Rep. Don Bacon, Maria Ressa, Devlin Barrett, David Graham, Fmr. Rep. Charlie Dent, Fmr. Gov. Mark Sanford, Lindsay Dougherty, and David Polonsky discuss topics including the government shutdown, national debt, rising gas prices, preserving democracy, media and journalism, bribery allegations, labor union movement, resilience of Anne Frank, and controversy over teaching difficult history.

Devlin Barrett discusses the Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity from criminal acts during his presidency. The complexities of presidential immunity, implications for Trump's legal troubles, and future presidential impact are explored. The debate on defining official vs. unofficial acts and the broader consequences on government accountability are highlighted.

Devlin Barrett, a journalist from The Washington Post, and Liz Cheney, a former Republican Representative, discuss pressing threats to the 2024 election. They delve into Iran's cyberattacks and Russian interference efforts aimed at disrupting democratic processes. Barrett outlines the potential impacts of legal cases against Trump on the electoral landscape. Cheney reveals her surprising support for Kamala Harris, showcasing a shift in political alliances. The conversation highlights the crucial intersection of foreign influence and U.S. politics as the election approaches.

Dan Balz, a veteran political correspondent, delves into the current state of the presidential race and the aftermath of the Democratic National Convention. He discusses the strategies candidates like Biden and Trump might use in the forthcoming debates. Joining him, law enforcement reporter Devlin Barrett updates listeners on Trump’s legal battles, focusing on his new superseding indictment related to January 6 and ongoing cases in Georgia and New York, highlighting the intricate interplay between Trump's legal challenges and his campaign rhetoric.

Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett and senior video journalist JM Rieger delve into Trump's New York trial, discussing witness testimonies, Trump's repetitive false statements, and the complexities of the legal battle, including potential consequences of violating a gag order and exploring the legalities surrounding ex-presidents' accountability.