Joe Biden says goodbye to his chief of staff and hello to more FBI agents. Donald Trump plots his Twitter comeback and struggles to get endorsements. Rep. Ruben Gallego enters the 2024 Arizona Senate race. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stops by Crooked HQ to talk about the upcoming year in Congress. And the guys play a new game called Take Take Don’t Tell Me. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ruben Gallego, Arizona's newly elected Democratic Senator and the state's first Latino senator, dives into his monumental victory over Kari Lake. He discusses the shifting political landscape in Arizona and how his outreach to diverse voters could reshape the Democratic Party. Gallego reflects on the broader implications of voter behavior influenced by election denialism and highlights the evolving dynamics in both local and national politics. The conversation also touches on the importance of genuine communication in connecting with constituents amidst a backdrop of global tensions.

Rep. Ruben Gallego discusses his run for the Arizona senate. Ryan Busse talks about his run for Governor of Montana. Jason Rezaian examines imprisoned journalists locked up abroad. The challenges of winning in red states, impact of military service, AI in politics, running in Montana, and falling in love with Iran are discussed.