Best Plot Unknown Podcasts (2024)

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What Undecided Voters Think of Kamala Harris (Ep. 6) 42:07

14m ago42:07

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Jon is joined by longtime pollster Sarah Longwell to discuss how swing voters are reacting to Kamala Harris’ unexpected campaign for president. How did they react to Biden’s decision to withdraw? What concerns do they have about Kamala Harris’ chances against Trump? And is her candidacy reigniting their capacity for hope? Sarah shares new focus gro…

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The Race to Define Kamala Harris 1:05:22

22m ago1:05:22

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Election Day is just over 100 days away, and the Trump team is scrambling to define Kamala Harris before she can do it herself. Jon and Dan discuss the Harris campaign rollout so far, the Right's attack playbook, and Joe Biden's Oval Office address about passing the torch. Then, former UN Ambassador Susan Rice joins the show to talk about what it r…

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Kamala Harris Starts Hot (feat. Pete Buttigieg) 1:31:45

1d ago1:31:45

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And she's off! Kamala Harris has clinched the majority of delegates, she's breaking fundraising records and driving voter registration, and she's out on the trail offering a clear contrast to Donald Trump and his dark vision for America. Tommy and guest host Ali Velshi dissect Harris's campaign rollout, the shifting dynamics of the race, and Benjam…

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GMM: Tremors (1990) 50:43

2h ago50:43

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Giant Monster Messages: Tremors (1990) In our episode for the 1990 classic Tremors, we talking Fracking, Pole Vaulting Cinema, and catalog Paper Rock Scissors. It's good stuff. Time 01:33 History 14:32 Plot 26:05 Talking Points 40:30 Messages 45:46 Final Thoughts 47:50 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ Giant…

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Biden Passes the Torch to Kamala 55:48

2d ago55:48

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In a historic moment in what was already a norm-shattering campaign, Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris. As the rest of the party moves to unite behind the VP, Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk how Biden arrived at his decision, the particular strengths that Harris brings to the race against Donald Trump, and h…

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Bidin' His Time 1:23:37

3d ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Is Biden inching toward dropping out, or is he committed to staying put? If he did make a move, when would he do it, and how? Live in Madison, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan parse the latest news and discuss the worst and the weirdest of the Republican convention alongside guest host Errin Haines of The 19th and special guest Ben Wikler, chairman of t…

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Degrassi Finale - Farewell, The Social Disease 55:11

3h ago55:11

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In the grand finale of The Social Disease, Jasper and Bridget discuss their thoughts on Degrassi Classic overall as well as their favorite characters and moments from each generation of the franchise. They also reminisce on the podcast the past four years and think about where Degrassi should go from here. Thanks for listening, and see you soon! Fo…

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Trump Is So Beatable 50:59

1d ago50:59

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Donald Trump returns to form in a rambling, divisive, and endless acceptance speech certain to remind swing voters why they don't like him, and to remind Democrats that they can beat him. The question now is, who will be the Democratic nominee to turn the race around? With more and more party leaders (and most voters) asking for a change, it looks …

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Vance Vance Revolution 40:29

2d ago40:29

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JD Vance makes his debut as Donald Trump's running mate and doesn't exactly hit a home run. Joe Biden tests positive for COVID, details leak out about Chuck Schumer's tough-love conversation with the president, and the DNC blinks in the standoff over its plan for a virtual roll call. Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan break down a truly packed day of news…

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Fear and Unity in Milwaukee 45:41

1d ago45:41

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Donald Trump's former rivals compete to see who can praise him the hardest and who can spread the most vile lies about immigration and crime, as a smiling Trump looks on from the audience. Trump's pollster claims Republicans have put solidly blue states like New Jersey in play, and Trump himself tries to convince RFK Jr. to endorse him by spewing n…

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Trump's Shooting Upends 2024 1:06:58

24h ago1:06:58

1:06:58

After surviving a horrifying assassination attempt, Donald Trump announces J.D. Vance as his VP pick and promises to shift the tone of the Republican convention. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk about the VP selection, whether it's possible to "lower the temperature" of our political discourse, and Joe Biden's testy interview with Lester Holt. For …

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Was Biden's "Big Boy Presser" Enough? 53:02

16d ago53:02

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Jon and Dan break down Joe Biden's big press conference, whether he did enough to calm nervous Democrats, and whether he's making a sharp enough case against Donald Trump—or for himself—to move the numbers and create a plausible path to victory. Plus, the latest signals from the campaign about what its strategy will be going forward, and how the Tr…

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Is the Biden Dam Breaking? 48:03

3d ago48:03

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The effort to remove President Biden from the ticket picks up momentum as more Democratic members of Congress speak out. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reveals more about her position—and says "time is running short" to make the right decision. MSNBC's Jen Psaki joins Lovett to break down the latest, and to talk about openly about what Biden needs to …

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GMM: Aliens (1986) 49:36

3d ago49:36

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Giant Monster Messages: Aliens (1986) In our episode for the 1986 classic, Aliens, we talk of mothers and conspiracy theories. Are mothers even real? Time 02:37 History 09:10 Plot 14:45 Talking Points 38:20 Messages 43:15 Final Thoughts 45:45 Listener Feedback Contact us at: Discord https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com T…

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Biden Digs In 1:31:00

4d ago1:31:00

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President Biden stays on the offensive, calling into his favorite morning show to excoriate the naysayers, rallying support among old allies, and vowing to everyone who will listen that he’s staying the race no matter what. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy lay out President Biden’s strategy and size up whether it’s working so far. And as the fight over Biden…

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Why No One’s Winning Young Voters (Ep. 5) 1:12:32

21d ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Jon is joined by youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson to talk about apathy among young voters this election cycle. Why are they so disengaged? Are some truly defecting to Trump? And what message, if any, can get them out for the polls? Jon, John, and Kristen dive into the focus group tape to unpack Gen Z’s opinions of …

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Democrats Debate Biden's Future 51:24

11d ago51:24

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President Biden’s campaign fights to contain fallout from the disastrous debate, as Democrats begin to go public with concerns. Jon, Tommy, and Dan discuss the polling and the media-frenzy, what Biden should be doing, and how all this drama could impact down-ballot races. The Supreme Court’s stunning round of right-wing decisions deals damage to Am…

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Joe vs. The Unknown 1:17:49

14d ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Democrats begin to grapple with two huge questions: is it possible to replace Biden at the top of the ticket—and is it wise? Mehdi Hasan joins Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan, live in Boston, to debate the options. Plus, Gov. Maura Healey joins the show to give her own debate reaction and talk about rising to the challenge on immigration and abortion. …

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A Brutally Honest Debate Recap 39:49

15d ago39:49

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Joe Biden turns in a disastrous debate performance, missing an opportunity to take advantage of Donald Trump's (many) lies and unhinged moments, and sowing real doubt about his strength as a candidate over the long run. Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan discuss what went wrong and what might happen now.By Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer

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The First (and Last?) Debate 1:36:37

16d ago1:36:37

1:36:37

The first debate is upon us, and you’re not the only one feeling nervous. Guest host Stacey Abrams joins Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan, live in Brooklyn, to talk about what we can learn from the 2020 debates, and what would constitute a win for Biden on Thursday night. Then, Strict Scrutiny’s Melissa Murray joins the hosts to break down the latest from …

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This Is Your Debate on Drugs 47:13

20d ago47:13

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Donald Trump vows to cut education funding by half, throws his support behind displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, and offers a new, anatomically specific theory for how Joe Biden gets his pre-debate uppers. With Biden holed up in debate camp, his campaign works to set expectations, and marks the second anniversary of the end of Ro…

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How Democrats Can Win Latinos Back (Ep. 4) 1:03:53

1M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Jon is joined by Carlos Odio and Stephanie Valencia, founders of Equis Research, the nation’s leading polling and research firm focused on the Latino electorate, to talk about what Democrats can do to win back the Latino voters who left the party for Trump in 2016 and 2020. Why are some of them leaning towards Trump? How did they react to Biden’s b…

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Trump Loses It Over Fox News Poll 1:20:07

23d ago1:20:07

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Joe Biden heads to Camp David to prepare for next week's debate, Donald Trump bungles the expectations game, and both sides prepare for the post-broadcast clip war. Meanwhile, a new Fox News poll shows Biden ahead, and Trump lashes out at the betrayal. Then, former White House Counsel Bob Bauer stops by to talk about playing Trump in debate prep in…

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Moses vs Godzilla (1998) 34:38

24d ago34:38

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Giant Monster Messages: Moses vs Godzilla (1998) In our episode, that at least 1 listener asked for, we discuss the powers and abilities of Moses and this alternate history of Godzilla, for the 1998 classic Moses vs Godzilla. Time 01:50 History 05:20 Plot 12:45 Talking Points 26:30 Messages 31:00 Final Thoughts 32:30 Listener Feedback Contact us at…

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The Plan to Fight Trump's Second-Term Agenda 1:06:21

24d ago1:06:21

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Joe Biden makes a big new move on immigration, and Democratic governors and progressive groups quietly make plans to fight back against the second-term agenda that Trump is promising, from mass deportations to bans on medication abortion and gutting the civil service. Strict Scrutiny's Kate Shaw joins Jon and Lovett to talk about the legal challeng…

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Biden Campaign Unloads on Trump's Conviction 48:17

1M ago48:17

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The Biden campaign puts big money into a new ad slamming Trump as a convicted felon, fraudster, and sexual predator, and painting Biden as a fighter for working families. Trump courts the Black vote in front of a mostly white audience in Detroit, and CNN announces the final rules for next week’s debate. Plus: Jon, Lovett, and Tommy talk about who’s…

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Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime 47:08

1M ago47:08

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Trump returns to the Capitol for the first time since January 6th and receives a hero’s welcome from House and Senate Republicans—where he calls Milwaukee a “horrible city,” refers to the Justice Department as “dirty bastards,” and complains about Taylor Swift not endorsing him. Meanwhile, the same Republicans attempting to overturn Trump’s convict…

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The GOP Meltdown Over Hunter's Conviction 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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Dan and The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell break down the chaotic Republican response to the Hunter Biden news and what the conviction might mean for the Biden campaign, which of Donald Trump’s rumored VP picks scare them the most, and the latest from Tuesday’s primaries. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of thi…

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MTG: Jesus Was a Felon Too 57:27

1M ago57:27

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Donald Trump meets with a probation officer for his pre-sentencing interview just a day after holding an unhinged rally in Nevada where Marjorie Taylor Greene compared him to notable defendant Jesus Christ. Trump's crew of hard-right advisors plots a new round of tax cuts for the rich while the Biden campaign sharpens its lines of attack. Then: Jon…

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Could Trump-Curious Black Voters Swing the Election? (Ep. 3) 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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Jon is joined by pollster Terrance Woodbury and Lavora Barnes, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, to talk about the black voters who may cast their ballots for Trump this November. Who are they? Why are they leaving the Democratic Party? And how can we bring them back into the fold? Jon, Terrance, and Lavora dive into focus group tape, the Tru…

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The MAGA Plot to Jail Democrats 54:15

1M ago54:15

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Republican voters are starting to second-guess their support for convicted felon Donald Trump, who’s now threatening to lock up President Biden and other Democrats if he wins. Meanwhile, one of Trump’s most loyal henchmen, Steve Bannon, is finally going to jail. In Normandy, Biden makes the case for democracy with a fist bump at the D-Day anniversa…

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Biden Takes Action on the Border 55:04

2M ago55:04

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President Biden issues an executive order temporarily closing the US-Mexico border to migrants. Tommy and Addisu Demissie discuss Democratic backlash to the action and why Republicans, despite having killed a bipartisan border bill, are claiming it’s too little, too late. Donald Trump joins TikTok, attends a UFC fight, and exploits MAGA backlash to…

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Warlords of Atlantis (1978) 41:37

1M ago41:37

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Giant Monster Messages: Warlords of Atlantis (1978) Does an old man summon a kraken? What would you do with a wikipedia helmet? We also learn that dinosaurs don't fly or swim on our episode for the 1978 classic Warlords of Atlantis. Time 01:35 History 11:30 Plot 17:30 Talking Points 31:00 Messages 36:30 Final Thoughts 38:40 Listener Feedback Contac…

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New Polling on Trump’s Felony Conviction 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

Republicans fall in line behind convicted felon and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump as he lobs insults at prosecutors, witnesses and the rule of law. President Biden fights back, labeling Trump a “white collar crook” while jury selection begins for his son’s criminal gun charge trial in Delaware. And, as the White House pushes for a cea…

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Dark day in America 6:51

2M ago6:51

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Kangaroo court

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TRUMP FOUND GUILTY! 51:24

2M ago51:24

51:24

A jury of Donald Trump's peers finds him guilty on all 34 counts in the Manhattan election interference trial. CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen shares what it was like in the courtroom when the verdict came down, and Jon and Dan talk about the political fallout and which voters the conviction might sway. Then, Strict Scrutiny co-host Melissa Murray joi…

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Trump Verdict Watch Begins 51:48

1M ago51:48

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The Manhattan jury begins its deliberations, and the Trump team thinks it may have a sympathizer on the inside. Tommy and Strict Scrutiny's Melissa Murray break down the range of potential outcomes, from conviction to full acquittal to a hung jury. Plus: Robert De Niro mixes it up with protestors outside the courthouse, and Justice Alito formally r…

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Inside 2024 (Full Episode): John Legend on Celebrities Getting Political, Endorsing Biden, and Avoiding a Second Trump Presidency 35:38

2M ago35:38

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John Legend joins Jon Favreau to discuss the impact of celebrity political endorsements, his political origins, working with Obama, and why a second Trump presidency would be a disaster. To unlock more episodes from our Friends of the Pod exclusive shows, sign up for Friends of the Pod on Apple. Podcasts or learn more about our community at crooked…

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The Trump Voters Who Are Sick of Trump (Ep. 2) 55:17

2M ago55:17

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Jon is joined by longtime pollster Sarah Longwell and former Republican strategist Tim Miller to get inside the minds of two-time Trump voters who are no longer sure if they’ll vote for him again. What’s changed? Well, January 6th, a few criminal trials, and some obviously bogus claims that the election was stolen. But is that enough to get them ov…

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The Path to Defeat Donald Trump (Ep. 1) 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Welcome back to The Wilderness. Jon talks about what it will take to rebuild 2020’s anti-Trump coalition with political analyst Ron Brownstein, political scientist Lynn Vavreck, Democratic strategist Addisu Demissie, Democratic strategist Jen Palmieri, and Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg. They’ll talk about the risks of a second Trump term an…

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Trump Heads to Tribal Council 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

The world gets some clues about the "special project" that's keeping Lovett away from the show, Nikki Haley abandons her principles and endorses Trump. With head-to-head polling showing a race locked in place, Trump and Biden spar over who deserves the support of Black voters. Then, former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann stops by to talk with Jon and D…

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Trump Promises "A Unified Reich" 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Donald Trump is forced to remove a video promising "a unified Reich" as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris go on the attack against Trump's latest nod to Nazi language. Dan and Addisu Demissie discuss how Democrats should capitalize on Trump's mistakes, including an interview where Trump left the door open to bans on contraception. Then, Jon chats with fr…

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Why 2024 Should Be About the Supreme Court 51:52

2M ago51:52

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The prosecution rests in Donald Trump's Manhattan trial, and the defense begins to present their case. Biden pitches young Black voters while Trump compares himself to Abraham Lincoln. Then: Justice Samuel Alito is outed for showing solidarity with the "Stop the Steal" movement, and Dan explains why Democrats should be running hard against the MAGA…

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Episode 80 - Let's recap the Jeremiah summer, shall we? (School's Out!) 1:54:42

2M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

In the grand finale of The Social Disease podcast, we go through all the ups and downs, twists and turns, and dating and fucking that happens in the first ever Degrassi movie, School's Out! We discuss Joey's hubris, Tessa's naivety, and Caitlin's stubbornness as Joey lays the groundwork for his future stepson Craig Manning to follow in his footstep…

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Trump Trial: "Jail Is on the Table" 57:29

2M ago57:29

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Jon, Dan, and CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen break down the highlights and lowlights of the Manhattan prosecutors’ case against Donald Trump and look ahead to what might happen next. Plus, Dan and Jon discuss what’s at stake for Trump and Biden in a prime-time face-off that’s now just six weeks away—and why it might work to Biden’s advantage to start…

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Trump Subverts Gag Order with Wannabe VPs 1:14:03

2M ago1:14:03

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Joe Biden surprises Donald Trump with a debate challenge, and Trump accepts. Tommy and MSNBC’s Jen Psaki discuss the strategy behind Biden’s move and how likely it is that those debates will actually happen, Trump’s courthouse surrogate operation, the latest with Israel and Gaza, and whether it’s true that Biden thinks the polls are wrong. Then, To…

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GMM: YETI: Giant of the 20th Century (1977) 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Giant Monster Messages: YETI: Giant of the 20th Century (1977) Taylor forgets something important and we learn about the magic in the land of Canada in our episode for the 1977 classic YETI: Giant of the 20th Century. Time 01:30 History 06:40 Plot Sometime Talking Points 29:10 Messages 32:45 Final Thoughts Some other time Listener Feedback Contact …

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Michael Cohen Incriminates Trump 1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

The prosecution calls its star witness, former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who testifies about disguising hush money payments to keep the Stormy Daniels story from voters. Jon and Dan discuss why Biden is behind almost everywhere in the new round of battleground polls from the New York Times. Then, Rep. Colin Allred stops by the studio to talk about…

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Did a Worm Really Eat RFK Jr.'s Brain? 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Dan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Stormy Daniels's latest round of testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Trump insults Jewish voters and prepares a huge giveaway to Big Oil. President Biden announces he won't send offensive weapons to Israel if the IDF invades Rafah. RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain, and Marjorie Taylor…

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Stormy's Steamy Testimony 45:18

3M ago45:18

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Jon and veteran Democratic strategist Rebecca Katz discuss the graphic Stormy Daniels testimony in Trump's hush money case, Biden's trip to Wisconsin, and whether the campaign's new health care ad push could help unstick a very close race. Then, Rebecca dives into what she's seeing on the ground in Arizona, where she's working with Senate candidate…

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