Jennifer Rubin

Joining the podcast are guests like an Opinion Writer for The Washington Post, a Professor of History at NYU, and an Author of “Persepolis”. They discuss Trump's legal troubles, threats to democracy, challenges in post-Roe Alabama, global news updates, January 6th events revelations, preserving democracy, and exploring critical thinking in 'Persepolis'.

Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, discusses the dark side of engagement algorithms and their detrimental effect on teenage mental health. Jennifer Rubin, an opinion columnist at The Washington Post, shares insights on political accountability following the Capitol riot. Together, they explore the intersections of technology and social discourse, scrutinizing how sensationalism impacts our democracy and urging for a more rational dialogue about these pressing issues.

In this discussion, Dana Milbank, a seasoned political columnist; Jennifer Rubin, a sharp voice on policy; Jonathan Capehart, a keen political journalist; and Jim Geraghty, a Republican-focused commentator, delve into the changing dynamics within the Democratic Party. They explore the implications of Kamala Harris stepping into the spotlight, the absence of gender discourse in the campaign, and the party's struggle with working-class identity amid inflation. The conversation mixes insights with humor, comparing the DNC's excitement to the Olympics.

Trump's attempts to delay or avoid legal charges, ongoing conflict in Gaza, strained US-Israel relationship, influence of AIPAC on US politics, concerns about the growth of government

Discussion on lack of progress and unity within the House Republican Conference. Israeli Prime Minister talks about potential hostage release and election results. Exploring the future of the Israel-Hamas war and Gaza's governance after the war. Lack of outrage and government dysfunction. Negotiations for release of hostages and calls for ceasefire. The rise of a third political party in the United States. Importance of voting and understanding the significance of every vote. The power of abortion as an issue and its potential impact on the election.