature Forward 56:33

2M ago56:33

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As part of the Earth Day series, in this episode, host K. Wilkes interviews Alison Pearce of Nature Forward about the fascinating world of native plant gardening. We discuss how native plants promote biodiversity and restore damaged ecosystems by creating habitats that support wildlife. Alison explains how these plants provide food and shelter for …

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Steve Ballmer: The ex-Microsoft CEO's push for government transparency 59:01

2M ago59:01

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Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer joins Chuck to talk about USAFacts, his civic initiative to make government data more accessible to Americans.By NBC News

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The Trump campaign hired a voter data expert. He debunked their claims of massive election fraud. 57:25

2M ago57:25

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Ken Block, author of "Disproven," tells Chuck how he was brought on by a lawyer with former President Trump's 2020 campaign to validate claims of widespread voter fraud in the election — and instead found far fewer fraudulent votes than were needed to impact the results in any state.By NBC News

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Richard Engel: Hotspots in Israel, Ukraine and the United States 47:35

2M ago47:35

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NBC News Chief International Correspondent Richard Engel talks with Chuck about the challenges facing peace in Israel, Ukraine and across the globe.By NBC News

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The unintended consequences of sportswashing 1:07:10

3M ago1:07:10

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Produced in collaboration with The George Washington University, Chuck moderates a panel on the topic of sports washing, featuring Professor William Youmans, Professor Kelsey Nelson and a student and women’s soccer player named Avril Silva.By NBC News

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What is Earthing and Grounding? Connecting With Earth's Energy 12:46

3M ago12:46

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As part of the Earth Day series for the month of April, we're kicking off our podcast with an episode dedicated to the powerful practice of earthing and grounding. Join host, K. Wilkes as she dives into the fascinating world of these practices, exploring their historical roots and uncovering the potential benefits they offer. In this episode, we ad…

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Why 2024 polls may not look like 2020 or 2016: Nathan Gonzales 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Chuck talks with Nathan Gonzales, the Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, about the difficulty in using recent presidential elections as a guide for 2024.By NBC News

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'The Octopus Murders' investigates a decades-old political murder mystery 48:58

3M ago48:58

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In their new docuseries, "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders," Christian Hansen and Zachary Treitz set out to uncover the mystery behind the 1991 death of journalist Danny Casolaro while he was investigating a shadowy conspiracy. They join Chuck to detail what they've learnedBy NBC News

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For All Mankind's showrunners: 'Fear and competition … drive us to achieve great things' 38:53

3M ago38:53

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"For All Mankind" co-creators and showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi join Chuck to talk through an alternative history where the Soviet Union beats the United States in the space race to the moon. This episode contains spoilers through Season 4 of the show. Read the For All Mankind timeline: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Timeline/ForA…

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Beyond Belief: How Does Atheism and Race Intersect? A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Swann 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

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In this engaging episode, host K. Wilkes interviews Dr. Daniel Swann a professor and scholar in the field of atheism and its intersection with race. The conversation delves into his background and expertise, exploring the fascinating findings from his research and the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding atheism. Dr. Swann offers a fresh and enli…

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'Double-haters' and more: The key groups that may decide 2024 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

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Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher and Republican strategist Brad Todd join Chuck to debate the races in the election year ahead, and discuss how much we should read into early 2024 polling.By NBC News

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Sasha Issenberg: How campaigns are preparing to fight disinformation 50:13

3M ago50:13

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Sasha Issenberg, author of, “The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age,” talks to Chuck about the wave of artificially generated video, audio and photos that are upending how candidates campaign for office.By NBC News

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Rep. Maxwell Frost: 'Every bomb' dropped in Gaza 'is a set of voters who walk away' from Biden 43:53

3M ago43:53

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Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) joins Chuck for a wide-ranging interview on his proposed reforms for Congress, talks about how young voters are approaching President Biden's handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and weighs in on the plan to ban TikTok in the U.S.By NBC News

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'The energy was different': Biden's ex-speechwriter dissects the State of the Union speech 35:14

3M ago35:14

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Jeff Nussbaum, former Senior Speechwriter and Special Assistant to President Biden, joins Chuck to analyze his former boss's State of the Union address delivered Thursday night.By NBC News

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Unveiling the Silent Book Club (SBC): Creating a Haven for Book Lovers: Interview with Aisha Conners, Host of SBC, Alexandria, VA 36:16

4M ago36:16

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In this episode, host K. Wilkes, dives into the world of the Silent Book Club (SBC) with an engaging interview featuring Aisha Conners, host of the Silent Book Club, Alexandria, VA chapter. They explore the history of SBC, its incredible growth, the appeal for introverts, and the inspiration behind Aisha's decision to start a chapter. Not familiar …

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Amy Walter: What we know about the Biden and Trump voters after two general elections 42:07

4M ago42:07

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Amy Walter, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report joins Chuck to talk through the Super Tuesday results and look ahead to the general election.By NBC News

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'The Primary Problem': How hyperpartisan minorities hijacked elections 47:53

4M ago47:53

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Nick Troiano, author of “The Primary Solution: Rescuing our Democracy from the Fringes," joins Chuck to argue that partisan primaries have created "a broken system with broken incentives and bad outcomes," and abolishing them would make government more representative of its constituents and more accountable to them.…

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How Libertarians could become the new moderates, with Katherine Mangu-Ward 45:25

4M ago45:25

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Chuck asks whether Republicans can win an election without finding a position on abortion. Plus, Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason, talks about the Libertarian view on elections and why third-party candidates seeking ballot access like to embrace them.By NBC News

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Billionaire of the people: How Trump tapped into 'white rural rage' 54:04

4M ago54:04

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Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, authors of "White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy," join Chuck to discuss how former President Trump became hailed as the "god-king of heartland, rural America" and wielded their anti-elite resentment despite his background as a billionaire businessman from Queens.…

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Reimagining Singlehood: Redefining Singleness and Living Alone with Scholar, Author and Professor Dr. Kris Marsh 1:16:41

4M ago1:16:41

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In this episode, host K. Wilkes, has an engaging, candid and thought provoking conversation with Dr. Kris Marsh as she discusses her book 'The Love Jones Cohort' which explores the experiences of single and living alone (SALA) individuals in the Black middle class. She challenges the stigma associated with singlehood and emphasizes the importance o…

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Amb. Mike McFaul + How infighting loses elections 50:05

4M ago50:05

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The amount of intra-party infighting might be the most revealing metric when looking ahead to any election. Plus, Mike McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, joins Chuck to talk about the death of Alexei Navalny and what it means for the future of Vladimir Putin’s regime.By NBC News

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Senate 2024 Draft: Toss-ups, Likelys and Longshots 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Chuck sits down with Mark Murray, Bridget Bowman and Ben Kamisar to talk about who has an edge among the 2024 Senate races. Plus, the new NBC News Politics newsletter goes live this week. Sign up here: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/nbc-news-politics-signup ChuckMarkBridgetBen Round 1 - Toss ups Ohio GOP (picked 1st)Nevada Dem RosenMontana GOPMi…

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Rep. Debbie Dingell + What is Biden’s 2nd term? 48:26

4M ago48:26

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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) has known President Biden for years. She sits down with Chuck and shares her views on what the president needs to do to win in November, how the war in Gaza is impacting her voters, and what she thinks about special counsel Hur’s report on classified documents.By NBC News

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John Bolton: The anti-Trump front of former Trump officials 41:39

4M ago41:39

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Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Chuck to detail the effort of officials appointed to former President Trump's first term in office who want to prevent him from being re-elected to a second. Bolton also delivers his perspective on President Biden's foreign policy as the U.S. launches retaliatory drone strikes on Iran-backed militi…

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The Fun Factor: Can Fun Really Boost Your Health? 7:51

4M ago7:51

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Is fun essential for our overall well-being? Does incorporating fun have any physiological benefits? In this solo episode, we explore the profound impact of fun on our well-being. Discover the benefits of embracing a playful mindset, and real-life examples of how fun can transform our mental and physical health. Join us as we uncover the power of t…

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Jon Ralston: Nevada is ‘as purple as we’ve ever been’ despite preordained primary results 51:01

4M ago51:01

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Jon Ralston, founder, CEO, and editor of The Nevada Independent, joins Chuck to discuss the Nevada primary/caucus divide and why the results might mislead outside observers ahead of the November election.By NBC News

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Sen. Michael Bennet: ‘If we can’t fund Ukraine, there’s no reason for [Congress] to be here’ 41:45

5M ago41:45

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Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the original bipartisan “Gang of Eight” working group on immigration, joins Chuck to detail the path forward on border reform as Senate Republicans clash over a potential deal. Bennet also looks back to how the debate has changed over the past decade, as a pathway to citizenship is unlikely to be included …

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