The Bill Press Pod

Bill Kristol, Editor-at-Large of the Bulwark, discusses the current state of the Republican Party and the need for Republicans to speak out against former President Donald Trump. Kristol emphasizes the importance of supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and criticizes Trump's handling of foreign policy. He also comments on Chuck Schumer's speech criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the partisan nature of support for Israel. Kristol concludes by condemning Trump's divisive rhetoric and its negative impact on the country.Today Bill highlights the work of Bill Kristol’s organization, Republican Voters Against Trump. More information at RVAT.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump/Dems Win in Ohio. Trump Predicts “Bloodbath.” Biden-Harris on the Road. Trump Not So Much. Tulsi-Marco Veepstakes. Trump Cash Crunch. Schumer Bidi Fallout. Trump Attacks Dem Jews. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Alex Seitz-Wald, Senior Digital Politics Reporter for NBC News and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal. Today Bill highlights the work of Razom for Ukraine, an organization dedicating to helping the Ukrainian people. Not with weapons or ammunition, but with healthcare, food assistance and community services. More information at RAZOMforUkraine.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Brownstein is one of the sharpest analysts of American politics. He is a Senior CNN Political Analyst and a Senior Editor for The Atlantic. In this podcast Ron Brownstein discusses the upcoming California senatorial election and the potential impact of Steve Garvey's campaign. He also discusses the national political scene, including Mike Pence's decision not to endorse Donald Trump for a second term and the potential implications for other Republicans. Brownstein also analyzes the potential impact of Benjamin Netanyahu's policies on US-Israel relations and the Democratic Party. He discusses the ongoing debate over reproductive rights and its significance in the upcoming election. Finally, he talks about the role of third-party candidates and the potential impact on the election outcome. Ron's CNN work can be found here. His work for The Atlantic here. Today bill highlights the work of Jose Andres world central kitchen. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza gets worse, the world central kitchen comes to the rescue ready to provide thousands of meals at the new temporary port being built by the United states armed forces. You can help the world central kitchen in this work and their work all around the world by going to their website at WCK.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TikTok Ban. Special Counsel Hearing. Schumer Slams Bibi. Impeachment Fail. Biden Jokes on Age. Trump Tears Down USA. VP to Abortion Clinic. With Emily Goodin, Political Reporter for DailyMail.com and Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter for HuffPost. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. Rebuilding America's infrastructure. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida is the youngest member of Congress, elected when he was only 25 years old. He's the first Afro-Cuban member of Congress. Frost was a mover and shaker before he was elected to Congress, active in campaigns for Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Barack Obama and National Organizing Director for the March for Our Lives for gun safety. And the Congressman is leading the Democratic Party's efforts to inspire and energize young voters. Frost and Bill  discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the border crisis, the situation in Gaza, TikTok, gun violence, climate change, and the political landscape in Florida. Frost praised Biden's speech and his handling of the issues, particularly highlighting his efforts to address the climate crisis and gun violence. He expressed frustration with Congress's lack of action on gun violence prevention and emphasized the need for transformative legislation to combat climate change. Frost also discussed the changing political landscape in Florida, noting that progressive and Democratic policies are gaining some traction in the state.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State of the Union: Attacks on Trump. Ukraine. The Border. Overturning Roe. January 6th.  GOP Response Fail. 2024 Campaign: Trump’s Trial Dates. Who Gets Haley’s Voters. Mega MAGA in North Carolina. With Sarah Wire, Washington Reporter for The Los Angeles Times, Amanda Becker, Politics Reporter for 19th News and Brian Beutler, author of the Off Message Newsletter (OffMessage.net) and co-host of the Politix podcast.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Auto Workers. More information at UAW.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, attorney Barbara McQuaid discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision on the Colorado case and the 14th Amendment, as well as the pending decision on presidential immunity. McQuaid also talks about her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America which explores the threat of disinformation to democracy and offers strategies for overcoming it. McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is a Legal Analyst for MSNBC and NBC News and Co-host of the Sisters-in-Law podcast. McQuade highlights the tactics used by authoritarians throughout history, such as stressing emotion over reason, exploiting divisions, and normalizing violence. McQuaid believes that technology, media literacy, and a commitment to truth can help combat disinformation and restore unity in society. Bill says the book “is so good, powerful and so scary.” You can get your copy here.Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union, builders of many of America’s most iconic buildings and bridges. More information at IronworkersUnion.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Border Photo Ops. No Government Shutdown. Ukraine in the Balance. SOTU Coming Up. McConnell Steps Down. Hunter Defeats Comer. Michigan Primary Warnings. Biden/Trump Age Issue. SCOTUS Takes the Case. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, Shirish Date, White House Correspondent at HuffPost and Lauren Green, Congressional Reporter at The National Journal. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Bill discusses the ongoing efforts by House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden with Philip Bump, National Columnist for the Washington Post. They discuss the lack of evidence and the changing allegations made by Republicans regarding Biden's supposed high crimes and misdemeanors. They also touch on the arrest of Alexander Smirnoff, a key witness against Biden, and his ties to Russian intelligence. Press and Bump question the motives behind the Republican impeachment efforts and the potential political implications for the party. They also discuss the likelihood of the impeachment proceedings moving forward and the lack of progress made by Republicans in gathering evidence. Bump is the author of the How to Read this Chart Newsletter and the author of the important book, The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America. Today Bill urges support of the Washington Post by subscribing to the Digital Edition. Current promotion is $4 every four weeks. Info at Subscribe.WashingtonPost.com. (We do NOT get a commission.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Haley Attacks Trump. Too Late. Trump Controls the House. Trump Critics Fear Revenge. Biden’s Michigan Gaza Problem. Biden Impeachment DOA. Trump’s “Crazy Shit.” IVF Ruling: New Peril for GOP. With David Jackson, National Political Reporter for USA Today, Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor, NBC News and Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal Hotline. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.