Reid J. Epstein, a political reporter for The New York Times, dives into the turmoil within the Democratic Party after recent electoral setbacks. He discusses the internal finger-pointing and the struggle to reshape the party's identity amidst leadership debates. Epstein highlights key issues like identity politics versus economic unity, along with the implications of recent losses on voter demographics. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by figures such as Kamala Harris and the party’s overall direction moving forward.

Reid J. Epstein from The New York Times discusses Kamala Harris's evolving campaign strategy, including her powerful debut speech and pop music rollout. They explore the challenges and strategies for the Harris campaign and analyze Biden's endorsement. The podcast also covers Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress on the conflict in Gaza.

Nate Cohn and Reid J. Epstein discuss Kamala Harris's near-unopposed path to the Democratic nomination, her challenges as a candidate, her liberal history's impact, investigative journalism on her candidacy, and the benefits and concerns of her lack of significant competition. They also explore her clashes within the Democratic Party and potential challenges in convincing voters against Donald Trump.

Reid J. Epstein, a political reporter for The New York Times, dives into the dynamics surrounding Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. He explores the challenge of converting enthusiasm into votes, focusing on swing state skeptics. With anecdotes from Wisconsin, the conversation shows grassroots efforts to engage diverse voters and the hurdles of political disillusionment. Epstein discusses the importance of building genuine connections and addressing concerns from disenchanted constituents, revealing the complexities of today's electoral landscape.

Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, joins forces with political correspondent Lisa Lerer, reporters Reid J. Epstein and Nate Cohn, to unpack the tumultuous political climate as the election nears. They discuss John Kelly's alarming remarks about Trump’s fascist tendencies and how Kamala Harris is leveraging these perceptions to rally voters. The conversation navigates Harris's campaign strategies, the shifting polling data, and the implications of viral antics in today's campaigning, all painting a vivid picture of the contentious political landscape.

Senior political correspondent and a political reporter from The New York Times discuss the impact of Trump's conviction on the upcoming election, focusing on potential strategies of Democrats and Trump, Biden's approach, and the loyalty of Republicans towards Trump even post-conviction.

Reid J. Epstein, a politics correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the challenges President Biden faces in campaigning for re-election. Topics include Biden's struggle to sell his record to voters, navigating the age question in his campaign, the importance of abortion as an energizing issue, and analyzing Biden's campaign strategy for 2024.

Jonathan Swan and Reid J. Epstein discuss the Republican National Convention's unity behind Trump and Democrats considering Biden's replacement. Republicans show unwavering confidence in Trump's victory while reshaping his image for swing voters. Security lapses and calls to fire the Secret Service director add intrigue.

Reid J. Epstein and Shane Goldmacher discuss the fight for second place in the Iowa Republican caucuses, highlighting the drama and suspense. They explore the unique process of the Democratic and Republican caucuses, reminisce about their experiences covering the caucuses, and reveal Donald Trump as the frontrunner with strong support in various regions of the state. The early call made by the Associated Press during the Iowa caucus is also discussed, raising concerns about voter discouragement and the impact on the caucus process.

Reid J. Epstein, a seasoned politics reporter for The New York Times, sheds light on the contrasting tones of the recent VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz versus the fiery presidential showdown. He discusses Vance’s attempts to project a kinder image of Trump and the significance of civil discourse in politics. The conversation dives into hot-button issues like foreign policy, abortion, and gun violence, revealing how personal narratives can shift the debate dynamics and impact voter connection.