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Jeff Greenfield remembers how Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush consoled the nation during crisis and trauma, and compares their actions to those of Donald Trump, whose response to a deadly plane crash was one of blame and nastiness.
Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio discusses the retirement of Sen. Gary Peters (D) and the battle in 2026 to succeed him — a battle that could include Pete Buttigieg.
And Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch talks of the pressures back home that may have forced Sen. Joni Ernst, a rape victim during college, to vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, despite the sexual assault allegations against him.
PLUS: A look at the first two weeks of Trump.
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Jeff Greenfield remembers how Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush consoled the nation during crisis and trauma, and compares their actions to those of Donald Trump, whose response to a deadly plane crash was one of blame and nastiness.
Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio discusses the retirement of Sen. Gary Peters (D) and the battle in 2026 to succeed him — a battle that could include Pete Buttigieg.
And Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch talks of the pressures back home that may have forced Sen. Joni Ernst, a rape victim during college, to vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, despite the sexual assault allegations against him.
PLUS: A look at the first two weeks of Trump.
Music in this episode:
Mean Mr Mustard by The Beatles
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChicago Tribune political correspondent Rick Pearson sums up the career of Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat who is retiring after five terms in the Senate. PLUS: George Santos can continue to lie, only this time in prison … Remembering Donald Trump’s tirades against Barack Obama for his executive orders and golf playing … A farewell to our old friend Alan Simpson … and looking back at the final days of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, now 50 years after the evacuation. Music in this Episode: Dear Mr. Fantasy by Traffic Time Is Running Out by Muse Don’t You (Forget About Me) by Billy Idol Friends by The Beach Boys We Gotta Get Outta This Place by The Animals The post Episode #423: Dick Durbin’s 44 Years Of Service appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoe Gerth , columnist for the Louisville Courier-Journal , takes us through the long Senate career of Mitch McConnell, the Republican from Kentucky, who announced he will not seek an eighth term. PLUS: The stunning shouting match between President Trump, cheered on by Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. The post Episode #422: How Mitch McConnell Enabled The Party Takeover By Donald appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Jeff Greenfield remembers how Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush consoled the nation during crisis and trauma, and compares their actions to those of Donald Trump, whose response to a deadly plane crash was one of blame and nastiness. Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio discusses the retirement of Sen. Gary Peters (D) and the battle in 2026 to succeed him — a battle that could include Pete Buttigieg. And Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch talks of the pressures back home that may have forced Sen. Joni Ernst, a rape victim during college, to vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, despite the sexual assault allegations against him. PLUS : A look at the first two weeks of Trump. Music in this episode: It’s My Party by Lesley Gore Mean Mr Mustard by The Beatles America by Simon & Garfunkel Under Pressure by Queen The post Episode #421: The Consoler In Chief appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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1 Episode #420: Decency And Civility, Then And Now 1:08:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDonald Trump’s election opened up two Senate seats — in Ohio, where JD Vance was elected vice president, and in Florida, where Marco Rubio joined the Trump Cabinet as Secretary of State. Jeremy Pelzer , a political reporter with Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer , talks about new Sen. Jon Husted, who had been Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s lieutenant governor. And Susan MacManus , a leading Florida political analyst, tells us everything we need to know about Ashley Moody, the state’s former attorney general who now succeeds Rubio. And the recent death of former President Jimmy Carter has Carter biographer Jonathan Alter wondering if the overwhelming sadness about the 39th president’s passing might be tied to the widespread revulsion of the new occupant of the White House. Music in this episode: Gimme Some Truth by John Lennon Susan by Aimee Mann Turn! Turn! Turn! by the Byrds The post Episode #420: Decency And Civility, Then And Now appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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1 Episode #419: Trump Won, And His Cabinet Choices Prove It 1:35:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRepublican strategist Terry Holt explains what happened on November 5th and dissects some of Donald Trump’s more controversial Cabinet picks. Aubrey Jewett of the University of Central Florida handicaps who will succeed Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio in the Senate. Former Congresswoman Jill Long Thompson (D-IN) has a new book filled with essays from Democrats and Republicans alike making the case that bipartisanship really works … and must work. And former Oklahoma TV anchor Scott Thompson talks of his experiences with former Sen. Fred Harris, who sought the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination on a platform of fairness and equality. Harris died last month at the age of 94. Music in this episode: They’re Coming to Take Me Away by Napolean XIV I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor Pick Me by Alec Benjamin Long, Long, Long by the Beatles The post Episode #419: Trump Won, And His Cabinet Choices Prove It appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Holly Michels of the Montana State News Bureau for Lee Newspapers reports on the tough re-election battle facing Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat seeking a fourth term in an overwhelmingly Republican state … and this time, with the very popular Donald Trump on the ballot. And Rob Schofield of NC Newsline is covering the race for governor in North Carolina, where we have learned that the Republican nominee, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson — heartily endorsed by Trump — has in the past posted racist and misogynistic writings that may have all but ended his prospects for victory. PLUS: Jack Smith still has Trump in his sites … a quick look at the VP debate … and Happy 100th for Jimmy Carter. Music in this Episode: Smelly Cat by Phoebe and Chrissie Hynde Birthday by The Beatles High Hopes by Frank Sinatra Your Racist Friend by They Might Be Giants The post Episode #418: Butte And The Beast appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDan Morain , a journalist who spent decades at the Los Angeles Times and the Sacramento Bee , and who is the author of “Kamala’s Way,” the first biography of Vice President Kamala Harris, talks about her rise in California politics that has led her to the doorsteps of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. PLUS : A look back at the Harris-Trump debate, the intrusion of Taylor Swift into the political battle, and how the inclusion of Laura Loomer into Trump’s inner circle has shaken up the Republican Party. Music heard in this episode: Cool for Cats by Squeeze Freedom by Beyonce The post Episode #417: The Unfathomable Rise Of Kamala Harris appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnti-Trump Republican strategist Mike Murphy tries to sum up a surreal month of politics, starting with Joe Biden’s debate from hell and ending with the president’s withdrawal and the likely anointment of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president. On her VP selection, Murphy offers a prediction … and a preference. And Matt Arco , a political reporter for the Star Ledger and NJ.com, reports on the conviction and upcoming resignation of New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, and how it affects this year’s Senate race. PLUS: Memories of Lyndon Johnson’s withdrawal in 1968. Music in this episode: Kamala! by Randy Rainbow Running on Empty by Jackson Browne I’m Not the Man I Used To Be by Fine Young Cannibals The post Episode #416: I’d Walk A Mile For A Kamala appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Alan Schroeder , author of the definitive book on presidential debates, takes us on a tour of memorable debates over the years and tries to assess how next week’s “bash” (CNN pun intended) between President Biden and former President Trump may affect the November vote — if at all. NPR’s Ron Elving adds up the pros and cons of Trump’s many potential running mates and, when pressed, announces his prediction. Ken Rudin agrees with him. And Republican strategist Frank Donatelli recounts his career of working for GOP presidential candidates going back to Ronald Reagan and lists the VP picks that were successful … and less so. Photo by Reuters. Music in this episode: Don’t Stand So Close To Me by The Police Another Star by Stevie Wonder Those Were the Days by Mary Hopkin The post Episode #415: The Debate — Cui Bono? appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Republican and Never-Trump strategist Mike Murphy joins us to discuss the state of politics in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts, the first time a former president was ever convicted of a crime. He also talks about the Joe Biden campaign and what he must do if he is to win re-election. PLUS : The RNC disses Larry Hogan, Bob Good may have a bad primary, and the Libertarians boo Trump’s ballsy bid for its endorsement. Trump courtroom sketch by Jane Rosenberg. Music in this Episode: Don’t You Want Me by The Human League Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival The post Episode #414: Trump Law, Meet Murphy’s Law appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDemocrats are experiencing an increasingly bitter battle for a Maryland Senate seat that suddenly seems competitive. Plus, Kristi Noem destroys her own VP hopes. And a farewell to Pete McCloskey. The post Episode #413: Maryland Has A Thriller, Farewell To Pete, And A Ruff Ending For Kristi appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow the Ronna McDaniel hiring turned NBC News into knots and revived the question about the advisability of hiring partisan voices on network news. And we rerun a wonderful 2017 interview with Joe Lieberman, who died last week. The post Episode #412: Old McDaniel Told A Lie appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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A look ahead towards Tuesday's primary to fill the Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein. Plus: Age and Biden, Sanity and Trump, and a Farewell by McConnell The post Episode #410: California Girls (And Guys) appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRumors that Taylor Swift might endorse Joe Biden has led conservatives to lose their minds. And a look at Tuesday's congressional race on New York's Long Island to replace the irreplaceable George Santos. The post Episode #409: Swift Paranoia Taylor-Made For MAGA appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie .…
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